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Posted inBusiness News Health News Immigration News

USCIS Tightens H-1B Rules, Stranding Workers and Delaying Indian Appointments; FDA Approves Screwworm Drugs Amid Texas Cattle Risk

Posted by Morgan J. Carter December 25, 2025
In a move that has already left many foreign professionals scrambling, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced new, stricter...
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Posted inGovernment News Health News

Medicaid Paid Over $207 Million to Deceased Enrollees, New Report Finds

Posted by Fiona Z. Merriweather December 25, 2025
Medicaid paid more than $200 million in improper payments to people who had already died between 2021 and 2022, a new watchdog report says. A...
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Volunteer delivering steaming meal tray with smiling seniors and festive holiday lights in golden winter morning.
Posted inHealth News Local News

Meals on Wheels Central Texas Rely on Volunteers to Feed 3,000 Seniors Amid Funding Cuts

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont December 25, 2025
Thousands of seniors in Central Texas rely on Meals on Wheels daily, but this holiday season the organization faces a volunteer crunch amid funding...
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Pope Leo XIV seated and contemplating with hands clasped in a dimly lit study with candles and the Illinois flag.
Posted inHealth News Political News Religion News

Pope Expresses Disappointment Over Illinois’ Assisted Suicide Law

Posted by Aiden V. Crossfield December 25, 2025
In a move that has drawn sharp criticism from Catholic leaders, Pope Leo XIV has publicly expressed deep disappointment after Illinois approved a law...
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Former senator gazes at open book with golden light illuminating capitol hallway and statue shadowing background.
Posted inHealth News Political News

Former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse Announces Terminal Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis

Posted by Brianna Q. Lockwood December 24, 2025
On Tuesday, former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse of Nebraska stunned the political world by announcing he has been diagnosed with stage‑four pancreatic...
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Police pet therapy officer sits on couch with Australian Shepherd and Labrador dogs lounging and holiday lights nearby
Posted inFeature Story Health News Local News

Austin Police Department’s Pet Therapy Team Expands to 19 Dogs, Supporting Officers with PTSD

Posted by Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025
Austin’s holiday season may bring cheer, but for some first responders it can also bring memories of past trauma. The Austin Police Department’s pet...
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Medical staff member rushes toward wrecked car with twisted metal and injured toddler under caution tape
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St. David’s Settles Lawsuit After ER Crash Injures Five, Including Toddler

Posted by Aiden V. Crossfield December 24, 2025
A car that struck the St. David’s North Austin Medical Center’s emergency‑room waiting area in February left five people injured and claimed the...
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Middle‑aged woman smiling while holding a golden cheese wedge with a cozy kitchen table and warm window light
Posted inHealth News Science News

High-Fat Cheese May Lower Dementia Risk, New European Study Finds

Posted by Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025
A fresh European study suggests that a daily serving of high‑fat cheese could reduce the likelihood of developing dementia. Study...
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Wegovy pill container glows in glass window with Austin skyline in background and symbolizes medical innovation
Posted inBusiness News Health News

FDA Approves First Oral Wegovy Weight-Loss Pill, Set for 2026 Launch

Posted by Julia N. Fairmont December 24, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given the green light to Novo Nordisk’s first oral version of its popular Wegovy weight‑loss pill, marking...
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Posted inHealth News Legal News Local News

Hays County Mental Health Court Secures $10,000 Grant to Expand Expungement Services for Graduates

Posted by Morgan J. Carter December 24, 2025
AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Dec. 2, the Hays County Mental Health Court (MHC) received a $10,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to support expungement...
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