If the pause on President Trump’s tariffs is lifted in 30 days, prices for building materials like lumber could go up and so could housing prices. HOUSTON — The world’s economy held its breath before new tariffs on Mexico and Canada were paused. If the pause on President Trump’s tariff is lifted, the trade war … Read more
Authorities say the suspect would message victims through Snapchat and convince them to meet him in person, where he would allegedly sexually assault them. HAYS COUNTY, Texas — A 20-year-old man has been arrested following an investigation into claims that he sexually assaulted victims after messaging them via Snapchat. On Dec. 12, the Hays County … Read more
Meanwhile, the topic of school-choice vouchers continues to be one of Abbott’s top priorities for lawmakers to pass this session. SAN ANTONIO — Increasing teacher pay and cutting property taxes were among Gov. Greg Abbott’s top priorities outlined during his State of the State address on Sunday. Abbott vowed to boost teacher pay, stressing top … Read more
Chronically absent students — those who missed at least 10% of their school days — are more likely to drop out, education advocates say. TEXAS, USA — This story was first published in The Texas Tribune and can be viewed here. In a typical school week, Delaila Constante makes more than a dozen calls to … Read more
One in four Texas students is raising a child while getting a college degree. For Isabella Mapes, it has meant little sleep and, at times, a lonely journey. SAN ANTONIO — This story was first published on The Texas Tribune and can be viewed here. Labor had come so early in the morning, the contractions … Read more
Vassell’s No. 24 high school jersey will be raised to the rafters. SAN ANTONIO — Congratulations to San Antonio Spurs‘ Devin Vassell, as his Peachtree Ridge High School basketball jersey will be retired. The school announced that Vassell’s No. 24 jersey will be raised to the rafters Tuesday night in his hometown of Suwanee, Georgia. … Read more
No children were onboard the school bus when a vehicle ran into it, says NISD. SAN ANTONIO — A Northside ISD school bus was involved in a crash Tuesday morning, officials with NISD tell us. NISD Spokesman Barry Perez says the bus was empty when a vehicle ran into it on Galm Road near Bandera … Read more