When Arizona expanded its Education Savings Account (ESA) program statewide in 2022, it opened the door to a different approach to educating children. Now, as Texas gets underway with its own Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program, the experience in Arizona offers an early look at what ca...
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If there were any tangible victories during President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, they are so far shrouded in mystery.
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ABC13 learned Friday afternoon from the family that the victim's name was LePaul Warren, who played basketball and football. This is the second time a student was shot and killed outside their school in the Houston area this week....
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Brian and Stewie accidentally take over hell after the Devil quits in Hulu's brand-new Halloween special, "Family Guy: Happy Hell-o-ween," streaming Oct. 5!...
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President Donald Trump is canceling nearly $1 billion in spending approved by Congress, the White House announced on Friday, using a rare and contested power to axe funding for immigrant services and diversity-focused initiatives. Trump's Office of Management and Budget described...
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Deputies said they're looking for Omero Saldana Martinez and Julian Olegario Miranda Algaz, who are accused in a reported sexual assault in Waller County....
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After two students were shot and killed outside their Houston-area high schools, 13 Investigates found alarming data showing the number of juveniles accused of crimes involving firearms has risen....
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Beauty’s Community Garden in Independence Heights has a new sprinkler system, thanks to a local business that stepped up to help. The garden, located in the 3200 block of Airline Drive near East 32nd Street, was previously featured by 2 Helps You for how it has been serving the c...
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Tokyo X returns to Houston this weekend, bringing Japanese culture, entertainment, food and plenty of ways to get in on the fun at the Reliant Center. Whether you’re into anime and gaming, cosplay and J-pop, martial arts and taiko drumming, or cars and Japanese food, there’s a lo...
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Dozens of young people and family members gathered at a memorial outside Westfield High School to mourn 15-year-old Royce Witchet, who was fatally shot Tuesday near campus. Chants of “Justice for Roy!” and “Forever 15!” rang out at the vigil, reflecting the overwhelming emotion f...
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Katy ISD has entered Texas' school voucher program through its virtual learning program, a move the district says will provide more educational options for students while generating additional revenue....
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Residents on Hawaii’s Big Island are bracing for potentially life-threatening and catastrophic flooding from Hurricane Nolo, while Mexico is still under threat of Polo....
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Slightly drier air has moved in, with dew points dropping into the 60s. It won’t feel like fall, but it's noticeably less humid. Lower humidity should stick around through the first part of the weekend. Highs will still reach the low to mid 90s Saturday....
