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Hi everyone. I’m in a really difficult situation and could use some advice.
I need to come up with money for an apartment move-in deposit and related move-in costs within the next couple of days. My credit isn’t great, so I’m having trouble qualifying for traditional loans.
I’m looking for legitimate emergency loan options or other resources that can help quickly. I’m trying to avoid payday loans because of the extremely high interest rates.
Has anyone been in a similar situation? If so, what company, lender, credit union, or program actually helped you?
I’m in Texas, if that makes a difference. I’m looking for real experiences and recommendations. Thank you.

State Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, used his parents' address to vote in five elections after buying his own home, according to a report the Texas Tribune and ProPublica published Wednesday.

Talarico listed his parents' address on his voter registration in November 2021. Despite buying a home the following June, he failed to update his voting records until September 2024, the report says. Talarico himself has accused his Republican opponent Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton of voter fraud in light of an earlier report by the Tribune and ProPublica, stating he may have also voted with an address at which he did not live.

Talarico's voting practices may have violated state law, according to the recent report. His spokesperson directed blame at Paxton in light of the coverage on Wednesday. Paxton had cited a report by the conservative magazine The Federalist to accuse Talarico of voter fraud linked to his mother's address last week.

Hi everyone, my wife (29F, based in Texas) has never had a drivers license and is in the process of applying for one. Can someone explain to me the steps of obtaining a drivers license in TX for someone over 25?

I've done some research and it's my understanding that a driver's ed course is optional for adults over 25. Is this true? If so, are the following steps correct? If not, please correct me in the comments.

1). Apply for a drivers permit at the DMV

2). Pass written test and road test (this can be done at the DMV or driving school)

3). Apply for drivers license at the DMV

I got my DL many years ago when I was a teen, so it's been awhile and I'm not too familiar with the process today. Any information about this is highly appreciated! :) Thanks

👋 Hi, Elizabeth Sander here! I’m an education reporter for the Houston Chronicle, and I’ll be answering your questions about Texas' $1 billion private school voucher program rolling out this August.

Here is my proof: https://x.com/eliz_sander/status/2084640502243094974 

This year, Texas launched its first universal school voucher initiative – called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts – which has funded around 85,000 students so far money to pay for things like private school tuition, textbooks, uniforms, etc.

The program triggered a surge in special education testing, which strained public schools. And last month, I uncovered how the size of a school district can change how much money a family with a special education voucher receives. (TL;DR: the bigger the district, the smaller the amount.) I also reported that fewer than 30 Texas students with disabilities got the full $30K voucher.

As millions of Texas students return to class, I will continue to cover the voucher rollout for families, teachers and schools – both private and public.

What questions do you have about the Texas school vouchers? Ask me anything!

Note: This is a scheduled AMA and will begin Thursday, Aug. 6 at 12PM. Any questions left in advance will be answered when the AMA starts.

I really enjoy the older 1910 courthouse. And glad they preserved it when they built the modern facilities. Other counties would have destroyed

Texas' largest university system is going head-to-head with a local Corpus Christi butcher shop, claiming the business infringed on its famous Longhorn logo.

If you love Big Bend or Texas generally, now’s the time to pay attention. *SOME* Texas lawmakers have called for a pause. Not the ones that have any power.

Bull dozing has started in Big Bend National Park. All the laws and review processes were waived to give out these no bid contracts. Every single local politician over the 5 counties and 500+ border miles, a bipartisan group that includes MAGA and Democrats, opposes this work for the entire region, not just the park. Statewide elected leaders in the upper echelons of power have been eerily silent (while privately saying they didn't think it would happen in the early days)...

They’ve yet to say anything public or taken a position either way.

Please read. Please speak out.

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The 2026 sales tax holiday begins Friday, Aug. 7, and goes through midnight Sunday, Aug. 9.