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What are your kids reading? State lawmakers want to know

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4 months ago

September 3, 2024

www.youtube.com – KSAT 12 – 2024-09-03 06:59:23

SUMMARY: As the school year begins, ensuring appropriate reading materials for children remains a priority for educators and parents. Terry Sanchez, Northeast ISD’s Library Services director, emphasizes the ongoing scrutiny of book content in their 67 libraries. The 2022 HB 900 law mandates that books must be rated for sexual content, preventing schools from acquiring sexually explicit materials. A group of concerned parents is advocating for increased oversight. District librarians regularly evaluate and remove books based on various criteria, with San Antonio ISD having removed over 11,000 books since January. Transparency in this review process is encouraged.

Texas lawmakers passed a bill in 2022 that would require school districts to have more oversight on the reading materials in public schools.

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Mother makes desperate plea after AMBER Alert issued for missing Katy teen

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13 hours ago

December 21, 2024

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www.youtube.com – KHOU 11 – 2024-12-21 18:26:50

SUMMARY: The family of missing 15-year-old Alexa Jones from Katy, Texas, is urgently seeking help after she disappeared over a week ago. An Amber Alert was issued after Alexa was last seen on December 13 around midnight. Her mother emotionally described the family’s distress, recalling a happy movie night before Alexa went missing. Alexa emailed her family, stating she was fine and needed time alone, but they haven’t heard from her since. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office, alongside Texas EquuSearch, has intensified efforts to locate her, with volunteers actively searching for clues. The family pleads for her safe return.

Alexa’s mother made a desperate plea for her daughter to come home.

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Punishing rushing attack leads Texas to berth in Peach Bowl with 38-24 win over Clemson

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14 hours ago

December 21, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Billy Gates – 2024-12-21 17:12:00

SUMMARY: Texas defeated Clemson 38-24 in the College Football Playoff first round, rushing for 295 yards and four touchdowns. Jaydon Blue led with 146 yards, including two touchdown runs. Quintrevion Wisner added 110 yards and two scores. Texas outgained Clemson 292-76 on the ground, averaging 6.4 yards per carry. The defense delivered a crucial goal-line stand and totaled three sacks, seven tackles for loss, and eight pass breakups. Quarterback Quinn Ewers passed for 202 yards and a touchdown. Despite injuries to offensive linemen Cam Williams and Jake Majors, Texas advances to face Arizona State in the Peach Bowl.

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Texas woman turns home into magical Christmas village

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1 day ago

December 21, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Kelsey Thompson – 2024-12-21 07:00:00

SUMMARY: Debbie Belt of Hutto, Texas, has spent over a decade building an expansive Christmas village in her home, starting with a Harley Davidson village shop inspired by her love of motorcycles. After purchasing a collection from the late Congressman Ken Gray, her village has grown with miniature replicas, including themed homes for Halloween and Christmas. Her son contributes by 3D printing figurines, adding extra charm. Setting up the display, which includes a train and light setups, takes weeks, and her grandson delights in turning it on. The village has become a cherished part of their holiday tradition.

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