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Inflation Squeezes Texas Public Schools As State Funding Remains Stagnant
A small Texas school district is facing serious budget problems as state funding remains stagnant amidst rising inflation. The Dallas Morning News reported that the Sunnyvale school district paid just over $300,000 for property and casualty insurance in 2022 and now is expected to face a cost exceeding half a million dollars, while the state refuses to increase the public school funding.
Texas Murderer Spared From Execution Over DNA Testing Concerns
Ruben Gutierrez was spared being executed less than an hour before it was scheduled to take place, leaving the victim's family devastated. Gutierrez was set to be put to death just after 6 pm on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, but it looks like things have changed. His arguments regarding DNA testing in a lower court ruling led to an order to halt the execution by the high court.
Texas Heat Scares California Man in Viral Video
One California man is finding out the hard way that the Texas heat isn't for the weak. Californians are on the move, and they are coming to Texas! And who can blame them? Texas has an abundance of Whataburger, H-E-B, it's the home of Dr. Pepper and Big Red, and, according to this study, homes in Texas are 59% less expensive compared to California. So, that may be the big driving force as to why Californians are desperately trying to call Texas home.
TPWD to Release 1 Billionth Fish into Texas Waters July 31
July 24, 2024 LAKE JACKSON— Help the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) celebrate a Texas-sized milestone July 31 as biologists release the billionth hatchery-produced fingerling (one-to-two-inch fish). TPWD has been stocking saltwater fish into Texas bays for more than 40 years to revitalize historic fisheries and speed up...
As long as you're 18 by Nov. 5, you can vote in the presidential election
AUSTIN, Texas — With President Joe Biden's decision to drop out of the presidential race, former President Donald Trump choosing his running mate and Vice President Kamala Harris expected to become the Democratic nominee, a lot of Americans have voting on their minds. Chatter on social media and from...
Officials report less wildfires this season due to excessive rainfall
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – In 2023, first responders across the state battled more than 160 wildfires according to the Texas A&M Forest Service and so far this year only 20 have been reported in this summer’s wildfire season. “You know being in Texas anytime it rains, it’s good,” Sean Dugan, Texas A&M Forest Service, Public […]
Wednesday Night Forecast: Rain chances continue through the weekend
TONIGHT: A few scattered showers early, becoming more isolated near midnight. Chance of rain: 40%. Low: 73. Winds: E 5 MPH. THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy skies with some scattered showers and thunderstorms around. Chance of rain: 40%. High: 83. Winds: SE 5-10 MPH. FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Chance of […]
Funding Approved for Completion of Turkey Peak
Leaders of the Palo Pinto County Municipal Water District #1 were in Austin on July 23rd for the Texas Water Development Board meeting to learn the fate of their funding application of low-cost loans provided through the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas for the completion of Turkey Peak Reservoir. The project has been a hot topic across the community for decades and is designed to bring water security to the region.
Godley ISD asks parents to acknowledge social media use 'pledge,' but says it's not a mandate
GODLEY -- A small school district serving students from Tarrant, Hood, and Johnson counties is asking parents to be kinder online.However, making this pledge part of the school registration process for the upcoming year has stirred a social media controversy."It was definitely executed in a bad way, if that was their intent," said Godley ISD trustee Kayla Lain. Lain said she had no vote or input on a page that appears during the district's online registration process. The page requires parents to acknowledge the following:"If I have an issue with something at school, I will not immediately post to social media....
Retired ATF agent and Tarleton State University Ph.D. graduate to make history
After over two decades of service as an ATF Special Agent and Special Response Team member, preceded by his position as a parole officer in the Smith County Sheriff’s Office, Mark Brown will add another title Friday. “Doctor of Philosophy in Criminology, Criminal Justice, and Public Administration,” he said...
New building designed by local unites three institutions
Mustard Architects had a hand in helping bring three academic institutions under one roof when they were chosen to design the new 10,000-square-foot Research and Economic Development Building for the Texas A&M University System in Stephenville.
Travelers share how new Dallas flight service will impact them
With Contour Airlines adding flights to Dallas-Fort Worth, travelers shared how it will impact them. Contour Airlines to begin offering flights to Dallas-Fort Worth. Contour Airlines is expanding its service to one of the busiest airports in the United States.
Mavericks youngster is as good as gone after Spencer Dinwiddie signing
The Dallas Mavericks waited a couple of weeks to fill their final roster spot after a busy start to free agency that included them signing Klay Thompson and Naji Marshall, and the silence finally broke on Monday when they signed Spencer Dinwiddie to a one-year deal. Dinwiddie decided to sign...
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