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Vouchers could change homeschool landscape

The passage of the state’s first voucher program means homeschool families in Texas will soon be eligible for up to $2,000 to use toward educational costs such as tutoring or curriculum. From 500,000 to 600,000 Texas children are being homeschooled — between 8% and 10% of all school-aged children, the Houston Chronicle reported. 

Misdemeanor Arrests

• Bo Terry Cao, 43, Canadian; assault causing bodily injury to family member, and interfering with emergency request for assistance; 06/22/25; HCSO

• Raymond Kent Garza, 34, Canadian; warrant for resisting arrest, search or transport; 06/23/25; HCSO

• Gerald Paul Cookson, 60, Pampa; driving while license invalid (suspended) D/L with prior convictions; 06/23/25; HCSO

Misdemeanor Arrests

• Jesus Daniel Barrera, 24, Canadian; (3) Class C traffic offenses; 06/12/25; HCSO

Abbott calls latest session his ‘best’

The Citadelle Art Museum welcomed students into an out-of this-world experience Tuesday as Tape Artists Michael Townsend and Leah Smith prepared this summer’s exhibit and art camp. 

The tape-placing duo transformed the museum’s art gallery into a spaceship made entirely of blue and green tape, with one side of the ship in ruin due to space pirates.

Misdemeanors
• David Quentin Isaacs III, 44, Canadian; driving while intoxicated with blood alcohol level greater than 0.15; 06/04/25; HCSO

Felony Arrests

None

Citations

• Benjamin Evert Porter, Clyde; following too closely; 06/04/25

Abbott has until June 22 to sign or veto bills

Texas legislators wrapped up the 89th session last week, passing more than 1,200 bills — 800 of which were sent to Gov. Greg Abbott in the last 10 days of the session, The Dallas Morning News reported. 

Misdemeanor Arrests

• Luis Martin Vargas, 25, Canadian; expired registration, no liability insurance and driving while license invalid (suspended) D/L with prior convictions; 05/31/25; HCSO

Felony Arrests