Veterinary laboratories in several states are investigating an unusual respiratory illness in dogs, and encouraging people to take basic precautions to keep their pets healthy as veterinarians try to pin down what’s making the animals sick. Oregon, Colorado and New Hampshire are among the states that have seen cases of the illness, which has caused … Read more
The holiday travel season is here, and though you’ve probably heard it a thousand times, it bears repeating: Don’t take a chance. Plan, get to the airport early and follow airport travel tips. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport has released its holiday travel guidance, and while it was designed for the Austin airport, most of the tips … Read more
A separation weekend in the Big 12 and Southeastern Conference turned into a survive-and-advance Saturday around college football. It’s November. Just win. Don’t fret over the how. No. 1 Georgia got all it could handle from No 14 Missouri and No. 8 Alabama won a score-fest with No. 13 LSU to put the SEC superpowers on a collision course … Read more
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AUSTIN, Texas — Red Bull’s Max Verstappen charged to his 15th win of the season and 50th of his career at the United States Grand Prix on Sunday, when he started from sixth and then held off the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton over the final laps at the Circuit of the Americas. Verstappen had to … Read more
On the brink of a federal government shutdown, Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced a dramatic pivot Saturday, trying to push a 45-day funding bill through the House with Democratic help — a move that could keep government open but most certainly risks his job. Republican lawmakers met behind closed doors early in the morning with hours to go before the … Read more
For months, Carlton Clemons endured crippling pain from a rotting wisdom tooth. He couldn’t sleep, barely ate and relied on painkillers to get by. The 67-year-old from Nashville, Tennessee, could not afford to see a dentist on the $1,300-a-month his family gets in Social Security and disability payments. So he waited for the state to … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — For the first time, the San Antonio International Airport will give passengers access to seasonal nonstop flights to Europe. The offer starts on May 17, 2024 and runs until Sept. 6. THIS IS HUGE! Germany & beyond just got a whole lot closer. SAT is THRILLED to announce nonstops from the Alamo … Read more
HOUSTON — After some time away from her demanding schedule to seek mental health treatment, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has shared her plans to return to the bench. Hidalgo was first elected as Harris County judge in 2018. She won reelection in 2022. According to the Harris County website, she is the first woman … Read more
States that declared themselves refuges for transgender people have essentially issued an invitation: Get your gender-affirming health care here without fearing prosecution at home. Now that bans on such care for minors are taking effect around the country — Texas could be next, depending on the outcome of a court hearing this week — patients and their families are … Read more