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The Oldest Elementary School In Texas Also Has A Cemetery on Campus
It's back to school season and while some Texas students will be attending classrooms built in brand new schools, other students will be learning in buildings that are older. Texas has some very old, historic schools. Some of the oldest schools in Texas date back to the 1870's and they have character and history. Of course, all elementary schools have classrooms, playgrounds, and a cafeteria. But one Texas elementary school has something much different in addition to those rooms.
Changes Coming To Texas Lottery After Review Reveals Major Issue
The Texas Lottery has found itself changing procedure after it was revealed an organization in the state had been taking advantage of a loophole some may have not realized existed. Here's what is known at the time of writing. Texas Lottery Undergoing Changes After An Examination From The Houston Chronicle.
Megabus Ends Service in Texas, Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Call it the end of an era. For years, Megabus served as a cheap and easy option to move around from city to city, but the company announced recently that they ceased Texas operations as part of a set of new nationwide route changes that also included offloading other routes to competing operators.
Texas’ Wildest Police Chases….No More: Change in Pursuit Policy Sweeps Lone Star State
Whatcha gonna do? Whatcha gonna do when the police come for you?. When it comes to a police chase, will Texas law enforcement give pursuit or call it off? It depends. In Texas, rules are set in place regarding vehicular pursuit from law enforcement. These are also known as no chase laws and, according to an International Association of Chiefs of Police Texas policy from 2015, is packed with information that the public may not even know about.
UT System prohibits its universities from making political or social statements
The University of Texas Board of Regents amended its free speech policy this week to prohibit the system and its 14 universities and health-related institutions from adopting political or social positions unrelated to campus operations. “Institutions should not, in their official capacity, issue or express positions on issues of the...
COMMISSIONER MILLER PROUDLY ANNOUNCES THE 2024 RELEASE OF GO TEXAN MAGAZINE
AUSTIN—Today, Commissioner Sid Miller proudly announced the release of the 2024 edition of GO TEXAN magazine, produced in collaboration with Farm Flavor Media. This annual publication truly celebrates Texas agriculture from A to Z, featuring stunning photography and engaging stories highlighting the people, places, and products that make the Lone Star State a powerhouse in agriculture. From the hardworking farmers and ranchers to the unique products that define our state, the 2024 edition captures what makes Texas an agricultural leader.
Gas prices decrease across Texas for Labor Day weekend
NORTH TEXAS – Travelers hitting the road this Labor Day weekend can expect to pay less than they did last year for gas, according to AAA Texas. This time last year, the statewide average gas price was 46 cents higher than today's average of $3.02. Over the last few weeks, gas prices have remained steady, but AAA Texas said hurricanes hitting the Gulf of Mexico could impact regional refineries, causing gas prices to go up.As of Aug. 26, gas prices in Dallas were $2.93, down 18.2 cents per gallon from the week prior. Gas prices in Fort Worth were $2.90, down 19.2 cents per...
Texas Community Colleges Are Leading The Way In Education
Texas is setting the standard for the future of education, and it’s time the rest of the nation takes notice. With 50 community college districts spread across the state, Texas is leading the charge in preparing the next generation of workers for the family-sustaining jobs of tomorrow. These institutions aren’t just offering education; they’re offering opportunity—an opportunity that every state should be striving to replicate.
Highest Priced Texas High Schools Cost Way More Than Colleges
The cost of a college education has been going up significantly Texas and across the country while many are starting to argue the value of the degree has been going down. Now, imagine attending a high school that costs more in a single year than dozens of colleges and universities in the Lone Star State cost in 4, 5, or maybe as many as 20 years for those really super duper seniors that are stuck being a cross between being Peter Pan and Van Wilder.
Fact or Fiction? Watch 15 Strange Texas 'Laws' That Could Still Be Enforceable
Texas has some strange laws. If you're not familiar with those laws, we have you covered. What could those weird statutes be? Perhaps flirting with your eyes is illegal in certain parts of the state. Or maybe your car doesn't have a windshield, but you're also missing windshield wipers, so you had better fix those...
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