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A judge with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week the Texas Education Agency can release its 2023 A-F school accountability ratings, the Houston Chronicle reported.
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Several recent articles on the front page of our sister newspaper, the Madisonville Meteor, have highlighted the heartburn county officials have when it comes to budgeting law enforcement pay.
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One of the reasons I think I’m such a talker and people person is because I don’t meet a ton of people in my everyday job as a teacher. Yes, each year I meet new students, families and a few co-workers, but that isn’t near the amount of people most meet if they work in customer service jobs.
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The Texas Senate last week passed a bill to allow school districts to set aside time for in-school prayer and gave initial approval to requiring all schools to post a copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom.
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Texas farmers are voicing growing concerns about tariffs being enacted by President Trump adversely affecting their ability to sell agricultural goods overseas, the Houston Chronicle reported. Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening said the tariffs could be especially tough on younger farmers.
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My Gentleman Friend has a new wardrobe accessory that’s given him a rather swashbuckling look and an air of intrigue at times. Unfortunately, the eye patch you may see him wearing was not by choice, but he has chosen to deal with this medical turn of events with humor and a little style. In February, he experienced a Central Retinal Artery Occlusion, a stroke in his left eye, and the eye patch helps in certain situations.
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Raise your hand if you are excited about “springing forward” for Daylight Saving Time. Almost no one – that’s about what I thought. I personally do not care for it because it messes up my internal body clock. I mean, if you want more sunshine in your day, just get up earlier. Friends, I don’t mean to sound cynical here – it’s just my humble opinion.
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