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In-state tuition guidance creating confusionAdvocates for undocumented college students claim some students have been told incorrectly they are no longer eligible for low in-state tuition rates, the Texas Tribune reports. They are asking for clear guidance on the issue.

A Billion Views!

by John Stossel Eight years ago, I left network TV behind. I worried that moving to social media wouldn't work -- that not enough people wanted news alongside cat videos.I also worried that not enough of you would donate to pay for it.Unlike most of what you find on Fox News, CNN, etc.

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DPS officers arrest thousands of undocumented immigrants In an operation being called “Lone Star 2.0,” more than 3,000 undocumented immigrants have been arrested by Texas Department of Public Safety officers this year, according to records obtained by The Texas Tribune.

Phones Versus Play

by John Stossel When I was a kid, childhood meant playing on the street, riding my bike, hanging out with friends.Most kids now experience a different childhood. Jonathan Haidt's bestselling book, 'The Anxious Generation,' talks about that. He calls it 'a tragedy in two acts.

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Abbott limits THC products to those 21 and older After two special sessions ended without lawmakers agreeing on how to regulate the state’s THC market, Gov.

Wasted Land

by John Stossel The federal government owns about a third of America. Since we're on a path to bankruptcy, it would be smart to sell some unused property.President Donald Trump's Interior Secretary says it may be worth as much as $200 trillion.

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Second special session gaveled to a close The second special session of the Texas Legislature ended last Thursday with a new congressional map, flood relief and safety measures but a stalemate on whether to ban or regulate THC.

Moral Panic?

by John Stossel 'Mental health is declining,' says psychologist Jonathan Haidt.This week his book, 'The Anxious Generation,' is number one on The New York Times bestseller list. His book has been a bestseller for more than a year.

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Abbott signs redistricting bill; lawsuit challenges it Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation redrawing Texas’ congressional map on Friday. A lawsuit challenging the redrawn districts as being racially discriminatory was filed even before the bill became law.

I’m Back….

My time away from writing the last two months—for repairs, rejuvenation, reconnection and respite from the world of 24/7 care-giving— has been more than rewarding. Resulting are at least two more “R” words: Resumption and re-commitment.Truly I have missed writing weekly.