Texas Lead Story

Trump’s first 100 days brought chaos, cuts to Texas but inspired resistance
| April 28, 2025
From slashing funding for public health initiatives to closing a US Education Department office in Dallas, the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term have left Texans in a state of wreckage.

She’s not faking it: How this Texas bill would excuse period pain absences in school
| April 28, 2025
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A Texas bill would excuse school absences for menstrual disorders—advocates say it’s a crucial step toward reproductive health and dignity in schools.

Texas House passes $1 billion school vouchers bill in historic vote
by Matt Hennie
| April 17, 2025
The Texas House passed a $1 billion school voucher bill early Thursday, a measure that provides $10,300 to students to attend private schools.

Meet the tent company making a fortune off Trump’s deportation plans
| April 14, 2025
CIVIL RIGHTS | diversity | Donald Trump | ECONOMY | EQUALITY | equity | EXTREMISM | funding | IMMIGRATION | politcal | political | politics | STATE | texas | Texas Lead Story | TEXAS POLITICS | trump | US-MEXICO BORDER
Deployed Resources, a privately held tent company, is set to operate a new ICE tent camp to hold people awaiting deportation in El Paso, Texas.

Ken Paxton jumps into US Senate race, sparking bitter GOP primary
by Matt Hennie
| April 9, 2025
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton entered the US Senate race, turning the GOP primary into an acrimonious battle with incumbent US Sen. John Cornyn.