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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of severe winter weather

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Gov. Greg Abbott threatens Texas A&M president’s job over claim that university broke DEI ban

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Texas lawmakers consider putting Ten Commandments in public schools—again

January 2109:00 AM

Texas senator Phil King wants the Christian tenets to be displayed in public schools. view article

Democrat Coalition Propels Dustin Burrows to Speaker of the Texas House

January 1504:00 AM

More Democrats than Republicans voted for Burrows’ speakership. - view article

Texas oil, natural gas industry breaks record: $27.3 billion paid in taxes, royalties

January 1408:37 AM

The Texas oil and natural gas industry broke multiple records in fiscal 2024, including paying a record $27.3 billion in taxes and royalties, according to new data published by the Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA). view article

Teen wounded in 2021 Timberview High School shooting was killed Monday in Arlington

January 1405:00 AM

A teen who was shot by another student at Timberview High School in 2021 was killed in another shooting Monday evening at an Arlington apartment complex, according to Arlington police. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office identified Zacchaeus Selby-Mukum, 19, as the man who died in the shooting on Monday, Jan. 13. Arlington police said the motive for Monday’s shooting is under investigation, but detectives have not found any evidence to suggest that the homicide is connected to the 2021 school shooting. view article

Preventive Law: Documentation: A Potential Shield Against Liability

January 0808:35 AM

As the college and professional football seasons come to an end, many fans- myself included- are reminded of this truth: not every hire can be a touchdown. A seemingly great candidate joins your team and suddenly they’re not hitting the mark. It could be due to disciplinary issues, ineffective work, or a number of other problems. Many administrators have dealt with difficult employees and have at times been required to make the decision to terminate their employment. When those employees happen to be at-will or probationary employees, some assume they can safely terminate their employment without developing the usual documentation. This, in fact, may not be a safe assumption.

Gov. Greg Abbott directs DPS to bolster anti-terrorism efforts after New Orleans attack

January 0805:00 AM

The governor is calling for an expansion of in-state anti-terrorism programs and an increase in federal partnerships. view article

Weather News Latest snow forecast for Fort Worth & North Texas: 5 inches possible, winter storm watch

January 0805:00 AM

Weather News School closings & delays: Latest from ISDs in Fort Worth and Tarrant County, Jan. 7 view article

As bitter cold sweeps through Texas, ERCOT says the power grid is stable

January 0705:00 AM

As an arctic blast settled over Texas on Monday, dropping temperatures into the low 20s in some areas, the state’s grid operator said it’s not expecting any power disruptions this week. view article

Texas Education Agency clears Fort Bend ISD in voter ...

January 0608:30 AM

The Houston-area school district faced accusations of electioneering for its attempts to encourage voting in a tax-rate election in 2023. While the district was cleared of wrongdoing, people involved with Fort Bend ISD at the time could potentially face bribery investigations. view article

Hawkins ISD Names New Superintendent

December 0904:30 AM

The Hawkins ISD has named the lone finalist for the Superintendent position. Jeff Hutchins has a 29-year career in education that includes leading a basketball team to a state championship. He served as principal of Van High School for 12 years before becoming director of operations last year. view article

NEEDVILLE ISD HIRES ARROW EDUCATIONAL SERVICES TO CONDUCT SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH

December 0509:00 AM

The board of trustees of the Needville Independent School District has contracted with Arrow Educational Services, Inc. to assist them in their search for a new superintendent. Arrow President/CEO Dr. Russell Marshall and Lead Consultant/COO Jim Dunlap will conduct the search. Information and the application process are available on arrowsearchinc.com and the TASA website. view article

Mart ISD School Board said they acted in best interest of district after sudden termination of superintendent

December 0208:40 AM

Residents of Mart left Monday’s special school board meeting both angered and wanting answers after the district’s superintendent, Betsy Burnett was suddenly terminated from her position. Later Mart ISD posted on Facebook explaining the reasons for her termination and revealed they have communicated this decision with Burnett since January of 2024. view article

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Wynn Rosser will be in charge of guiding the state’s postsecondary education policies. He currently leads a foundation focused on rural East Texas and previously worked at Texas A&M. view article

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Southern states dominate business ranking

January 2111:11 AM

(The Center Square) – Southern states swept the top ranking for having the best business climate in the U.S. according to the latest annual Site Selection magazine survey. view article

Cruz leads effort to repeal DOD COVID vaccine mandate, protect religious freedom

January 2109:00 AM

(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-TX, is leading an effort to reverse actions taken against military service members through a U.S. Department of Defense COVID-19 vaccine mandate, including protecting religious freedom. view article

Tech company moves its headquarters from Austin to Dallas area

January 2109:00 AM

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says Legislature should clarify Texas abortion law to protect mothers at risk

January 2108:47 AM

Patrick on Sunday said the Legislature should amend the language of the state’s near-total abortion ban to address confusion over when doctors may terminate pregnancies. view article

Teen injured in 2021 Mansfield ISD shooting fatally shot Monday, Arlington police say

January 2108:45 AM

Arlington police are investigating a Monday evening shooting that left one person dead at an apartment complex. At about 5:50 p.m., officers responded to the 2400 block of Laurelwood Drive on reports of a shooting. There, officers found a 19-year-old man lying in the parking lot with a gunshot wound. view article

Rare Winter Storm Impacting TX: See Latest Forecast, Impacts

January 2108:40 AM

TEXAS — A rare winter storm is impacting Texas Tuesday, with a winter storm warning in place through 6 p.m. along the I-35 corridor and Coastal Plains. view article

Oil companies leaked less methane in West Texas, a new report says. Environmentalists are skeptical.

January 2108:40 AM

Methane is a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere and is 80 times the potency of carbon dioxide. view article

Trump praises Abbott at inauguration, promises to militarize border and build wall

January 2108:40 AM

Texas has already militarized the border under Gov. Greg Abbott’s Operation Lone Star. view article

Senate panel advances Bessent nomination

January 2108:38 AM

Scott Bessent, President Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary, won bipartisan support Tuesday as his nomination cleared a Senate committee. view article

‘Stop the secrecy’: Keller ISD residents overwhelmingly oppose plan to split district

January 2108:32 AM

Residents in the Keller school district who spoke at a special school board meeting Thursday overwhelmingly opposed a proposal to split the district in two. Concerns from some of the 121 who signed up to speak included questions over how the district’s buildings, resources, funding and student body would be divided. Many also expressed anger at a lack of transparency on the part of the board in the process. By Friday, at least some of those complains alleging illegal secrecy were in the hands of the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office. view article

Southern states dominate business ranking

January 2108:30 AM

(The Center Square) – Southern states swept the top ranking for having the best business climate in the U.S. according to the latest annual Site Selection magazine survey. view article

Texas regulators overhaul oilfield waste rule for the first time in four decades

January 2108:30 AM

The new rule modernizes some aspects of commercial oilfield waste disposal and recycling. But rules for burying oilfield waste on private property remain limited. view article

Longtime Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards dies after battle with brain cancer

January 2108:30 AM

Richards, the eldest daughter of Gov. Ann Richards, forged her own path as a tireless advocate for women across Texas and the United States. view article

Skidmore-Tynan ISD classes to resume on Jan,. 27

January 2108:28 AM

Due to the forecasted winter storm and the Bee County Livestock Show, Skidmore-Tynan ISD classes will be canceled Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, and resume on Monday, Jan. 27. view article

Pettus ISD cancels Tuesday classes

January 2108:28 AM

Pettus ISD has canceled all classes for Tuesday due to the forecasted icy road conditions. The district had not made a decision on Wednesday's classes as of Monday afternoon. Visit SouthTexasNews.com for updates. view article

Cisco ISD closed due to illness, classes to resume Thursday

January 2108:28 AM

School has been canceled for the Cisco Independent School District until Thursday due to illness. view article

Somerset ISD teacher’s unique ENT program earns her KENS 5’s EXCEL

January 2108:28 AM

Her compassion and empathy have also made her an asset to Someret ISD. view article

SCHOOL CLOSURES: Nearly every school in Coastal Bend to close Tuesday

January 2108:28 AM

South Texas is expecting freezing temperatures this week. Here is a list of districts who have changed their schedules due to safety: view article

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