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May 22 2025POLITICS

Texas Schools Get a Financial Boost

Texas is finally making some moves to boost its public schools. Lawmakers have agreed on a plan to inject $8. 5 billion into the system. This deal is a mix of old and new ideas. It keeps the smaller increase of $55 per student but adds $500 million for fixed costs like transportation and health insu

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May 20 2025POLITICS

Texas Health Insurer Cleared of Spying Charges

The Texas Attorney General has wrapped up an investigation into a major health insurer, Superior HealthPlan. The probe looked into claims that the company had been spying on lawmakers, patients, and whistleblowers. After seven weeks of digging, the Attorney General found no wrongdoing. The investiga

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May 20 2025WEATHER

North Texas Weather Alert: More Storms on the Way

North Texas has been hit hard by severe weather recently, and it's not over yet. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has warned of more severe storms expected to roll through the region on Monday afternoon and evening. The counties north of Interstate 20 are bracing for the worst, with the hi

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May 19 2025WEATHER

North Texas Weather: More Storms on the Horizon

North Texas has been experiencing a series of storms, and it looks like there's more to come. The National Weather Service's Fort Worth office has issued a forecast for scattered, potentially severe storms on Sunday and Monday. These storms are expected to hit the metro area in the early evening, si

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May 15 2025EDUCATION

Texas Senate's Education Budget: Less for Students, More for Teachers?

A recent proposal from the Texas Senate has sparked debate over the future of public education funding. The Senate's plan for school finance differs significantly from the House's version, particularly in how much extra money each student would receive. The Senate wants to add only $55 to the b

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May 14 2025POLITICS

Moms Get a Break: New Texas Law for Car Pool Lanes

A new law in Texas is set to make life a bit easier for mothers. The Texas House has passed a bill allowing pregnant women and parents to use car pool lanes even when they are driving alone. This change is seen as a small but meaningful step towards supporting mothers in the state. The idea for

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May 09 2025HEALTH

Measles Makes a Comeback: The Fight in West Texas

The measles virus, once thought to be a thing of the past in the United States, has made a dramatic return. In the heart of West Texas, health officials are scrambling to contain an outbreak that has infected over 700 people, hospitalized more than 90, and tragically claimed the lives of two young

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May 02 2025HEALTH

Measles Strikes Again: A Wake-Up Call for Vaccination

Measles has made a surprising comeback, and it's causing quite a stir. A recent baseball game in Texas, attended by nearly 40, 000 people, has become the epicenter of a potential measles outbreak. The unidentified patient, who attended the Texas Rangers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game on April 19, has

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Apr 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Sam Elliott Joins the Landman Crew

The upcoming season of Landman is shaping up to be quite the star-studded affair. Sam Elliott is all set to join the cast as a regular for Season 2. This new chapter is currently being filmed in the heart of Texas. What exactly Elliott will be bringing to the table is still a mystery. The show alr

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Apr 20 2025HEALTH

A Doctor's Dilemma: Measles and Missteps

In Texas, a measles outbreak has hit hard, infecting hundreds and sadly taking the lives of three individuals, including two young children. Amidst this crisis, a doctor named Ben Edwards found himself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Edwards was caught on video treating patients while sp

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