The Mark, Melynda & Ed Show

- The Transgender Education Network of Texas has filed a pre-lawsuit petition in Travis County seeking to identify those responsible for mailers and text messages that allegedly impersonated the organization. - Gov. Greg Abbott has announced $40 million in funding for 411 Texas school systems to strengthen teacher recruitment, preparation, and mentorship. - The Trump administration is welcoming a federal appeals court ruling that the U.S. Constitution does not guarantee detained immigrants the right to bond hearings. - The Austin City Council has approved more than $1.2 million in economic development funding for local businesses and community-serving organizations, including a nonprofit. - A discussion of polling ahead of the 2026 midterm elections examines public opinion toward democratic socialism and the Democratic Socialists of America. - Dr. John Lott, a Second Amendment researcher, challenges official FBI statistics on active-shooter incidents, arguing that armed civilians stop more attacks than federal data suggests.

The DOJ investigates Corey Lewandowski and San Marcos police arrested several Texas State University frat members for hazing.

- Matthew McConaughey has drawn criticism for encouraging voters to support independent candidates in this election. - The Austin City Council is considering using taxpayer funds to help residents pay their rent. - The federal government is searching for a location for the new United States Space Academy, and Texas is being considered as a potential site. - A Travis County jury has found Daniel Perry not guilty. - Texas Education Savings Accounts have raised questions about transparency, as officials will not release the names of participating schools. - General Motors (GM) plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) in both vehicle manufacturing and vehicle technology.

A HOA in Conroe fights with a resident over her bee hive and parents of AISD dislike the bus hubs very much.

In Tuesday's show, Mark & Ed discuss Talarico avoiding Bernie Sanders' rally in El Paso, TX, the closure of some Austin ISD schools, and San Marcos ISD wanting to provide housing for teachers.