Voting resources: How to vote in Texas
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Read MoreSchool districts can set aside prayer time under a new Texas law. Few have done so.
By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune March 2, 2026 Given an opportunity by the Texas Legislature to set aside time each day for students and staff to pray, most school districts appear to have declined the offer. Senate Bill 11 required Texas school boards to decide by March 1 whether to provide a daily devotional…
Read MoreRepublican meddling roils Senate Democratic primary in final days
By Patrick Svitek and Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune March 2, 2026 The Democratic primary for U.S. Senate is closing with a fierce debate that has animated it from the start: Who would Republicans rather face in November? The leading candidates, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas and state Rep. James Talarico of Austin, have…
Read MoreThird victim of downtown Austin shooting dies
By Alex Nguyen, Austin Current and Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune March 2, 2026 This article was co-published with the Austin Current, a local nonprofit newsroom that provides Austinites with the information they need to navigate daily life. Subscribe to the Current’s newsletter for the latest news and updates from across Austin. Officials on Monday…
Read MoreDallas Arboretum to Transform into an Open-Air Art Gallery in 2026
A Garden in Bloom. A Gallery Alive. Tradition Turns Bold at the Dallas Arboretum. April 20–Sept. 30, 2026 | Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden DALLAS — This spring, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will transform into something unexpected. A garden in bloom becomes a gallery alive, as large-scale contemporary art emerges among its…
Read MoreNeighbors Helping Neighbors: Red Cross Month 2026
American Red Cross East Texas Chapter 320 E Rieck Rd Tyler, TX 75703 RedCross.org/EastTexas TYLER, Texas, March 2, 2026 — Communities across East Texas are officially proclaiming March as Red Cross Month, a national tradition that began in 1943 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first proclamation — and each U.S. president has followed ever since.…
Read MoreFamilies Defend Disability Services Amid Medicaid Cuts
By Bram Sable-Smith March 2, 2026 Families of Idahoans with disabilities say their lives could be upended as lawmakers in the state’s Republican-dominated legislature mull sweeping cuts. Services at risk include the 24/7 care that allows a 39-year-old with cerebral palsy to live independently; the in-home caregiving that lets a 26-year-old with brain damage from…
Read More2 out of 3 state-funded preschool programs lack adequate standards for assistant teachers
Assistant teacher training and professional development are least commonly met quality benchmarks NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – According to a new report from the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER), most states fail to provide assistant pre-k teachers with the pay, training, and other supports that recognize the importance of their role as full team members in…
Read MoreSpring Break at the National Museum of the Pacific War Offers Hands-On Spy School for Kids
Fredericksburg, TX — Families looking for educational and engaging Spring Break activities can head to the National Museum of the Pacific War for two weeks of interactive Spy School programs designed especially for children. Both programs are free and take place from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the George H.W. Bush Gallery Classroom. March…
Read MoreFive Things to Know About Healthy Sleep Habits
As part of Sleep Awareness Week, March 9-14, health experts encourage people to take a closer look at their nightly habits. Sleep plays a critical role in physical health, mental clarity and emotional well-being — yet millions of Americans regularly fall short of recommended rest. Dr. Taylor Teague, a board-certified pulmonary, critical care & sleep…
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