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Education News

Gov. Greg Abbott voices clear support for school voucher program

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on May 10, 2022 · Abbott said he supports giving parents the option to attend private school “with state funding following the student.” Such measures have failed in the Legislature in the past.

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Gov. Greg Abbott and other top Republicans want to create vouchers, to help families with special needs kids pay for private school.

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Even In Special Session, House Lawmakers Oppose ‘Vouchers’

Laura Isensee

Posted on July 20, 2017 · "We voted six times during the regular session ... We’ve talked about this on numerous occasions. I don’t know what else we can do."

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Teachers have reacted to Gov. Greg Abbott's education agenda for this summer's special session with a mix of skepticism and fierce opposition.

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What Teachers Think Of Gov. Abbott’s Special Session Education Agenda

Laura Isensee

Posted on June 12, 2017 · Two items on the Governor's wish-list – vouchers and school finance - proved a showdown in the regular session.

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Humble ISD Board Of Trustees Approves Hiring Elizabeth Fagen As New Superintendent

Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on June 15, 2016 · She is scheduled to start working on July 5th and will have a base salary of $298,000.

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More School Choice Could Come To Texas With Vouchers

Laura Isensee

Posted on January 29, 2015 · National School Choice Week highlights different options for students, families.

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Four Things In Texas Education To Watch This Legislative Session

Laura Isensee

Posted on January 28, 2015 · One of the main jobs for state lawmakers is to pass a budget for the next two years. More than a quarter of the budget goes to K-12 education.

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Greg Abbott still leads Beto O’Rourke three months ahead of Election Day, new poll finds

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on August 15, 2022 · The poll found that 46% of Texans were in favor of the incumbent Gov. Abbott -- a seven-point lead ahead of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke.

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A new MAGA: Mothers Against Greg Abbott mobilizes against the incumbent governor seeking a third term

Patrick Svitek, Texas Tribune

Posted on August 11, 2022 · Mothers Against Greg Abbott has grown into a potent political force in the governor’s race, with a membership of over 50,000 on Facebook. The group recently caught more attention after releasing ads that have gone viral on social media.

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San Antonio, Houston and Arlington chosen for XFL reboot

Dan Katz, Texas Public Radio

Posted on July 25, 2022 · The season is scheduled to begin just days after the Super Bowl. Houston's games will be played at TDECU Stadium.

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Two Pasadena men indicted in San Antonio migrant death-trailer case that left 53 dead

Associated Press

Posted on July 21, 2022 · The two were indicted on counts of transporting and conspiring to transport migrants illegally resulting in death; and transporting and conspiring to transport migrants illegally resulting in serious injury.

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