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Texas Law Blocks Teachers From Striking for Better Pay, Benefits

by Mark Richardson AUSTIN, Texas – Statistics out this week show that teachers’ salaries in Texas now...
UTRGV’s Learning Center Offers More Than Just Tutoring

by Maria Elena Hernandez RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS – The Learning Center at The University of Texas Rio Grande...
Large-Scale Efforts Helping Pre-K Teachers Receive Resources; You Can, Too

(StatePoint) Studies have shown that high-quality pre-K education better prepares children to achieve in school and makes...
Santa Rosa High School Conjunto Warriors to Perform at Texas State Capitol May 4th

Students are scheduled to perform during Rancho Alegre Conjunto Festival in Austin on Saturday May 5th Austin,...
Chamber of Commerce Offers Two New Scholarships

by Tony Vindell/LFN Two scholarships are being made available to graduating seniors with proven records of community...
Sam Houston Elementary Holds First Health, Wellness Fair

by Tony Vindell/LFN A health and wellness fair was held at Sam Houston Elementary and, judging by...
Study: Texas Foster Care System has High Teen Pregnancy Rate

by Mark Richardson AUSTIN, Texas – Teen girls in Texas foster care are almost five times more...
TX Seeks to Limit Federal Appeals of People on Death Row

by Mark Richardson AUSTIN, Texas – Death-penalty opponents say a request by Texas officials to limit the...
Are Your Home Furnishings Good for the Planet and Your Family?

(StatePoint) More consumers are interested in selecting products that are good for the planet and their families,...
Spring Tips to Start an Exercise Routine

(StatePoint) Spring is an ideal time to get active outdoors and kickstart a fitness regimen that can...