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Impact of Uncertified Teachers on Student Learning: Examining Concerns and SolutionsIn 2014, Texas faced a critical shortage of teachers in public schools, prompting officials to introduce alternative teaching certification programs. These programs were intended to expedite the process of...

Record Number of Employees Leave Houston ISD After Texas State TakeoverThe Texas education landscape is undergoing significant shifts, with one of the most notable being the record number of employees leaving the Houston Independent School District (HISD) following the...

Veteran Resource Hub Opening Soon in Dripping SpringsIn the heart of Dripping Springs, Texas, a new beacon of hope and support is on the horizon for veterans in the area. Kathryn Chandler, a dedicated member of the veteran community,...

Krystal Lewis, a longtime resident of Abilene, never thought that the Fentanyl crisis would hit close to home. However, her perspective changed drastically on June 12, 2023, when she discovered that her own son, Jerrin Hernandez, had overdosed on...

Affordable Housing Challenges Persist in Austin Despite Rental DecreaseDespite a recent decrease in rent prices in the Austin area, many residents continue to struggle with finding affordable housing options. The story of Leigh Vladyka, an art teacher at an...

Concerns Over DART Funding in North Texas The debate over funding for DART transit services in North Texas has been heating up in recent months, with more than half of DART member cities considering reducing their contributions to the agency...

The Search for Missing Swimmer in Lake Travis ContinuesThe search for a missing swimmer in Lake Travis is still ongoing as authorities work tirelessly to locate the individual who did not resurface after going swimming. The incident, which took...

Chappell Roan's meteoric rise to fame has not gone unnoticed by the organizers of the ACL Festival, as they recently made the decision to adjust her set time for the upcoming 2024 event. Thanks to her record-breaking success and...

Controversies Rock North Texas Churches as Pastors Resign Amid AllegationsIn recent weeks, a wave of controversies has swept through North Texas churches, leading to the resignations or firings of at least seven high-profile pastors, most from megachurches. The reasons...

Vibrant 'Barbecue' Art Installation Delights ViewersArt and barbecue - two seemingly unrelated concepts coming together in a unique and mesmerizing art installation at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. As Texas Monthly barbecue editor Daniel Vaughn points out,...