3 back to school drives to help Houston-area families get prepared for the year
| August 7, 2025
Back to school can be a tough time for any household. As summer break winds to a close, early mornings, homework, and the tedium of packing lunches loom over parents' heads.
Harris County leader wants voters to extend child care efforts as pandemic funding runs out
| August 5, 2025
Harris County leader wants voters to extend child care efforts as pandemic funding runs out By Jess Huff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 4, 2025 “Harris County leader wants voters to extend child care efforts as pandemic funding runs out” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — […]
Senate passes GOP’s tax and spending bill with Cornyn, Cruz priorities included
| July 2, 2025
ECONOMY | EDUCATION | greg abbott | lawmakers | laws | NATIONAL NEWS | national politics | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story
Following a 26-hour marathon voting session and lengthy, late-night negotiations, the U.S. Senate has passed its version of Republicans’ landmark tax and spending bill with both Texas senators, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, voting for the legislation.
‘An all-out assault:’ Texas educators stand up to Trump, Abbott attacks on public education
| June 23, 2025
From President Donald Trump’s dismantling of the US Education Department to school voucher plans from Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas educators are standing up to a Republican war on public education.
Greg Abbott Finally Boosts Public School Funding After Years of Holding it Hostage
| June 11, 2025
EDUCATION | EXCO-Player | greg abbott | old texas | public schools | schools | TEXAS | TEXAS LEGISLATURE | youtube
More money is coming for Texas’ struggling public schools.