Reporting on health, water, land, and environmental issues with real-world impact. This section connects public health, environmental conditions, and policy decisions to daily life in South Texas.
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A new chapter in nursing education: Inside TAMUK’s College of Nursing and Health Professions
University leaders say the new college represents more than an organizational change. It reflects a changing healthcare landscape, expanded opportunities for students and a long-term investment in the future of healthcare across South Texas. By Claudia Perez Rivas | Kingsville…
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As Corpus Christi faces growing water crisis, Coastal Bend communities watch closely
Regional drought concerns are raising new questions about water supply, growth and long-term planning across South Texas By Kingsville Independent News Staff What began as a drought concern centered on Corpus Christi is increasingly becoming a broader regional issue affecting…
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Trash Free Gulf campaign returns, connecting Kingsville to statewide cleanup effort
Texas Gulf Clean Up | Photo by Trash Free Gulf By Claudia Perez Rivas | Kingsville Independent News Following Earth Day last week, a statewide cleanup effort is continuing to invite Texans, including those in Kingsville, to take part in…
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Distance to grocery stores shapes food access in rural South Texas
Transportation and location can influence what families are able to buy Editor’s Note: This is the third in a three-part series examining SNAP changes and food access in communities across South Texas. By Kingsville Independent News Staff In rural parts…
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Texas SNAP changes now limit some grocery purchases
New rules affecting candy and sugary drinks could impact thousands of households across South Texas. Editor’s Note: This is the first in a three-part series examining changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and what they could mean for…
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SNAP benefits support thousands in Kleberg County and bring millions into local grocery stores
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a three-part series examining changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and what they could mean for communities in South Texas. By Kingsville Independent News Staff In Kleberg County, thousands of residents…
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