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Texas’ shortage of mental health care professionals is getting worse

In 2016, the warnings about the future of the Texas mental health care workforce were clear.“More than 80 percent of Texas counties are designated as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas, …

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In audio, high-ranking TEA official admits public school funds could drop with voucher-like programs

A high-ranking Texas Education Agency official was caught on audio advocating for voucher-like programs on behalf of Gov. Greg Abbott and admitting that funding to public school districts could …

North Texas lawmaker files constitutional amendment to legalize casino gambling in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas — A longtime influential Republican representative from the Dallas-Fort Worth area has filed legislation calling for a constitutional amendment election to legalize casino and sports …

H-E-B and Costco knock off Amazon as top US grocers

H-E-B, followed by Costco, have supplanted Amazon as the top U.S. grocers in an influential industry ranking.Amazon lost its lead to San Antonio-based H-E-B after the e-commerce leader held the top …

With full state coffers and bipartisan support, Texas teachers are hopeful they’ll get a raise this year

 Laura Herrera’s salary has barely gone up in her 20 years of teaching — about $700 in all.The San Antonio-area teacher takes home about $3,700 a month. About $1,400 goes to rent, and the …

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TSA confiscated more than 6,500 guns from passengers last year

The Transportation Security Administration seized more than 6,500 guns from airplane passengers in 2022, a new record for the agency.TSA agents confiscated 6,542 guns — 88% of which were loaded — …

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