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Jan 24 2026EDUCATION

Texas' School Choice Plan: What Parents Need to Know

Texas is rolling out a new education program called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts. This program, which starts in the 2026-27 school year, is like a voucher system. It lets parents use state money for private school or homeschooling. The Texas Educational Agency is holding meetings to explain

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Jan 23 2026TECHNOLOGY

EV's Chilly Challenge: What Owners Should Know

Electric vehicles (EVs) have become popular for their eco-friendliness and efficiency. However, when winter hits, they face a unique challenge: cold weather can significantly reduce their driving range. This issue gained attention in January 2024 when some Tesla owners in Chicago found their EVs' ba

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Jan 23 2026WEATHER

Fans Told to Stay Warm: Texas Tech Cancels Camping for Big Game

Texas Tech University has decided to cancel camping before the big basketball game against Houston. This is because of a winter storm coming this weekend. The university is worried about the extreme cold. They want everyone to stay safe. The game is on Saturday evening. It is a big deal because ESP

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Jan 21 2026BUSINESS

Texas Job Growth Hits a Pause in 2025

Texas, known for its robust job market, is experiencing a slowdown. In 2025, the state's job growth is expected to be nearly flat, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. This is a significant change from Texas' usual strong job growth. The Dallas Fed's forecast uses several models to pred

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Jan 20 2026CRYPTO

States Jump on the Bitcoin Bandwagon

Texas made headlines by being the first state to buy bitcoin for its treasury. This move sparked a wave of similar actions across the country. Other states are now following suit, eager to get a piece of the cryptocurrency pie. The Lone Star State invested about five million dollars in the BlackRoc

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Jan 20 2026SPORTS

Elijah Sarratt: The Man Behind the Nickname and the Faith That Drives Him

Elijah Sarratt, the talented wide receiver for Indiana, has been making waves on the field. His journey from Stafford, Virginia, to the national championship game is quite the story. Born on May 28, 2003, to Donnie and Kim Sarratt, Elijah is the youngest of three brothers. His parents instilled valu

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Jan 19 2026BUSINESS

Tech Billionaire Elon Musk Wants His Share

Elon Musk is making big claims against OpenAI and Microsoft. He says they owe him up to $134 billion. This is because of his early support when OpenAI was just starting out. Musk says he gave them money, connections, and even taught them how to grow a business. OpenAI and Microsoft are not happy ab

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Jan 17 2026EDUCATION

Houston Takes the Lead in Texas' School Voucher Program

Texas is about to start a big new school voucher program called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA). This $1. 1 billion initiative, supported by Governor Greg Abbott, will start taking applications on February 4. Families have until March 17 to apply, but there's a cap of 90, 000 students fo

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Jan 17 2026POLITICS

Texas Governor Tightens Medicaid Fraud Checks

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has asked state health officials to check for possible fraud in Medicaid. This is part of a bigger plan to stop fraud in government programs. Abbott has already started two other fraud prevention projects. All three are connected. Abbott mentioned Minnesota's Medicaid fra

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Jan 16 2026BUSINESS

Solar Power Surge: Texas Leads the Clean Energy Charge

Texas is becoming a hotspot for solar panel production. In Wilmer, just outside Dallas, T1 Energy's G1_Dallas plant is buzzing with activity. Here, robots and humans work side by side to produce 20, 000 solar panels daily. This advanced facility, which opened last year, employs 1, 200 people and ope

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