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The ‘Texas Three-Step’: Defund, Demonize, and Privatize Public Schools

Vouchers become subsidies for families who had already decided to pay for private school, at the expense of public schools that must serve all students.

Texas Observer

Who Really Benefits from School Vouchers?

I do not pretend to know the motivation of Jeff Yass. But I do know that Mr. Yass is not a Texan, and I also know that Texas is not for sale.

Texas Observer

Absenteeism spiked in the pandemic. Texas schools want the state’s help to keep students in the classroom.

Chronically absent students — those who missed at least 10% of their school days — are more likely to drop out, education advocates say.

The Texas Tribune

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Texas regulators grapple with a growing problem: old oil wells leaking polluted water

Two years after lawmakers created a $10 million program to address leaking wells in rural counties, none of the money has been distributed.

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Texas Republicans want more property tax cuts. Here’s how they may do it.

Gov. Greg Abbott said cutting taxes is a top priority, however, state lawmakers don’t have as much money to plug into tax cuts as they did two years ago.

The Texas Tribune

A mom, a student: How a San Antonio parent juggles school, work and child care for a better future

One in four Texas students is raising a child while getting a college degree. For Isabella Mapes, it has meant little sleep and, at times, a lonely journey.

The Texas Tribune

'Texas should be ashamed': MAGA world fumes after Rep. Jasmine Crockett calls Trump a ‘Thug’

‘Let me tell you we have a thug in charge of the United States’, Crockett fired out

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Texas National Guard can now arrest and detain people who illegally enter the US

Texas National Guard soldiers can arrest and detain people for entering the U.S. illegally from Mexico under an agreement with the Trump administration that expands the military’s role in immigration enforcement

The Independent UK

Abbott’s Familiar Priorities Include Property Taxes, Vouchers, Cracking Down on Bail

In his biennial address, the governor declared seven emergency items.

Texas Observer

Beyoncé announces 2025 'Cowboy Carter' stadium tour, fresh off Grammy wins

This ain’t just Texas

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USC Drops To Seventh After Second Loss In Women's Basketball

Stay updated on the latest AP Top 25 women's college basketball poll rankings and key matchups.

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Woman Becomes Texas' First Female Sexually Violent Predator After Brainwashing Girls Like a Cult Leader

Desiree Hamm, the first female designated a Sexually Violent Predator in Texas history, manipulated teens through online games and will remain under indefinite civil commitment.

Latin Times

Texas Surgeon Who Posted Viral Video Slamming UnitedHealthcare Gets Threatening Letter From Insurance Company: 'This Has Gone Too Far'

A Texas surgeon revealed that she was sent a threatening letter from UnitedHealthcare after she spoke out on how the insurance provider allegedly called her while she was performing surgery.

Latin Times

Trump delays tariffs on Mexico and Canada for one month

Leaders of the three countries said they agreed to send more troops to the border, tackle U.S. arms smuggling into Mexico and increase collaboration over security issues.

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Texas National Guard to make immigration arrests under agreement with Trump administration, Abbott says

Gov. Greg Abbott said that the agreement was effective immediately.

Latin Times

Texas National Guard Enabled To Make Immigration-Related Arrests As Abbott Seeks Tol Help With Trump's Deportations

Agents will be able to "exercise all the duties of an immigration agent" so long as they are accompanied by U.S. immigration officers

The Texas Tribune

Some Texas lawmakers want to ban countywide voting on Election Day. Local officials are pushing back.

Election administrators say letting people cast a ballot at any polling site is more convenient for voters and cheaper for local governments.

The Texas Tribune

After Hurricane Beryl, Texas lawmakers push for generators at senior living facilities

After failed attempts in 2021 and 2023, southeast Texas lawmakers have filed bills to require generators in nursing homes and assisted living centers.

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Guitar World

“He was 16 or 17, and he was already jumping on people’s tables with cocktails on them, flipping the guitar backwards while playing it”: Pantera’s road crew share their memories of Dimebag Darrell – and why he was a guitar hero from the very beginning

These notorious characters from Pantera’s home videos reflect on the legacy of the Texas power groove pioneers’ genius guitarist

International Business Times

'Breaks A Little Part Of You Every Day': Texas Man On Death Row

Steven Nelson has spent more than a dozen years on Death Row in Texas and is to be executed by lethal injection on Wednesday for the murder of a pastor that he insists he did not commit.

The Independent UK

California woman is first in Texas history to be determined a Sexually Violent Predator

The case against 37-year-old Desiree Hamm goes back to 2009 when prosecutors say she made contact with minors online and proceeded to groom them through role-playing games

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States That Won't Tax Your Retirement Income in 2025

Several states don’t tax Social Security benefits, 401(k)s, IRAs, and pensions. But you may still have to pay state taxes on some incomes.

The Independent UK

Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem pledges to 'get dirtbags out of here' as she visits Texas-Mexico border

Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem pledged to “get the dirtbags out of here” as she paid a visit to the Texas and Mexico border.

The Texas Tribune

Abbott vows pay raises for teachers and more property tax relief

The governor’s speech sets a broad agenda for the Legislature, including a nuclear renaissance and a Texas Cyber Command.

The Texas Tribune

Trump orders tariffs on Mexico and Canada — Texas’ biggest trading partners

The tariffs, which also target China, are scheduled to go into effect Tuesday. They prompted immediate efforts to retaliate.

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