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Accountability ratings for Texas schools not released for second year
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) -The Texas Education Agency uses an A-F accountability rating to grade school districts on overall performances. The agency changed those ratings back in 2022 and 2023, prompting lawsuits from hundreds of school districts. They claim the ratings rely on a faulty STAAR test, and set the bar...
'Football fields' of batteries have helped Texas's grid when electricity demand is highest
FORT WORTH, Texas — Curious cattle lowed at the herd of people examining rows of shipping containers about thirty yards away on an overcast May morning. A heavy-duty fence surrounds the inconspicuous gray boxes. Air conditioners cooling their precious cargo emit a gentle hum. The property borders ranchland and...
‘Simply False’: Texas Official Rebuts Story Shared by Fox’s Bartiromo About Immigrants Registering to Vote
The Texas Department of Public Safety poured cold water Tuesday on a post from Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo, in which she shared a claim “from a friend” The post ‘Simply False’: Texas Official Rebuts Story Shared by Fox’s Bartiromo About Immigrants Registering to Vote first appeared on Mediaite.
Fruit of the Texas vine — SRT’s ‘Legacy Comes to Life’
Mary Catherine Longley, born in the Republic of Texas in 1839, led a life marked by resilience and loss. At 15, she married Charles Marion Tyler, with whom she farmed in Washington County. They later moved to Utah and Arizona, enduring the deaths of four of their 13 children at...
Eyes Up Front: Is Banning Smartphones In Texas Schools A Good Idea?
Many school districts across Texas have banned the use of smartphones in classrooms, citing a laundry list of reasons why phones and education do not mix. But is it enforceable? And is it ultimately a good idea?. On the surface a phone ban makes sense. Any smartphone owner is well...
These Central Texas school districts have tax rate elections on the November ballot
Several local districts have chosen to place voter approval tax rate elections, or VATREs, on the November ballots. As Central Texas school districts work to accommodate a lack of assistance and financial expectations from the state, as well as address teacher concerns and a rising cost of living, some are turning to taxpayers for help.
The SETTA celebrates 104th Labor Day Tennis Tournament, longest running in Texas
BEAUMONT — Southeast Texas Tennis Association (SETTA) is celebrating 104 years as the longest running tennis tournament in Texas. The 104th Annual SETTA Labor Day Tennis Tournament will take place at the Beaumont Municipal Tennis Center on Friday, August 23rd through Sunday, August 25th. The sporting event showcases world-class...
From Iowa To Texas: The Incredible Ride Honoring WASP of WWII
The National Women Air Force Service Pilots (WASP) WWII Museum in Sweetwater, Texas, is preparing to honor veteran and avid cyclist Larry Ritland as he embarks on his "WASP Legacy Ride." This remarkable journey, set to take place from September 1 to 28, 2024, will see Ritland cycle from Iowa to Texas in tribute to the Women Airforce Service Pilots of World War II. Ritland is a Vietnam veteran and is a proud 42-year member of the American Legion.
Everything’s Bigger in Texas—Including This High School’s Tuition!
Everything is bigger in Texas… especially when it comes to forking over money to get your kids through school!. My son just started high school but I’m already stressing the cost of college as I’m sure most other parents with high school kids are. However, If you thought college tuition was outrageous, wait until you hear about the price tag for high school education in Texas.
Counties across North Texas implementing burn bans to prevent wildfires during excessive heat
Several North Texas counties are declaring burn-bans. The lack of rain, the heat, and low humidity are creating bad conditions in the rural area. On Tuesday, Tarrant County issued a burn ban for its unincorporated areas.
‘Drive Sober. No Regrets’ aims to curb drunk driving on Labor Day
ATLANTA, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) – The Texas Department of Transportation wants everyone to make it home safely as people celebrate the Labor Day weekend. A drunk driver can change a life in an instant, like Analicia Zarate of Edinburg, TX. Analicia was only four years old when a drunk driver ran a stop sign as she and her mother returned from church in Nov. 2000. The drunk driver crashed into their car, killing her mother instantly. Due to her injuries from the crash, Analicia was unable to attend her mother’s funeral.
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