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Students, staff at Walt Disney Elementary return to class after EF-2 tornado damaged their school
SUMMARY: Students and staff at Walt Disney Elementary are returning to classes at a temporary campus after their school was destroyed by a tornado. The temporary site, located 10 minutes from the original campus in Alvin, was quickly prepared with the help of the community. Teachers, families, and local supporters donated supplies and worked together to make the transition smooth. The new location has a rich history, having served Alvin ISD for many years. Despite the challenges, staff are excited to welcome students back, with special guests like Houston Texans ensuring a positive start. Donations to help replace supplies are being accepted.
Students and staff from Walt Disney Elementary are returning to the classroom Tuesday morning, but not at their usual campus.
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Texas high school football scores for Thursday, Sept. 4
SUMMARY: In Central Texas high school football, Weiss defeated San Marcos 22-15, and Stony Point narrowly beat Buda Johnson 17-14. Hendrickson dominated Leander 38-0, while Vista Ridge won 28-21 against Bowie in the KBVO Game of the Week at Burger Stadium. McCallum routed Travis 52-13, and McNeil edged Lake Belton 34-28. Additional local scores included Eastside 48-0 over LASA and Granger’s 42-21 victory over Thorndale. Across Texas, games featured Amarillo Palo Duro’s 48-0 win over Amarillo Caprock, and Edinburg Economedes’ 78-21 rout of Brownsville Porter, among numerous other matchups reported by KXAN and the Associated Press.
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State Sen. Brandon Creighton named sole finalist for Texas Tech chancellor
SUMMARY: State Sen. Brandon Creighton, known for leading major higher education reforms in Texas, is the sole finalist to become chancellor of the Texas Tech University System. The Board of Regents unanimously supported his nomination, praising his leadership and legislative experience. Creighton authored laws banning diversity programs, limiting faculty influence, and regulating campus protests, shifting control toward regents and lawmakers. His appointment reflects a trend of politically connected leaders heading Texas universities. Faculty groups express concern over academic freedom and shared governance. If confirmed, Creighton will leave the Senate before his term ends in 2027 and strengthen Texas Tech’s political influence at the Capitol.
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New Texas law promises to help families by cutting down on child support delays
SUMMARY: Several Texas parents, like Ian Evilsizor and Jennifer Banford, face significant unpaid child support, totaling tens of thousands of dollars, with limited help from the Texas Attorney General’s Child Support Division. Despite new legislation (Senate Bill 1403) allowing email service of notices to speed up cases, parents report poor communication and enforcement delays. Family law attorney Jennifer Severn notes the law aids in proving income and enforcing court orders, but affected parents remain skeptical about real improvements. The AG’s office recently launched a modernized system to enhance efficiency, yet families still experience payment issues and lack of agency responsiveness, highlighting ongoing challenges in child support enforcement.
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