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The Unchecked Authority of Greg Abbott
The Texas governor gained national attention by busing migrants to Democratic cities. Now he’s paving the way for President ...
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Thrust into the spotlight by a school shooting, Uvalde’s former mayor finds his footing as a lawmaker
Don McLaughlin isn’t shy about speaking his mind and has disagreed with victims’ families and fellow Republicans. Now he ...
$10,500 per student: Greg Abbott’s plan to revolutionize education in Texas
The legislation, if passed, would take $1 billion from the state’s surplus to build educational savings accounts. Students ...
How could Tarrant County child care be impacted by federal layoffs, new immigration policy?
In recent weeks, 20% of federal staff at the Office of Head Start and 25% at the Office of Child Care were laid off. Here’s ...
Non-profit estimates a $2.25 billion hit to public schools if Texas' school choice program becomes a reality
If Gov. Abbott's school choice program crosses the finish line, a non-profit started by nuns believes it will cost public ...
Abbott’s border buoys scheme pays off after nearly sinking under Biden
Texas's water buoy barrier in the Rio Grande to stop illegal immigration was the subject of a DOJ lawsuit under the Biden ...
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How would the Texas School Voucher program work?
Governor Greg Abbott's proposal to introduce a school voucher system in Texas aims to benefit students statewide. However, ...
Venezuelan parents watch from home as their son is laid to rest in Texas after drowning
EAGLE PASS, Texas (AP) — The cries of Liliana Olivero watching from Venezuela through a cellphone pierced through the somber ...
State of Texas ends remote work for government employees
Gov. Abbott's push mandating a return to the office mirrors similar efforts taken by President Trump, who ordered federal ...
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Contenders emerge for Texas comptroller position as Glenn Hegar announces departure
Texans are lining up to try and be the state’s next comptroller. This comes after Texas A&M University’s Board of Regents ...
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Texas orders state employees to return to in-person work by the end of March
Plans for returning to the office will be overseen by each state agency, but some exceptions to in-person work exist, including if an employee’s work is conducted in the field, or if there is limited ...
Gov. Abbott’s return to office orders leave Texas A&M’s work policies uncertain
As orders for government employees to return to the office begin being carried out through the end of the month, status for the Brazos Valley’s largest employer is still up in the air. After President ...