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State Capital Highlights on March 15, 2023

Captial Highlights

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

House pushes armed officer at all schools

Under legislation prioritized by House Speaker Dade Phelan, every Texas school would have an armed police officer, and aspiring teachers would receive extra support.

The Dallas Morning News reported the bill would also provide $15,000 in annual funding for safety measures for each school in the state. Another bill would increase the annual allotment per student for safety measures from $10 to $100.

Another House measure is aimed at im...

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District 1 Representative Gary VanDeaver issues statement on new Speaker of the House

Kenny

January 17, 2025

Texas District 1 Representative Gary VanDeaver issued a statement this morning on the election of new Texas Speaker of the House. Republican Dustin Bu...

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Blow, blow thou winter wind…

eType

January 15, 2025

The forecasted snow days in Bowie County last week turned to ice causing thousands to lose their electricity and prompting school and business closure...

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Local school districts make superior grades

Susan Lindsey Staff Reporter

January 15, 2025

Several surrounding schools received a superior rating in the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for the 2023-2024 school year. FIRST ...

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Bringing hope to those in need

Kenny Mitchell Publisher

January 15, 2025

Maranatha Christian Center in DeKalb is partnering this month with local non-profit Hope29 in an effort to get clothes to area children in need. The c...

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This Week in History

Thirty Years Ago-1994

January 15, 2025

On The Street: The Tribune asked people on the street, “What was the best movie you saw last year?” Kathy Davis of New Boston said, “The Lion King.” R...

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Christmas Blessings

January 15, 2025

his past Christmas, Mrs. Crawford, a Pre-K 4 teacher at New Boston Elementary School, was inspired to reach out to her community in an effort to coord...