House OKs STAAR reform in Texas, but Senate pushes back
Texas House Bill 4 proposes replacing the STAAR test with shorter exams aligned with national standards. The bill, approved by the House, now faces Senate scrutiny.
Texas House Bill 4 proposes replacing the STAAR test with shorter exams aligned with national standards. The bill, approved by the House, now faces Senate scrutiny.
Patrick Mahomes and Robert Griffin III were inducted into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame, recognizing their high school achievements and celebrating their contributions to the sport.
An AMBER Alert is active for Daela Diaz and Christopher Roman, last seen in Pflugerville, Texas. Authorities seek public assistance to locate the missing teen and baby.
A family deported from the U.S. while seeking medical care for their daughter’s brain cancer treatment. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee addresses the incident, emphasizing the importance of continuity in medical care and advocating for a resolution.
The Texas House of Representatives passed several bills in a Friday night marathon debate, addressing issues like library content, HOV lane usage, and school lunch additives.
In Houston, a woman’s cat quinceañera captured online interest and aided a local shelter. The event utilized social media to raise funds and awareness for the shelter.
Six-year-old Tyrus in Mexia, Texas is hosting a lemonade stand on May 10 to raise funds for his open heart surgery. The community is showing support.
Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones presented a resolution declaring May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month during a Commissioners Court session on May 8.
Google will pay almost $1.4 billion to Texas to settle allegations of privacy violations from lawsuits filed in 2022. Texas AG Ken Paxton announced the resolution, which marks a significant legal milestone in data privacy protection.
Texas lawmakers are considering legislative measures to secure the state’s water supply, despite recent rains in Central Texas. The ongoing drought conditions have heightened the urgency for policy discussions at the Texas Capitol. Lawmakers focus on addressing water scarcity and long-term sustainability for the region.