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Boerne ISD approves land deal as it considers another elementary school
Boerne Independent School District trustees approved a $291,000 purchase for 19 acres in the prestigious Springs of Cordillera Ranch neighborhood, where they are considering building an elementary school.
Texas extends rental assistance program designed to avoid evictions until March 15
The move comes after Congress passed a stimulus bill Monday extending the federal moratorium on evictions through the end of January. The moratorium order was set to expire at the end of the year.
$600 relief checks could soon be on their way to many Americans
The bill will reinstate supplemental unemployment benefits of $300 per week, and extend eviction protections through the end of January. The legislation also allocates another $284 billion to the Paycheck Protection Program.
Governor Greg Abbott to receive COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 22
Abbott has stressed that the vaccine will not be required for Texans, and on Monday, he specifically said it will not be mandatory for the state's school children.
Analyzing 2020: The pandemic recession in Texas
We've selected some Texas Tribune columns from 2020 on the recession and the budget.
FDA approves Moderna vaccine, clearing way for Kerrville to receive it in coming days
With the Food and Drug Administration approving emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna on Friday it will be good news for Kerr County, according to Peterson Health’s top medical official
Puppies, dogs wrapped in boxes, discarded
Images by Kelley Kimble By Juyle Keeble at the Uvalde Leader-News, Dec. 20, 2020 The Humane Society of Uvalde’s Flights to Furever program is in dire need of pet foster parents and requesting donations to assist with a surge of injured dogs and rescued puppies, some of which were found in taped-up boxes after being
Kerr County OKs auto repairs among other updates
Kerr County Commissioners voted approval in their regular meeting Dec. 14 for the Kerrville-Kerr County Airport Board to move funds into capital projects to repair damaged hangar doors;
Soaring Number of Texas Foster Children Sleeping in State Offices. Again.
Five years after a federal judge declared the state’s foster care system unconstitutional, and in the midst of a pandemic, many care providers have left the system.
Uvalde County Sheriff lauds deputy with Bronze Star for bravery
Uvalde County Sheriff’s Deputy Eric Gonzales on Tuesday was awarded a Bronze Star for valor and bravery in the line of duty, as well as a commemorative plaque, at an awards ceremony hosted by Sheriff Charles Mendeke.
What Lt. Gov. Patrick’s Rule Change May Mean for Texas Education
Prior to the November election, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick made waves when he suggested if Republicans were to lose their supermajority in the State Senate, he would move to lower the number of seats necessary to bring bills to the floor.
Stocking Stuffers For All Your Texas Friends
This year has been a whirlwind of emotions and stress, here are some fun ideas for some Texas themed gifts to bring a smile to your family this holiday season.
