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School choice bill heads to Texas governor's desk

A school choice bill, SB 2, is on its way to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. Sen. Ted Cruz has been a strong advocate for the bill, which allocates taxpayer money for private school tuition. The governor has yet to sign it into law.

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East Texas sheriff mourns slain deputy, family killed in fire in separate incidents

East Texas sheriff mourns slain deputy, family killed in fire in separate incidents

Expect a warm, slightly cloudy weekend across North Texas with temperatures in the mid-80s

Expect a warm, slightly cloudy weekend across North Texas with temperatures in the mid-80s

Dallas Police chief faces questions over investigation involving public information officer

Dallas Police chief faces questions over investigation involving public information officer

Trump's campaign blitz heads south as backlash grows over Ramaswamy ad, economy

Trump's campaign blitz heads south as backlash grows over Ramaswamy ad, economy

Officials to update public after East Texas deputy killed in shootout with assault suspect

Officials to update public after East Texas deputy killed in shootout with assault suspect

At least 3 injured following shooting in South Dallas, police say

At least 3 injured following shooting in South Dallas, police say

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to resume Big Bend border wall

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to resume Big Bend border wall

Broken AC leaves Fort Worth high school choir rehearsing in heat

Broken AC leaves Fort Worth high school choir rehearsing in heat

Mother sues Dallas daycare over alleged mistreatment of daughter

Mother sues Dallas daycare over alleged mistreatment of daughter

Mother, four children killed in house fire: Heartbreak in Canton

Mother, four children killed in house fire: Heartbreak in Canton

Carrier plans $600 million Fort Worth facility, creating 1,500 jobs

Carrier plans $600 million Fort Worth facility, creating 1,500 jobs

Texas has considered selling beloved state park to SpaceX / Texas Monthly

Texas has considered selling beloved state park to SpaceX / Texas Monthly

Woman sentenced to 14 days in jail after controversial Hurst arrest

Woman sentenced to 14 days in jail after controversial Hurst arrest

Korean War soldier laid to rest in North Texas after 75 years

Korean War soldier laid to rest in North Texas after 75 years

Fort Worth police officer dies after medical emergency on duty

Fort Worth police officer dies after medical emergency on duty

Judge to review Camp Mystic owners' phone data in flood investigation

Judge to review Camp Mystic owners' phone data in flood investigation

I-Team tracks mysterious Texas student mailers to Wyoming

I-Team tracks mysterious Texas student mailers to Wyoming

Teen's alleged plot to kill Rep. Keith Self raises security concerns

Teen's alleged plot to kill Rep. Keith Self raises security concerns

World's largest cowboy hat earns Guinness record in Austin

World's largest cowboy hat earns Guinness record in Austin

BabyCenter releases the most popular baby names of 2026

BabyCenter releases the most popular baby names of 2026

AI reshapes online dating, raising questions about authenticity

AI reshapes online dating, raising questions about authenticity

Breast cancer survivor uses her passion for drumming to inspire others

Breast cancer survivor uses her passion for drumming to inspire others

NYC Council votes to end horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park

NYC Council votes to end horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park

Texas transgender student mailers traced to Wyoming company

Texas transgender student mailers traced to Wyoming company

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