Texas Public Schools Explorer Receives Major Update

The Texas Public Schools Explorer has undergone a significant redesign, offering users access to a more comprehensive range of data regarding public education in the state.

Key Features of the Redesign

The updated explorer now features long-term trends in educational performance. It also includes detailed school funding data, providing transparency into resource allocation.

Texas Academic Performance Reports Included

Among the new additions are the recently released Texas Academic Performance Reports. These reports offer insights into student achievement and school accountability.

Other News from Around Texas

  • A dog groomer in League City was arrested following the death of a goldendoodle who was strangled by a cinch collar.
  • Harris County commissioners ultimately removed a call for Judge Lina Hidalgo’s resignation from a resolution after a heated debate.
  • A child tragically died in a reported drowning incident in the Cloverleaf area.
  • Houston’s Spark Parks are facing potential permanent closure.
  • Rain is expected to return to Houston after a three-week dry spell.
  • There is ongoing discussion regarding the Texas THC crackdown.
  • Houston TSA agents have received their first paycheck in over 40 days, though full funding still requires Congressional approval.
  • Former Houston Comets Head Coach Van Chancellor expressed his enthusiasm for the return of the WNBA to Houston.
  • A party in Dickinson turned chaotic after gunfire erupted, with children present.
  • DNA evidence led to an arrest in the 1988 ‘Lovers Lane’ cold case in Houston after 36 years.
  • Former President Donald Trump signed an order to ensure TSA agents receive pay.