US Edition
Houston ChronicleSaturday, 4 April 2026
Click image to view full size
250K families eligible for vouchers
But most likely to miss out as funds are exhausted in lottery system
The paper focuses on the administrative shortfall and practical limitations of a major new state education initiative, highlighting that demand vastly exceeds available resources.
Texas recently implemented a high-profile, $1 billion private school voucher scheme; initial enrollment numbers indicate the funding will only cover a fraction of the qualifying applicants.
“funds are exhausted in lottery system”
“Scrutinising state policy implementation”
Possible loophole may allow school based in Florida to receive money
1 flyer is rescued after Iran downs 2 U.S. jets
Tehran continues firing on targets across Mideast
Reports a major international military escalation using factual, wire-service copy.
Artemis II crew settles in — from sleeping to plumbing
Provides a human-interest update on a major national space mission managed from the local region.
More from Houston Chronicle
Front page image reproduced for the purpose of critical review and commentary — about our editorial use.