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Today’s Big Stories
1. Possible new ICE detention sites across Texas raise concerns
Plans to expand immigration detention capacity across Texas are raising new questions and concerns, especially in communities that already host large federal detention facilities.
2. Texas school voucher applications top 35,000 on first day
According to Acting Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Kelly Hancock, there were over 35,000 students who signed up for the new Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program on the first day it took applications. Hancock said in a post on X that the number “shattered” the application record for the first day of such a program.
3. Judson ISD board votes to oust superintendent after misconduct allegations surface
In the midst of financial woes and misconduct allegations, the Judson Independent School District board has started the process of terminating superintendent Milton Fields this week.
The divided board voted 4-3 to terminate Fields’ contract on Wednesday, the San Antonio Express-News reports.
Notes for Tomorrow
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In Case You Missed It
Dallas Stars’ Matt Duchene (95), Jamie Benn (14) and Thomas Harley (55) celebrate Benn’s goal in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Robertson gets 200th goal, Benn scores 2 and Stars top Blues 5-4 for 6th straight win
Stars captain Jamie Benn snapped a 15-game goal drought by scoring twice, including the game-winner with 23 seconds left, and Dallas beat the St. Louis Blues 5-4 on Wednesday night to go into the Olympic break with a six-game winning streak.