Top Stories for Monday, May 5th, 2025
School Vouchers Are Law
Private School Vouchers are Now Law in Texas. Here’s How They Will Work.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed legislation authorizing a private school voucher program, which will allow families to use public taxpayer dollars to fund their children’s education at an accredited private school or to pay for a wide range of school-related expenses, with the program expected to launch in late 2026.
National News
Harris Blasts Trump’s ‘Reckless’ Tariffs, Warns of Economic Crisis
Former Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a fiery speech at the Emerge gala, criticizing President Trump’s leadership and warning of an impending economic crisis caused by his administration’s actions.
The 89th Legislature
Bill That Would Make Vaccine Exemptions Easier Advances in the Texas House
House Bill 1586, authored by state Rep. Lacey Hull, R-Houston, passed the House Public Health […]
Texas Strips Protections for Teachers, Parents Who Share “Obscene” Material with Children
Senate Bill 412, authored by Sen. Mayes Middleton, removes legal protections for adults who provide […]
Culture
‘Treading New Ground’ Confronts Consumerism’s Environmental Toll
Sculptor Chakaia Booker’s “Treading New Ground” exhibit at the National Gallery’s “In the Tower” series uses discarded tires to emphasize human activity’s environmental impact and reduce industrial waste.
K-12 Education
Texas Strips Protections for Teachers, Parents Who Share “Obscene” Material with Children
Senate Bill 412, authored by Sen. Mayes Middleton, removes legal protections for adults who provide […]
Spiritual
How a Black Astronaut’s Historic Spacewalk Deepened His Faith
Dr. Bernard Harris, a physician, astronaut, philanthropist, scuba diver, and author, is being honored by NASA as the newest member of its Hall of Fame, […]
Entertainment
Editorial
President Trump Brings America 100 Days of Despair
Trump’s 100 days in office have been marked by economic policy changes, civil rights rollbacks, and an authoritarian approach to governance, resulting in a $14 […]
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J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge Fuels Financial Education for United Way of Dallas
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J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge is returning to downtown Dallas on May 8, 2025, to benefit United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, […]