Texas Archives - DR News - News, Retirement, Finance

CMS Releases Final Rule Making Affordable Care Act Marketplace Changes for Texas Families

Austin, Texas – The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have recently implemented changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace through their latest final rule, titled “Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2025.” These changes are aimed at benefiting Texas families who rely on health plans governed by the ACA, with full implementation set for the 2025 plan year, and more complex adjustments rolling out by 2027. Texans are in need of …

North Texas Election Results Unveiled for Over 400 Races Held on May 4, 2024

Fort Worth, Texas – More than 400 races took place in North Texas during the general election on May 4, 2024, encompassing a variety of local and state positions. As results poured in throughout the night and into Sunday, voters eagerly awaited the outcome of each race, with updates continuing until all precincts were accounted for. Residents of North Texas could access the latest results for each race by clicking on the specific race name …

Floods Ravage Texas as Severe Storms Wreak Havoc and Trigger Evacuations

Livingston, Texas – Floods continue to devastate Texas as heavy rainfall and strong storms have intensified the flooding, causing widespread damage, evacuations, and water rescues in several parts of the state. The recent storms are just the latest in a series of extreme weather events that have battered Texas since early April, with dozens of tornadoes, hailstorms, and torrential rain wreaking havoc across the region. Communities in South Texas, including San Jacinto County, Walker County, …

Matthew McConaughey and Family Shine at Charity Gala in Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas – The McConaugheys, including actor Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camila Alves McConaughey, made a stunning appearance at the Mack, Jack & McConaughey Gala with their children Levi, Vida, and Livingston. The event, held in Austin, Texas on April 25, aimed to raise funds for a children’s charity co-founded by Matthew, country singer Jack Ingram, and football coach Mack Brown. Dressed to impress, Matthew sported a navy suit with a light blue shirt, …

Thesingle most important keyword for the headline is “Kansas Moms” “Kansas Moms Missing for Two Weeks Found Dead in Rural Texas County: Suspects Arrested”

Hugoton, Kansas – Two bodies were discovered in rural Texas County, Oklahoma, following a search for two missing Kansas mothers who vanished over two weeks ago. The bodies were located by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) on Sunday evening. The deceased individuals will be taken to a medical examiner’s office for identification and to determine the cause and manner of death, according to authorities. Veronica Butler, 27, and Jilian Kelley, 39, from Hugoton, …

Icy Roads Cause Widespread Chaos in Houston and Southeast Texas with Numerous Crashes and Closures

Houston, Texas – Icy roads are causing hazardous conditions in the Houston area and Southeast Texas due to freezing temperatures and precipitation. Bridges and elevated roadways are particularly dangerous as they are the first to freeze, leading to several reported crashes. Officials are urging drivers to exercise extreme caution as they navigate the treacherous road conditions. Houston Transtar has reported numerous icy road locations, including major highways and key points of interchange ramps in the …

Enrollment Hastle: Texas Program Rushes to Cover Kids Again, But This Time They Face Massive Drops

Austin, Texas – In the summer of 1999, Randy Fritz faced an impossible task. Working as the executive assistant to the Texas Health Commissioner, William “Reyn” Archer III, Fritz was given the daunting challenge of creating a new statewide health insurance program for underprivileged children not eligible for Medicaid within a tight 10-month deadline. The urgency stemmed from the public pressure to roll out the program quickly after a hesitant Texas Legislature finally passed it …

Medicaid Unwinding Process in Texas Raises Concerns About Enrollment Challenges and Eligibility Uncertainties

Austin, Texas – In 1999, Randy Fritz faced an impossible task as the executive assistant to Texas Health Commissioner William “Reyn” Archer III. He had only 10 months to create a new statewide health insurance program for poor children who did not qualify for Medicaid. The urgency stemmed from public pressure to roll out the program quickly, especially with Governor George W. Bush’s presidential candidacy in the works. The success of the program would give …

Healthcare Crisis Continues in Texas Amidst Rising Uninsured Population

Dallas, Texas – U.S. Rep. Colin Allred from Dallas is putting a spotlight on health care in Texas’ U.S. Senate race. In a recent meeting with local health care experts in San Antonio, Allred discussed the challenges faced by the city, including the closure of hospitals and the rise of the uninsured population. These issues have become more prevalent as residents are being removed from Medicaid rolls, resulting in a growing need for access to …

Border Law: Supreme Court Allows Texas to Enforce Immigration Crackdown Immediately

Austin, Texas – The Supreme Court’s recent decision to allow Texas to enforce its controversial immigration law marks a significant moment in the state’s ongoing battle with the Biden administration over immigration policies. The law, known as Senate Bill 4, signed by Governor Greg Abbott, criminalizes illegal entry into Texas and grants state judges the authority to order deportations. With legal challenges still pending in federal appeals court, the Supreme Court’s ruling provides Texas with …