Voucher bill passes Senate, arrives in House

A bill to implement school vouchers in Texas sailed through the Senate largely on party lines last week and now awaits consideration in the House, the Austin American-Statesman reported. House Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, said he believes there are enough votes in that chamber to pass the legislation, which was defeated a half-dozen times in 2023 by a coalition of Democratic and rural Republican members.

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Canadian ISD Superintendent Julia McMains sent the following letter last week to allay parental concerns about a variety of health and safety issues, and submitted it to The Record yesterday for publication:

Seasonal illnesses, including the flu, are significantly impacting blood donations. Texas is among the hardest-hit states, with widespread flu cases leading to school closures and canceled high school blood drives. Many adults caring for sick family members are also unable to donate, further straining the local blood supply.

Coffee Memorial Blood Center is calling on all healthy, eligible individuals to donate as soon as possible to help ensure patients receive the lifesaving care they need.