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texasstandard.org > stories > parkinsons-treatment-texas-ut-southwestern-tremors

Sound over surgery: UT Southwestern doctors take new approach to beating Parkinson’s tremors

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (593+ words) Doctors use sound waves on the brain to help improve symptoms of the disease. By David BrownSeptember 9, 2026 2:48 pmHealth & Science, Texas Standard Original For many people with Parkinson’s disease, tremors can become one of its most visible and disabling symptoms — and…...

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texasstandard.org > stories > texas-energy-heat-deaths-seniors-rio-grande-climate-change

Senior citizens in the Rio Grande Valley are paying the price for oppressive heat

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (1776+ words) Summer heat is becoming more deadly for the elderly in South Texas with record-breaking temperatures and rising costs for electricity. By Gina Jiménez, Public Health WatchSeptember 9, 2026 10:48 amHealth & Science, Partner Organizations Arturo Gómez, 80, carries one of his three dogs through his…...

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texasstandard.org > stories > today-on-texas-standard-september-2-2026

Today on Texas Standard: Texas hospitals face Medicaid funding freeze

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (436+ words) By Texas StandardSeptember 2, 2026 8:58 amTexas Standard Original, Whole Shows Here’s what’s coming up on Texas Standard for Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. Listen on your Texas public radio station, or ask your smart speaker to play Texas Standard. Check back later today for updated…...

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texasstandard.org > stories > covid-texas-spread-back-to-school

COVID is on the rise again as students head back to the classroom

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (1113+ words) Most have some protection through antibodies from past infection and vaccination. Still, here’s what to know to protect yourself. By Laura RiceAugust 25, 2026 4:10 pmHealth & Science, Texas Standard Original “Back to school” means “back to massive germ-spreading” now that students are back…...

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texasstandard.org > stories > affordable-vet-care-tips-texas-pet

Vet care is getting more expensive. Here’s how to save money and keep pets healthy

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (654+ words) A recent study found veterinary care has risen more than 60% since 2014. A low-cost clinic in Texas has tips for lowering your bills. By Laura RiceAugust 25, 2026 2:56 pmAgriculture & Animals, Business & Your Money, Texas Standard Original The Spay Neuter Network's mobile clinic. High…...

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texasstandard.org > stories > new-uil-heat-safety-guidelines-football-practice-texas

New UIL heat safety rules change the way football practices, other outside activities are gauged

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (748+ words) Using the wet bulb globe temperature, the guidelines have prompted schools to get creative or mull indoor practice facilities. By Sarah AschAugust 24, 2026 12:52 pmEducation, Sports, Texas Standard Original The caption explained that they were there per the new UIL rules. The…...

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texasstandard.org > stories > food-recalls-why-so-many-cyclospora-salmonella-jalapenos

Here’s why it feels like so many foods are being recalled right now

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (372+ words) From jalapeños to lettuce, recent guidances have some shoppers questioning what is or isn’t safe. By Sarah AschAugust 24, 2026 11:29 amFood & Drink, Health & Science, Texas Standard Original Jalapeños are among the latest food items to be recalled at certain grocery stores. At…...

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texasstandard.org > stories > today-on-texas-standard-august-24-2026

Today on Texas Standard: What???s behind the recent surge in food recalls?

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (514+ words) By Texas StandardAugust 24, 2026 9:23 amTexas Standard Original, Whole Shows Graphic by Wells Dunbar Here’s what’s coming up on Texas Standard for Monday, Aug. 24, 2026. Listen on your Texas public radio station, or ask your smart speaker to play Texas Standard. Check back…...

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texasstandard.org > stories > food-for-modern-warfare-the-militarys-new-field-rations-are-smaller-more-nutritious-and-tastier

Food for modern warfare: The military’s new field rations are smaller, more nutritious, and tastier

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (1099+ words) The new Close Combat Assault Ration is designed to meet the nutritional needs of troops on the battlefield, while being easier to carry and eat. A Special Operations solider at Fort Bragg, N.C. digs into a Close Combat Assault Ration, the…...

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texasstandard.org > stories > surrogacy-bioethics-expert-future-ethical-legal-implications-texas-alaska-california

Multistate controversy highlights gray areas around surrogacy, bioethics expert says

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1393+ words) A multistate surrogacy controversy — involving Alaska, California and Texas — could have far-reaching implications. One medical ethics expert said the case highlights the flaws and weaknesses around surrogacy agreements that pose dozens of unanswered questions. By Abigail Ruhman, KERA NewsAugust 19, 2026 9:56 amHealth…...