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Texas awards first $400 million in school vouchersState officials began sending out the first notices to families awarded education vouchers last week, the Houston Chronicle reported. In the first round, 42,644 qualified, mostly students with special needs who are considered the highest priority.

Zyn Isn't Sin

Zyns are super popular.They are little pouches people tuck into their lip to get a hit of nicotine.Zyn has competitors, like Velo and On!, but Zyn has most of the market.Young people love the pouches. They are safer than cigarettes.

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Cost for future water needs could reach $174BTexas will need to invest $174 billion over the next 50 years to keep up with water demand, according to a draft 2027 state water plan approved last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

The Triumph of Economic Freedom?

by John Stossel Prices rise. People blame capitalism. Politicians promise 'solutions.' President Donald Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates. My socialist mayor wants to freeze rents. Elizabeth Warren wants politicians to decide what prices are 'excessive.

The Rivals of the Texas Bluebonnet

Spring is finally upon us here in Texas, and we are blessed to live in a state with such vast and beautiful landscapes. One of my favorite parts of springtime in the Lone Star State is seeing the wildflowers and vegetation in peak bloom.

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Patrick warns GOP could lose state House majorityLt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned last week that the GOP risks losing its majority in the state House this November and urged party unity behind the winner of the May runoff between U.S. Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Little Kids, Big Government

by John Stossel Child care got expensive -- more than $13,000 per child, per year.So many people want government to pay for it. My state just agreed. New York will fund free child care. Yay!But wait ... what government does isn't free. Taxpayers pay.

Tax the Rich?

by John Stossel 'Tax the rich!' shout progressives. Why not? America's richest people are ridiculously rich. 'Five bucks to you is like $6 million to billionaire Jeff Bezos!' shrieks Sen. Elizabeth Warren.Taking more from billionaires and millionaires just seems fair.

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Border wall through Big Bend apparently on holdAfter public outcry, a physical border wall through Big Bend National Park appears to be on hold, The Texas Tribune reported.

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