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From a cell phone ban to Ten Commandments posters, new state laws bring big changes to Texas schools

Lawmakers also approved new teacher raises, banned DEI initiatives and gave schools more flexibility to discipline students.

The Texas Tribune

Vaccine exemption requests in Texas spike in July, as some experts fear more families will opt out

Federal funding cuts to immunization efforts and a new law that allows exemption forms to be downloaded, instead of mailed, could drive up exemptions in the future.

The Texas Tribune

Texas House, Senate panels again advance redrawn congressional map

A second special session that has made approving the map a priority started Friday, shortly after the first one ended.

The Texas Tribune

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Judge restrains Beto O’Rourke’s group from sending funds to Democrats outside Texas

Ex-congressman’s Powered by People fundraised for lawmakers who left state to prevent redistricting vote

The Guardian - US

Texas students’ STAAR scores for this year are out. Here’s how your school or district did.

Test scores rose slightly after math scores previously fell last year.

The Texas Tribune

How to complete the Nerd challenge in BitLife

We all know how this one feels.

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GOP is Relying on Latino Trump Supporters to Maintain Congress Majority. That May Be an Uphill Battle.

As the 2026 midterms approach, the GOP is looking to maintain their trifecta in government. But as Hispanics's discontent with the Trump administration grows, that may become harder.

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New Texas Congressional Map Sends Two Democratic Progressives into a Vicious Battle to Remain in The U.S. House

The Texas Senate approved new congressional lines in efforts to keep GOP majority in Congress. The move angered Democrats, but put two lawmakers in an awkward position.

Latin Times

Thousands join US ‘Fight the Trump Takeover’ protests against Republican redistricting plans

Protests against redrawing of electoral maps in Texas and other states take place in 34 US states on Saturday

The Guardian - US

Left Behind in Texas, Teen Provides Lifesaving Help to Deported Sister Recovering From a Brain Tumor

The teenager said that after his family was deported, he gave up his dream of going to college and took on two jobs to cover the cost of his sister's medication.

Latin Times

The F1 colour confusion that needs addressing

OPINION: As F1’s popularity surges and it attempts to attract new fans, one colourful issue sticks out which former grand prix driver Derek Daly wants solved to help the series continue to grow

Autosport

Updated 2025 SuperWest Preseason College Football Top 25

Last season's Big Ten Champs have a lot to replace, but Dan Lanning has done a masterful job of filling those holes.

SuperWest Sports

Five Texas school districts at risk of a state takeover after ratings’ release

The state can take control of a school district if at least one of its campuses receives a failing grade five years in a row.

The Texas Tribune

Trump news at a glance: Trump claims ‘great progress’ in Putin talks, DC police takeover scaled back

US president leaves more questions than answers after summit on ending Ukraine war with Vladimir Putin; White House agrees to scale back takeover of DC police department – key US politics stories from 15 August 2025

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Aggressive insults, grabbing all the headlines – Gavin Newsom is trying to be a Democratic version of Trump. Will voters buy it?

ANALYSIS: Republicans got behind Trump because ‘at least he fights.’ Will Democrats do the same? asks Eric Garcia

The Texas Tribune

Four-day school weeks are on the rise as Texas districts look for teacher perks on a tight budget

More than 500 schools are using four-day school weeks, a dramatic increase from two years ago driven by fierce competition for educators amid a statewide teacher shortage.

The Texas Tribune

Texas released two years of A-F ratings for schools and districts. See how yours did.

In the 2024-25 school year, 14% of Texas school districts got an A, 71% got a B or a C, and 15% got a D or an F, new state data shows.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. will build sterile fly factory in Texas to stop screwworm from devastating livestock industry

Mounted patrol officers, known as tick riders, who typically patrol the southern border to protect cattle from fever tick, will also now serve as the first line of defense against screwworm.

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The Independent UK

Texas set to home a $750-million factory which breeds flies to stop flesh-eating cattle parasite

The U.S. plans to build a $750 million factory in southern Texas to breed billions of sterile flies

The Texas Tribune

Texas school ratings improve, but more campuses inch closer to state sanctions

Fewer schools received a D or an F in the 2024-25 school year than the year prior. But for campuses that are underperforming, two or more years of low grades in a row means more pressure to improve — or risk more state oversight.

The Texas Tribune

Texas megadonor Alex Fairly will fund legal bid to keep GOP lawmakers on the primary ballot

The Amarillo businessman said he would tap into the $20 million political action committee he launched last year to preserve ballot access for censured Republicans.

The Conversation

Sanctuary cities in the US were born in the 1980s as Central American refugees fled civil wars

Sanctuary cities in the United States, which limit local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, have drawn the ire of President Donald Trump during both of his administrations.

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13 Southern Cities Where You Need To Earn Six Figures To Afford a Typical Home

See the top cities in Florida, Texas, Georgia and more states.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Newsom says California hopes to redraw maps in response to Texas plan

Republican redestricting move aims to win House majority in midterms. Plus, plastic pollution talks fail in Geneva

The Guardian - US

Barack Obama praises Texas Democrats’ fight as they signal return to state

Governor Greg Abbott calls new special session directly after legislature adjourned its last one on Friday

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