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

Some Texas school officials are skeptical that a K-12 curriculum with Christian influences is the lifeline state leaders promise

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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