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Abbott, TxDOT announce record $142 billion transportation investment

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Governor Greg Abbott announced a record $142 billion in total investment for Texas' transportation infrastructure. The record investment includes the unanimous adoption of the $100 billion 10year statewide roadway construction plan with the Texas Department of Transportation (Tx-DOT) for transportation projects to enhance safety, improve congestion and connectivity, and preserve Texas roadways. This is a $25 billion increase in total investment from the previous year.
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STAAR scores show continued struggles in math, reading Texas public student scores in standardized testing continue to improve since the pandemic, but more than half of those taking the test still struggle with math and just under half read below grade-level, the Texas Tribune reported.
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City alters agreement with Lancium

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Lancium’s plans to build a 300-megawatt electric substation just outside Fort Stockton have hit a snag, but it’s through no fault of their own. The company already operates a 25-megawatt substation just southwest of town off the Pecos Highway, and a 300-megawatt substation is there, but the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) will not release the energy for a 300-megawatt station.
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County under burn ban, declares wildfire state of emergency

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After a wet spring, Mother Nature’s Water Well ran dry in Pecos County for much of July, and last weekend’s spotty rain showers did nothing to help the ongoing drought conditions. With that in mind, the Pecos County Commissioner’s Court on Monday morning ordered a ban on outdoor burning in all unincorporated areas of Pecos County effective immediately and lasting for 90 days through Nov. 9.
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Senator Blanco provides backpacks to Apache Elementary

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Texas District 29 Senator Cesar Blanco raised nearly $24,000 to provide backpacks for students in El Paso and Far West Texas. This year’s giveaways took place at North Loop Elementary School (Ysleta ISD), Robert R. Rojas Elementary School (Socorro ISD), Paul Moreno Elementary School (El Paso ISD), and Apache Elementary School (Fort Stockton ISD). In total, 2,326 free backpacks were given to students in Senate District 29.