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Houston ChronicleMonday, 4 May 2026
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Schools losing many migrant students
Departures tied to federal enforcement crackdown; school closures, financial losses follow
The paper highlights the institutional and human costs of federal immigration enforcement by focusing on local public schools, using district enrollment data and parent anecdotes to illustrate community fear.
Increased federal immigration enforcement has heightened fear within Houston's immigrant communities, prompting families to pull children from public schools, which subsequently threatens local school funding and operational stability.
“Why didn't my friend come back?”
“Highlighting localized policy fallout”
Body donor rules are back on track
Decision may allow research to resume
Reports on regulatory progress that may allow anatomical research to resume after previous oversight failures.
Experts: Stability sought in next A&M president
Centers on the desire for stable leadership at a major state university following recent political controversies.
Pioneering homeless advocate stepping aside
Profiles the retirement of a local housing leader, reflecting on her long-term impact on the city's affordable housing.
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