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• Texas mental health licensing board gives initial OK to remove training requirement associated with DEI

  By Stephen Simpson 1 hour ago

  Officials say the motive for the change to the rule requiring mental health providers to receive cultural diversity or competency training for license renewals has been misunderstood. Full Story 

• These soldiers risked their lives serving in Afghanistan. Now they plead with Trump to bring their sister to the U.S.

  By Lomi Kriel, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica 3 hours ago

  Trump’s executive orders have blocked entrance to the country for thousands of Afghans, including those who worked with the U.S. military and their relatives. Two brothers hope permission comes quickly for their sister and her husband, who they say are in danger. Full Story 

• Texas Senate votes in favor of proposals to deny bail to certain accused violent criminals

  By Pooja Salhotra 3 hours ago

  The package was fast-tracked after Gov. Greg Abbott declared “bail reform” an emergency item. The bills now head to the House for consideration. Full Story 

• Immigration crackdown in Texas: What you need to know about your rights

  By María Méndez Updated: 5 hours ago

  Recent enforcement operations across Texas have raised concerns among undocumented immigrants. Here’s what immigration attorneys want you to know about your rights and resources. Full Story 

• Trump administration orders lawyers for unaccompanied migrant minors to stop their work

  By Paul Flahive, Texas Public Radio 5 hours ago

  The primary contractor providing the legal services said it helps 26,000 unaccompanied minors who are seeking permission to remain in the country legally. Full Story 

• Texas official wants low-cost broadband requirements tied to federal dollars dropped

  By Jayme Lozano Carver Feb. 19, 2025

  Texas is getting more than $3 billion from the federal government to help expand internet access. Full Story 

• Texas Senate bill would give public school teachers free pre-K and raises based on experience and performance

  By Jaden Edison Updated: Feb. 18, 2025

  The proposal would expand a program that allows districts to award bonuses to educators based on their students’ academic growth. Full Story 

• Quantum computing leaders push to make Texas the field’s “center of gravity”

  By Pavan Acharya Updated: Feb. 18, 2025

  Proponents say the technology can improve cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and pharmaceutical development. Full Story 

• TribCast: The ins and outs of the debate over school choice and vouchers

  By Matthew Watkins Feb. 18, 2025

  In this week’s episode, we discuss the details of the plan to let parents use state funds to pay for their children’s private schooling. Full Story 

• The 2025 Texas Tribune Festival will be Nov. 13-15

  By Matt Ewalt Feb. 18, 2025

  Be part of conversations shaping the future, with those driving decisions in Texas and across the nation. Full Story 

• This Texas school district invested in a pre-K center that’s specifically designed for younger students

  By Jackie Mader, The Hechinger Report Feb. 18, 2025

  Alief Independent School District is among a growing number of districts across the country to spend money on buildings tailored to 4- and 5-year-olds. Full Story 

• As Texas’ energy demand soars, a pilot program looks to bolster grid with “virtual power plants” fueled by people’s homes

  By Kayla Guo Feb. 18, 2025

  Some Texans who install residential batteries, solar panels and smart thermostats can now send power back to the grid and get a credit on their bill. Full Story 

• Gov. Abbott orders TEA probe of Houston school for calling a student by chosen name and pronouns

  By Alejandro Serrano Feb. 17, 2025

  The governor also called on lawmakers to prohibit the practice at all schools. Full Story 

• Freezing weather, wildfire and flood risk forecast across Texas

  By Alejandro Serrano Feb. 17, 2025

  Gov. Greg Abbott said the state’s power grid “has never been stronger than it is now” and should weather the cold without issues. Full Story 

• How a South Texas community college embraced apprenticeships to ease a growing nursing shortage

  By Sneha Dey Feb. 17, 2025

  South Texas College in McAllen launched one of the first registered nursing apprenticeships in the country as area hospitals expect the need for nurses to increase. Full Story 

• Texas is poised to become a film haven — but not without a fight

  By Pooja Salhotra Updated: Feb. 16, 2025

  The Texas Senate has proposed injecting a staggering half a billion dollars into film production, as economists and fiscal hawks question the return on investment. Full Story