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Texas House committee discusses education savings account bill for nearly 21 hours

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www.kxan.com – Adam Schwager – 2025-03-12 18:41:00

SUMMARY: The Texas House Committee on Public Education adjourned after over 20 hours of discussion regarding House Bill 3 (HB 3), which proposes an education savings account for private education. Although most testimony was against the bill, it remains pending. Of 734 registered opinions, 502 were opposed. Critics, including Rep. Brad Buckley, warned HB 3 could lead to layoffs and hurt community schools. Supporters argued it would help marginalized families access better education options. Tensions rose as accusations were made against committee member Rep. Alan Schoolcraft regarding campaign funding, with disputes over credibility and the bill’s language raising concerns for parents’ recourse.

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Texas high school football scores for Friday, Sept. 12

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www.kxan.com – Billy Gates – 2025-09-12 22:59:00

SUMMARY: Lake Travis dominated Midland Legacy 59-13 in a spirited farewell to the old Cavalier Stadium before renovations force home games to move to Dripping Springs High School. Across Central Texas, notable district wins included Anderson over College Station (37-14), Bowie against Glenn (38-14), and Dripping Springs edging Harker Heights (31-26). High-scoring games saw McNeil top Westwood 70-45, and Hutto defeat Cedar Ridge 63-49. Close contests included Vista Ridge’s 30-29 win over Round Rock and Austin LBJ’s 34-33 overtime victory against Wimberley. The article also features an extensive list of scores from other Texas high school football games.

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Safe Central Texas meet-up spots for online purchases 

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www.kxan.com – Tanya Nguyen – 2025-09-12 07:30:00

SUMMARY: The Lockhart Police Department created its first Community MeetUp Spot for safe internet purchase exchanges after a man stole shoes during a transaction. Located in the police station parking lot at 214 Bufkin Lane, it offers a secure, monitored area encouraging buyer and seller safety. Positive community feedback inspired the initiative. Several Central Texas police departments—including Georgetown, Cedar Park, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Manor, Austin, and Kyle—also provide designated or informal safe exchange spots. The Austin Police emphasize researching buyers/sellers, trusting instincts, and following safety tips such as taking photos, noting license plates, meeting in public areas, and keeping personal info private.

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Texas high school football scores for Thursday, Sept. 11

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www.kxan.com – Billy Gates – 2025-09-11 23:30:00

SUMMARY: On Thursday, Central Texas high school football saw dominant shutouts as Buda Johnson defeated Austin High 34-0, and Travis overwhelmed Navarro 55-0. Hendrickson rallied to beat Buda Hays 42-41 in a thrilling comeback during the KBVO Game of the Week. The Burbank at Luling game was canceled due to a social media threat, with law enforcement investigating and school officials ensuring student safety; no reschedule date has been set. Additional notable Texas scores include Arlington Martin’s 74-47 win over Mansfield and multiple lopsided victories across the state, highlighting a competitive week in Texas high school football.

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