TEA Education Commissioner Mike Morath said that he has noticed alarming statistics when it comes to reading comprehension skills across the state. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Texas Education Agency gave a presentation at the Solomon P. Ortiz Center on Friday regarding tighter curriculum updates, especially as it relates to reading literacy. TEA Education Commissioner … Read more
The series, SPRINT, will follow “the lives of the world’s fastest humans,” including Richardson, Noah Lyles and Shericka Jackson, according to Netflix. DALLAS — Dallas’ own Sha’Carri Richardson, who is expected to be among the stars of the 2024 Summer Olympics, will be among the athletes featured in an upcoming Netflix docuseries. The series, SPRINT, … Read more
Johnson’s cause of death was listed as asphyxia (mechanical and chemical), according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office. FORT WORTH, Texas — The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s office Friday classified the death of 31-year-old Anthony Johnson as a homicide. Johnson, a former Marine, died on April 21 in the Tarrant County Jail’s custody after … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — One man is arrested after he allegedly assaulted and stole a person’s vehicle who was trying to give him money, according to San Antonio Police. The incident took place at the 1400 block of Zarzamora on Friday night. One man told police he stopped his vehicle to give a panhandler some money … Read more
The Bexar County records system is back up and running after a system malfunction prevented people from leaving jail even after posting bond. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County records system is fully operational as of Friday according to county officials. The delays are the result of the county implemented a new program called … Read more
Fire crews were able to contain the fire, and the cleanup process is now underway, officials said shortly before 6:30 p.m. on Friday. DESOTO, Texas — Residents in Desoto were let back into their homes Friday after they were forced to evacuate when a 5,000-gallon diesel fuel tanker caught fire earlier in the day. “When … Read more
Other cities have passed similar measures, but Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued to block them from going into effect. DALLAS — Editor’s note: This story was originally published in the Texas Tribune here. Dallas voters could decide whether to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana if City Council members approve a plan to put the … Read more