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Texas Senate debating creation of school voucher program

Texas bill that lets families use tax dollars for private schools swiftly sails through Senate

Texas families could use tax dollars to fund their children’s private school tuition under a Republican-backed bill that sailed through the Senate late Wednesday.

FOX 7 Austin on MSN · 11h

Texas school voucher bill heads to Senate floor

AUSTIN, Texas - The Texas Senate 's plans for school vouchers could head to the Senate floor as early as Wednesday. Like previous bills from past sessions, the bill would create "education savings accounts" that incentivize pulling students from public school to attend private schools.

The Texas Tribune on MSN · 7h

Watch: Texas Senate debating creation of school voucher program

Senate Bill 2 would create state-managed education savings accounts that let families use public funds to subsidize private school tuition. Opponents question whether the bill would help low-income families.

Texas capitol protest 1 of many aimed at Trump policies

USA Today · 10h

'Stop the coup': Anti-Trump, 50501 Movement protesters swarm Texas Capitol

Here's why hundreds of Texans turned up at the state Capitol to join a nationwide protest against President Donald Trump and his executive actions.

Yahoo · 10h

Austin anti-Trump protest at Texas Capitol

Demonstrators have gathered in downtown Austin to speak out against President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration and other actions he's taken since entering the White House for a second term. FOX 7 Austin's Angela Shen has a look.

Austin American-Statesman · 6h

Demonstrators gathered at the Texas State Capitol to protest President Trump's policies

Demonstrators gathered at the Texas State Capitol in Austin to protest President Donald Trump's policies on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025.

Texas football's full 2025 recruiting class

FOX Sports on MSN · 3h

College Football National Signing Day: Texas, Georgia headline top recruiting classes

College football's 2025 recruiting cycle is officially in the books. Here is a look at where some of the top recruits will be taking their talents.

USA Today · 11h

National Signing Day: Austin-area high school football players take next step

Among the area players who signed athletic scholarships on National Signing Day was American-Statesman offensive Player of the Year Cody Stoever.

Austin American-Statesman on … · 10h

National Signing Day: Texas football's full 2025 recruiting class

Texas football has the No. 1-ranked class in the country heading as of national signing day on Feb. 5. Here are the recruits.

Uber Opens Waitlist for Waymo Rides in Austin

The Verge on MSN · 16h

Uber to Austin: get ready for Waymo

Uber is getting ready for the launch of Waymo’s public robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, prompting customers to join a list of people interested in riding in the Alphabet-owned company’s AVs when they finally go live.

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 6h

Uber opens waitlist for Waymo robotaxi rides in Austin. Here's how to sign up

The long-awaited partnership between Uber and Waymo has hit the road in Austin as the brands announced riders are now able to sign up for rides.

Engadget on MSN · 13h

Uber opens waitlist for driverless Waymo rides in Austin

Uber app users in Austin can now get on an “interest list” for a chance to match with Waymo autonomous cabs, according to The New York Times. The rides aren’t available yet, but they’re coming to a 37 square miles area of the city in "early 2025" according to Bloomberg.

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Texas State Teachers Association warns that voucher bill will hurt teachers' pay

According to TSTA, while Senate Bill 2 has an initial cost of about $1 billion, the bill is expected to balloon up to $6 ...

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Texas Set for First Execution of the Year, Steven Nelson Faces Death Penalty Amid Claims of Innocence and Religious Debate

Steven Nelson faces execution in Texas for the murder of Pastor Clint Dobson, maintaining his innocence and highlighting his ...

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Texas State Technical College gets major expansion in Hutto

Texas State Technical College says the expansion will allow it to expand its reach to students through its manufacturing ...

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Texas Senate passes SB 2 to create Education Savings Accounts

The Senate passed different versions of the bill several times last session, but it died in the House each time.

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Texas high school football: Way-too-early Austin-area top 10 for 2025

The 2024 Texas high school football season is in the rearview with other sports now taking the spotlight. Even though we ...

No. 4 Texas Longhorns Not Taking Anything For Granted With Injuries To Star Players

AUSTIN - The No. 4 Texas Longhorns are without two of their star players, one who has been out for the majority of the season ...

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Texas school districts all struggling with lack of state funding

It's not just Central Texas schools struggling with budget deficits. Districts all across the state are dealing with ...

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Austin named a 2024 visionary digital inclusion trailblazer

Austin was named a 2024 visionary digital inclusion trailblazer due to its efforts to close the digital divide and advance ...

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