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Converted military barracks will serve as a “first of its kind” short-term facility for self-deporting migrant families and unaccompanied children next to Alexandria International Airport at the former military base.

One of Texas’ 32 proposed natural gas-fired power plants would provide electricity to a data center under consideration just outside of Lufkin, Texas in Angelina County.

Louisiana and Texas political leaders and activists either fully support or wholly decry the High Court's ruling on birthright citizenship. The controversy becomes just the latest touchstone for the deepening political divide tearing at the fabric of everyday life, on the very week America celebrates its 250th anniversary.

A soft launch of Arkansas Medicaid work requirements and new SNAP standards, banning sodas and candy, go into effect Wednesday, July 1, the beginning of the 2027 fiscal year.

The Texas State Board of Education voted to narrow social studies’ focus from a global perspective to one centered around the U.S. and Texas. The list of required readings calls for both standard literature and bible passages.

Health experts warn high humidity makes it harder for the body to cool itself through sweat, which increases the risk of heat-related illnesses and E-R visits.

Camp Mystic owners had planned to reopen this summer for its 100th anniversary but reversed course after outrage from victims’ families and Texas lawmakers.

Both chambers of the Louisiana legislature cleared the two-third majority threshold to approved the plan Wednesday, despite a legal challenge, and a survey showing nearly 70% of teachers oppose it.

Researchers concluded a flexible work schedule is the most desired workplace support for working moms in Arkansas based on a recently released report.

Critics say it over-emphasizes Christianity and brings ideology into the classroom. But the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) is expected to approve the reading lists and curriculum this week.