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Inside the Investigations: Texas districts face large deficits
A KXAN analysis of Central Texas school districts found most districts that have already adopted new budgets for the 2024-25 school year are in a deficit. Our report found school leaders are facing deep cuts that could touch the classroom while lawmakers lay out their plans for another school funding fight.
New poll shows Florida, Texas within margin of error in Harris-Trump race
Florida and Texas are within the margin of error in the presidential race between former President Trump and Vice President Harris, according to a poll released Friday. The survey from Emerson College Polling/The Hill showed Trump leading Harris in Florida by 5 points, 50 percent to 45 percent, and in Texas by 4 points, 50…
New Texas Law: Minors Required To Provide Age On Social Media
While Texas was enjoying Labor Day Weekend, it's possible you might not have heard about some laws that went into effect statewide. If you didn't, here are the changes that Texas will be seeing going forward. There are now stricter regulations for minors on social media in Texas. House Bill...
All Texas police officer licenses now searchable online
In a major change for police transparency, the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement has released a license lookup tool online. The site allows the public to search and view the status of current and former licensed Texas peace officers, jailers or telecommunicators.
Feeling Lucky: Texas Lottery Introduces Four New Scratch-Off Games
One of the great things about Texas is our Texas Lottery. If you're over the age of 18 and at a convenience store grabbing a drink, sometimes it is fun to buy and try your luck at some scratch-offs. The Texas Lottery has a huge selection of scratch-offs with many...
Texas Border: Truckloads of Migrants Found
Truckloads of migrants are being discovered along the Texas Border with Mexico during law enforcement operations that often result in as many rescues as arrests. The latest reported incident occurred on September 4, 2024 in Eagle Pass, according to the following details released to the news media by the Maverick County Sheriff's Department:
Public Utility Commission of Texas moves projects forward in Texas Energy Fund Loan program
Last week, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) announced it had selected projects to move forward in the application process for the Texas Energy Fund (TEF) Loan program. Officials said the PUCT commissioners selected ... Read More » The post Public Utility Commission of Texas moves projects forward in Texas Energy Fund Loan program appeared first on Daily Energy Insider.
Experts Predicting Stronger Than Usual Hurricane Season For Texas
You might remember the big rainstorm we got a couple of weeks back here in Amarillo. It was one of the more interesting storms we'd seen in awhile too. It wasn't like it just dumped some rain, then headed out of town so we could dry out. Well, at least not where I live.
States are making it easier for physician assistants to work across state lines
Mercedes Dodge was raised by first-generation immigrant parents from Peru in a modest home in a rural part of southeastern Texas, where there weren’t many health care providers. Sometimes they had to travel to Houston, over an hour and a half away, to get basic health care. Partly because of that experience, Dodge became a […]
Officials report eliminating property taxes would cost Texas over $81 billion — per year
As Republican lawmakers in Texas continue pushing for the elimination of property taxes, a meeting among officials Wednesday determined it would be nearly impossible — and at great cost. Texas has one of the highest property taxes in the country, to account for the lack of income taxes and its ever-growing population. Property tax increases also correspond with rising property values nationwide. ...
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