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A staff member changes out the protective cover on a bed at the end of a row of exam rooms Friday, July 7, 2023, at LBU Community Clinic.
Almost 5.2 million Texans lack health insurance. Advocates say problem is bigger than new data shows
New Census data shows more than 16% of Texans didn’t have health insurance in 2025. Advocates warn the number could already be worse.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, bottom center, talks to supporters as he departs an election night event in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.
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Hinojosa, an Austin state representative, is set to be the state's first Democratic governor since 1995 and will be the state's first Latina governor.
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In 2024, before redistricting, South Texas’ Congressional District 34 chose both Trump for president and re-elected Democratic Congressman Vicente Gonzalez.
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Texas voters will decide Tuesday whether to give Gov. Greg Abbott a fourth term or elect Democrat Gina Hinojosa. The candidates have different plans for public education, property taxes and making life more affordable.
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A new study looks at the recommended amount of daily exercise for adolescents — and how few are getting it.
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke with Morning Edition about Democrats' priorities, from lowering costs to ending the Iran war. But questions remain about how they'll deliver.
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A federal panel will meet to consider the arch for final approval on Thursday, and the government said it may begin construction later that same day. Critics hope a judge will intervene last-minute.
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A new Democratic majority in Congress could pressure the president to end the war in Iran. But it will be harder for them to directly affect fuel prices, which are tied to a complex international oil market.
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Tuesday's dramatic midterm results have transformed the electoral map, ensuring the path to future power for Democrats and Republicans must run through the South and its diverse voting population.