Texas hospitals have incurred significant costs treating non-U.S. citizens, following Gov. Abbott’s order to collect immigration status data. The financial burden highlights ongoing issues with uninsured care in the state.
The Texas Senate is considering Senate Bill 1798, authored by State Senator Mayes Middleton, which would require students without legal status, including DACA recipients, to pay out-of-state tuition rates at Texas colleges and universities.
Isabel Ibarro becomes the first women’s varsity flag football signee at Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth. This marks a historic moment for women’s sports in Texas.
The Houston Housing Authority mandates over 18,000 individuals to re-register for housing vouchers between May 1-June 2, 2023, to avoid waitlist removal, with separate project-based voucher waitlists opening from May 1-16.
Moises Sandoval Mendoza, convicted of the 2004 murder of Rachelle O’Neil Tolleson, is set for execution in Texas. The case highlights ongoing debates on capital punishment.
The Texas Senate reviews a bill to allow spirit-based RTD cocktails in grocery stores, potentially changing consumer habits and market dynamics in Texas.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire faces criticism from Harris County Democratic officials for attending a GOP fundraiser, with calls to deny future endorsements.
The Uvalde City Council approved a settlement with the families of Robb Elementary School shooting victims. While the terms are undisclosed, the decision marks a significant step in the healing process for the community and emphasizes the city’s commitment to honoring the victims.
An 8-year-old girl was shot in her Houston home, prompting the evacuation of a nearby Little League field. The suspect is still at large. Police are investigating the incident and urging anyone with information to come forward.
Voters in seven Central Texas school districts will decide on over $1.8 billion in bond proposals during May elections to fund projects like facility improvements, security enhancements, and infrastructure upgrades.