SUMMARY: Texas Governor Greg Abbott is set to sign a $1 billion education savings account (ESA) program, enabling parents to use public funds for private education. The Texas Senate endorsed Senate Bill 2, which aims to enhance school choice. While supporters highlight benefits for families, critics, including the Texas Senate Democratic Caucus, argue it primarily supports wealthier families and undermines public education. Proponents, like State Sen. Brandon Creighton, assert the investment in public schools will increase. The ESA program will launch in the 2026-27 school year, with lawmakers planning to assess its effectiveness in future sessions.

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SUMMARY: An El Campo family is seeking justice after their pet pig, Rosie, was shot and killed in broad daylight on April 12. Rosie, a 600-pound pet raised like family, was shot while roaming near her home. Neighbor Joe Solless witnessed a white truck firing shots at Rosie, who was struck by three bullets and bled out. The motive remains unclear, but the Wharton County Sheriff’s Office has opened an investigation. Rosie was deeply loved, and her death has left the family devastated, demanding accountability for what they describe as a malicious act, not hunting.

An El Campo family is seeking answers after their beloved pet pig, Rosie, was shot and killed in broad daylight at their home off FM 441.

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SUMMARY: Lotto.com, one of the largest lotto courier services, is suing the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) and its acting deputy executive director, Sergio Ray, after the commission banned retail couriers. The lawsuit, which includes accusations of fraud and manipulation, stems from a massive jackpot win in 2023, where one individual purchased 25.8 million tickets. The former executive director, Ryan Mandel, resigned recently, following similar accusations. Investigations are underway, and some lawmakers are involved. The Coalition of Texas Lottery Couriers argues that the TLC enabled an international syndicate to manipulate the system and undermine fairness in the lottery.

One of the largest lotto courier services, Lotto.com, pushed back against the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC) and its acting Deputy Executive Director, Sergio Rey. This came after the TLC decided to ban retail couriers.

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