Early voting underway across state
Read moreLess than 18% of the 17 million registered voters in Texas chose to cast a ballot in 2018 primary elections, and only 66% voted in the 2020 presidential race. That’s the highest voter turnout Texas has seen since 1992. Less than 1 in 5 voted in this year’s primary elections.
Read moreTexas gas prices lowest in nation
Read moreVirtually all of Texas is now abnormally dry. Comparisons to the bone-dry days of 2011 have begun, and it’s not looking good. In fact, given the scope of the drought and the higher costs of inputs, agricultural losses across the state are likely to top 2011’s record $7.6 billion total.
Read moreAll my life, I’ve found it hard to resist a good bargain. So the pandemic briefly curtailed my excellent purchasing decisions.
Read moreThat’s why the department provides a variety of social services to millions of people throughout the state, including vaccinations. Receiving regular vaccinations is important for everyone’s health, especially older adults who are at risk for more complications from the seasonal flu and shingles. Vaccines can help build and maintain immunity from contracting a variety of diseases and viruses, including influenza, pneumonia and COVID-19.
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