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.

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.

East Texas ISDs are reviewing or pausing Lifetouch Photography partnerships amid controversy tied to social media claims about Epstein file links and student privacy concerns.

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.

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.

Texas forecast calls for freezing temps; DPS offers driving tips and home winter safety advice for tires, pipes, insulation and emergency prep.

Texas residents are advised to prepare for power outages with essential items, stay weather aware, and protect food, phones, and vulnerable neighbors.

Dopamine fasting is the latest wellness trend popping up everywhere, and one Texas city is leading the way. Here’s what it is and why it’s catching on.