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- Texas HHSC (Google News)Jul 4, 2026
Trump administration may shift migrant child lawyers to Texas - Austin American-Statesman
Trump administration may shift migrant child lawyers to Texas Austin American-Statesman
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When are SNAP benefits paid out in Texas in July 2026? Complete payment schedule - Diario AS
When are SNAP benefits paid out in Texas in July 2026? Complete payment schedule Diario AS
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Texas upgrades WIC EBT cards with new app features - crossroadstoday.com
Texas upgrades WIC EBT cards with new app features crossroadstoday.com
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Texas rolls out new WIC EBT cards with more security features - KHOU
Texas rolls out new WIC EBT cards with more security features KHOU
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New $573M state hospital east of Dallas tops off - The Business Journals
New $573M state hospital east of Dallas tops off The Business Journals
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HHSC Announces Upgraded WIC Cards for Families - Texas Health and Human Services (.gov)
HHSC Announces Upgraded WIC Cards for Families Texas Health and Human Services (.gov)
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Texas Launches Upgraded WIC EBT Cards for Families - Mega Doctor News
Texas Launches Upgraded WIC EBT Cards for Families Mega Doctor News
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Texas Launches Upgraded WIC EBT Cards for Families - Texas Border Business
Texas Launches Upgraded WIC EBT Cards for Families Texas Border Business
Read on Texas HHSC (Google News) ↗ - Texas Tribune – HealthJul 2, 2026
Vaccination rates in Texas schools have been dropping. Look up the latest vaccination rates in your district.
Kindergarten students line up for class at Highland Village Elementary on Sept. 8, 2020. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.texastribune.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Highland-Village-Elem-ST-46.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> The Texas Tribune has created a searchable database of the latest vaccine rates for school districts and private schools and how they’ve changed in the last year. The post Vaccination rates in Texas schools have been dropping. Look up the latest vaccination rates in your district. appeared first on The Texas Tribune.
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Measles vaccination rate for Texas kindergarteners increased slightly after 2025 outbreak
A sign lets people know that measles vaccines are available in the Old City Hall in Andrews, Tx. " data-image-caption="Signs let people know that measles vaccines are available at the old City Hall in Andrews on March 6, 2025. Andrews is about halfway between Seminole in Gaines County, where the outbreak originated, and Odessa. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.texastribune.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/030620Measles20Infrastructure20MR20TT2017-2-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> Despite the spike in demand for measles shots following the deadly 2025 outbreak, exemptions on all vaccines for schoolchildren rose after the release of a downloadable exemption form. The post Measles vaccination rate for Texas kindergarteners increased slightly after 2025 outbreak appeared first on The Texas Tribune.
Read on Texas Tribune – Health ↗ - Texas DSHSJul 1, 2026
Local Agencies Helping Conduct Inspections of MFVs
Local Agencies Helping Conduct Inspections of MFVs Justin.Zamudio Wed, 07/01/2026 - 09:32 AM Local Agencies Helping Conduct Inspections of MFVs This page provides information about Local Agencies Helping Conduct Inspections of MFVs. As authorized by Section 437B.153 of the Health and Safety Code, DSHS has entered into collaborative agreements with the following local agencies to conduct health inspections around the state. If a state inspector is not available, an inspector from one of these agencies may be asked to conduct your Mobile Food Vendor inspection. The same rules apply for all inspections statewide. The list below is current as of June 30, 2026.Aransas CountyBell County Public Health DistrictBrazos County Health DistrictCity of AbileneCity of Amarillo Public HealthCity of ArlingtonCity of Austin Public HealthCity of BrownwoodCity of Corpus ChristiCity of El Paso Department of Public HealthCity of Houston Department of HealthCity of Laredo Public Health DepartmentCity of
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Texas SNAP access declines following federal cuts - Axios
Texas SNAP access declines following federal cuts Axios
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New World Screwworm (NWS) Communication Toolkit
New World Screwworm (NWS) Communication Toolkit Vivian.Brandt Mon, 06/29/2026 - 12:34 PM New World Screwworm (NWS) Communication Toolkit This page provides information about New World Screwworm (NWS) Communication Toolkit. The following materials have been designed for use by local and regional health departments in Texas to address New World Screwworm. Documents intended for the public (as opposed to healthcare professionals) have been translated into Spanish. Informational Flyers General PublicWhat to know about NWS (English and Spanish, zip file)How to report possible cases of NWS (English and Spanish, zip file)For outdoor living and camping: What to know about NWS (English and Spanish, zip file)For outdoor living and camping: What to know about NWS printable palm card, 3.5” x 2 (English and Spanish, zip file)EmploymentOutdoor workers: What to know about NWS (English and Spanish, zip file)Employers: What to know about NWS (English and Spanish, zip file)Health ProfessionalsLocal heal
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New World Screwworm (NWS) Communication Toolkit
New World Screwworm (NWS) Communication Toolkit Vivian.Brandt Mon, 06/29/2026 - 12:34 PM New World Screwworm (NWS) Communication Toolkit This page provides information about New World Screwworm (NWS) Communication Toolkit. The following materials have been designed for use by local and regional health departments in Texas to address New World Screwworm. Documents intended for the public (as opposed to healthcare professionals) have been translated into Spanish. Informational Flyers General PublicWhat to know about NWS (English and Spanish, zip file)How to report possible cases of NWS (English and Spanish, zip file)For outdoor living and camping: What to know about NWS (English and Spanish, zip file)For outdoor living and camping: What to know about NWS printable palm card, 3.5” x 2 (English and Spanish, zip file)EmploymentOutdoor workers: What to know about NWS (English and Spanish, zip file)Employers: What to know about NWS (English and Spanish, zip file)Health ProfessionalsLocal heal
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New World Screwworm Communications Toolkit
New World Screwworm Communications Toolkit Vivian.Brandt Mon, 06/29/2026 - 12:34 PM New World Screwworm Communications Toolkit This page provides information about New World Screwworm Communications Toolkit. The following materials have been designed for use by local and regional health departments in Texas to address New World screwworm. Documents intended for the public (as opposed to healthcare professionals) have been translated into Spanish. Informational Flyers General PublicWhat to know about NWS (English and Spanish, zip file)How to report possible cases of NWS (English and Spanish, zip file)For outdoor living and camping: What to know about NWS (English and Spanish, zip file)For outdoor living and camping: What to know about NWS printable palm card, 3.5” x 2 (English and Spanish, zip file)EmploymentOutdoor workers: What to know about NWS (English and Spanish, zip file)Employers: What to know about NWS (English and Spanish, zip file)Health ProfessionalsLocal health departments:
Read on Texas DSHS ↗ - Texas Tribune – HealthJun 29, 2026
Maternal health ‘deserts’ endanger some Texas women, babies
Sarah Gipson sits for a photo with her 1-year-old daughter Whitlee, who was born in 2024 in Nacogdoches after complications during pregnancy forced an early delivery. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.texastribune.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/MATERNAL-PHOTO1-LEDE-Sarah-Gipson-with-Whitlee-Photo-by-Hannah-Layfield-Photography-courtesy-of-Sarah-Gipson-CROPPED.jpg?fit=780%2C935&ssl=1" /> Of the more than 200 rural counties in Texas, about 70% have no hospital at all or have hospitals that don’t have facilities for delivering babies. The post Maternal health ‘deserts’ endanger some Texas women, babies appeared first on The Texas Tribune.
Read on Texas Tribune – Health ↗ - Texas HHSC (Google News)Jun 26, 2026
New World Screwworm Awareness - Williamson County (.gov)
New World Screwworm Awareness Williamson County (.gov)
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Top Priorities for Older Texans Include Homeowners Insurance, Rural Health Care and SNAP Benefits - easttexasbanner.com
Top Priorities for Older Texans Include Homeowners Insurance, Rural Health Care and SNAP Benefits easttexasbanner.com
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What Texas can learn from Japanese cities that give technology to its senior citizens
Residents at the Sasarindo care home in Kamakura, Japan watch TV at the dining hall on March 2, 2026. " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/www.texastribune.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/20260302-Eldercare-Tech-Sasarindo-KO-31-fullA.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> As Texas focuses on digital literacy for its elder residents, some Japanese cities are gifting low-cost devices to its older population so family can better monitor them. The post What Texas can learn from Japanese cities that give technology to its senior citizens appeared first on The Texas Tribune.
Read on Texas Tribune – Health ↗ - Texas HHSC (Google News)Jun 26, 2026
Austin clinic offers free sexual healthcare with syphilis cases on the rise in Texas - KVUE
Austin clinic offers free sexual healthcare with syphilis cases on the rise in Texas KVUE
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