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USDA Authorizes SNAP Hot Food Purchases in Seven Texas Counties Following Severe Flooding

WildCard Charlie8 months ago08 mins

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has enacted a significant temporary measure to aid residents in parts of Texas affected by recent severe flooding. The Food and Nutrition Service, an agency of the USDA, has announced waivers permitting beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to utilize their benefits for the…

Texas Legislature Nears Deadline Amid SNAP Cut Fears, ACC Success, and Wings’ Struggles

Jackson Reed9 months ago07 mins

AUSTIN, Texas – As the Texas legislative session rapidly approaches its mandated conclusion on Monday, June 2, 2025, lawmakers in the state capital are engaged in a frenetic push to enact critical legislation before the clock runs out. With significant priority bills yet to clear both chambers, the final days of the session are marked…