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Spring Branch school closures loom ahead of legislative votes on school funding

Sarah Grunau

Posted on November 16, 2023 · Spring Branch parents and students were at the forefront of a board meeting shutdown Monday ahead of discussions on closing a number of economically disadvantaged schools to address a multi-million dollar budget deficit.

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Texas teachers are struggling financially. The school voucher war killed a salary raise.

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Posted on December 1, 2023 · Some Texas public school teachers say they have to do side jobs in order to be able to live.

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Political Roundup: The significance of endorsements in the mayoral race

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 22, 2023 · Candidates in the Houston mayoral runoff picked up a slew of endorsements this week. In this week's political roundup, we discuss how much those endorsements mean in a runoff for a municipal election where turnout is already low.

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Lina Hidalgo, other Texas county judges ask U.S. president to block state’s new immigration law

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on November 21, 2023 · Senate Bill 4, recently passed by the Texas Legislature, allows local and state authorities to arrest people suspected of entering Texas illegally from a foreign country and also empowers county and state court judges to order their deportation if they are found to be in violation. Enforcement of immigration laws is the jurisdiction of the federal government.

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Fourth special session (Nov. 20, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 20, 2023 · On Monday's show: We take a closer look at the fourth special session of the Texas Legislature. And veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers questions about pet care.

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