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Texas State Veterans Cemeteries Extend Visiting Hours: What Families Need to Know

Texas extends visiting hours at all four State Veterans Cemeteries starting April 2026, now open 8am-8pm in summer and 8am-6pm in winter months.

Texas Bans Candy, Sodas From SNAP: New Food Stamp Rules Explained

Texas bans SNAP recipients from buying candy and sugary drinks starting April 1, 2026, affecting 3.5 million people in historic policy shift.

Spring 2026 Tornado & Severe Storm Risk: Texas to Ohio Valley Alert

Spring 2026 severe weather outlook: Tornado Alley braces for elevated tornado, hail & wind risks from Texas to Ohio Valley starting early April.

Fort Worth Firefighter Survives Collapse—Home After 34 Days, Premature Son Joins Family

Fort Worth firefighter Caleb Halvorson and premature son Hudson reunite at home after both battled life-threatening injuries and 112-day NICU stay.

Army Probes Apache Helicopter Flyover Near Kid Rock’s Home, Protest

Two Army Apache helicopter crews are grounded after flying near Kid Rock's home and a protest, sparking an investigation into unauthorized flight operations.

Military Suicide Rates Drop in 2024: Progress and Persistent Challenges

U.S. military suicides dropped 11% to 471 in 2024—first major decline in years—but National Guard saw troubling 13% increase.

Governor Abbott Reappoints Alfonso Charles as Tenth Judicial Region Judge

Governor Greg Abbott reappoints Alfonso Charles as Presiding Judge of Texas's Tenth Administrative Judicial Region for a fourth term through 2029.

Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home: Nursing Care for Veterans in Floresville

The Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veterans Home in Floresville is now accepting applications for eligible veterans, spouses, and Gold Star parents seeking quality long-term nursing care.

Dallas-Fort Worth Crash Spree: 4 Dead, Highways Closed Overnight

Four dead, one critical after five crashes strike Dallas-Fort Worth in 8 hours. Pedestrian deaths and highway pileups shake the region overnight.

TSA Pay Delays: Shutdown Fallout, Staffing Crisis & World Cup Risks

TSA officers receive backpay after 45-day shutdown, but 510+ resignations and $2K in late fees reveal lasting damage ahead of World Cup surge.

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