After Monica De La Cruz helps migrant teen in ICE custody, Texas man seeks similar aid for fiancée
The Republican in Congress helped a migrant teenager she previously knew get released from federal custody. Scores of migrants are in similar situations with no clear exit.
Join us April 14 for a conversation with Don Huffines, GOP nominee for comptroller
We’ll discuss the former state senator’s goals for the office, his relationships with the state’s top leaders, and the upcoming general election
Texas students with disabilities struggle to qualify for extra school voucher funds
Confusion over the program’s special education requirements is making it difficult for families to meet a looming deadline — and creating more work for Texas school districts.
Texas clarifies voucher rules to help more families access future special ed support
After reporting from The Texas Tribune, the office tasked with handing out vouchers clarified that families who do not complete a special education evaluation this year may have a chance to qualify for more funding in future years.
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