Texas lawmakers are evaluating bills HB 2528 and HB 1142 to expand mental health and substance use disorder treatment coverage. If passed, these measures could reduce treatment wait times and eliminate cost barriers, significantly improving access to care for Texans.
Plano ISD is under investigation after allegations of a teacher abusing a student with a disability. The district has dismissed the teacher and is cooperating with authorities.
Houston authorities seek the driver of an 18-wheeler involved in a severe highway incident that left a couple counting their blessings after their vehicle was dragged and flipped. The search continues with appeals for dash cam footage from witnesses to identify the responsible party.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines successfully conducted an incident-free rotation and resupply mission at Ayungin Shoal’s BRP Sierra Madre on the Day of Valor, marking the seventh successful mission and affirming the nation’s sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea.
Ginebra PBA guard RJ Abarrientos married longtime partner Arlove De Jesus in a Manila ceremony. The couple’s wedding, attended by family and sports personalities, marks a new chapter in their lives as Abarrientos continues his professional basketball career.
Houston’s Fortune 500 firms lose $167 billion in market value due to tariffs. Exxon Mobil and APA see major declines, with energy sector hardest hit. Some non-energy companies fare relatively better.
Filipino boxer Charly Suarez is set to challenge WBO super featherweight champion Emmanuel Navarrete on May 10, at Pechanga Arena in San Diego. Suarez, an Olympic veteran, seeks a convincing win in this highly anticipated match. The event features multiple bouts and a vibrant atmosphere, promising an exciting evening for boxing fans.
President Trump announces a 90-day tariff pause on most nations, excluding China, causing the Dow to surge 2,000 points. The decision aims to target trade tensions with China while easing global market fears.
Akbayan Partylist urges political candidates in the Philippines to halt misogynistic tactics, emphasizing respect and dignity in elections. This follows criticism from the Commission on Elections over recent distasteful remarks by candidates.
The missions, which provide consular services to Filipino citizens in various U.S. cities, will take place throughout the year, with new locations added to the list.