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Texas Monthly – Texas lawmakers want to spend millions on Child ID kits. Experts say there’s no evidence they work.
Texas legislators slipped millions for child ID kits into a 1,000-page budget proposal. The move comes two years after they quietly cut funding for such kits following a ProPublica and Texas Tribune…
Texas Monthly – Texas lawmakers want to lower homeowners’ insurance costs, but have few options
Texans pay some of the highest insurance premiums in the country, putting lawmakers under pressure to tackle rising costs. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – After immigration crackdown, international students in Texas self-censor to protect their education
Students told the Tribune they have deleted social media accounts, socialize less and steer clear of charged topics to avoid becoming targets of immigration authorities. Read: Read More
KTSM News – Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass, calls his election both a cross and a blessing
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first U.S.-born pontiff, said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass as the…
Tech Crunch – This is your last chance to exhibit at TechCrunch Sessions: AI — don’t miss out
Applications are almost closed, and you have until 11:59 p.m. PT tonight to reserve your exhibitor table at TechCrunch Sessions: AI, our premiere industry event that’s happening at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall…
Texas Monthly – Texas House advances bill that would prohibit land sales to people and entities from certain countries
The legislation had only pertained to countries the government deemed national security threats. A last-minute change would let the governor add more countries to the ban. Read: Read More
Yard Barker – SEC, Big Ten reportedly in favor of another major change to College Football Playoff
The Big Ten and SEC want more pieces of the pie. Read: Read More
KTSM News – El Pasoans react to historic election of Pope Leo XIV
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Catholics around the world are celebrating the historic election of Robert Prevost, who took the name Leo XIV, as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church. Here in…
KTSM News – Lovely weather for Moms’ weekend; 90s and dust next week — Your 9-Day Forecast
We had some very special guests in the studio today. Girl Scout Troop 50021 brought in a whole wagon of cookies that they are donating to the Stand with Estela Foundation. A…