The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is again extending emergency food benefits this month, with more than $307 million in emergency allocations expected to help more than 1.5 million Texas households.
As we begin a new year, many of us are certainly making resolutions involving our health — eat better, exercise more, get more sleep, to name just a few. But often left off this list is to improve our mental health. Our brains make everything else we do possible and should be prioritized just like the rest of the body. This is especially true for our children whose brains are still rapidly developing and who are learning healthy habits that will be with them for the rest of their lives.
It's been two centuries since Benedict Arnold became the most villified traitor in American history by preparing to turn over West Point to the invading British. As a consequence he was fired from his position in charge of West Point, fled for his life, and ended up living in Britain where he was just about as much disrespected by the British as he was by the Americans. He was a bitter little man who thought he deserved some promotions he didn't get and therefore turned against his country.
More than 20 new state laws went into effect as Texans rang in the New Year, with another half-dozen to go on the books on Jan. 18, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported. Those laws include a ban on transgender athletes competing on sports teams that reflect their gender identity, and penalties for illegally restraining dogs.
The Texas Department of Transportation has kicked off its statewide “Drive Sober. No Regrets” drunk driving prevention program for the holidays. Throughout the month, TxDOT has released videos of people who deal with the daily consequences of driving while impaired, either as an offender or survivor.
217 W. Park Avenue
Pharr, TX 78577