Kelsey Sanchez

Kelsey Sanchez

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11/17/2025

BREAKING: Judge Karen Sage has just declared a mistrial in the deadly conduct trial of Austin Police Officer Daniel Sanchez. KVUE

Partial SNAP payments resume for Texans as Congress moves closer to ending shutdown 11/12/2025

The government shutdown could end as soon as today despite some Texas lawmakers standing firm on voting no on the funding bill. On Monday, partial SNAP payments started going out to recipients. I talked to a mother who says while she's grateful she received something, it's not sustainable. Even if the government reopens, processing requirements for full benefits will vary by state.

Partial SNAP payments resume for Texans as Congress moves closer to ending shutdown Some Texas lawmakers said they will vote no on the short-term funding bill when it moves to the House.

Government shutdown could cause millions of Texans to lose food benefits as SNAP funds dry up 10/28/2025

It’s official, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) posted a notice on its website saying SNAP benefits won’t be issued on Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown I talked to SNAP recipients and state lawmakers about the impact.

Note: I do want to thank everyone who reached out so I was able to properly tell this story through the lenses of people affecfed.

Government shutdown could cause millions of Texans to lose food benefits as SNAP funds dry up Many Central Texas families told KVUE they are bracing for the worst and are begging lawmakers to find a solution.

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