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1. Texas House committee approves voucher bill in meeting without public livestream

The Texas House Committee on Public Education approved House Bill 2, which would increase schools’ per pupil funding by $395. However, the bill has a component that some members oppose because it fails to safeguard schools from potential budget cuts resulting from property tax reduction efforts.

A new bill, House Bill 3, passed along party lines. It provides funding for education savings accounts, which allow students to use public funds for private school.

2. 40 allegedly linked to Tren de Aragua gang arrested in Texas

Over 40 people, including minors allegedly linked to the Venezuelan transnational gang Tren de Aragua, were apprehended in a collaborative effort by the Hay’s County Sheriff’s Office, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), FBI, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security.

A Hays County residence suspected of being used by Tren de Aragua members was searched under warrant by the sheriff’s office and DPS.

3. Transgender teacher in North Texas resigns after facing death threats

A transgender teacher who received death threats after her place of work was exposed online has resigned from her job at a North Texas high school.

Far-right social media account Libs of TikTok shared a video of Rosalyn Sandri, 33, on X to its 4.3 million followers, revealing that she was a teacher at Red Oak Independent School District.

Classroom in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Around The Nation

1. Dow drops 1,600 as U.S. stocks lead worldwide sell-off after Trump's tariffs cause a COVID-like shock

2. Pentagon's watchdog to review Hegseth's use of Signal app to convey plans for Houthi strike

3. Americans are increasingly worried about the economy, Gallup poll finds

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James Beard Awards names 13 Texas finalists for 2025

The James Beard Awards has narrowed down its list of the nation’s best restaurants and chefs for 2025. Here are the Texas finalists for one of the most sought-after achievements in the service industry.