In San Antonio, P.E. classes at IDEA Harvey E. Najim are integrating technology to track students’ heart rates, offering a unique approach to teaching heart health and encouraging physical fitness through wrist-worn monitors.
Manny Pacquiao clarifies his wealth origins, affirming it is earned through hard work and not corruption. The boxing legend addresses public criticisms, defending his and his wife Jinkee’s lifestyle choices.
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is set to lay off approximately 6,000 employees, about 6% of its workforce, in a move announced Thursday by Christy Armstrong, the agency’s director of talent acquisition.
A set of bail reform bills, led by Senator Joan Huffman, moves from the Texas Senate to the House. These bills focus on tightening bail regulations and are prioritized by Governor Greg Abbott.
The Texas Senate is considering a bill to support public school teachers with free pre-K for their children and salary increases based on experience. The proposal aims to address challenges faced by educators, offering financial relief and incentives tied to professional experience. The initiative also seeks to expand a program rewarding teachers whose students show academic growth. As the debate unfolds, the bill highlights the ongoing need for innovative education solutions in Texas, aiming to elevate the quality of public education and improve retention of qualified teachers.
The Texas House has introduced a private school voucher bill, offering families 85% of the funds public schools collect per student. This initiative aims to expand education choices, sparking debate over its impact on public school funding and educational equality. The proposal is part of a broader national discussion on school choice, with significant implications for Texas’s educational landscape. Proponents highlight increased options for parents, while critics express concerns about potential funding consequences for public schools.
North Texas experienced an unprecedented cold spell as an Arctic blast shattered an 86-year-old cold temperature record. The sudden drop in temperatures affected the region, impacting daily life and prompting safety advisories.
Hundreds of NASA employees in Houston accepted deferred resignation offers under the “Fork in the Road” program, amidst looming workforce reductions. The move, introduced by the Trump administration, allows workers to receive benefits and pay until September 30, potentially affecting the future of NASA’s operations in the area. This situation has triggered uncertainty and concern among employees and the local community, as developments are closely monitored by stakeholders.
CenterPoint Energy reports a remarkable $1 billion profit as Houston grapples with significant power challenges. The company’s financial success comes in the wake of widespread outages affecting the region, illustrating a stark contrast between operational difficulties and fiscal achievements.
A federal judge has opted not to halt the Trump administration’s plan to decrease the federal workforce, despite legal challenges from five labor unions. The unions argue the reduction is unlawful and harmful to public service, but the judge’s decision allows the administration’s efforts to proceed. More legal confrontations are anticipated.