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State leaders agreed in October to establish an expert panel that would recommend fixes to Texas' foster care system. Their report has arrived.

Experts call for more accountability, services for Texas foster kids

Gov. Greg Abbott agreed to establish an expert panel in October as part of a decade-long lawsuit against the state for its foster care conditions.

State lawmakers decry call to ban Chinese college students

GOP Rep. Jacey Jetton of Richmond characterized Republican Shelley Luther's push as "an attempt to score cheap political points by targeting Chinese people."

TEA: School staff can return to work 5 days after positive COVID test

In updating its guidance Friday, the Texas Education Agency matched latest federal health recommendations regarding adults who test positive.

Despite CDC warning for cruises, full steam ahead in Galveston

Galveston cruises remain booked and COVID remains under control, local health authorities said.

Home COVID tests to be covered by insurers starting Saturday

Starting Saturday, private health insurers will be required to cover up to eight home COVID-19 tests per month for people on their plans.

One last thing…

"Republicans should stand against canceling Chinese Students on college campuses. To do otherwise is an attempt to score cheap political points by targeting Chinese people, but real leaders know there is a huge distinction between Chinese individuals and the Chinese Government."

— State Rep. Jacey Jetton, R-Richmond, on Twitter. Jetton and other state representatives have denounced a call from Republican Shelley Luther, a candidate for a Dallas-area state House seat, to ban Chinese international students from attending Texas universities.