Health

Explore how life expectancy differs in Texas, what affects longevity, and which counties have the longest expected lifespans.

TCEQ reports show the most polluted lakes in Texas, helping families avoid unsafe water and choose cleaner spots this summer.

East Texans shared mixed opinions about mushroom coffee online, praising benefits like energy and digestion but critiquing its earthy flavor and price.

Orkin’s 2025 bed bug rankings put Dallas and Houston on the Top 50 list, while Louisiana had zero cities ranked. Here’s the Top 10 and what travelers should know.

Longview ISD is moving ahead with creating its own police department to boost school safety, aiming for launch by 2026-27 after local and county approvals.

A Galveston man sued a California doctor under Texas’s new abortion pill law, HB 7, which lets private citizens sue providers for up to $100,000 per violation.

Round Rock ISD allows students caught with a THC vape to clear a felony by completing education, check-ins, and probation. Hutto ISD has a similar program.

A powerful initiative is gaining traction, aiming to make cancer screenings more accessible for our seniors, especially those in rural areas.

Learn what happens to your assets under Texas intestacy laws if you die without a will, and why estate planning is essential to protect your property and wishes.

Texas winter storm could disrupt flights. Airlines including American, Delta, Spirit and Frontier offer free rebooking, waived fees and travel credits.