fbpx
Connect with us

Texas News

Abbott urges school choice supporters to ‘not be like UT Football’ in final push

Published

9 months ago

on

www.kxan.com – Kevin Baskar – 2023-10-13 12:20:15

SUMMARY: Governor Greg Abbott spoke at the Texas Public Policy Foundation 2023 Parent Empowerment Leadership Summit dinner, discussing the progress towards achieving school choice in Texas. He compared the current situation to the Texas Longhorns' failed attempts to score from the one-yard line in a recent football game. The Texas Senate has passed Senate Bill 1, which would allocate $500 million towards an education savings account program. The bill must now be passed in the House, where it has faced opposition from both Democrats and rural Republicans. Despite this opposition, Abbott believes that the support for school choice is strong among Texas voters. He also mentioned the possibility of additional funding for schools and teacher pay raises.

Read the full article

The post Abbott urges school choice supporters to ‘not be like UT Football' in final push appeared first on www.kxan.com

Post Views: 619

Related posts:

  1. Fan kicked out of US Open match for using Hitler phrase at German player – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
  2. ‘Dancing with the Stars: Motown Night’ brings first 9s of season, but one couple hit the road
  3. What is it and how to celebrate – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
  4. NASA shares first asteroid samples delivered by spacecraft – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Related Topics:
Continue Reading
Advertisement

Texas News

One year later: APD asks for tips in 2022 murder case. Has it been solved?

Published

5 hours ago

on

July 6, 2024

By

www.kxan.com – Mercedez Hernandez – 2024-07-06 21:46:20

SUMMARY: The family of D'andre Day is enduring prolonged grief and fatigue as the investigation into his unsolved 2022 murder drags on. Day, 27, was fatally stabbed at East Sixth and Brazos streets on September 4, 2022. Despite Austin Police Department's (APD) efforts and public appeals for tips, no arrests have been made. Surveillance footage showed three men confronting Day and a friend, leading to the deadly altercation. APD and Day's family continue to seek public assistance. Day's uncle expressed ongoing sorrow and hope for justice, urging anyone with information to contact APD's homicide tip line, with a $1,000 reward available through Crime Stoppers.

Read the full article

The post One year later: APD asks for tips in 2022 murder case. Has it been solved? appeared first on www.kxan.com

Post Views: 12

Related posts:

  1. League City chase: Suspect leads police on mileslong pursuit with 15-year-old in car, ends in Houston’s south side
  2. City of Austin opening cold weather shelters night of Dec. 29
  3. Rouse’s Savannah Skopal helping create legacy with Raiders with ‘Unified P.E.’
  4. Israeli Leader Netanyahu Faces Growing Pressure at Home After Biden’s Gaza Proposal
Continue Reading

Texas News

Caitlin Clark records first triple-double by WNBA rookie in Indiana Fever win to rally past New York Liberty

Published

6 hours ago

on

July 6, 2024

By

abc13.com – AP – 2024-07-06 20:48:00

SUMMARY: Caitlin Clark achieved the first triple-double by a rookie in WNBA history, leading the Indiana Fever to an 83-78 victory over the New York Liberty, ending a nine-game losing streak against them. Clark recorded 19 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds. Coach Christie Sides praised Clark’s performance and the team’s strong fourth-quarter defense. Key contributions also came from Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell, and NaLyssa Smith. Despite standout efforts from New York’s Sabrina Ionescu, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, Breanna Stewart, and Jonquel Jones, the Fever managed to hold off the Liberty to secure the win.

Read the full article

The post Caitlin Clark records first triple-double by WNBA rookie in Indiana Fever win to rally past New York Liberty appeared first on abc13.com

Post Views: 10

Related posts:

  1. State prepares to take over case against Walmart mass shooter
  2. Government funding bill advances as Senate works to beat midnight shutdown deadline – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
  3. Mei Wolfe, wife of Harris County judge Bob Wolfe facing murder charge, bond set at $100K for allegedly shooting nephew
  4. North Texans still without power five days after storms – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Continue Reading

Texas News

‘Firecracker Open’ shows off new improvements to Lions Municipal Golf Course

Published

7 hours ago

on

July 6, 2024

By

www.kxan.com – Barrett Tryon – 2024-07-06 19:20:30

SUMMARY: Afternoon rains on Saturday paused play at the 2024 Firecracker Open in Austin, held at Lions Municipal Golf Course. Despite the weather, many attended the annual event. The rain benefited the newly laid grass on the upgraded 8,000-square-foot putting green, an improvement over the previous 1,500-square-foot green. These updates are part of several enhancements to the historic course. Scotty Sayers, co-chair of The Muny Conservancy, highlighted the course's popularity, noting it serves as the home course for 12 high school teams. The three-day tournament will conclude on Sunday afternoon.

Read the full article

The post ‘Firecracker Open' shows off new improvements to Lions Municipal Golf Course appeared first on www.kxan.com

Post Views: 13

Related posts:

  1. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg tore his ACL while training for a competitive MMA fight – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
  2. American Airlines to cut routes from Austin airport
  3. Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 11 climbers dead, 12 missing – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
  4. Dallas County Sheriff’s Department to Host Firearm Disposal Event
Continue Reading

News from the South

Trending