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Texas Claims 10 Spots in List of Top 100 U.S. High Schools
U.S. News took data from more than 24,000 public high schools in the U.S. and the District of Columbia and ranked nearly 18,000 schools on six factors, such as performance on state assessments, underserved student population, graduation rate, and college readiness reflected in Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate test scores. × This page requires
Water, Power, and Noise: Texas Data Centers in 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI), and the data centers that power them, remain one of the most contentious issues both across the country and here in Texas. Entering his second stint in the White House, President Donald Trump immediately took action with executive orders. One titled “Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence” rolled back a
21 Towns, Eight Counties in Texas Passed Ordinances Banning Abortion, Abortion Trafficking This Year
Starting with the City of Mullin and ending with Crosby County, towns from a population of just over 100 to counties with nearly 40,000 residents have passed measures to protect unborn babies from abortion, and more could be coming. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium
Texas School Districts Across the State Move to Close Campuses
Many Texas public school districts have approved or are considering campus closures amid declining enrollment and budget deficits, trends that are prompting Texas independent school districts (ISD) to evaluate their current structures. Approved School Closures × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it
Texas ISDs Move to Open Enrollment for Students Out of District
Many Texas public school districts are opening enrollment to out-of-district students in response to statewide enrollment declines, budget shortfalls, and growing demand for expanded school choice. Open enrollment programs, also referred to as “limited open enrollment,” allow students who live outside a school district’s boundaries to attend schools in that district, based on staffing and
Today in Texas History: A World War II POW’s Final Flight
William “Ed” Dyess, a native Texan, was an officer and pilot active in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. The Japanese captured him after the American surrender in the Philippines in April 1942, where he became a prisoner of war (POW). Dyess was born in 1916 in Albany, Texas. He graduated from
Texas Supreme Court Allows Another Property Rights Lawsuit Against Kemah to Proceed to Trial
Texas’ highest civil court denied the City of Kemah’s attempt to thwart a state property rights lawsuit Friday, as the city scrambles to address another loss in a federal case that could result in millions in damages owed by taxpayers. Kemah property owner Veronica Crow sued the city in 2022 over allegations that her construction
Texas Supreme Court Agrees to Hear ‘Detransitioner’ Case Against Healthcare Provider, Counselors Involved in Procedures
The Supreme Court of Texas (SCOTX) has agreed to hear a Tarrant County woman’s case against her healthcare providers and counselors for their role in obtaining gender modification procedures for her as a child, including a double mastectomy — a procedure she later came to regret as an adult — through “coercion.” After the Second
Attorney General Paxton Files Lawsuit Accusing Xcel Energy of Causing 2024 Smokehouse Creek Fire
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued the Southwestern Public Service Company, known as Xcel Energy in Texas, for allegedly causing the 2024 Smokehouse Creek Fire that killed three Texans and caused over $1 billion in damages. It was the largest wildfire in recorded Texas history, destroying over 15,000 head of cattle and around 138 homes
Texas files a lawsuit against five television businesses, alleging” spitting” through data collection procedures.
Five key television companies are facing legal action in Texas for customer data collection techniques, with one claiming that two of them pose a threat to American consumers as a result of their relationships to China. Attorney General of Texas Ken Paxton filed five individual lawsuits against TCL Technology Group Corporation, Samsung, LG, Hisense, and
Texas School Districts Develop Technical Career Pathways for Kids
In addition to Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH), Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH), and Rural Pathways Excellence Partnership (R-PEP), several Texas public school districts have expanded education options to support individuals with occupation and college preparation. House Bill ( HB) 120, which was passed during the 89th Legislative Session,
Texas School Districts Develop Career and Technical Education Pathways for Kids
In addition to Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH), Rural Pathways Excellence Partnership (R-PEP), and several Texas public school districts have expanded education opportunities that support individuals with occupation and college preparation. In response to the 89th Legislative Session, House Bill ( HB) 120, which was passed, increased funding for these types of
