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Dallas, Garland ISDs release accountability grades
A Travis County judge issued a temporary restraining order that stopped the release of accountability letter grades for districts across the state. Leaders with Garland and Dallas ISD voluntarily released their ratings anyway in the interest of transparency and accountability.
Mesquite man gets 15 years in connection with East Texas diesel theft ring
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A Smith County judge has sentenced a Mesquite man to 15 years in prison for his role in a 2022 string of diesel thefts. Ramon Perez-Torres, 31, of Mesquite, appeared in Judge Taylor B. Heaton’s courtroom Friday, on charges of organized criminal activity related to a widespread string of diesel thefts that occurred in 2022.
What-A-Mum: The history of the Texas homecoming tradition has been turned into an exhibit
GARLAND, Texas — “Mum” is the word at Garland’s newest exhibit celebrating a homecoming tradition born deep in the heart of Texas. The MUMENTOUS exhibit explores the 100-year tradition of mums and how they came to be a popular homecoming staple in Texas. The exhibit’s photography...
Dallas and Garland ISDs calculate and release the best guess of their state A-F scores
This all started when TEA changed the way they grade Texas school’s performance. Districts said the new metrics would take a B school, and turn it into a C or even a D, even though their test scores are better. This is what Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde told...
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Houston immigrants’ rights org over political speech
"Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Houston immigrants’ rights org over political speech" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
Famous Restaurant Now Bankrupt And Closing In Texas
Austin, Texas is now the former home of a very popular restaurant chain that joins the ranks of so many others that are declaring bankruptcy and shuttering permanently their eateries. In some states, their entire roster of restaurants are already closed or soon will be. Read Similar: Another Massive Chain...
Texas Regional team takes 5th place at All-American Games
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma (KBTX) - Caldwell native Mesha Johnson’s USA Regional team came in fifth place out of 24 teams at the All American Games in Oklahoma City last weekend. Johnson appeared in a few games and played right field.
If Texas Were a Country, We Would Have Placed 4th In Gold Medals
The Olympics has concluded and the United States of America led all Countries in medals with 126. The USA had 40 gold which was tied with China. They also had 44 silvers, and 42 bronze, which led in both categories. An awesome Olympics indeed, however, we live in Texas and are super proud which means we are going to break it down even more.
It's time to renew that Texas hunting, fishing license before the current one expires
TEXAS, USA — It's almost time for new hunting and fishing seasons, but before you hit the water or the field, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reminding hunters and anglers to purchase the new licenses for the 2024-2025 season. Current-year Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except the...
TxDOT urges driver safety as school year begins
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Texas Department of Transportation is asking Texas drivers to be alert as a new school year begins. The department’s news release says the Be Safe. Drive Smart. Back-to-School campaign’s goal is to educate drivers on how school zones can be chaotic, with children walking or biking to school, […]
New Technology Results With Mother Arrested In Texas Cold Case
A 23 year old Texas cold case finally got the break it needed because of new technology developed in the field of DNA, and thanks almost entirely to private donations, charges were finally brought against the mother of a day old baby that was abandoned in 2001, and buried with the name Angel Baby Doe.
State Fair Of Texas Is Back: Here’s All The New Top Food
This year’s State Fair of Texas menu will be a lot of deep-friend concoctions, plenty of cheese, and lots of bacon. The fair announced the food and drink finalists for the 20th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards. Judges selected 24 semifinalists from a record-breaking 65 submissions and narrowed the list down to 10 based on four “Fair-food” criteria: uniqueness, creativity, presentation and taste.
Should Texas lawmakers focus more on batteries to keep the power on?
TEXAS, USA — After Hurricane Beryl tore through the Houston area, more than 2.5 million people were left without power, many of them for days. CenterPoint Energy, the local power delivery company, has taken a lot of heat from customers, and Texas lawmakers, for not deploying large generators that could power entire neighborhoods.
12-year-old Texas Girl Dead Allegedly Due To Parents Poor Decision
Miranda Sipps was a 12-year-old girl from Texas who unfortunately lost her life after the neglect from her mother and stepfather on Monday left her in a life-threatening situation. According to Austin American statesman, the 12-year-old girl was found in critical condition struggling to breathe. Miranda was suffering from life-threatening injuries for four days and instead of calling the proper authorities immediately mother and stepfather thought the best way to care for the injuries was with vitamins mixed with smoothies to take the pain away.
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