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Texas school officials skeptical that curriculum with Christian influences is the lifeline state leaders are promising

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Proposed lesson plans could improve student performance and help teachers, Texas education officials say. Not all districts and education advocates are convinced. TEXAS, USA — This story was first published on the Texas Tribune and can be viewed here. Texas education officials and Republican lawmakers say proposed elementary school lessons that incorporate extensive biblical references … Read more

Haven for Hope expanding homeless outreach operations to Leon Valley and Balcones Heights

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Bexar County approved $110,000 in federal COVID-10 relief funds for Haven to hire two outreach coordinators. In addition, Leon Valley provided $40,000. SAN ANTONIO — Haven for Hope is one step closer to launching a new pilot program aimed at expanding homeless outreach efforts to Leon Valley and Balcones Heights. On Tuesday, Bexar County commissioners … Read more

Software issues preventing Bexar Co. inmates from being released, some of them for days

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The county said it has a team of 120 IT personnel working to troubleshoot the ongoing issues. SAN ANTONIO — It’s become the exact opposite of a “get out of jail free” card. While Bexar County continues transitioning to a new computer system for its justice division, the change has also sparked complaints that glitches … Read more

Bexar County’s new computer system blamed for delays in jail booking, releases

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SAN ANTONIO – After nearly a week in the Bexar County jail, Maurice Valdez says freedom doesn’t exactly taste sweet to him. He believes the six days he served were about five days too long. “I should’ve been out already,” Valdez said emphatically. Valdez and others say even after posting bond for relatively minor offenses, … Read more