Texas Tech struggles with new rules that changed what students learn about race, gender, sexuality
By Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune February 4, 2026 When Henry Carter opened the syllabus for a spring class at Texas Tech University, he found “DO NOT READ” stamped next to page numbers in the middle of a required text. Another professor assigned a new textbook, then days later told students not to buy it.…
Read MoreTexas families can now apply for private school vouchers. Here’s what to know.
By Jaden Edison, The Texas Tribune February 4, 2026 Texas families can begin applying for private school vouchers Wednesday, the most significant step yet in a state program set to launch next school year. Texans have until March 17 to apply for the program, which allows families to receive taxpayer dollars to send children to…
Read MoreTribCast: Did the winter storm show our grid is fixed?
By Matthew Watkins, The Texas Tribune February 3, 2026 Texas has made it through perhaps its biggest winter storm since 2021’s catastrophic freeze. And this time, the power grid did fine. In this week’s episode of The Texas Tribune’s podcast, our hosts Matthew Watkins and Eleanor Klibanoff speak with Matt Boms about the Texas…
Read MoreTexas Education Agency warns districts of potential state takeovers for “encouraging” student protests
By Jaden Edison and Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune February 3, 2026 The Texas Education Agency on Tuesday warned school districts that they could be taken over by the state if they help facilitate students walking out of class to attend protests. The agency released guidance after Gov. Greg Abbott directed Education Commissioner Mike Morath…
Read MoreOP-ED: A DEHYDRATED FISH
Matthew 4: 18-20 “And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.” By Van…
Read MoreThe Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) announces the Texas Farm Bureau Insurance Regional Coaches of the Year for Football
THSCA recognizes outstanding Football coaches from across the state for their accomplishments SAN MARCOS, TX (February 3, 2026)- The THSCA and Texas Farm Bureau Insurance have released the regional Coach of the Year honorees for football. Go to www.thsca.com/coty to access list of 2025-26 Regional Coach of the Year Honorees. THSCA members are offered a chance to nominate…
Read MoreSuper Bowl Week continues
By Elwyn Henderson NBC/Peacock l provided their Super Bowl LX talent to the media for photos and interviews Tuesday. In attendance were all of the broadcasters who will be doing pregame and post game as well as the actual Super Bowl game broadcast. After doing a red carpet walk in each of the personalities were…
Read MoreLawyer for prominent Houston law firm among victims identified in fatal plane crash in Maine
By Terri Langford, Ayden Runnels and Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune January 26, 2026 Six people aboard a private business jet registered to the same address as a prominent Houston law firm were killed on Jan. 25 when the jet crashed on takeoff in Bangor, Maine. Local officials on Tuesday named four victims. The plane,…
Read MoreU.S. Postal Service to Observe Presidents Day, Feb. 16
Self-service options are available in many retail lobbies when Post Offices are closed DALLAS, TX — The U.S. Postal Service will observe Presidents Day on Monday, Feb. 16. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Customers are reminded that when Post Offices are…
Read MoreTexas Girls Coaches Association State Basketball Poll
Class 1A 1. Gordon 26-0 2. Hermleigh 27-2 3. Nazareth 23-6 4. Eula 30-2 5. Bellevue 27-2 6. Nueces Canyon 24-2 7. Guthrie 26-3 8. Moulton 27-3. 9. McMullen County 26-4 10. Silverton 19-2 11. Huckabay 29-5 12. Saltillo 25-5 13. Broaddus 27-5 14. Zavalla 27-4 15. Milford 20-3 16. Menard 18-3 17. Jayton 24-5…
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