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The average family with children in K-12 grades will spend a little less on back-to-school supplies this year.

A licensed Latchkey summer program aced a surprise inspection by the Department of Family Protective Services Child Care Licensing division, family protective services spokesman John Lennan said.

Mexico's most prized prisoner paced his cell, first to the latrine, then the shower, then the bed. At every turn around the tiny room, drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman checked the shower floor hidden by a half wall, because even jailed criminals get their privacy.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered an investigation of the use of fetal tissue of abortions. That's after anti-abortion activists released an undercover video showing a senior Planned Parenthood official discussing the disposition of parts from aborted fetuses.

Mothers with children are being released from Texas immigrant detention centers more quickly in the weeks since the nation's top immigration official announced policy changes, with far more being given ankle-monitoring bracelets in lieu of paying bonds, according to immigration attorneys.

It can be tough working as a process server.

The death of Sammuel Everett Toomey prompted a policy change at Nueces County Jail, Sheriff Jim Kaelin said.

Scott was known for his passion, generosity and infectious laughter. He died Monday at 79.

Recently elected Robstown Mayor Mandy Barrera said her campaign promises of "real change" spurred the termination of a 20-year veteran city secretary and an at least 13-year veteran municipal clerk.

Texas A&M Kingsville offered an athletic training camp for students to learn about careers in sports medicine and how to respond to emergency situations.