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More than half of new Texas classroom teachers who joined the profession last year lacked certification. Education leaders say that's hurting students and district budgets.
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A Collin County man's unsuccessful request to seal his divorce records highlights the high standard of proof required to keep even deeply personal court proceedings private and the unpredictability of the process. -
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After Illinois' governor condemned the planned deployments as "Trump's invasion" and urged Abbott to resist, the Texas governor said he fully authorized them. -
A three-judge panel in El Paso will continue hearing arguments in a lawsuit challenging the controversial new map of Texas' congressional districts. Ultimately, their decision will determine whether Texas can use the new map for the 2026 midterm elections. -
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Texas could be the first of several states to stop using the ABA for accreditation.
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