With the Texas National Guard now in Illinois, here’s what you need to know about the unit

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• Texas selects company that will help develop its school voucher program

  By Jaden Edison Updated: 1 hour ago

  Finance and technology company Odyssey will help design the application process, manage payments and review complaints for the state’s education savings accounts. Full Story 

• AG Ken Paxton announces undercover investigations of “leftist terror cells”

  By Caroline Love, KERA News 2 hours ago

  Paxton cited the recent attack on a Dallas immigration field office, though the shooter’s political affiliation was unclear and there was no evidence he was linked to organized “cells.” Full Story 

• Trials of two Uvalde school officers see delays amid federal lawsuit, venue change

  By Jim Vertuno, Associated Press Oct. 7, 2025

  Pete Arredondo, the district’s former police chief, and ex-officer Adrian Gonzales face charges over the slow law enforcement response to the 2022 school shooting. Full Story 

• Greg Abbott authorizes Trump to deploy Texas National Guard to other states

  By Alex Nguyen, Marijke Friedman and Paul Cobler Updated: Oct. 7, 2025

  The governor posted a photo Monday showing guardsmen deploying but did not mention a destination. Trump called for troops to deploy to Illinois and Oregon, where a judge temporarily blocked their arrival. Full Story 

• Texas Tech system’s vague guidelines on gender identity spur more questions than answers

  By Jessica Priest Oct. 7, 2025

  Faculty have spent weeks seeking clarity on new restrictions, which have often been issued by word of mouth. A written Q&A was rescinded. Full Story 

• $68 million COVID-era federal funding loss and other potential cuts threaten Texas opioid fight

  By Stephen Simpson Oct. 7, 2025

  In addition to the cuts, local nonprofits are also having problems accessing federal help for opioid reversal medication, such as Narcan. Full Story 

• “Why Sergio?”: Deportation ends 36-year dream for celebrated Waco chef

  By Sam Shaw, The Waco Bridge Oct. 7, 2025

  Sergio Garcia built a wide following for his regional Mexican cuisine over the decades, becoming a favorite of the White House press corps visiting Waco during the Bush presidency. Then in March, ICE came looking for him. Full Story 

• Texas physicians group is undermining federal COVID vaccine recommendations, Paxton says

  By Terri Langford Oct. 6, 2025

  Texas Medical Association has nudged physicians to consider COVID vaccine recommendations from other medical groups. Full Story 

• What we know about Texas colleges reviewing courses amid push to limit gender identity instruction

  By Jessica Priest Updated: Oct. 6, 2025

  The federal and state governments want restrictions on recognizing trans and nonbinary people. Here’s how Texas’ higher education leaders are responding. Full Story 

• Texas GOP lawyer and former FEC chair Trey Trainor announces run for Chip Roy’s seat in Congress

  By Gabby Birenbaum Oct. 6, 2025

  The longtime GOP operative has spent decades as a lawyer for Texas Republicans and conservative causes. Full Story 

• GOP Rep. Wesley Hunt announces run for U.S. Senate, joining Cornyn, Paxton in primary

  By Gabby Birenbaum Oct. 6, 2025

  The Houston congressman is giving up his safe seat after just two terms, scrambling the contest between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. Full Story 

• Introducing the Austin Current: A new voice for Central Texas

  By Sonal Shah Oct. 6, 2025

  Our new community newsroom will be focused on providing Austin-area residents with the knowledge and context they need to navigate a region transformed by explosive growth. Full Story 

• Texas stock exchange gets federal approval as state tries to compete with New York heavyweights

  By Paul Cobler Oct. 6, 2025

  The Texas Stock Exchange is expected to launch in Dallas next year, as economists wait to see if “Y’all Street” is big enough to support the exchange and challenge New York’s dominance in the financial sector. Full Story 

• Former state lawmaker Tommy Williams named interim president of Texas A&M

  By Nicholas Gutteridge Updated: Oct. 3, 2025

  Williams replaces former president Mark A. Welsh III, who resigned amid the fallout over a viral video showing an A&M student confronting a professor over a gender-identity discussion. Full Story 

• Texas health agency adopts emergency rule banning consumable hemp sales to anyone under 21

  By Paul Cobler and Stephen Simpson Updated: Oct. 3, 2025

  Two state agencies have now adopted the temporary rule while they work to adopt formal rules to limit who can buy THC products. Full Story 

• Trump administration to offer undocumented minors $2,500 to voluntarily return home

  By Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press Oct. 3, 2025

  The administration said an immigration judge must sign off first and the payment would be sent only after immigrants are back in their home countries. Full Story