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In historic first, Texas House approves private school voucher program

The bill would let families use taxpayer dollars for their children’s private schooling. Lawmakers also signed off on a sweeping $7.7 billion package to boost public school funding.

The Texas Tribune

10 Sustainable Homes That Prove Interior Design Can Be Just as Easy on the Eye as It Is on the Earth

From salvaged wood to circular design thinking, these interiors show that sustainability isn’t a compromise, but a creative opportunity

Livingetc

UT-Rio Grande Valley students caught in nationwide sweep sue Homeland Security over immigration status

The four students were involved in minor criminal cases that have been resolved, which they argue shouldn’t be used to justify ending their higher ed goals in Texas.

The Texas Tribune

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Texas bill increasing public school funding and teacher pay gets final House approval

The lower chamber overwhelmingly voted in favor of House Bill 2, a sweeping $8 billion piece of legislation that would also limit schools’ reliance on teachers without formal classroom training.

The Texas Tribune

Texas law students warn that bill to quash “terrorist activity” in universities could trample free speech rights

The bill would require universities to report any visa-holding students who support terrorism, but its vague language could be dangerous, civil rights groups say.

The Texas Tribune

Texas woman accused of smothering a cat to death after the feline got in her flower bed

The cat experienced ‘significant suffering’ as it died, one official said

The Independent UK

Pastor is charged with raping a child weeks after he abandoned his Louisiana church

Shane Phillip Wiggins was picked up by police in Texas earlier this month after a warrant was put out for his arrest

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Mailbag: Browns Would Likely Follow Colorado’s Blueprint for Travis Hunter

The cornerback/receiver would fill two major needs. Plus, answers to your questions on Shedeur Sanders, Ashton Jeanty, Mason Graham and more.

Sports Illustrated

Texas Democrat pleads guilty to posting fake racist comments in order to garner sympathy

Taral Patel says he is ‘deeply remorseful’ for the trollish attacks during his Fort Bend County commissioner run

The Independent UK

Anti-vaccine advocates battle over narrative in West Texas, downplaying role of measles in deaths

After Daisy Hildebrand died of measles, her death was made public first by Dr. Robert Malone, a vaccine skeptic who blamed the hospital for fumbling her care. Daisy’s father told The Texas Tribune he never to spoke to Malone.

The Texas Tribune

Legislation could undermine Texas' power grid ability to meet forecasted demand

The state grid’s operator said the current regulation will allow it to meet future demands.

The Texas Tribune

Fiscal hawks show a change of heart toward spending bills - Roll Call

There are now only two Republicans in Congress who have never backed a regular appropriations or stopgap spending law.

Roll Call

Health officials hit out at RFK Jr after deadly measles outbreak

A second young child in Texas died from a measles infection

The Independent UK

Texas House OKs bill that gives schools more latitude to discipline students

A last-minute amendment would require students to go to alternative education settings if they attack a teacher or make terroristic threats.

The Texas Tribune

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The Independent UK

Texas judge throws out rule that would have capped credit card late fees

A Texas judge has thrown out a federal rule that would have capped credit card late fees

The Texas Tribune

Voucher vote updates: Texas House approves voucher proposal

The Texas House also approved more money for schools in a bipartisan vote.

Texas Observer

Opposition to Abbott’s Vouchers Plan Includes Conservatives

The governor crushed anti-voucher Republicans in the Texas House, but there are still plenty of party activists who are opposed.

Fortune

Harvard's defiance of Trump's 'authoritarian incursion' supported by over 80 past and present college and university presidents

Harvard president Alan Garber refused demands made by the Trump admin, which said it will freeze more than $2 billion in grants in response.

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Can Texas retain and train more teachers?

In this week’s episode of the TribCast, Matthew and Eleanor ask the question: Are Texas teachers OK?

Reason

The Latest In Associated Press v. Budowich (Updated)

The Trump Administration changed the name of the body of water between Florida and Texas to the Gulf of America.… The post The Latest In Associated Press v. Budowich (Updated) appeared first on Reason.com.

Latin Times

Governors of Three Mexican Border States Oppose Delivery of Water Owed To The U.S.

Under the terms of a 1944 treaty, Mexico is required to deliver 1.75 million acre-feet of water from the Rio Grande to the U.S. every five years

Latin Times

Family of Texas Teen Charged With Murder of Rival Athlete Use Donated Funds to Move Into New Home

The family of Karmelo Anthony, charged with a fatal stabbing during a school track meet, plans to use donations to finance a new home with bolstered security.

The Texas Tribune

Sen. Mayes Middleton announces bid for Texas attorney general

Middleton is the second Republican to join what is expected to be a growing field of candidates angling to succeed Attorney General Ken Paxton as the state’s top legal official.

Roll Call

Former Texas Rep. Mayra Flores announces campaign for Cuellar’s seat - Roll Call

Republican former Rep. Mayra Flores announced a challenge to Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar in Texas' 28th District.

Latin Times

'A Lifeline Cut': Texas Nonprofit Ordered to Halt Migrant Legal Programs After 20 Years

Estrella del Paso has been ordered to terminate its counseling services, raising concerns over due process for migrants in detention.

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