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Texas House approves bill to eliminate and replace STAAR test

The Texas House has approved House Bill 8 on Wednesday night, paving the way to eliminate the STAAR exam and replace it with three shorter assessments starting in the 2027-28 school year.

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Hearing for Camp Mystic search warrants set for Oct. 21

Hearing for Camp Mystic search warrants set for Oct. 21

The art of the State Fair Midway Barker

The art of the State Fair Midway Barker

Southwest Airlines raises fares as rising fuel costs push ticket prices higher

Southwest Airlines raises fares as rising fuel costs push ticket prices higher

Rising costs fuel food insecurity concerns across North Texas communities

Rising costs fuel food insecurity concerns across North Texas communities

Hilary Swank is pregnant at 52, sparking discussion about later motherhood

Hilary Swank is pregnant at 52, sparking discussion about later motherhood

Smokey John's celebrates 50 years of barbecue and family legacy in Dallas

Smokey John's celebrates 50 years of barbecue and family legacy in Dallas

North Texas mariachi teacher helps students celebrate culture through music

North Texas mariachi teacher helps students celebrate culture through music

Several killed in shooting at Bend, Oregon, elementary school, sources say; suspect dead

Several killed in shooting at Bend, Oregon, elementary school, sources say; suspect dead

Boil-water notice issued for Ventana area in southwest Fort Worth

Boil-water notice issued for Ventana area in southwest Fort Worth

Ex-Dallas officer Amber Guyger set for parole in Botham Jean murder case

Ex-Dallas officer Amber Guyger set for parole in Botham Jean murder case

Trump says Fort Hood shooter's Dec. 3 execution will not be livestreamed

Trump says Fort Hood shooter's Dec. 3 execution will not be livestreamed

Aldi offers Thanksgiving meal for under $4 per person

Aldi offers Thanksgiving meal for under $4 per person

Medicare Advantage open enrollment begins Thursday

Medicare Advantage open enrollment begins Thursday

Toyota recalls 30,000 hybrid Rav-4 SUVs

Toyota recalls 30,000 hybrid Rav-4 SUVs

Strong winds expected in North Texas as cold front moves in

Strong winds expected in North Texas as cold front moves in

USPS says it's set to handle millions of ballots next month

USPS says it's set to handle millions of ballots next month

President Trump continues campaigning for GOP candidates ahead of midterms

President Trump continues campaigning for GOP candidates ahead of midterms

Democratic candidate for governor Gina Hinojosa speaks outside Texas Governor's Mansion

Democratic candidate for governor Gina Hinojosa speaks outside Texas Governor's Mansion

Democratic candidate for governor Gina Hinojosa speaks outside Texas Governor's Mansion

Democratic candidate for governor Gina Hinojosa speaks outside Texas Governor's Mansion

Pilot Point ISD superintendent and police chief on leave following complaint

Pilot Point ISD superintendent and police chief on leave following complaint

Suspected jewelry thief fatally shot at Fort Worth shopping center, police say

Suspected jewelry thief fatally shot at Fort Worth shopping center, police say

Cold front to drop temperatures in North Texas starting Thursday afternoon

Cold front to drop temperatures in North Texas starting Thursday afternoon

$250M of future Plano ISD tax revenue to go towards Dallas Stars arena

$250M of future Plano ISD tax revenue to go towards Dallas Stars arena

They didn't have a library, so we built one

They didn't have a library, so we built one

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