Dozens of free measles vaccine clinics close in Texas as federal funding is cut
Steep federal funding cuts have forced public health officials in one of Texas’ most populous counties — Dallas — to cancel ...
Why are flags at half-staff in Texas? When they're raised again after Carole Keeton death
Texas flags are half-staff through sunset Friday to observe the death of former Railroad Commissioner of Texas, Carole Keeton ...
State Comptroller Glenn Hegar officially named next chancellor of Texas A&M University System
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents officially named State Comptroller Glenn Hegar to succeed John Sharp as ...
San Antonio superintendent worries his district could potentially close amid Department of Education cuts
A San Antonio superintendent is worried about the future of his school amid Department of Education cuts. His school district ...
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Tarrant County Public Health lays off staff amid nationwide federal funding cuts
Tarrant County Public Health let go of some employees funded by federal grants in late March, as nationwide cuts have left health departments across the U.S. and North Texas scrambling.
Texas Never Wanted RFK Jr.’s Unproven Measles Treatment
Kennedy made a show of shipping vitamin A to measles-stricken communities. The state’s public-health department didn’t take ...
Federal judge: Extreme heat in Texas prisons is likely unconstitutional punishment
The judge ruled Texas prison cell temperatures, which regularly exceed 90 and 100 degrees, likely violate rights against ...
City of Nacogdoches considers noise ordinance changes, approves fire station construction contract
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - The City of Nacogdoches is considering making changes to its noise ordinance. According to ...
How are students – and their financial aid – affected by changes to the Department of Education?
A Prairie View A&M University adviser answers frequently asked questions on financial aid, loans and grant changes amid changes to the Department of Education ...
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Federal COVID funding cuts send North Texas health departments scrambling for solutions
Public health departments relied on COVID funding to expand testing, lab and vaccination capabilities. Local health leaders ...
Tarrant County to consider redrawing boundaries outside of normal redistricting timeline
The commissioners court will consider redrawing its maps before the 2026 election. Democrat Alisa Simmons opposes the move, ...
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Long Story Short: Walters awarded staff nearly $600,000 in bonuses
Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters awarded nearly $600,000 in end-of-year bonuses to Department of Education staff in 2024. Most employees received an amount equal to 2.5% of their ...