Family

Austin

Travis County employees will soon be eligible for paid family leave

Andrew Weber

Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday offering eight weeks to workers who qualify. The policy could take effect next month.
COVID-19

How to get your teens or college-age kids to take omicron seriously

Allison Aubrey

Your college kid just got home and may be a bit jaded about COVID. But your coming holiday visit could be a real risk to grandparents. Here's how one mom is getting through to her sons about safety.
Texas

One Family's Custody Battle Is Fueling A National Debate About Transgender Rights

Jill Ament

From Texas Standard:Many Texas political watchers would agree that the 2019 legislative session was surprisingly tame. Legislation about divisive social…
Texas

How the Khans Started a National Conversation on Military Families

Alain Stephens | The Trace

From Texas Standard:The parents of Army Captain Humayun Khan have spent the last few days in the national spotlight, clashing with Donald Trump. The Khans…
Life & Arts

From Daddyless to Destiny

John L. Hanson Jr.

On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. speaks with Tunette Powell, motivational speaker, author, education consultant and…