Jackie Anderson of the Houston Federation of Teachers and Bob Sanborn of Children at Risk discuss what Tuesday’s dramatic election results could mean for public education, from state takeovers of local school districts, to curriculum, and beyond.
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As part of a major historic shift in Texas politics, Democratic State Senator Sarah Eckhardt has won the race for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, flipping the state’s chief financial office blue for the first time since 1999....
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What started with one wagon of Christmas presents for patients at Texas Children's Hospital has grown into a statewide effort to bring holiday joy to hospitalized children and foster youth....
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Multiple people were injured in a shooting at a post office in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday, according to police.
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Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa holds her first news conference Thursday in Austin to outline executive priorities and discuss the transition with outgoing Gov. Abbott....
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Current Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued multiple out-of-state doctors for illegally mailing abortion pills, which abortion advocates say has chilled access....
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Getting around Houston could mean a smoother ride for bus passengers as METRO moves forward with a $40 million investment to repair roads frequently traveled by its buses. The METRO board unanimously approved the funding, which will go toward improving roadways, sidewalks and bus...
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A single Powerball ticket sold at a Wegmans in Montvale won the $847 million jackpot, the ninth-largest prize in the game's history.
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Texas' flagship public university has seen major changes under state Republican leadership. What happens once Democrats take over?
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The U.S. Embassy in France warned Americans to prepare for transportation disruptions, possible curfews and violence as a nationwide strike threatens to affect public services....
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General Motors is recalling more than 80,000 vehicles because of potential braking and steering problems.
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Republican control of the Texas State Board of Education had steadily increased over the last few cycles, but Democrats doubled their seats on the board this year, taking a narrow majority....
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A majority of justices on the Texas Supreme Court will be women for the first time ever, including the chief justice.
