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Texas Monthly – From a cell phone ban to Ten Commandments posters, new state laws bring big changes to Texas schools
Lawmakers also approved new teacher raises, banned DEI initiatives and gave schools more flexibility to discipline students. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Vaccine exemption requests in Texas spike in July, as some experts fear more families will opt out
Federal funding cuts to immunization efforts and a new law that allows exemption forms to be downloaded, instead of mailed, could drive up exemptions in the future. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Word Wrangler: August 18, 2025
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KTSM News – CRRUA: Water main break impacting service in Sunland Park
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The Camino Real Regional Utility Authority is working on fixing a construction-related water main break in Sunland Park. The break is impacting service around Derby Lane, Victory…
Yard Barker – Jim Harbaugh offers a response to his NCAA discipline
Jim Harbaugh has been formally disciplined by the NCAA over his alleged role in Michigan’s sign-stealing scheme, but the Los Angeles Chargers coach does not want to spend any more time talking…
Border Report – Texas senators hold new public hearing on redistricting plan
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Sunday afternoon, State Senators launched a public hearing on a bill to redraw congressional voting districts in Texas. The hearing comes two days after Governor Greg Abbott called a…
Border Report – Judge denies Trump administration request to end a policy protecting immigrant children in custody
McALLEN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge ruled Friday to deny the Trump administration’s request to end a policy in place for nearly three decades that is meant to protect immigrant children…
Border Report – Texas man caught with 43 pounds of cocaine at border
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection allegedly seized over $500,000 worth of cocaine hidden within a vehicle. (Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection) On Aug. 14, CBP officers at…
Border Report – South Texas leaders urge immediate action amid worker shortage
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Mayors and business leaders from Texas’ Rio Grande Valley met Friday to discuss urgent, practical solutions to the ongoing immigration crackdown, which they say is crippling local industries….