Childcare centers are struggling to make ends meet, and a new voter-approved tax credit is a first step toward boosting the flagging system, advocates say.
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Eclipse Fever Hits Texas
Llano residents are told to stock up on groceries. A Sulphur Springs church is renting its parking spots. And everyone’s watching the weather forecast ahead of Monday’s eclipse.
Texas Opens Investigation into Parts Supplier for Boeing
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., after reoccurring issues with certain airplane parts provided to Boeing.
Texas Energy Companies Looking into Hydrogen for Transportation Fuel
Supporters say developing hydrogen as a fuel is critical to slowing climate change. Critics are concerned that producing it with fossil fuels will prop up the oil and gas industry.
Texas Sues Biden to Stop Unlawful Ban on LNG Exports
Texas, along with Louisiana and fourteen other states, has filed a lawsuit to void the unconstitutional LNG export ban, which ignores the Natural Gas Act’s presumption in favor of exports.
One Year Anniversary of Texas Secretary of State
On Friday, March 15, 2024, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson marked one year since she was unanimously confirmed by the Texas Senate to serve as Secretary.
Gulf Coast Petrochemical Growth
A new report by the Environmental Integrity Project compiled data on every U.S. plastics plant built, expanded or proposed since 2012, revealing massive growth in Texas.
Students Team up to Prevent Drunk Driving
As spring break approaches, TxDOT is teaming up with college students to make sure their celebrations don’t have catastrophic consequences.
School Voucher Supporters Bask in Primary Wins
Gov. Greg Abbott called the results “an unmistakable message.” His allies said the state is “closer than ever” to a voucher program.
Paxton Sues Hutto ISD for Illegal Electioneering
Hutto ISD, using official government resources, advocated for certain political policies and measures on its social media accounts.
Texans in the Panhandle Recall Towering Smoke as Wildfires Crept Near Their Towns
The fires have left at least two people dead and four injured firefighters. Cattle have been lost and homes and businesses decimated in their wake.
Wildfires across the Texas Panhandle
Firefighters are working to contain the ongoing spread of wildfires as red flag conditions persist.
Denton School District Under Spotlight for Illegal Electioneering
On February 5, 2024, the principal of Alexander Elementary School in DISD sent an email to all staff members encouraging the staff to vote against specific candidates who support certain policies.
Secretary of State Announces New Deputy Secretary of State
Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced that Dave Nelson (no relation to the Secretary) will serve as Deputy Secretary of State beginning March 1, 2024.
Texas A&M University to Close Qatar Campus
The Texas A&M Board cited heightened instability in the Middle East as the reason to end its contract with the Qatar Foundation to run the branch campus.
Lubbock Group Pushes Forward with Marijuana Ballot
The Texas attorney general has sued five other cities that have passed similar policies decriminalizing marijuana.
TEA takes over La Joya ISD After Investigating School Board for Fraud
A TEA investigation found last year that the school board spent $38 million installing LED lights on school campuses, but it turned out the contract to install those lights was part of a criminal conspiracy that involved millions of dollars in bribes and kickbacks.
UT-Austin Raises $1 Billion for Student Support
The sum is part of a larger philanthropic campaign to raise $6 billion for the flagship university in Austin.
Frigid Weather Caused Industrial Facilities to Release Unplanned Air Pollution
Last week in Corpus Christi, where temperatures ranged from 24 to 42 degrees, a Flint Hills Resources refinery released almost 17,000 pounds of sulfur dioxide after some of its units overpressured and shut down due to frigid temperatures.
Deadline Approaches for NEC All Expenses Paid Trip
The NEC Government-In-Action Youth Tour is open to all high school juniors whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) are NEC members.