Proposal to allow Bible teachings in Texas public grade schools draws intense fire, praise
Texas public elementary schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons under a proposal drawing intense opposition and praise.
Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elemetary school lessons
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas' education board on Tuesday advanced a new Bible-infused curriculum that would be optional for schools to incorporate in kindergarten through fifth grades, one of the latest Republican-led efforts in the U.S. to incorporate ...
Texas proposal would give schools the option to use Bible teachings in lessons
Texas public schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons as an option for students from kindergarten through fifth grade under a proposal before the state board of education
Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessons
The Texas State Board of Education has given initial approval to a Bible-infused curriculum that would be optional for public schools to adopt for lessons from kindergarten through fifth grade
Texas officials set to vote on adding Bible lessons for K-5 classes as some states push Christianity in public schools
Officials in Texas are set to vote this week on a controversial new public school curriculum that incorporates Christian lessons from the Bible as early as kindergarten while putting less focus on other faiths.
Texas Education Board Backs Elementary School Curriculum With Biblical References
The state-developed instructional materials, known as Bluebonnet Learning, have been criticized for improperly bringing Christianity into the classroom.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick wants legislature to prioritize new dementia research institute
Monday, Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced a "new major legislative initiative for the Texas Senate," a state-funded ...
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Liberal Texas city Austin parks its 46 new e-buses due to inadequate charging infrastructure
The city spent $255 million to acquire 197 electric buses, some of which were manufactured by now-bankrupt Proterra. The ...
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TEA moves forward with plan to allow textbooks with Bible stories in Texas classrooms
The State Board of Education is moving forward with a plan to allow the use of textbooks that include stories from the Bible.
Texas Education Board to vote on controversial Bible-infused curriculum
The Board heard from more than 150 people about the new proposed curriculum during more than 8 hours of testimony.
Suspect arrested after North Austin shooting leaves 1 dead, according to police
AUSTIN, Texas — A suspect has been charged with murder after police said he shot and killed a man Nov. 14 in North Austin.
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Debate on bringing religion into Texas classrooms heads to state level
The debate over bringing religion into the classroom is happening at the state level. The Board of Education heard public ...
Texas offers Starr County ranch to Trump for mass deportation plans
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said the state’s recently purchased 1,400-acre ranch could be used as a deportation ...
Austin-based app to connect vintage shoppers with local shops, pop-up events
The secondhand clothing market has erupted across the country as people seek more sustainable shopping methods.
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As Trump administration takes shape, Texas takes a back seat
So far Trump has looked elsewhere for his earliest cabinet and high-level staff appointments, in some cases passing over ...
As Elon Musk Moved to the Right, His Businesses Moved to Texas
The billionaire has rapidly transformed parts of the state, shocking even development-friendly officials: “It was like, ...
Texas and Notre Dame to play home and home series
Texas Football continues to add marquee non-conference games to their future schedules. On Tuesday, Texas and Notre Dame ...