Education
Senate approves major property tax and education finance reform bill
To The Leader AUSTIN, Texas — The bill to change the way the state pays for public ...
Nation/World
Campaign launched to ensure census counts all Latino children
By Eric Galatas Texas News Service AUSTIN, Texas – This week, the leading nonpartisan educational group advocating ...
Flood Stories
Protect tax records and financial documents from weather-related threats
PRESS RELEASE — BATON ROUGE – To mark National Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 5-11), the Louisiana Department of Revenue ...
News
Senate adopts comprehensive school safety bill
AUSTIN, Texas — The Senate gave approval on Monday to a bill intended to increase security and prevent ...
State/Region
Senators look to rein in tuition growth
To The Leader AUSTIIN, Texas – The average cost of a college education in Texas has skyrocketed since ...
State/Region
Bill will end controversial driver fine program
To The Leader AUSTIN, Texas — Heavily criticized for the financial burden it places on those affected, the ...
State/Region
Senate rolls out school finance reform plan
AUSTIN, Texas – Members of the Senate Education Committee opened hearings Thursday on their plan to reform the ...
Crime
Newton County Sheriff’s Report 4.29.19
PRESS RELEASE — Hope everyone had a great week. Not too bad around here. Let’s see what’s been going ...
State/Region
Texas teacher shortage linked to low wages, oversized classes
By Eric Galatas Texas News Service AUSTIN, Texas – Texas teachers earned more than 22 percent less ...
State/Region
Senate approves surprise medical bill protections
To The Leader AUSTIN, Texas — Patients wouldn’t have to worry about receiving bills for medical procedures they ...
SportsPlus
Top 25 College Hoops Picks Against the Spread – Sunday, January 19
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Rockets vs. Trail Blazers Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under – January 18
The Portland Trail Blazers (13-27) will attempt to stop a four-game losing streak when they host the Houston…
Buy Tickets for Colorado Avalanche vs. Dallas Stars on January 18
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