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Hope for better autumn days

Hope for better autumn days

Autumn is upon us, but it is making me a little bit sad this year. 10/18/2023 12:00 AM

Abbott ties voucher passage to teacher pay raises, school funding by legislature

Abbott ties voucher passage to teacher pay raises, school funding by legislature

Gov. Greg Abbott, just hours after the Senate initially approved a school voucher measure, said he would add teacher raises and increased public school funding to the ongoing special session agenda if the Texas Legislature passes his voucher plan, the Texas Tribune reported. 10/17/2023 12:00 AM

Apartment growth is under scrutiny

Apartment growth is under scrutiny

How many more apartment complexes do we need on the river? 10/15/2023 05:00 AM

Legislature should not support vouchers

Legislature should not support vouchers

I am a Texas retired public school teacher with the honor of teaching 7,000 students throughout 25 years via Physical Education and Special Education. 10/15/2023 05:00 AM

Voucher bill is lacking

Voucher bill is lacking

Scouring Senate Bill 1 for private school vouchers I didn’t find: requirements for private schools to report student performance or school financial accountability; acknowledgment that voucher money could otherwise be used for public schools; recognition that the $8000 voucher allowance isn’t adequate (The average price in Texas for private schools is $10,666); provisions for transportation or meals, even though priority would be given to low-income students (up to 500% of poverty); realization that the program administration would require a huge bureaucracy; appreciation for America’s seminal value of the separation of church and state. 10/15/2023 05:00 AM

Taking bite out of food choices

Taking bite out of food choices

“Are ya haaawngry?” 10/15/2023 05:00 AM

Exploring Nature: Northern Cardinals

Exploring Nature: Northern Cardinals

ardinals 10/15/2023 05:00 AM

Rebirth of empathy is needed

Rebirth of empathy is needed

When I read a news piece about the passing of longtime California senator Dianne Feinstein a few weeks ago, some of the comments left at the bottom of the online article made me sad. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM

Voucher vote requires state proceed slowly

Voucher vote requires state proceed slowly

Education is once again going to be the topic at the Texas Capitol. At Gov. Greg Abbott’s behest, the Legislature will convene in a special session Monday to debate school vouchers. 10/11/2023 12:00 AM

Texas employment at historic high; jobless rate is up

Texas employment at historic high; jobless rate is up

For the 30th consecutive month Texas showed job growth, reaching just under 14 million jobs and outpacing the nation in its annual rate of employment growth, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. 10/10/2023 12:00 AM

Exploring Nature: Bountiful Butterflies

Exploring Nature: Bountiful Butterflies

If you like butterflies, consider yourself lucky to live in Texas. 10/08/2023 05:00 AM

Is this remnant of American culture doomed, y'all?

Is this remnant of American culture doomed, y'all?

“Where’s your Bayer?” 10/08/2023 05:00 AM

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