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• Trump administration says it needs to fight SNAP fraud, but the extent of the problem is unclear

  December 15, 2025 4:06 PM

  President Donald Trump's administration is talking tough about SNAP, saying the government's biggest food aid program is riddled with fraud that must be stopped. His appointees are looking at Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program from an enforcement perspective, seeing fraud as a major and expensive problem, perpetrated by organized criminal... more »

• Henry Cuellar sole Texas Democrat to vote for House bill to reopen the government

  November 12, 2025 8:22 PM

  U.S. House OKs funding deal to reopen government with support from Texas Republicans by Marijke Friedman and Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune November 12, 2025 The U.S. House on Wednesday passed the Senate’s funding deal to end the country’s longest-ever government shutdown, sending the legislation... more »

• Texas Head Start closures during government shutdown add to state’s child care woes

  November 12, 2025 12:14 PM

  Editor’s note: This story contains explicit language. LUFKIN — For Michelle Martinez, the politics in Washington was just background noise in the busy day of a single mom. Every morning, she takes her kids to different schools across San Marcos, a town of 74,000 people just south of... more »

• Older Texans among those facing the largest price hikes for Affordable Care Act insurance

  November 12, 2025 12:03 PM

  Of all the topics 55-year-old Groves resident Theresa Hebert has discussed on her TikTok account @foolish_mortal999 over the past five years, nothing has brought in new viewers like her recent anxiety over expected Affordable Care Act health insurance price hikes. Not even her battle with breast cancer. “With the... more »

• What to know about the status of SNAP food aid as a vote nears to end the shutdown

  November 12, 2025 11:41 AM

  Many Americans who rely on SNAP benefits to help buy groceries are approaching their third week without aid after President Donald Trump's administration cut off the program due to the federal government shutdown. The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday opted not to order the government to fully fund the... more »

• A historic shutdown is nearly over. It leaves no winners and much frustration

  November 12, 2025 11:38 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The longest government shutdown in history could conclude as soon as Wednesday, Day 43, with almost no one happy with the final result. Democrats didn't get the health insurance provisions they demanded added to the spending deal. And Republicans, who control the levers of power in... more »

• Trump administration says SNAP will be partially funded after judges' rulings

  November 3, 2025 11:41 AM

  President Donald Trump's administration said Monday that it will partially fund SNAP after a pair of judges' rulings required it to keep the food aid program running. The U.S. Department of Agriculture had planned to freeze payments to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program starting Nov. 1 because it said... more »

• Federal food benefits and preschool aid to run dry starting Saturday if shutdown continues

  October 27, 2025 8:30 PM

  Federal funds could begin running dry Saturday that help tens of millions of Americans to buy food for their families and send their toddlers to preschool if Congress doesn't reach a deal by then to end the U.S. government shutdown. Funding for another program that helps mothers care for... 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 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 »

• RFK Jr. praises Texas for implementing his health vision

  August 27, 2025 5:50 PM

  " RFK Jr. praises Texas for implementing his health vision " 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 »

• 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 »

• What Trump's big tax law could mean for the youngest Americans

  July 9, 2025 10:38 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — The impact of the massive spending bill that President Donald Trump signed into law on Independence Day is expected to filter down to infants and toddlers — a segment of the population that is particularly vulnerable to cuts to the federal social safety net. Many middle-class... 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 »

• Senate passes GOP’s tax and spending bill with Cornyn, Cruz priorities included

  July 2, 2025 10:53 AM

  " Senate passes GOP’s tax and spending bill with Cornyn, Cruz priorities included " 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 »

• Texas will begin a summer lunch program in 2027, but only if feds don’t raise costs

  June 6, 2025 10:59 AM

  " Texas will begin a summer lunch program in 2027, but only if feds don’t raise costs " 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 »

• Texas restringirá el uso de SNAP para dulces y sodas a partir de septiembre Play Video

  June 5, 2025 10:52 PM

  Una nueva ley en Texas prohibirá que los beneficiarios del programa SNAP, conocido comúnmente como estampillas de comida, compren sodas y dulces con su tarjeta Lone Star. La ley SB 379 ya fue aprobada por el Congreso estatal y espera la firma del gobernador Greg Abbott. A partir del... more »

• Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO says

  June 4, 2025 3:23 PM

  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's big bill making its way through Congress will cut taxes by $3.75 trillion but also increase deficits by $2.4 trillion over the next decade, according to an analysis released Wednesday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The CBO also estimates an increase of... more »

• Sodas, candy to be banned from Texas food stamp purchases

  June 4, 2025 2:23 PM

  " Sodas, candy to be banned from Texas food stamp purchases " 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 Texas... more »

• Food aid cuts and other changes: What the U.S. House spending bill could mean for Texans

  May 24, 2025 4:24 PM

  " Food aid cuts and other changes: What the U.S. House spending bill could mean for 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... 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 »

• Alleged Misuse of SNAP Benefits Sparks State Probe Play Video

  January 26, 2020 11:06 PM

  CAMERON COUNTY - A state investigation is underway into alleged misuse of benefits by SNAP recipients. The Cameron County District Attorney is still working on their part of the investigation. The investigation involved more than 100 SNAP recipients, a Brownsville meat market and the meat market's "associate." ... more »

• SNAP Recipients Could Experience Delays due to Gov’t Shutdown Play Video

  February 20, 2019 6:10 PM

  PHARR – People who receive Lone Star card benefits could expect a delay due to the recent partial government shutdown. The shutdown continues to affect those in Texas who partake in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Some people will receive their benefits on March 1 but others... more »

• Local Resident under SNAP Food Program Affected by Gov't Shutdown Play Video

  January 25, 2019 5:20 PM

  PHARR – Families under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefit program are being affected by the government shutdown. KRGV’s Christian Colón spoke with a Rio Grande Valley resident affected financially by the government shutdown. Fabiola Alvarez says she benefits from the SNAP food program. Alvarez was... more »

• RGV Colleges Promoting Food Pantry Programs to Students Play Video

  January 16, 2019 4:28 PM

  WESLACO – Rio Grande Valley colleges are promoting access to affordable, nutritious food for students. South Texas College student Amberly Sanchez says college is a balance between managing finances, while also trying to be successful in classes. KRGV’s Taylor Winkel spoke with the director of student activities and... more »

• February SNAP Benefits to Roll out Early Play Video

  January 12, 2019 4:53 PM

  WESLACO - After suspicions that food assistance programs could run out of funding due to the government shutdown, the Trump Administration came up with a plan to bankroll more than $4.8 billion in benefits next month. To protect SNAP participants, the USDA is working to issue February benefits earlier.... more »