The spread of measles in the US seems to be easing up. Over the past two weeks, the country has seen an average of 22 new cases per week. This is a big drop from the over 100 cases confirmed weekly just a month ago. So, what's behind this slowdown? First off, let's talk about vaccines. The CDC reco
Weather experts have issued warnings for North Texas. A powerful thunderstorm system is on its way. It is set to hit the area from the northwest. This system is expected to bring strong winds and heavy rain. It is set to arrive late on Sunday night. The National Weather Service has issued a Sev
Texas is on the brink of a significant change in its public-school classrooms. The state's House of Representatives has given the green light to Senate Bill 10. This bill, if it becomes law, will require every public-school classroom in Texas to display the Ten Commandments. The bill's journey isn't
A new law has been passed in Texas. It wants all health records to show a patient's biological sex. This includes any issues with sexual development. Many people are worried about this. They fear it could out transgender people to doctors who might not be supportive. The law is now with the Senate.
Texas is finally making some moves to boost its public schools. Lawmakers have agreed on a plan to inject $8. 5 billion into the system. This deal is a mix of old and new ideas. It keeps the smaller increase of $55 per student but adds $500 million for fixed costs like transportation and health insu
The Texas Attorney General has wrapped up an investigation into a major health insurer, Superior HealthPlan. The probe looked into claims that the company had been spying on lawmakers, patients, and whistleblowers. After seven weeks of digging, the Attorney General found no wrongdoing. The investiga
North Texas has been hit hard by severe weather recently, and it's not over yet. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has warned of more severe storms expected to roll through the region on Monday afternoon and evening. The counties north of Interstate 20 are bracing for the worst, with the hi
North Texas has been experiencing a series of storms, and it looks like there's more to come. The National Weather Service's Fort Worth office has issued a forecast for scattered, potentially severe storms on Sunday and Monday. These storms are expected to hit the metro area in the early evening, si
A recent proposal from the Texas Senate has sparked debate over the future of public education funding. The Senate's plan for school finance differs significantly from the House's version, particularly in how much extra money each student would receive. The Senate wants to add only $55 to the b
A new law in Texas is set to make life a bit easier for mothers. The Texas House has passed a bill allowing pregnant women and parents to use car pool lanes even when they are driving alone. This change is seen as a small but meaningful step towards supporting mothers in the state. The idea for
