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Texas school voucher bill clears big hurdle in House

Texas Is Poised to Create a $1 Billion Private School Voucher Program

The Texas House approved the plan, part of a push by President Trump’s allies to offer up to about $10,000 for private school, home-school or virtual learning.

U.S. News & World Report · 11h

In Historic First, Texas House Approves Private School Voucher Program

The Texas House has given initial approval to a bill that would create a $1 billion private school voucher program

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 12h

See how Texas House members voted on school vouchers

The House approved historic legislation that would implement school vouchers in Texas. Here’s how each representative voted.

Texas High-Speed Rail Issues Update

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 1d

Trump officials cut planning grant for Texas high-speed rail between Dallas and Houston

President Donald Trump’s administration terminated a federal grant to help fund a long-sought high-speed rail line between Dallas and Houston

Newsweek on MSN · 10h

Texas High-Speed Rail Issues Update After Trump Snub

Project officials insist that the Dallas-Houston high-speed rail project was "still alive," despite Trump's cut to its federal funding.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 6h

Houston-Dallas high-speed rail line moving ahead even after Trump pulls grants

Texans could ride high-speed rail from Houston to Dallas as soon as 2032. The new investors behind Texas Central offered that positive outlook to state lawmakers on Thursday, saying the beleaguered bullet train is still viable and shovel-ready even after the Trump administration pulled a $64 million grant this week and cancelled a partnership with Amtrak.

North Texas, Easter and Severe

Yahoo · 4h

Severe storm and flood threats for North Texas ahead of Easter Sunday

It's not all bad for Easter weekend, but North Texas has to get through some possible severe storms and flooding.

CBS News · 12h

Warm, windy end to the work week in North Texas before severe weather returns

Several rounds are expected through Easter Sunday morning, prompting First Alert Weather Days. Saturday has the highest severe weather threat with damaging winds and large hail possible. Saturday morning will likely have this activity already going on,

Chron on MSN · 17h

Creeping cold front could bring hail, tornadoes to North Texas over Easter

Heavy storms are expected to roll into North Texas over Easter weekend, bringing the potential for large hail, damaging winds and heavy rainfall. Rainfall could accumulate to 3.5 inches north of I-20 in the Fort Worth and Dallas area,

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott meets with House Republicans, receives a call from President Trump hours before vote on school choice

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott met with House Republicans for a pep talk hours before the vote on a school choice bill that would ...

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Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett raises nearly $1.7 million, posting best fundraising quarter

Texas, raised nearly $1.7 million for her reelection campaign in the first three months of the year, according to federal ...

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Texas measles outbreak swells to 561 cases, CDC sends more help

Measles have continued to spread in Texas with a total of 561 reported cases. Gaines County, the center of the outbreak, saw ...

Texas House gives initial OK to $1B school voucher proposal, rejects call for referendum

On Wednesday, the Texas House will take up the controversial school voucher bill. The proposal has met resistance in the ...

Southern Living on MSN3h

How Buc-ee's Became The Most Popular Convenience Store In Texas

Buc-ee’s, Texas' favorite gas station, has its own mascot—a friendly beaver—and fan following. Here is the story behind the ...

The Texas Tribune on MSN1d

Legislation could undermine Texas' power grid ability to meet forecasted demand

The state grid’s operator said the current regulation will allow it to meet future demands. The state's main electric grid ...

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When does 'Ransom Canyon' come out? Josh Duhamel plays Texas cowboy in new Netflix series

Inspired by the bestselling book series by Texas author Jodi Thomas, the 10-episode series follows stoic rancher Staten ...

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