Effects of the pause will be especially widespread in Texas, which has the highest population of food insecure people in the country.

Several restaurants are offering discounted or free meals, and assistance is available through food banks and these community groups.

Hancock highlighted a new regional economic dashboard, dubbed “TexStats”, now available to view on the comptroller’s website. The program displays various economic data points for specific cities or regions within Texas.

Although states will issue partial SNAP benefits during the shutdown, it was announced on Monday, North Texas families who count on those benefits say it's unclear when the benefits will reach them.

The Central Texas Food Bank expects to spend roughly four times its monthly budget to support Austin-area SNAP recipients.

Democrats argue Gov. Abbott has used his authority during COVID-19, the Uvalde shooting and border operations to free up emergency funds.

Late Tuesday afternoon, Dallas County and Dallas City officials decided to make a big donation to help North Texans struggling to put food on the table.

The Texas Longhorns are officially heating up. The Longhorns held on to a narrow lead to beat the Vanderbilt Commodores and keep their College Football Playoff