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Texas Senate: Decision Time for School Choice

February 5, 2025

The Texas Senate could really shake things up when they vote on a bill with a $1 billion dollar plan to finance private education. This bill, known as a voucher scheme, is taking the lawmakers by storm. The precise details makes it seem like the state will create an education savings fund for new

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School Changes On The Horizon For Texas

February 1, 2025

Texas is at the center of a significant shift in education policies. Fragile compromises present between state extreme political right wing groups, some Texas Republican leaders, and the Texas federal government as to how children are taught, what they learn, and even who's teaching them. Parent

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Texas Lawmakers Push for Big Changes: What to Watch

January 30, 2025

Texas state senators have big plans for the upcoming legislative session. They're focusing on key issues. These include property tax cuts and new programs for schools. They've also turned their attention towards issues such as restrictions around THC products derived from hemp. At the top

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Texas Rangers Launch Their Own Network: What Fans Need to Know

January 28, 2025

Ever heard of the Texas Rangers? Well, they're not just a baseball team anymore. They've just started their own sports network called Rangers Sports Network. This new venture will produce and distribute the team's games, and maybe even other content. The team is expecting big deals with major cable

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Texas Lawmakers Look to Ease Vaccine Rules as Exemption Requests Surge

January 27, 2025

In Texas, the tide has turned on vaccine mandates. Once a tough sell, proposals to loosen vaccine rules now have lawmakers' ears. Groups like Texans For Vaccine Choice, led by Rebecca Hardy, are gaining traction. They argue parents should decide if and when their kids get vaccinated. This shift come

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Texas GOP's Shifting Sands

January 23, 2025

Texas' Republican Party is in a bit of a mess right now. The state's GOP chair, Abraham George, is in hot water. A representative accused him of playing favorites in the race for the next House speaker. This didn't go down well with everyone, and a representative named Cody Harris filed an ethics co

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Porn Site Age Verification: A Supreme Court Dilemma

January 16, 2025

Recently, the Supreme Court tackled a tough Texas law that needs people to prove their age before seeing porn online. Some justices weren't sure if blocking software could really keep kids safe. They also pondered if outdated laws still work in today's tech-powered world. Justice Sotomayor seemed to

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Faithful Flip: Spiritual Warfare at Texas Capitol

January 16, 2025

This week, the Texas State Capitol saw an unusual takeover. Christian worshippers flooded the building to bless the walls and protect lawmakers from so-called spiritual forces. The event was led by MercyCulture pastor Landon Schott, who rallied participants to pray for divine protection. Ministers l

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Texas Quarterback Ewers Leaves Early for NFL, Rumored $6M NIL Deal Remains Unclear

January 15, 2025

Quinn Ewers, a Texas junior quarterback, has announced his plan to enter the 2025 NFL Draft in a surprising move that was preceded by rumors of a substantial Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) package worth $6 million. This decision opens the door for Arch Manning, a highly touted recruit, to take over

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Texas Air: Four Counties Face New Pollution Rules

January 15, 2025

Twelve Texas counties have been breathing air that doesn't meet federal standards for soot, but only four might need to do something about it. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) says eight counties can skip stricter rules because of bad data or events like wildfires and dust storms