Opinion

Body CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS A Texas House bill would eliminate the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness test and replace it with a test comparing students’ performance to one another rather than state-set standards, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Body GUEST COLUMNIST When President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare into law on July 30, 1965, did my five-yearold self truly comprehend the personal milestone that I would someday reach? Nah.

Body At this moment in an ongoing treatment of “lectionary” Scriptural passages that flesh out what it means to be an Easter people (pls.

Body After a prolonged delay because of a lawsuit filed by about 100 school districts, the Texas Education Agency has released the 2023 A-F accountability ratings, indicating the share of campuses that received a passing ranking dropped by 14% from 2022.

Body American entrepreneurs have saved my grass-mowing season. You see, my grass is finally lush and green and growing like wildflowers, which means I spend my weekends mowing it.

Body The Texas House on Thursday passed Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill after a years-long campaign by the governor and his allies, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Lt. Gov.

Body A few years ago, my then 70-something mom was targeted by telephone scammers. “Grandma,” said a young man pretending to be her grandson, Jerrod, “I’m in trouble.” He said he was in Canada, unaware he had been fishing illegally.

Body As a lifelong Texan, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges rural communities face when it comes to accessing critical state services—from healthcare and veterans support to small business assistance and licensing.

Body CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made it official last week, announcing he will challenge U.S. Sen.

Body I understand the Office of Management and Budget, at the direction of DOGE, plans drastic cuts at NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Agency). This is an open letter to Senator Ted Cruz: “Senator Cruz, I live in Texas.