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Controversial education bill hits Texas House — What parents should know
SUMMARY: A controversial education bill is making its way through the Texas House, with ongoing debates over school vouchers. Governor Abbott supports the vouchers, arguing they give parents control over their children’s education. However, critics, including educators and the Texas State Teachers Association, oppose House Bill 2, which introduces the voucher program, arguing it would divert funds from public schools. Meanwhile, House Bill 3 proposes a school choice program with $1 billion allocated to education savings accounts for qualifying families, prioritizing low-income students and those with disabilities. The debate continues as a public hearing is scheduled today at 8 a.m.
The Texas Legislature is set to continue discussions on school vouchers today as the House considers two key bills that could reshape public education in the state.
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Williamson County issues disaster declaration amid evacuations, rescues
SUMMARY: Williamson County Judge Steven Snell declared a local disaster to protect residents amid severe flooding along the San Gabriel River, particularly impacting western Williamson County and areas east of Georgetown. Evacuations were ordered for mobile home parks and apartment complexes, with swift water rescue teams saving about 25 people. Georgetown residents in Riverside, Shady River, Goodwater, Two Rivers, San Gabriel, and Waters Edge were advised to evacuate. The county remained under a flash flood warning through early Sunday, leading to multiple street and park closures, including the San Gabriel and Blue Hole parks. Shelters are open at Georgetown Recreation Center and First United Methodist Church.
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Texas flooding: North Texas girls among several missing
SUMMARY: Families across Texas, including several in North Texas, anxiously await news about missing girls from Camp Mystic, an all-girls summer camp in Hunt, Texas, affected by catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River. Over 750 girls were housed at the camp, with about two dozen still unaccounted for. Among the missing are North Texas girls Eloise Peek, Llaya Bonner, and eight-year-old Hadley Hannah, all from Dallas. Search and rescue efforts continue amid dangerous conditions with debris floating in the river. Families from Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, and Bowmont are gathering at a nearby elementary school in Kerr County, hoping for updates.
Girls from North Texas are among those missing after devastating flash flooding in along the Guadalupe River on Friday. Young girls who were camping along the river are among those who are said to be missing.
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LIVE BLOG: Disaster declaration issued, fatalities confirmed in Kerr County flooding event
SUMMARY: Heavy overnight rain in Texas Hill Country caused over a foot of rainfall in hours, prompting multiple Flash Flood Warnings and a Flash Flood Emergency early Friday. Kerrville and surrounding areas experienced catastrophic flooding with confirmed fatalities and ongoing rescues. Numerous road closures and shelter openings were announced. Officials, including Governor Greg Abbott and Acting Governor Dan Patrick, urged residents to follow safety warnings, avoid flooded roads, and prepare for continued rain and flooding risks over the next 24-48 hours. Emergency management teams are actively assisting affected communities, while local nursing homes shelter in place. The situation remains critical.
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