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What does it mean when a Texas school gets an 'A' rating?

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 5/22 3:57A Lacey Beasley

Schools across the state were issued 2023 A-F accountability ratings from the Texas Education Agency last month, showing every district in North Texas dropped in scores some more than others. Prosper ISD was one of the highest-scoring districts...

Are the days of the Texas Lottery numbered? Why some lawmakers want it abolished

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 5/11 12:30A Jack Fink

Questions are swirling at the Texas Capitol over the future of the Texas Lottery and the Lottery Commission. It comes after state leaders say questionable jackpots have been awarded. Lawmakers have not approved a budget for the Lottery Commission...

North Texas cities split over bill that will change how DART transit agency is funded

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 5/11 12:00A Jack Fink

A controversial bill is advancing through the Texas Capitol that, if approved, will change how Dallas Area Rapid Transit, DART, is funded. The legislation, known as HB 3187, passed the House Transportation Committee on Tuesday and heads to the...

Frisco voters consider $160 million for Performing Arts Center

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 5/3 8:15P Dawn White

Frisco has been hoping to get approval for a $340 million Performing Arts Center in its municipal election through two measures: Proposition A and Proposition B. Proposition A would allow the city to use money from its Economic Development...

Texas House Committee delays vote on school choice and funding bills until Thursday to consider...

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 4/1 7:01P Jack Fink

The Texas House Public Education Committee will vote on the school choice and school funding bills Thursday after Chairman Brad Buckley delayed the meeting so lawmakers can consider proposed changes. In a statement he posted on "X" late Monday...

Texas seeks to shore up state water supply amid shortage predictions

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 3/20 8:17A Larry Collins

Earlier this year Governor Greg Abbott called for a “Texas-sized” investment in water, designating it an emergency item in the 89th legislative session. Now, lawmakers are seeking to solve a looming crisis through funding improvements to water...