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With the country nearing the record for the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the stalemate over federal funding ...

DENISON, Texas (KTEN) — The US government shutdown — now entering its fourth week — is starting to create a trickle-down effect for families who rely on federal services. "Unfortunately, the people ...

Thousands of workers are trying to get approved for unemployment compensation to help cover essentials such as food and ...

With SNAP benefits on hold, Laredo food banks and schools mobilize to feed families. A citywide food drive is planned to help ...

Two federal judges ruled Friday that the Trump administration must keep the food program running during the government shutdown.

A Trump administration proposal would strip Texas’ more than 86,000 DACA recipients of their work permits — including two nurses who say they’ll move to other states if that happens.

Across Tyler, families like Lisa Patlin's rely on food banks, but they are already seeing longer lines and lighter shelves, ...

The city of Laredo and local food banks are launching a donation drive to help thousands of residents expected to lose SNAP ...