Texas lawmakers are taking the next step in safeguarding children. House Bill 908 was read on the house floor Wednesday ...

Texas' measles outbreak has brought renewed attention to the state's politically chared vaccine debate. Here's how elected ...

Shortly after her eldest son was born in 2021, Acacia Tarver applied for a state scholarship to help her pay for child care.

Charles Johnson, the founder of Pastors for Texas Children. “We believe firmly that the state of Texas should be advocating ...

Community needs are up at the food pantry he operates as federal funding cuts, coupled with inflationary increases, are affecting North Texans.

Isael Rivera, 31, and Ruth Encarnacion, 30, were accused of abducting their five children, who range in age from 10 years old to younger than 1.

A man has been extradited from Texas to the Hall County Jail on charges of rape and child molestation. The Gainesville Police ...

The U.S. eliminated measles in 2000—but that hard-won achievement is now under threat. To contain the current outbreak, some ...

Three former Tyler ISD employees have been accused of abusing a disabled student, who was forced to walk for hours and had ...

The House has rejected past voucher plans, but Speaker Dustin Burrow says the policy now has enough support in the GOP-led ...

You’re reading The Checkup With Dr. Wen, a newsletter on how to navigate medical and public health challenges. Click here to ...

SB 942, presented by Sen. Bryan Hughes, (R-Mineola) passed the Senate with a vote of 27-4, following several questions and ...