POLITICS
Texas schools have leaned on uncertified teachers to fill vacancies. Lawmakers want to put a stop to it.
| March 17, 2025
CHILDCARE | EDUCATION | JOBS | lawmakers | politcal | political | politics | public school | schools | TEXAS | TEXAS LEGISLATURE
Underprepared teachers have been tied to student learning losses. But amid a teacher shortage crisis, school leaders fear the restrictions will lead to fewer instructors in their classrooms.
Forced to carry a dying baby, this Texas mother of four says she didn’t think it could happen to her
| March 14, 2025
“I had been born and raised a Catholic, so the word abortion was never allowed in my house. I didn’t even know what abortion was until I was about 20 years old and already had my first two kids. I’m almost 31 now.”
Here’s everything to know about the May 3 Dallas City Council election
| March 12, 2025
Over 40 candidates are vying for 14 Dallas City Council seats in May, with just one council member running unopposed. Here’s what you need to know.
Women’s clothing is often more expensive — and it’s partly due to tariffs
| March 11, 2025
Donald Trump | ECONOMY | EQUALITY | national politics | politcal | political | politics | Repro Rights | reproduction rights | TEXAS | trump | women's health
Two Democratic members of the House are pushing for a study of ‘pink tariffs.’
As Texas measles cases rise, Austin officials blame anti-vax rhetoric
| March 10, 2025
The growing number of Texas measles cases prompted elected officials in Austin to urge residents to get vaccinated and call for an end to anti-vax rhetoric.