Looking for food assistance? What you need to know about TEFAP

You may have seen posts on social media recommending people turn to another USDA food program called TEFAP for food assistance. But what you need to know is that TEFAP doesn’t work the same way as SNAP benefits.

Looking for food assistance? What to know about TEFAP
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You may have seen posts on social media recommending people turn to another USDA food program called TEFAP for food assistance. But what you need to know is that TEFAP doesn’t work the same way as SNAP benefits.

Peaches recalled nationwide over potential listeria risk

A nationwide recall has been issued for certain peaches due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act plans begins today

The Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period for Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), for the 2026 plan year begins on Saturday.

Texas Oyster Season to begin with new hope for success
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Texas Oyster Season runs November through April, but last year's season ended after a few days. FOX 26's Tom Zizka went to San Leon to speak to hopeful oyster harvesters.

Recall: Super greens powder supplements sold at Sam's Club linked to salmonella outbreak

Health officials said at least 11 people have been sickened with salmonella infections linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide and online.

SNAP Benefits Latest: Texans likely won't see emergency funding on Nov. 1

Despite rulings from two federal judges on Friday who said SNAP benefits could not be suspended for the first time in the program's 61-year history, many Texans are still likely to face payment delays.

Trump must replenish SNAP food aid benefits, judges rule: What we know

Two judges ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump’s administration must replenish SNAP food aid benefits despite the government shutdown.

November Social Security payment schedule: Here's what to know

Recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can expect their November payment on Oct. 31 since Nov. 1 falls on a weekend.

Carter's closing 150 stores, reducing office workforce by 15%

Popular children's clothing retailer Carter’s revealed it will be closing 150 stores and reducing 15% of its office-based workforce. Here’s what we know.

Blood pressure medication recalled due to cancerous chemical

More than 500,000 bottles of blood pressure medication have been recalled for having high levels of a cancer-causing chemical. 

How to keep pumpkins from rotting: Testing jack-o-lantern social media hacks

You and your kids put elbow grease into carving your creepy Halloween pumpkins, but we know they can rot pretty quickly while sitting on the front porch. We put some social media hacks to the test to help them last longer.

Testing hacks to keep carved pumpkins from rotting
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There’s no shortage of hacks on social media, suggesting using everything from oil, petroleum jelly, bleach and vinegar to make pumpkins last longer. But do they work? We put some to the test.