Texas Senate passes revamped school funding bill in last-minute bid to implement voucher program

Texas Senate passes revamped school funding bill in last-minute bid to implement voucher program

Texas senators have latched education savings accounts to a school funding bill in a last-ditch effort to avoid a special session. But some House members are furious at the revamped version and have vowed not to let it become law.

Texas senators have latched education savings accounts to a school funding bill in a last-ditch effort to avoid a special session. But some House members are furious at the revamped version and have vowed not to let it become law.

Texas lawmakers OK bill that aims to keep sexually explicit material out of school libraries

Texas lawmakers OK bill that aims to keep sexually explicit material out of school libraries

Approved by both chambers, the bill is now on its way to the governor. Unless he vetoes it, the bill will become law, which means book vendors will have to assign ratings to books based on depictions or references to sex.

Approved by both chambers, the bill is now on its way to the governor. Unless he vetoes it, the bill will become law, which means book vendors will have to assign ratings to books based on depictions or references to sex.

Police presence heightened at Fort Worth middle school following nearby deadly shooting

Police presence heightened at Fort Worth middle school following nearby deadly shooting

One person was shot and killed Sunday and another was wounded at an apartment complex not far from the school. Letters were sent to families of Leonard Middle School students.

One person was shot and killed Sunday and another was wounded at an apartment complex not far from the school. Letters were sent to families of Leonard Middle School students.

Class of 2023: Krispy Kreme is giving graduates a dozen doughnuts for free

Class of 2023: Krispy Kreme is giving graduates a dozen doughnuts for free

Graduating high school and college students can get a dozen glazed doughnuts for free – no purchase necessary – at Krispy Kreme. Here’s how to score the deal.

Graduating high school and college students can get a dozen glazed doughnuts for free – no purchase necessary – at Krispy Kreme. Here’s how to score the deal.

Amended Texas Senate bill revives school voucher debate

Amended Texas Senate bill revives school voucher debate

A Texas Senate committee is set to debate a new version of a bill that would give parents thousands of dollars per year for their kids' private school education.

A Texas Senate committee is set to debate a new version of a bill that would give parents thousands of dollars per year for their kids' private school education.

Arlington ISD to give its employees a 4% pay raise

Arlington ISD to give its employees a 4% pay raise

The Arlington Independent School District will give all of its workers including new teachers pay raises for the next school year.

The Arlington Independent School District will give all of its workers including new teachers pay raises for the next school year.

Graduation Grandpa: Terrell man to attend ceremonies for all 7 grandchildren

Graduation Grandpa: Terrell man to attend ceremonies for all 7 grandchildren

It's a very special end of the school year for one former North Texas educator. All seven of his grandchildren are getting ready to graduate this year.

It's a very special end of the school year for one former North Texas educator. All seven of his grandchildren are getting ready to graduate this year.

Plano ISD increases teacher starting salary to $60K

Plano ISD increases teacher starting salary to $60K

Starting next school year, the salary for a first-year teacher will be $60,000 or $62,000 for those with a master’s degree.

Starting next school year, the salary for a first-year teacher will be $60,000 or $62,000 for those with a master’s degree.

Mansfield ISD considers plan to ban books in school libraries

Mansfield ISD considers plan to ban books in school libraries

Mansfield residents would be able to challenge books they think might be inappropriate, even if they are not a parent in the district.

Mansfield residents would be able to challenge books they think might be inappropriate, even if they are not a parent in the district.

Texas 'school choice' bill could eliminate STAAR testing

Texas 'school choice' bill could eliminate STAAR testing

Texas lawmakers may do away with controversial standardized testing in a push to pass a school voucher bill.

Texas lawmakers may do away with controversial standardized testing in a push to pass a school voucher bill.

Gov. Abbott threatens to veto watered-down 'school choice' bill

Gov. Abbott threatens to veto watered-down 'school choice' bill

Governor Greg Abbott threatened to veto a watered-down House bill that would limit how many families can get a cash incentive to move their kids from public school to private school. He also threatened to call a special session if this version of the bill gets to his desk.

Governor Greg Abbott threatened to veto a watered-down House bill that would limit how many families can get a cash incentive to move their kids from public school to private school. He also threatened to call a special session if this version of the bill gets to his desk.