North Texas lawmaker aims to limit gun-free zonesThe early focus on the bill by Rep. Drew Springer, R-Muenster, underscores the Legislature's attention on weapons legislation.Dallas News
As a winter storm approaches North Texas, here are the school districts that have announced closures for Thursday: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency resources ahead of severe winter weather Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to prepare disast...
Just weeks into the new school year, Texas school districts have faced a disturbing wave of threats, forcing schools to heighten security and respond to safety concerns. As of this month, at least 20 schools across the state have reported various forms of violence or terroristic threats, made...
The law has sparked opposition from faculty and divided the state, which has allowed licensed concealed handguns in public since 1995. Three University of Texas at Austin professors have filed lawsuits against the state and there have been three retirements by faculty members of major public univer...
Why is this Republican state acting like the Obama administration? Republican lawmakers seem to have a better grip than their Democratic colleagues on the inherent censorship of so-called free speech zones and viewpoint-based security fees.
In Texas, distracted driving laws apply to anyone driving in school crossing zones and on public school property during school hours. Drivers under the age of 18 are banned from using their cell phones while driving, and all drivers are prohibited from texting while driving5. If caught texting...
Texas has child safety zones that don’t relate to where a sex offender can live, but do prohibit offenders from involvement with civic, athletic or cultural programs for children ages 17 or younger, and they can’t join any programs if the program’s base is near a school or playground....
Representative Chris Paddie introduced Texas Statehouse SB 788 (aka Kari’s Law) in the House. It is now ready for the Governor’s signature. Other states are now working on passing this law or variations. Read more here.Youth-Focused Initiatives Houston Station Awards High School Seniors ...
Yes, the State of Texas has its very own Whataburger Learning Center. Imgur.com/zUADuHt But don't get too excited and don't let the name fool you. This is not some kind of weird community college funded by a burger joint. This isn't a school in the traditional sense of the word...
Houston Schools Zones Vogel Intermediate Galatas Elementary Wilkerson Intermediate School Glen Loch Elementary York Junior High Lamar Elementary Houston Middle Schools Powell Elementary Conroe School Zones Ride Elementary Houston Schools ZonesHailey Elementary ...