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U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar discusses rail operations being suspended at bridges in Eagle Pass, El Paso
Read full article: U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar discusses rail operations being suspended at bridges in Eagle Pass, El PasoAs of Monday morning, operations at the international railway crossing bridges in Eagle Pass and El Paso are suspended.
Texas Legislature sends $1.54 billion bill for border barriers to Gov. Abbott
Read full article: Texas Legislature sends $1.54 billion bill for border barriers to Gov. AbbottSenate Bill 3 would also appropriate $40 million for state troopers to patrol Colony Ridge, a housing development outside of Houston, and allow the state to send money to local jurisdictions to offset the cost of enforcing another immigration-related bill.
Texas legislators approve bill allowing police to arrest people who cross the border illegally
Read full article: Texas legislators approve bill allowing police to arrest people who cross the border illegallyThe Texas House also voted to spend $1.5 billion on new state border walls, though that measure must be reconciled with the Senate version before it’s sent to Gov. Greg Abbott for consideration.
Author of “critical race theory” ban says Texas schools can still teach about racism
Read full article: Author of “critical race theory” ban says Texas schools can still teach about racismState Sen. Bryan Hughes, R-Mineola, said his intention was never to gloss over American history or have negative effects on teachers and administrators. His comments to the State Board of Education come as members consider new social studies curriculum.
‘Classroom censorship law’ may impact teaching aspects of Black History Month, opponents say
Read full article: ‘Classroom censorship law’ may impact teaching aspects of Black History Month, opponents sayTeaching aspects of Black History Month could prove challenging to educators this year after the passage of Senate Bill 3, the social studies curriculum law enacted in the last special session in the Texas Legislature.
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GOP bill targeting how race, slavery and history are taught in Texas schools heads to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk
Read full article: GOP bill targeting how race, slavery and history are taught in Texas schools heads to Gov. Greg Abbott’s deskBefore the second special session ended, lawmakers sent the GOP-backed bill for the governor's signature.