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Four ways the government shutdown could impact Texas

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This collection of Star-Telegram stories explores the impact of the federal government shutdown on Texas through various sectors like education, nutrition programs, Social Security, and airport operations.


NO. 1: TEXAS SCHOOLS COULD FACE CHALLENGES DUE TO GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. HERE’S WHY

Schools in Texas and nationwide could see dire consequences if the shutdown of the federal government stretches beyond a few days, education policy experts warn. | Published September 30, 2025 | Read Full Story by Silas Allen



An American Airlines airplane taxis to a runway at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024. By Amanda McCoy

NO. 2: WILL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN IMPACT DFW AIRPORT OR DALLAS LOVE FIELD? WHAT TO KNOW

North Texas’ two largest airports do not expect any impacts on flight operations amid the government shutdown. | Published October 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Brayden Garcia



Volunteers are critical to Tarrant Area Food Bank’s mission of fighting hunger across North Texas. Here, Patti Callahan, right, fills a grocery bag for a food giveaway at 4Saints Episcopal Food Pantry on May 29, 2020, at St. Luke’s in the Meadow Episcopal Church in Fort Worth. By Yffy Yossifor

NO. 3: WILL TEXANS STILL GET SNAP BENEFITS DURING THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN? WHAT TO KNOW

Another federal government shutdown has begun after lawmakers in Washington failed to reach a deal on funding. | Published October 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Tiffani Jackson



The Federal Bank Reserve declares that banks close during certain national holidays.

NO. 4: WILL TEXANS GET SOCIAL SECURITY CHECKS DURING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN? WHAT TO KNOW

For millions of Texans, Social Security is more than just a monthly benefit — it’s the money that keeps the lights on, covers prescriptions and helps pay for groceries. | Published October 1, 2025 | Read Full Story by Tiffani Jackson

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.

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