Texas lawmakers approve $1 billion private school voucher plan, which now heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk

Critics argue the measure, a legislative priority of Abbott’s, will weaken public schools by draining money and resources and giving them to private schools. SAN ANTONIO — Texas lawmakers on Thursday passed a $1 billion education bill that allows families to use public money to pay for private school tuition, a major victory for school … Read more

Grand jury declines to indict man accused of starting deadly 2018 San Marcos apartment fire

Five people were killed in the fire, which stemmed from a mattress on fire in a breezeway, according to the San Marcos Fire Marshal’s Office. SAN MARCOS, Texas — A Hays County grand jury has declined to indict Jacobe Ferguson in connection with the 2018 fire at the Iconic Village apartments in San Marcos that … Read more