Texas
Monday, March 18, 2024
Voucher, 'school choice' advocates work to influence Texas elections
By Jimmy Cloutier for OpenSecrets.Broadcast version by Roz Brown for Texas News Service reporting for the OpenSecrets-Public News Service Collaboratio…
TX legislative committee to investigate Panhandle wildfires
Several members of the Texas Legislature have been appointed to a committee to investigate wildfires that ravaged the Texas Panhandle and parts of Okl…
'Umbraphiles' plan Texas trip to view total solar eclipse
In less than a month from today, thousands of eclipse-chasers will travel to Texas for a dimming of the sun. And one city is making the most of the …
'Power to People' film highlights 'New ERA' for rural electric co-ops
A film debuts in Texas today to help member-owned utility customers learn more about opportunities coming their way from the 2022 Inflation Reduction …
Texas' battle over right to arrest suspected illegal immigrants will continue
A law aimed at immigrants crossing the border in Texas will not take effect tomorrow, after a federal judge halted enforcement until a court battle …
TX teachers say they are burned out, majority want to exit public education
Two-thirds of those who make the public schools function in Texas say they want to leave, according to a new survey and the teachers union said …
Understaffed, unnerved TX postal workers speak out about delivery delays
Texas postal customers, especially in rural areas, are experiencing delays in mail delivery, and some letter carriers feel it could get worse…
Texas on track for rapid transition to solar-generated power
Texas is showing a flair for solar power generation, demonstrating renewable energy transitions are indeed possible. Dennis Wamsted, analyst at the …
The TX college conundrum: Long-term vs. short-term rewards
Texas is making progress in the percentage of individuals who complete higher levels of education, but still lags behind the national average…
Stagnant state funding leaves Texas public schools reeling
Texas public schools rank 41st in per-student funding, and that may not improve anytime soon. A large education funding package failed in the …
Dentists: Good oral hygiene, heathy diet prevent most tooth decay
Like the saying, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away," good dental habits developed by children early in life can keep cavities at bay and prevent …
PTA urges parents, caregivers to participate in 'Safer Internet Day'
Most adults know it is dangerous to provide personal information online but children may not, and today's "Safer Internet Day" is meant to raise …