Every year, thousands of students enroll in courses that ultimately do not contribute to their degree progress, resulting in lost transfer credits, extended academic timelines, and increased educational expenses. During the 2023-24 academic year, over 19,000 students from Texas community colleges found themselves without credit for at least one transferred course when moving to a…
Impact of Immigration Policies on Healthcare Access in Texas Last October, during a child’s birthday celebration, a 54-year-old woman from Edinburg, Texas, fell onto a tile floor, missing her chair. In excruciating pain, she pleaded, “Don’t take me to the hospital,” fearing that seeking medical help could expose her as an undocumented immigrant and lead…
WACO — The atmosphere at Third Future Schools is distinctly different from traditional educational settings, as school bells and announcements are notably absent from the daily routine. This nonprofit charter organization provides its teachers with competitive salaries, but those educators are required to adhere strictly to a prescribed curriculum while also working longer hours and…
The only Democratic upset during this month’s Texas House primaries occurred in southeast Tarrant County, fueled by a message advocating for generational change and challenging the established order. Junior Ezeonu, the 27-year-old Grand Prairie Mayor Pro Tem and City Council member, defeated eight-term incumbent state Rep. Chris Turner, a former leader of the Texas House…
Less than 0.5 percent of federal funds allocated for child care scholarships in Texas has been classified as “improper,” according to a report commissioned by Governor Greg Abbott. This investigation was initiated in response to allegations of a significant fraud scheme involving $110 million in child care funds in Minnesota. While experts have deemed the…
Bo French, a Republican candidate vying for the Texas Railroad Commissioner position, made a controversial statement on Friday, urging the Republican Party to adopt a more explicit stance on Islamophobia. He went as far as to suggest the U.S. should deport 100 million people, a figure that represents nearly one-third of the nation’s population. French,…
Voting rights organizations have initiated legal action against the Texas Secretary of State’s Office and various county election officials. The lawsuit aims to halt the removal of voters from the state’s rolls based on a federal database that is being utilized to verify citizenship. The plaintiffs argue that the state failed to adequately crosscheck its…
On Friday, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick directed state senators to explore a wide array of policy topics in preparation for the upcoming legislative session. This includes areas such as prediction markets, data centers, and THC regulation, building upon an initial set of priorities that also highlighted concerns like the prevention of Sharia law and the…
Texas Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuits from 2021 Winter Storm The Texas Supreme Court has concluded lawsuits against power generators brought forth by tens of thousands of Texas residents and small businesses affected by the catastrophic winter storm of 2021. This storm not only caused significant financial losses but also resulted in hundreds of fatalities. In…
The effort to position Texas as the premier destination for businesses is gaining significant traction due to a robust collaboration between state legislators and the corporate sector. This was the consensus among lawmakers and business advocates who participated in a panel discussion in Dallas on Tuesday. The event, organized by The Texas Tribune at the…
