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Texas House committee discusses education savings account bill for nearly 21 hours
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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Parents pack Millsap ISD meeting after abuse arrests
SUMMARY: Emotions ran high at a Millsap ISD meeting following child abuse charges against two educators and the superintendent for failing to report the incident. Parents demanded the superintendent’s firing after being kept uninformed about the abuse of a special needs student, Alex Cornelius. The board’s special meeting escalated as concerns were raised about the investigation and the need for an external investigator. While the superintendent remains on unpaid leave, a decision on her termination was postponed until Monday. Parents also discussed the implementation of cameras in special education classrooms for increased safety in the future.

Emotions ran high in Millsap in Parker County over a child abuse investigation. Two educators are charged with abusing a special needs student, and the district’s superintendent is charged with failing to report it.
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Firefighters Make Progress Controlling Pauline Road Fire in San Jacinto & Montgomery Counties
SUMMARY: Firefighters have made significant progress in containing the Pauline Road fire, which has burned nearly 2,400 acres across San Jacinto and Montgomery counties. Evacuation orders have been lifted, allowing residents to return home. The fire is currently 45% contained, and officials are confident it won’t spread further. Fire agencies are transitioning control to the Texas A&M Forest Service, who will monitor hot spots for the next few weeks. Despite the situation improving, authorities noted a vacation home burned, but no injuries were reported. The fire’s cause remains under investigation following a prescribed burn.

The Pauline Road Fire in San Jacinto and Montgomery Counties is now 45% contained. Evacuation orders have been lifted, but firefighters continue their efforts to control the blaze. Texas A&M Forest Service will take over the fire-fighting operations. Get the latest update on this ongoing situation.
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Major Houston-area bridges identified as ‘high risk’ — Here’s what we know
SUMMARY: A recent National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) study has identified four bridges in the Houston area as ‘high risk’ for potential collapse. This follows a fatal bridge collapse in Baltimore last year. The vulnerable bridges include the Sydney Sherman Bridge, the Rainbow Bridge near Beaumont, the Veterans Memorial Bridge in Port Arthur, and the Buffalo Bayou Toll Bridge. Factors contributing to their risk include high vessel traffic and aging infrastructure. The NTSB has urged immediate assessments by the Texas Department of Transportation. The Greater Houston Port Bureau warns that a bridge collapse could have significant economic repercussions, affecting an $800 billion region.

A recent report by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), released Thursday has raised urgent concerns about the vulnerability of U.S. bridges to vessel st
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