Lubbock, Texas (KCBD) – Dawn to the day,
The school voucher went to the governor’s desk.
Gov. Abbott has signed the $1 billion education savings account bill. The plan uses taxpayer dollars to fund private school tuition fees See here: Texas Legislators Approve $1 Billion in Taxpayer-Funded Private School Vouchers at School Selection Supporter Milestone
Parade Shooter has been declared
The judge declared a shooter at Highland Park to liven up in prison without parole Robert Crimyo killed seven people and injured 48 people during an attack on the Independence Day Parade in Illinois in 2022More details here: Survivors of the July 4th Parade Shoot have mixed feelings about the gunman not being sentenced
Jury blocks Dei and Sanctuary City orders
The judge said the freezing funds for the sanctuary city were unconstitutional. Meanwhile, another judge issued a provisional injunction against the Ministry of Education’s order to end the DEI program. See here: Judge Trump’s Judge denied federal funding for “sanctuary” cities that restrict immigration cooperation
Voter registration order blocked
In another legal setback, a federal judge blocked some of President Trump’s orders regarding federal elections The judge ruled the state and Congress decided how the election would take place, not the president. Complete story here: Judges will stop some of our election overhauls for Trump, including citizenship requirements
Pope Francis is in the state
World leaders head to Rome tomorrow for Pope Francis’ funeral This is the last day the public will say their respect at St. Peter’s CathedralFind the latest details here: Trump and Zelensky among senior officials gathering in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis
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