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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.
FTC presents ‘Nuncrackers’ musical
The final three performances of the Fredericksburg Theater Company’s (FTC) holiday musical, “Nuncrackers — The Nunsense Christmas Musical,” will be offered this weekend.
Bandera ISD board honors Navy’s nuclear graduates
Bandera Independent School District Board of Trustees met at Bandera Middle School on Monday, December 14 to name students and staff of the month, present the state-placing running teams and
Texas A&M investigating “large scale” cheating case as universities see more academic misconduct in an era of online classes
Universities across Texas and nationwide are seeing an increase in online cheating since the start of the pandemic, as students take more virtual courses and test remotely with less supervision.
Sanchez appointed Uvalde Justice of the Peace
Uvalde County Commissioners have appointed Roland Sanchez as Precinct 6 Justice of the Peace to replace Ernesto “Neto” Luna, who tendered
Disturbance leads to death of Kerr man
A Kerr County man was shot and killed during a reported disturbance call Monday afternoon, Kerr County Sheriff "Rusty" Hierholzer said. An investigation is underway with the assistance of the Texas Rangers.
Ingram mayor: Another councilmember may resign
John St. Clair, part of the faction that included Brandon Rowan and Shirley Trees, both of whom resigned last week from the council, may soon step down,
Charley Pride, Country’s First Black Superstar, Dies In Dallas At 86
Until the early 1990s, Pride was the only Black country singer signed to a major label.
COVID-19 vaccine doses are arriving in Texas this week, giving weary health care workers hope after months of peril
From the Rio Grande Valley to the Texas Panhandle and from the Gulf Coast to West Texas, some 109 medical facilities are slated to receive the first allocation of 1.4 million doses earmarked for Texas.
Fourth-grader Astling wins regional holiday card contest
Robb Elementary fourth-grader Maura Astling’s artwork was chosen as the winner of the elementary category for Education Service Center Region 20’s holiday card competition.
How School Budget Cuts Risk our Future
With the 2021 legislative session set to open on January 12, lawmakers are preparing to write a new state budget amid significant monetary constraints which may portend cuts to state education funding.
