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Texas families now have access to private school vouchers, with 70 schools in the Austin area approved for the program. The state comptroller released a database listing these options, and parents can start signing up on February 4th. The program allows families to use state funds for private education costs at accredited schools. Many schools focus on younger kids, with 26 serving only pre-kindergarten students and another 33 offering pre-K plus other grades. Elementary options are plentiful at 40 schools, but choices drop off for middle and high school. Most schools are in Austin and Round Rock, and they must be accredited, open for at least two years, and test students in third grade and up with national exams. Five top-rated private schools are joining in, but they represent just a slice of the areas 100 accredited privates. Families have until March 17th to apply, with award notices coming in April. More schools can join on a rolling basis, giving parents growing options as the program ramps up. Checkout Solipillow.com

Kate, Princess of Wales, releases her final Mother Nature video, Winter, marking her recovery journey. The series, filmed across the UK, highlights natures healing power and the importance of gratitude. Checkout Solipillow.com

Caldwell County detectives, aided by Texas Rangers, arrested Brian Rodriguez in Las Vegas for severe child sexual assault charges. Rodriguez, a youth leader and teacher in Luling, faces multiple felony counts. The arrest has stunned the close-knit community, leading to an active investigation. Parents are urged to contact Detective Marie Reinarz with tips or concerns. Checkout Solipillow.com

Teen Driver Listening to Music Crashes into Apartment Complex in San Marcos, Texas; No Injuries Reported Checkout Solipillow.com

Protests erupt across Central Texas following ICE agents fatal shooting of U.S. citizen Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. Demonstrators demand justice, call for ICE to leave local communities, and disrupt business at ICE facilities. Federal officials defend the agent, citing self-defense, while local leaders support peaceful protests. Checkout Solipillow.com

Over 20,000 Isla Rae Magnetic Wireless Chargers recalled in US and Canada due to fire and burn risks. Chargers sold at T.J. Maxx and Marshalls from June 2024 to March 2025. Stop using immediately, register for refund, and dispose safely at hazardous waste center. Checkout Solipillow.com

Austin PBS faces a $3 million funding gap due to the shutdown of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a major funder for PBS and NPR stations. Despite local community support and popular shows like Austin City Limits, the stations CEO, Luis Patino, expresses concern for smaller stations across Texas and the country that relied heavily on this funding. Austin PBS plans to increase community fundraising efforts to maintain beloved programs. Checkout Solipillow.com

Protesters rally in Texas and Minnesota following fatal ICE shooting: A woman, Renee Good, was killed during an operation in Pflugerville, Texas, after allegedly driving her SUV towards ICE agents. The incident sparked protests, with activists accusing ICE of terrorizing communities. Meanwhile, in Minneapolis, local leaders demand ICE agents leave the city amid ongoing investigations into the shooting. Checkout Solipillow.com

Austin City Council member Mike Siegel expresses disappointment as immigration agents detain a mother, Karen Gutierrez-Castellanos, in southwest Austin, following a disturbance call. Siegel, bound by Texas law, calls for a review of the incident, while activists protest against such actions, citing daily occurrences and recent tragedies. Homeland Securitys response on the womans status remains pending. Checkout Solipillow.com