Parkinson’s is the world’s fastest growing neurological disorder. Experts worry that people living and working in pesticide-laden agricultural regions are especially at risk.

The Better Business Bureau is reporting a spike in scam phone calls offering loans. Houston Public Media’s Rob Salinas spoke with the Lubbock regional director of the Better Business Bureau who says not to take the bait. Hundreds of people testified yesterday before the Texas State Board of Education as members prepare to vote on controversial new reading and social studies curriculum, including Bible stories.