TEXAS

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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Apr 20 2025HEALTH

A Doctor's Risky Move During Measles Outbreak

A Texas doctor, Ben Edwards, found himself in the spotlight after treating kids during a measles outbreak while he himself was infected. Edwards appeared in a video, posted by an anti-vaccine group, showing him with a measles rash. He admitted to having the disease, stating that his symptoms started

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Apr 19 2025HEALTH

Measles Outbreak: When a Doctor's Actions Raise Eyebrows

A doctor in Texas found himself in hot water after treating children during a measles outbreak while he himself was infected. Dr. Ben Edwards was seen in a video with a clear measles rash on his face, recorded just a day after he started showing symptoms. He was working in a temporary clinic set up

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Apr 19 2025HEALTH

Doctor with measles: A risky move in Texas outbreak

A doctor in Texas, who was treating kids during a measles outbreak, was seen with the telltale measles rash. This was just days before a high-ranking health official met him and gave him a big thumbs up. The doctor, Ben Edwards, was caught on camera in a makeshift clinic, chatting with parents and k

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Apr 18 2025POLITICS

Texas Leads the Way: School Vouchers on the Rise

The early hours of Thursday morning brought a significant victory for school vouchers in Texas. This win marked a pivotal moment, as Texas was the last major Republican-led state to adopt this policy. Now, the focus shifts to the national stage, where voucher supporters are pushing for broader accep

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