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The Public Health Emergency will soon end. Here’s what you need to know.
Read full article: The Public Health Emergency will soon end. Here’s what you need to know.During the Public Health Emergency (PHE), millions of Americans have benefited from continuous and uninterrupted Medicaid or CHIP coverage. Soon the PHE will end, and Medicaid and CHIP recipients will need to take action to keep their Texas health care benefits.
Despite high rate of teen pregnancies, Texas lawmakers unlikely to expand Children’s Health Insurance Program to cover birth control
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Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Network debuts January 2022
Read full article: Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Network debuts January 2022This image released by Magnolia Network shows Chip and Joanna Gaines from the sixth season of "Fixer Upper." Magnolia Network, a joint venture between the Gaines' and Discovery, Inc. will launch on July 15. (Lisa Petrole/Magnolia Network via AP)LOS ANGELES – “Fixer Upper” stars Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia enterprise is finally coming to full bloom, with an app launch in July and the debut of a television channel in January 2022. The app’s July 15 arrival is timed to an expanded slate of original shows available on the app and on streaming service discovery+, the current home of a Magnolia Network preview. “We love this challenge,” Joanna Gaines said.
Alabama mail carrier surprises birthday boy with a gift
Read full article: Alabama mail carrier surprises birthday boy with a gift(Bonnie Matthews via AP)When Chip Matthews heard the mail truck arriving on his sixth birthday, he rushed out — not knowing that he’d come back with a treasure. Outside the house, which was decorated with birthday balloons, mail carrier Tawanna Purter held a pile of boxes. “He was ecstatic,” said his mom, Bonnie Matthews. And so, gestures like that, I think those are the things, those are the memories that we’re hoping to take away from these nine months,” Bonnie Matthews said. On a recent day, Chip heard the mail truck and rushed out again, this time to deliver an envelope with a thank-you card for his favorite mail carrier.
Chip and Joanna Gaines looking to cast season 6 of Fixer Upper
Read full article: Chip and Joanna Gaines looking to cast season 6 of Fixer UpperWACO, Texas The uber-popular show Fixer Upper, helmed by Chip and Joanna Gaines, is officially casting for season six. After the HGTV show completed its final season in April 2018 the famous couple took some time off before announcing their return to TV via the Magnolia Network. Want to apply to be on the new season? There are some stipulations which include Fixer Upper hopefuls to either already be homeowners, or in the final stages of closing on a home and the property must be within 30 miles of Waco. Homeowners must be at least 21-years-old and have a minimum renovation budget of $50,000, according to MagnoliaNetwork.com.
Chip, Joanna Gaines return to 'Fixer Upper' for new network
Read full article: Chip, Joanna Gaines return to 'Fixer Upper' for new networkLOS ANGELES Chip and Joanna Gaines are returning to Fixer Upper" as they build their new network. The series, which made the couple do-it-yourself celebrities, will be part of their Magnolia Network set to launch next year. Previously announced Magnolia series include Bespoke Kitchens, Family Dinner and Restoration Road with Clint Harp." Magnolia Network, a joint venture between Chip and Joanna Gaines and Discovery Inc., will replace the DIY Network when it debuts in 2021. The launch date is dependent on the easing of a coronavius-forced production halt that has delayed most TV and film projects.
Chip and Joanna Gaines Involve Kids in Moving Discussion About Race
Read full article: Chip and Joanna Gaines Involve Kids in Moving Discussion About RaceChip and Joanna Gaines are looking to raise their five children with awareness of racial injustice. The former Fixer Upper stars appeared on the latest episode of Emmanuel Acho's new headline-making video series, Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man. Throughout the video, topics of raising kids with "color blindness," progress, and people not identifying as racists are all discussed. "As a white man becomes an adult, he won't be able to decipher the difference between a black man who's a threat and a black man who's just black [if he's been taught color blindness]." The gaines family is listening.. https://t.co/5JfUZ3z6j0 Chip Gaines (@chipgaines) June 3, 2020Chip also praises Emmanuel for his informative first Uncomfortable video in which he discusses race and racism that's embedded into society.
World's longest lazy river is ready for Texas tubers
Read full article: World's longest lazy river is ready for Texas tubersWACO, Texas – Waco has grown as a hot destination spot in Texas, mostly due to Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Market. Did you know there is a water sports facility in Waco that lays claim to the longest lazy river in the world? The lazy river at BSR Cable Park is more than 3/4 of a mile long. The resort also has a cable park, huge slides, cabins, a bar and restaurant. Related: Amazing video shows Texas water slide launch riders into air
World's longest lazy river opens Friday in Texas
Read full article: World's longest lazy river opens Friday in TexasWACO, Texas – Waco has grown as a hot destination spot in Texas, mostly due to Chip and Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Market. Did you know there is a water sports facility in Waco that lays claim to the longest lazy river in the world? The lazy river at BSR Cable Park is more than 3/4 of a mile long. The resort also has a cable park, huge slides, cabins, a bar and restaurant. BSR Cable Park's website details plans for BSR Surf Resort which will feature a two-acre surf lake.