Texas SNAP Benefits to Exclude Soda and Candy Purchases Starting April 1, 2026
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); On August 5, Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas...
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Texas SNAP Benefits to Exclude Soda and Candy Purchases Starting April 1, 2026
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); On August 5, Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received federal approval for a waiver to restrict the purchase of sweetened beverages and candy with SNAP benefits. Starting April 1, 2026, recipients will be prohibited from buying candy, drinks with artificial sweeteners, or drinks with five grams or more of added sugar. This move aims to promote healthier eating and ensure taxpayer dollars support nutritious foods. The waiver was requested earlier this year and received approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. HHSC is educating retailers about eligible...
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Texas SNAP Benefits to Exclude Soda and Candy Purchases Starting April 1, 2026
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); On August 5, Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission...
Five Soldiers Injured at Fort Stewart in Georgia; Suspect in Custody
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); Five soldiers were injured in a shooting at Fort Stewart in Georgia Wednesday morning. The...
Russian Influencer Mariana Barutkina Breaks Spine While Attempting Nicki Minaj Stiletto Challenge
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); A mom influencer sustained a back injury while attempting to join the viral Nicki Minaj...
Rodeo Dallas Closed Indefinitely
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); As of today, August 5, 2025, Rodeo Dallas has been closed indefinitely after its landlord...
Body Discovered in Burning Vehicle at Walmart Parking Lot
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); A body was discovered inside a vehicle that was ablaze after Miami-Dade firefighters extinguished a...
Texas Man Murders Grandparents in Florida, Says “God Told Me to Send My Grandparents to Him”
A 22-year-old man from Texas was arrested Thursday after authorities accused him of killing his grandparents and injuring their neighbor....
Man Charged with Two Counts of Murder After Fatal Collision in Houston
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); An investigation is ongoing after a tragic fiery crash early Saturday morning in Midtown resulted...
Investigation Underway into Shooting at Unpermitted Trail Ride in Ellis County
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); The Ellis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting at an unsanctioned trail ride event,...
