Sweeping and sudden funding changes this year put two revered after-school programs for low-income Texans and a rural teacher training initiative at risk of closure.
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.
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.
Dallas and Fort Worth End Their Diversity Efforts to Keep Federal Funding
The North Texas city councils said hundreds of millions of dollars were in jeopardy if they didn’t shut certain programs to comply with the Trump administration.
The North Texas city councils said hundreds of millions of dollars were in jeopardy if they didn’t shut certain programs to comply with the Trump administration.
Texas House Issues Arrest Warrants for Democrats Who Left State to Block Congressional Redistricting
The warrants apply only within state lines, making them largely symbolic as most of the legislators in question decamped to Illinois, New York and Massachusetts.
The warrants apply only within state lines, making them largely symbolic as most of the legislators in question decamped to Illinois, New York and Massachusetts.
August Increase in Mexico Tariffs Could Strain Texas Economy
A vast majority of trade between Mexico and the U.S. has been exempt from tariffs for months. That could change on Monday.
A vast majority of trade between Mexico and the U.S. has been exempt from tariffs for months. That could change on Monday.
More Parents Sue to Stop Texas’ Ten Commandments Requirement in Public Schools
The ACLU has filed a new lawsuit on behalf of 16 parents of various religious faiths, the second such suit against the new law.
The ACLU has filed a new lawsuit on behalf of 16 parents of various religious faiths, the second such suit against the new law.
Texas Again Lowers Restrictions on Certain Firearms, Passes on Regulations
Lawmakers passed a handful of bills aimed at easing access to guns as a new pediatric study links state legislation to increased firearm deaths.
Lawmakers passed a handful of bills aimed at easing access to guns as a new pediatric study links state legislation to increased firearm deaths.
Texas Will Require Public School Classrooms to Display Ten Commandments Under Bill Signed by Governor
Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 10, even though a similar Louisiana law was deemed unconstitutional. Supporters say Christianity is core to U.S. history.
Gov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 10, even though a similar Louisiana law was deemed unconstitutional. Supporters say Christianity is core to U.S. history.
Bill to Teach Texas Kids the Dangers of Communism — But Not Fascism — Clears the Legislature
The bill won bipartisan support despite efforts from multiple Democrats that would have also required students to learn about fascism and Nazism.
The bill won bipartisan support despite efforts from multiple Democrats that would have also required students to learn about fascism and Nazism.
Immigration Crackdown: Know Your Rights at the U.S. Border and Other Ports of Entry
What immigrants and citizens should know about federal agents’ power to question and search people at airports and the border.
What immigrants and citizens should know about federal agents’ power to question and search people at airports and the border.
Texas May Officially Recognize Gulf of America Change After Senate Gives First Ok
Senate Bill 1717 would require the name of Gulf of Mexico to be changed in every official reference made by a state agency, resolution, rule or publication.
Senate Bill 1717 would require the name of Gulf of Mexico to be changed in every official reference made by a state agency, resolution, rule or publication.
Texas Measles Cases Rise to 597. Here Is What You Need to Know.
Two more counties, Potter and Parmer, have reported a measles case. The outbreak has cost state taxpayers $4.5 million to pay for immunization, testing and a public awareness campaign.
Two more counties, Potter and Parmer, have reported a measles case. The outbreak has cost state taxpayers $4.5 million to pay for immunization, testing and a public awareness campaign.
Federal Judge Rules Prison Heat Conditions Are Unconstitutional, but Doesn’t Require Air Conditioning
About two-thirds of Texas prisons are not fully air conditioned, and dozens of inmates have died in the sweltering heat.
About two-thirds of Texas prisons are not fully air conditioned, and dozens of inmates have died in the sweltering heat.
Rafael Cruz, Father of Ted Cruz, Wants Texas to Require School Lessons About “Evil” of Communism
The prominent right-wing pastor told state lawmakers that an anti-communist curriculum is crucial to reaffirming that America is a “Christian country.”
The prominent right-wing pastor told state lawmakers that an anti-communist curriculum is crucial to reaffirming that America is a “Christian country.”
With Crumbling Public Health Infrastructure, Rural Texas Scrambles to Respond to Measles
The measles outbreak in rural Texas has exposed how hospital buildings are ill-equipped. Meanwhile, long distances between providers makes testing people and transporting samples difficult.
The measles outbreak in rural Texas has exposed how hospital buildings are ill-equipped. Meanwhile, long distances between providers makes testing people and transporting samples difficult.
Texas A&M System Bans Drag Shows From Its Universities
The move potentially sets up a new First Amendment fight between students and university administrators.
The move potentially sets up a new First Amendment fight between students and university administrators.