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• The federal shutdown will halt November SNAP benefits. Here’s what you need to know.

  October 28, 2025 11:38 AM

  Federal food assistance payments to the nation’s poorest citizens will come to a halt on Saturday, the result of the second-longest government shutdown in U.S. history. It will be the first time the benefit has been interrupted since it began more than six decades ago. More than 3.5 million... more »

• Government shutdown imperils dozens of Head Start preschool programs

  October 20, 2025 4:46 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Head Start programs that serve tens of thousands of the nation's neediest preschoolers are facing a cutoff of federal funding at the end of the month because of the government shutdown, leaving many scrambling to figure out how to keep their doors open. The early education... more »

• Food assistance is safe through October, but it may be at risk if the shutdown continues

  October 16, 2025 11:31 AM

  A federal program that provides food assistance to 40 million low-income people could be at risk in November if the government shutdown isn't resolved by then. And in at least some places, new applications for the program are not being approved. But there's still a lot of uncertainty... more »

• The feds are cutting off public money for all Planned Parenthoods, following a playbook that began in Texas

  October 15, 2025 2:40 PM

  On Sept. 30, Planned Parenthood’s Gulf Coast branch in Houston, which ran the organization’s largest clinic in the country, shuttered to merge with another affiliate. Anti-abortion groups celebrated this shutdown, saying they were one step closer to pushing the health care provider from the state and, eventually, the... more »

• The federal government has shut down. Here’s what it means for Texas

  October 1, 2025 10:58 AM

  " The federal government has shut down. Here’s what it means for Texas " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The... more »

• Vote to end government shutdown fails in Senate as Democrats hold firm on health care demands

  October 1, 2025 10:58 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — A vote to end the government shutdown hours after it began failed Wednesday, as Democrats in the Senate held firm to the party's demands to fund health care subsidies that President Donald Trump and Republicans refuse to provide. The tally showed cracks in the Democrats' resolve... more »

• Here are some effects of a government shutdown if Congress, Trump don't reach a deal

  September 30, 2025 2:20 PM

  The federal government is nearing a partial shutdown, with a range of effects on public services and the broader U.S. economy. Employee furloughs and potential layoffs would halt some government activities. Other functions — like NASA's space missions, President DonaldTrump's immigration crackdown and certain public health work at FDA... more »

• Pfizer agrees to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid in a deal with Trump

  September 30, 2025 2:20 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Drugmaker Pfizer has agreed to lower drug costs under a deal struck with the Trump administration, President Donald Trump said Tuesday, as he promised similar deals with other drugmakers facing a threat of tariffs. The announcement, which Trump made with Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla at the... more »

• Trump cancels White House meeting with Schumer and Jeffries despite risk of a government shutdown

  September 23, 2025 2:33 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has abruptly canceled this week's planned meeting with congressional Democratic leaders, refusing to negotiate over their demands to shore up health care funds as part of a deal to prevent a potential looming federal government shutdown. In a lengthy Tuesday social media post,... more »

• Vicente Gonzalez speaks out against ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ during Brownsville meeting Play Video

  August 14, 2025 10:43 PM

  Congressman Vicente Gonzalez met with members of the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees to speak out against the “Big Beautiful Bill” that was signed into law on July 4. According to a news release from Gonzalez’s office, the bill has “damaging impacts” to South Texas families... more »

• South Texas Health System Edinburg es nombrado el mejor hospital regional de Texas

  July 30, 2025 2:26 PM

  South Texas Health System Edinburg ha sido nombrado "Mejor Hospital Regional de Texas para 2025-2026" por U.S. News & World Report, según un comunicado de prensa. El STHS es solo uno de los 504 hospitales del país y el único centro del sur de Texas que ha recibido esta... more »

• Texas hospitals, clinics spared the worst of GOP Medicaid cuts. An expected rise in the uninsured rate could change that.

  July 24, 2025 3:06 PM

  " Texas hospitals, clinics spared the worst of GOP Medicaid cuts. An expected rise in the uninsured rate could change that. " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and... more »

• 1.7 million Texans could lose health coverage under expiring tax credits, ACA changes in GOP megabill

  July 18, 2025 12:41 PM

  " 1.7 million Texans could lose health coverage under expiring tax credits, ACA changes in GOP megabill " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up... more »

• ICE tendrá acceso a datos personales de inscritos en Medicaid, incluso direcciones y etnia

  July 17, 2025 2:18 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Los agentes de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE, por sus siglas en inglés) tendrán acceso a los datos personales de las 79 millones de personas inscritas en Medicaid, incluyendo direcciones y etnia, para localizar a inmigrantes que vivan en Estados Unidos sin permiso legal, según un... more »

• Trump administration hands over Medicaid recipients' personal data, including addresses, to ICE

  July 17, 2025 11:45 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials will be given access to the personal data of the nation's 79 million Medicaid enrollees, including home addresses and ethnicities, to track down immigrants who may not be living legally in the United States, according to an agreement obtained by The Associated... more »

• Mental health programs could bear the brunt of $600M federal cuts to Texas schools

  July 15, 2025 12:11 PM

  " Mental health programs could bear the brunt of $600M federal cuts to Texas schools " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The... more »

• Here’s what’s in Trump’s GOP megabill and how it will affect Texans

  July 4, 2025 12:05 PM

  " Here’s what’s in Trump’s GOP megabill and how it will affect Texans " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief ,... more »

• The House gives final approval to Trump's big tax bill in a milestone for his second-term agenda

  July 3, 2025 1:38 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans propelled President Donald Trump's big multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final passage Thursday in Congress, overcoming multiple setbacks to approve his signature second-term policy package before a Fourth of July deadline. The tight roll call, 218-214, came at a potentially high... more »

• ‘This is not a luxury’: Families in Trump states agonize over GOP’s proposed Medicaid cuts

  June 30, 2025 11:13 AM

  Originally Published: 26 JUN 25 12:29 ET Updated: 30 JUN 25 12:09 ET By Jeff Zeleny, CNN Springfield, Missouri (CNN) — Courtney Leader has been closely following the contentious tax-and-spending debate in Washington – not that she cares much for politics, but because she believes the proposed... more »

• Congressman Cuellar meets with Starr County hospital officials over proposed Medicaid cuts Play Video

  June 20, 2025 5:50 PM

  Congressman Henry Cuellar said he’s concerned over proposed cuts to Medicaid. On Thursday, Cuellar met with hospital officials in Rio Grande City to discuss the cuts that are part of President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” Cuellar said the cuts would lead to thousands of people in his... more »

• Congresista Henry Cuéllar reacciona ante los recortes propuestos a Medicaid Play Video

  June 20, 2025 10:27 AM

  El congresista Henry Cuéllar habló sobre los recortes propuestos a Medicaid en el proyecto de ley de gastos del presidente. El congresista se reunió el jueves con los líderes del único hospital del condado Starr. Cuéllar dice que el sur de Texas se vería muy afectado si se aprueba... more »

• What to know about Texas ending in-state tuition for undocumented students

  June 14, 2025 2:31 PM

  " What to know about Texas ending in-state tuition for undocumented students " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief , The... more »

• Texas clarified when abortions are OK and aligned with RFK Jr. on health this legislative session

  June 14, 2025 2:28 PM

  " Texas clarified when abortions are OK and aligned with RFK Jr. on health this legislative session " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. The 2025... more »

• Trump administration gives personal data of immigrant Medicaid enrollees to deportation officials

  June 13, 2025 1:10 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration this week provided deportation officials with personal data -- including the immigration status -- on millions of Medicaid enrollees, a move that could make it easier to locate people as part of his sweeping immigration crackdown. An internal memo and emails obtained... more »

• Musk slams Trump's big tax bill as Republican senators race to meet a July 4th deadline

  June 3, 2025 5:22 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump wants his "big, beautiful" bill of tax breaks and spending cuts on his desk to be signed into law by the Fourth of July, and he's pushing the slow-rolling Senate to make it happen sooner rather than later. Trump met with Senate Majority... more »

• Texas Legislature approves $338 billion two-year spending plan with a focus on property tax relief

  June 1, 2025 12:56 PM

  " Texas Legislature approves $338 billion two-year spending plan with a focus on property tax relief " was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for... more »

• Valley congress members react to passage of Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ Play Video

  May 22, 2025 8:38 PM

  On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives the “One Big Beautiful Bill” that was a priority for President Donald Trump. The budget bill was approved 215-214, with Democrats opposed, according to the Associated Press. The bill now heads to the Senate. In the Rio Grande Valley, congress members... more »

• Trump Administration Moves Forward to Limit Legal Immigration Play Video

  August 12, 2019 12:26 PM

  WESLACO – The Trump Administration is moving ahead with one of its most aggressive steps to restrict legal immigration. The so-called public charge rule could deny green cards to immigrants who use Medicaid, food stamps, housing vouchers or other forms of public assistance. The change will likely make... more »

• 2 Accused of Health Care Fraud to Appear in Court Play Video

  April 15, 2019 12:18 PM

  ELSA – Two people arrested on health care fraud charges are expected to appear in court. Everardo Villarreal and Delilah Rae Robles were partners in a medical supply company in Elsa. They’re accused of submitting fraudulent payment claims of more than $850,000 to Texas Medicaid. They’re set... more »

• Man Loses Health Insurance after Multi-State Move Play Video

  March 8, 2019 6:34 PM

  HARLINGEN – An Arizona man moved to the Rio Grande Valley to get a fresh start and live the rest of his days. He says his last days are coming sooner than expected after losing his medical insurance when he changed states. Anthony Osborne and his wife moved... more »

• Advertencia Sobre Llamadas Falsas por Cierre de Gobierno Play Video

  January 18, 2019 8:52 AM

  WESLACO -El cierre parcial del gobierno está creando una oportunidad para los criminales, quienes aprovechan la situacion para intentar obtener su información personal usando una nueva estafa. Realizan llamadas afirmando que el cierre del gobierno ha provocado que se pierda la base de datos del seguro social y que... more »

• Eligible Senior Citizens Not Taking Advantage of Medicaid Benefits Out of Fear Play Video

  December 22, 2017 6:21 PM

  HARLINGEN – An Area Agency on Aging program administrator said fear is keeping many elderly Texans from receiving the care they need and deserve. Minerva Sturgill said her parents bought their home 70 years ago. Now in their early 90's, they look forward to one day leaving the home they... more »

• Mujer Del Valle Es Acusada De Defraudar Al Medicaid Estatal Play Video

  March 31, 2017 6:26 PM

  MCALLEN – Una mujer de McAllen fue acusada culpable de defraudar al Medicaid por más de $3 millones de dólares. De 55 años de edad, Anna Ramírez- Ambriz es la dueña de una compañía de equipo médico durable, llamada “Suministros Médicos Compassionate,” en Edinburg. Ramirez Ambriz admitió que realizo reclamaciones... more »