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GREENVILLE, S.C. ( InvestigateTV ) - A serious illness can turn any family into full-time caregivers overnight and the search for safe, affordable help can feel overwhelming. When Amy McConnell’s husband Tom was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at 55, she began sear...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A bipartisan bill in Congress would direct federal literacy grants toward reading programs based on phonics. Rep. Erin Houchin (R-Ind.) is sponsoring the Science of Reading Act of 2026 . It prioritizes federal literacy grants for programs using the science-...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - There’s no playbook for this era of college sports. Bidding wars, transfer portals, reports of poaching and tampering, and, of course, the thing that started it all: name, image, and likeness. College sports have always been about the game. But the business ...
NORTH RIDGEVILLE, Ohio ( WOIO /Gray News) – A homeowners association in Ohio ordered a resident to remove a Little Free Library from her front yard by the end of September, saying the book exchange box violates bylaws against yard storage. Lana Carter and her husband installed th...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Public Library is launching a Magical Realism Book Club this fall. The book club will begin on October 17 and meet on selected Saturdays in October, November and December, according to Dora Gonzalez, a librarian at the Joe A. Guerra Public Library...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the city’s public libraries are inviting residents to get a card and take advantage of library services. A library card allows holders to check out books, DVDs, video games and more. Special sign-up events will be...
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we’re breaking down what medical spas are and the essential steps older adults should know about before booking. Plus, we talk with a caregiver who turned her mother’s late-stage Alzheimer’s journey into an online community to ...
( Aging Untold ) — Med spas have expanded beyond Botox and facials, now offer IV hydration, vitamin shots, body sculpting and skin tightening — all marketed around energy, confidence and healthy aging. According to a 2024 report from the American Med Spa Association, women 55 and...
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we’re decoding what your blood pressure readings really mean for your health. Then, we share crucial financial steps to protect your future during a “gray divorce” — splitting up after age 50. Plus, we follow a Michigan family’s...
( Aging Untold ) — High blood pressure often has no warning signs, but, left unchecked, it can quietly damage more than your heart. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down what’s actually happening inside your blood vessels when your blood pressure runs high, why the bottom nu...
ASHEVILLE, N.C. ( FOX Carolina /Gray News) - As rabies remains a serious public health concern, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be spreading millions of rabies vaccine doses in bait across the Southeast. The annual program is aimed at stopping the spread of raccoon rabies...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The City of Laredo wants to connect residents seeking housing help with available resources. The city’s Community Development Department is hosting a Housing and Resources Fair at the Joe Guerra Public Library. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturd...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A viral social media post claiming COVID-19 is spreading rapidly through the Webb County Jail is not true, according to the Webb County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said scammers are using the rumor to target Laredo families. The sheriff’s office said only th...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - For more headlines, click here . We are welcoming September with high energy and tons of fun! This episode, we dive into Virgo season with a special tarot card reading, unwind with a peaceful sunset yoga session, and take you inside the newest local hot spot...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo public libraries are opening their doors to a calm, welcoming and judgment-free space. Registration is now open for a new event designed for people with sensory needs. The Fasken Branch Library is hosting “Sensory Saturday” on Sept. 12. The event give...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Laredo Public Library is bringing back its teen volunteer program this fall. Organizers have a schedule of events planned at the MOS Branch, located off Highway 83 in south Laredo. The lineup includes a hands-on experience exploring exotic animals presen...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Wastewater testing shows COVID-19 is increasing in Laredo, according to health officials. Laredo Public Health Director Dr. Richard Chamberlain said anyone feeling sick should stay home to avoid spreading the virus. People with conditions such as diabetes, h...
RUSTON, La. ( KNOE /Gray News) - An 8-year-old girl in Louisiana died after contracting a brain-eating amoeba, likely from swimming in a lake. The parents of Lillian Smart announced her death in a Facebook post on Sunday, Aug. 23. “Last night Lillian ran from our arms to the arms...
( Aging Untold ) — Stephanie Pruitt-Gaines has opened a workspace called the Creativity Bar, which is designed to combine play, art and office space for members. “Welcome to the Creativity Bar,” Pruitt-Gaines said. Pruitt-Gaines said she wants to help shape the future of those wh...
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Webb County is receiving over $32.4 million in federal funding for Head Start programs, treatment courts and Meals on Wheels. The announcement was made Friday morning at the Laredo Public Library. Officials said the money will also help families with utility...
