EDITORIAL: Charters schools top vouchers for educational choice
If vouchers to private schools were approved, many of the same problems Texas had with charter schools would be repeated – with even less state oversight. Private schools don't have to meet the same academic standards as public ones, which lawmakers …
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Are the early primary states a big deal anymore?
Several Southern states, including delegate-rich Texas, are expected to hold their elections March 1, when delegates will be awarded to candidates proportionally. At least three likely competitors have strong ties to Texas — its senator, Ted Cruz; the …
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2 West Texas officers shoot dog during call, pet survived
ODESSA, Texas (AP) — A West Texas homeowner wants to know why police shot his dog after the pet apparently lunged at two officers in an incident captured on patrol car video. Odessa police Sgt. Pete Gonzalez says the dog was shot Wednesday while …
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