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Tuesday, April 02, 2013  A new study shows that Hispanics would benefit the most from expanding Medicaid in Texas.

Wednesday, January 16, 2013  Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and a Dallas-area state senator plan a joint news conference to reveal two Medicaid reform bills. The pair will discuss Texas Senate Bills 7 and 8 on Wednesday morning.

Friday, December 28, 2012  The Amarillo Police Department said they have no leads or suspects in connection with a hit and run accident Christmas Eve morning at Interstate 27 and Washington.

Monday, July 09, 2012  Texas Gov. Rick Perry is calling Medicaid a "failure" as he defends his decision to oppose any expansion of the program as part of the national health-care overhaul.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012  The federal government may have to implement some provisions of a federal health care law in Texas that state leaders have been slow to embrace if it's upheld by U.S. Supreme Court.

Thursday, March 15, 2012  The top ten water consumers that are businesses hold a round-table discussion about water conservation.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011  Texas would take control of its own federal health care benefits under legislation tentatively approved by the Texas House.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011  Southwest Health Alliances, doing business as BSA Provider Network, has agreed to a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) after it allegedly violated federal law since 2000 by fixing prices.

Thursday, February 10, 2011  Learn how parents can help fight childhood obesity by making healthy eating fun for your children.

Tuesday, February 08, 2011  Pronews 7 takes an in-depth look at what your kids are eating at school. Is it healthy?

Wednesday, November 10, 2010  Many nursing graduates want to quit after their 1st year of being on the job. But a new grant hopes to make the transition from classroom to the job a little easier.