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These Are the Top-Performing School Districts In Texas
Texas leads the U.S. with over 1,000 public school districts comprised of over 8,500 schools. Niche.com compiled a list of the top-performing school districts in Texas. Ratings are based off of statistics and student/parent opinions. Some categories that are focused on are academics, sports, teachers and college prep. They also take into account the SAT score average and graduation rate for each district.
Tropical Storm Alberto didn’t aid South Texas’ drought as expected
South Texas has been experiencing a three-year drought, leaving the lower Rio Grande area in a critical state with two of the region's major water reservoirs at record-low levels. The arrival of a tropical storm on the Texas Coast brought hope for relief, but Alberto failed to deliver.
Be the First to Win Millions with These 3 New Texas Scratch Offs
July is here, and the Texas Lottery has introduced three new scratch-off games. These games went into circulation as of July 1. Each of the three games has impressive top-tier payouts. Let's take a look. $250,000 50X Crossword. This $10 scratch-off is a new version of a game with the...
Watch Bus Transporting Prisoners in Texas Catches Fire
Texas Drama: Prisoner Transport Bus Catches Fire on I-45 The video at the bottom of this article looks like it comes from a prison escape movie. Imagine driving down I-45 in Texas and running across a prisoner transfer bus on fire. Evacuate. The bus, loaded with inmates, was heading to...
Man arrested after fleeing traffic stop, leaving child in vehicle
SPRING, Texas — A 23-year-old Houston man was arrested after allegedly fleeing on foot during a traffic stop, leaving a small child in his vehicle, authorities said. On July 2, 2024, around 3 p.m., a deputy from Constable Ryan Gable's Criminal Interdiction Unit observed a dark Chevrolet four-door vehicle committing an equipment and moving violation on Sawdust Road near IH-45 in Spring. After activating emergency lights and siren, the vehicle fled, prompting a pursuit, according to a statement from the department.
At half a mile a week, Gov. Greg Abbott’s border wall will take around 30 years and $20 billion to build
"At half a mile a week, Gov. Greg Abbott’s border wall will take around 30 years and $20 billion to build" 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.
New racial profiling data analysis finds Black people, Hispanics more likely to be cited, searched by Texas police
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University's Institute for Predictive Analytics in Criminal Justice has published its annual report on racial profiling data in Texas, finding the likelihood of various races to be cited or searched by police. “This report on racial profiling data in policing offers another year of...
Texans praise court ruling halting Biden LNG export ban, remain cautious
(The Center Square) – Texans are praising this week's ruling halting a partial liquified natural gas (LNG) ban imposed by the Biden administration. Judge James Cain Jr. of the Western District of Louisiana issued a preliminary injunction against the U.S. Department of Energy's partial LNG export ban in a lawsuit filed by a coalition of states led by Louisiana and Texas, the Gulf states that lead the U.S. in LNG exports. ...
Man wanted for human smuggling arrested in Spring by Harris County constable deputies
HOUSTON – Authorities have a man in handcuffs after initially tracking him to a stolen motorcycle but discovered he had several open warrants for his arrest. According to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, it all started when constable deputies got a call about a stolen motorcycle tracked at the 6700 block of Lynngate Dr.
What-A-Burger #13 in N. Carolina Fires Back in Suit Versus Whataburger in Texas
Whataburger is a Texas born and bred burger chain that has gained a huge following throughout its 50 plus years. A few years ago, Whataburger decided to sell so they could have the opportunity to spread their burger goodness across the country. That prompted many in Texas to turn against the burger giant. The company now has plans to expand into the Carolinas where a similarly named burger joint exists, What-A-Burger #13. Whataburger has talked with this restaurant before and believed they breached their agreement and violated their trademark.
Fireworks And 11 More Events Happening In East Texas This Weekend
Fireworks, cookouts, family, friends, and good times are on the agenda for this weekend as we continue to celebrate the 4th of July. With the 4th falling on a Thursday hopefully, it gives you an extended four-day weekend. If not, then hopefully an extra day off during the week!. We'll...
Texas Security Guard’s Brutal Takedown of Woman Caught on Camera
Texas Security Guard Hits Woman with Rock Bottom on Pavement. We will be breaking down the video at the bottom of this article without knowing any of the context whatsoever. All we know is that it's a security guard applying what looks to be Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's finishing move when he wrestles: The Rock Bottom.
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