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Apr 17 2025EDUCATION

Texas' Big Education Shift: What's Next for School Choice?

Texas is on the brink of a major change in how it funds education. The state's House of Representatives has given the green light to a plan that lets parents use state money for private school tuition. This move is a big win for Governor Greg Abbott, who has been pushing for more school ch

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Apr 10 2025POLITICS

Texas Senate Approves Tax Break for Small Businesses

The Texas Senate recently gave the green light to a bill that could significantly ease the tax burden on small businesses. This new law allows businesses to exclude up to $25, 000 worth of equipment, such as computers and furniture, from their taxes. This is a big jump from the previous exemption li

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Apr 06 2025POLITICS

Texas Senate Showdown: Who Will Trump Back?

Texas is gearing up for a heated Senate primary battle that could reshape the political landscape. At the heart of the storm is Senator John Cornyn, who has been a fixture in Texas politics for over two decades. Cornyn faces a tough challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Texas Rep. Wes

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Apr 03 2025SPORTS

Coach Beard's Big Decision: Staying Put at Ole Miss

In a surprising turn of events, Chris Beard has chosen to remain at Ole Miss. This news comes after he had chats with Texas A&M about their open head coach spot. Beard's decision might seem unexpected, given his strong connections to Texas. He attended the University of Texas and has coached at seve

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Apr 01 2025SPORTS

Texas Longhorns March to the Final Four

A new era is dawning for the Texas Longhorns. This time, they are heading to the Final Four of the women's college basketball tournament. This is the first time in 22 years that the Longhorns have made it this far. The Longhorns are now 35-3 this season, and they earned their spot in the Final

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Mar 29 2025WEATHER

South Texas Drowned: A Year's Rain in Two Days!

The Rio Grande Valley in South Texas faced a deluge. A massive downpour hit the region, dumping over a year's worth of rain in just two days. This led to severe flooding, with cars left stranded and people needing rescue. The heavy rain caused three deaths in Hidalgo County, and many people were tra

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Mar 28 2025POLITICS

The Unseen Side of Health Insurance

In Texas, a recent event shook the health insurance world. The CEO of a major private health insurance company was fired. This happened after he admitted to using private investigators to dig into the lives of customers and lawmakers. The CEO, Mark Sanders, was the head of Superior HealthPlan. He wa

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Mar 28 2025BUSINESS

Businesses in Texas Face Financial Challenges

A local business owner in Henderson, Texas, has taken a significant step to manage financial difficulties. Billy J. Townley has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for three of his companies. This move allows the businesses to reorganize and hopefully regain stability. The companies involved are TLC Tr

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Mar 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Country Music's Big Night: Who's Leading the Pack?

The 60th ACM Awards are coming up, and the nominations are out. This year, Ella Langley is the big star with nine nods. She's got a lot of competition, though, with Lainey Wilson, Cody Johnson, and Morgan Wallen all close behind with seven or eight nominations each. Chris Stapleton is also in the mi

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Mar 24 2025SPORTS

Texas Basketball: The Search for a New Leader

Rodney Terry's time as the Texas Longhorns' head coach came to a sudden end. After just two full seasons, he was let go. The news broke after the Longhorns' disappointing loss to Xavier in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament. This loss was the final straw for a season filled with missed chances an

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