Texas Consumer Health Assistance Program to close after losing federal funding bi2131214 It was a first for Texas: a state office devoted to consumers struggling to find affordable health insurance coverage. With funds from the federal health reform law, the Texas Consumer Health Assistance Program launched last January. A $2.8 million grant allowed the state to hire nine employees to staff a toll-free hotline. More than 6,000 Texans called during the past year, seeking advice on ..

Texas-Based Barhorst Insurance Group Rebrands as Iscential bi2131214 Houston-based insurance agency, Barhorst Insurance Group (BIG), announced beginning the new year a new name: Iscential. The rebranding initiative includes a new name, logo and tagline that represent the company?s ongoing commitment to customer service. The tagline, ?..

Five questions for the Texas economy 2012 bi2131214 Healthcare, American Airlines , home building and population growth help determine how Texas fares next year

Where are they now? Story updates from the past year bi2131214 Today we?re revisiting stories that Star features reporters wrote the past year or so. You?ll find status updates on a couple?s U.S. adventure, a breast cancer battler, Missouri elk, a Grand Canyon challenge, a competitive eater and books for students Joplin

Vaccine hunt a shot the dark bi2131214 Vaccine hunt a shot the dark HOUSTON CHRONICLE Copyright 2011 HOUSTON CHRONICLE. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 09:55 p.m., Friday, December 30, 2011 A new law effective Jan. 1 requires all students under 30 enrolling Texas colleges and universities to show proof of a meningococcal dose or booster the last ..

Meningitis vaccine hunt a shot the dark bi2131214 Meningitis vaccine hunt a shot the dark HOUSTON CHRONICLE Copyright 2012 HOUSTON CHRONICLE. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 10:45 p.m., Friday, December 30, 2011 Local supplies of meningitis vaccines are dwindling as students scramble to find the shot that now required for college entry Texas

New laws Jan. 1 won't include voter ID bi2131214 The Texas voter identification bill tentatively set to go effect Sunday remains tied up at the Justice Department, has not indicated when rule on the controversial matter

Perry campaign looks for new life Iowa bi2131214 WATERLOO, Iowa ? Linda Heimbuck wiped away tears after a conversation Gov. Rick Perry, an illustration of the hopes and fears on the table as the first presidential contest looms

Responsible driving key to safe holidays bi2131214 Responsible driving key to safe holidays San Antonio Express-News Copyright 2011 San Antonio Express-News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 04:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 27, 2011 Last year, Texas ranked a dismal 48th a ranking system based on the percentage of total traffic deaths each state that are related to ..

Why the US Giving Bomb Training to Thai Police - TIME bi2131214 Why the US Giving Bomb to Thai PoliceTIMESan Marco and ATF team blow up two more vehicles improvised explosive devices (IEDs) at the Tactical Center at Cha-am, a US-funded law-enforcement academy about a two-hour drive from Bangkok, before putting two dozen Thai police and more »..

Training scheme sees 900% rise apprenticeships for over-60s - The Guardian bi2131214 The Guardian scheme sees 900% rise apprenticeships for over-60sThe GuardianPhotograph: Frank Baron/The Guardian The government's £1.4bn skills scheme, intended to ameliorate youth unemployment, has seen a near 900% increase the number of apprenticeships begun by those aged 60 and over. Apprenticeships must help young workers, report saysBBC Newsall 4 news articles »..

Scott County search unit training new dogs - Southeast Missourian bi2131214 Southeast MissourianScott County search unit new dogsSoutheast MissourianBoth 12 weeks old, Kitt and Kaden are two of seven puppies being trained by the Scott County Search and Rescue K9 Unit to find cadavers and live people during missing persons searches. Volunteers run the unit, has assisted searches Missouri Scott County K9 team expands as need growsKFVSall 2 news articles »..

Henry Cavill talks about the 'crazy amount' of 'Immortals' training (Video) - bi2131214 OnTheRedCarpet.comHenry Cavill talks about the 'crazy amount' of 'Immortals' (Video)OnTheRedCarpet.comHenry Cavill no stranger to strength , having to prepare for "The Tudors" and "Man of Steel," but the actor said the preparation for "Immortals" was beyond anything he'd experienced before. "We were given certain briefs changed Interview: Tarsem Talks Media , Rourke, and Being The Film School RejectFilm School Rejectsall 84 news articles »..

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