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Senate Bill 2 would create an education savings account program and has been Abbott's top priority.

Much like its Elon Musk-headed federal counterpart, the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office aims to eliminate waste, fraud and corruption in government.

McDonald Observatory astronomers worked with energy companies to dim their lights.

Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced Pope Francis' death Monday morning. He will lead the Catholic Church until a new pope is elected.

Demonstrators filled streets in cities and towns all around the Lone Star State on Saturday for "50501" demonstrations. The coordinated, nationwide protests against the Trump administration saw major turnouts reported in Houston, Austin, Fort Worth and San Antonio.

The three former students went to UT-Arlington and UT-Dallas. While they have prevailed in court so far, many other international students' education futures remain uncertain.

Cases of a highly contagious bird flu strain have been confirmed in mammals across the South Plains, including here in Lubbock County. Our Bishop Van Buren reports if you see wildlife showing signs of illness, you can contact your regional Texas Parks and Wildlife office at 806-761-4930 or by visiting the TPWD website. KERA's Toluwani Osibamowo says Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is once again suing the City of Dallas over what he says are unlawful handgun bans on public property.

After hours of debate — and years of pushing from Gov. Greg Abbott — the Texas House approved to a bill to create an Education Savings Account plan. The school voucher program would allow parents to use public funds toward private school costs.

Republican politicians and an interest group have sown fear over a voluntary process.

With cuts at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Texas and other states will have to spend more on public health. The biggest expense of a measles outbreak is the public health response in shutting down the outbreak.