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Texas Senate: School choice bill is top priority | Texas

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor – 2024-11-12 17:17:00

SUMMARY: Following a Republican sweep in state legislative seats, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have made school choice and property tax reform top priorities for the upcoming legislative session. School choice, which faced opposition in previous sessions, is expected to pass with the support of newly elected candidates endorsed by Abbott. The proposed legislation includes the creation of Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) for 60,000 students and funding increases for teacher salaries. Polls show broad support for school choice across political groups. Patrick is hopeful the governor will declare it an emergency item to fast-track its passage.

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More than $225 million allocated to support rural law enforcement | Texas

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor – 2024-11-23 10:40:00

SUMMARY: Texas has allocated over $225 million in grants to enhance law enforcement in rural areas, addressing salary and recruitment challenges. The Rural Law Enforcement Grant Program, established by SB 22 in 2023, aims to bridge funding gaps in under-resourced counties. In fiscal 2024, $125.7 million was awarded to 502 recipients, and $98.4 million in fiscal 2025 to 396 recipients. While the program has enabled significant salary increases and hiring, some sheriffs report that county officials are blocking funds for political reasons. Advocates suggest allowing direct applications from sheriffs for a more effective funding process.

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Houston forecast: Tracking 2 cold fronts for Thanksgiving week

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www.youtube.com – KHOU 11 – 2024-11-23 08:45:45

SUMMARY: Good Saturday morning! Meteorologist Chris Ramirez forecasts pleasant weather in Houston, with temperatures reaching the 70s today and possibly up to 80° on Sunday. Next week, two cold fronts are expected, with the first arriving Monday, bringing cooler conditions and drizzle leading into Thanksgiving. Highs will start at 73° on Thanksgiving Day before falling throughout the day, with overnight lows dropping into the 50s. There’s no significant rainfall expected soon, despite ongoing moderate drought conditions in some areas. Travelers should prepare for drizzly conditions on the busy travel day, Wednesday. Stay updated on KHOU.com.

The KHOU 11 Weather Team is tracking two cold fronts as we get ready for Thanksgiving week.

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SAPD, witnesses' videos offer different accounts of man officers used a 'Taser' on after crash

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www.youtube.com – KSAT 12 – 2024-11-22 23:37:42

SUMMARY: Three people are dead and one is hospitalized following a series of crashes that began early Friday on Roosevelt Avenue. A suspect, driving aggressively, rear-ended a vehicle, resulting in three fatalities. After fleeing the scene, the suspect was apprehended by police. This crash caused significant traffic, leading to a second incident where teenagers tried to navigate around the blockage and collided with another vehicle. Witnesses claim that a bystander, trying to help, was wrongfully tased by officers, resulting in allegations of police violence. The SAPD is investigating the events, with conflicting accounts from witnesses and police.

San Antonio police said it used a Taser on a man on Friday after a deadly hit-and-run crash that left three people dead, one person hospitalized and two people arrested.

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