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Will Texas teachers be carrying a 9 mm this year?
The right response to last year’s shooting rampage in Uvalde that left 19 fourth graders and two teachers dead would have been to pass...
Aug 7, 2023


John M. Crisp: Should we post our national motto in all public classrooms?
Since Aug. 1, all public K-12 schools, colleges and universities in Louisiana are required to display our national motto—In God We...
Aug 7, 2023


Dead body found stuck to Texas Gov. Abbott’s border buoys in the Rio Grande
Mexican officials said a body was found stuck in Texas’ floating buoy barrier in the Rio Grande on Wednesday. Mexico's foreign affairs...
Aug 3, 2023


Henry Cuellar, a previous Democratic primary target, touts 2024 support from national party leaders
U.S. House Democratic leaders are endorsing Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, as he prepares to run for reelection after weathering two...
Aug 3, 2023


Texas launches effort to reduce opioid-related deaths in pregnancy with Houston summit
The Texas Department of State Health Services today hosted a TexasAIM summit focused on reducing deaths and injuries of pregnant women...
Aug 3, 2023


It took months for Texas lawmakers to agree on property taxes. Next up: a school voucher stalemate.
Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Legislature may have ended their stalemate over property tax cuts, but the next fight is already brewing...
Aug 2, 2023


Texas A&M interim president pledges more transparency after accusations of political interference
Texas A&M University interim President Mark A. Welsh III said the university needs to establish clear guidelines to handle allegations...
Aug 2, 2023


How an internship program hopes to end “brain drain” in Texas’ Permian Basin and other rural regions
Katelan Crowder woke up in her childhood bedroom. Her dog, Daisy, was still snoring. A year had passed since she graduated from high...
Aug 2, 2023
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