Trash Bash mobilizes volunteers to clean Houston waterways
The 20th annual Trash Bash will mobilize volunteers at 17 sites across the Houston-Galveston region on March 23 at 8:30 a.m. Participation is easy via trashbash.org with onsite registration. The event, started in 1993, has drawn over 71,000 volunteers who collected more than 1,800 tons of trash and will provide gloves, bags, shirts, lunch, prizes, and activities at each site.
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Senate approves 1.4 billion boost for Texas public schools
Senate finance committee backs roughly 1.4 billion in higher education spending as part of a 35 billion school budget amid debate over merit, at risk students, and possible restoration of state classroom cuts from 2011. Supporters call the move a down payment and sign of willingness to fund mental health and related services.
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Texas House honors former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle
The Texas House unanimously passed a memorial resolution for slain former Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, praising his dedication to others. Widow Taya Kyle attended as representatives approved the tribute, while Iraq War veteran Eddie Ray Routh faces charges in Kyle and Chad Littlefield’s killings at a North Texas gun range.
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Lawmakers protest security at governor's mansion
Texas lawmakers voiced outrage over mansion security requiring lawmakers to submit to searches and protocols as they enter the governor's residence. The dispute centers on access, safety measures, and the protocol governing visits by state legislators.
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Department of Public Safety Director Steve Mc Craw told the House Appropriation Committee that access to the governor s mansion requires a background check for arrest warrants. He said the badge alone isn t enough as of now 100 percent of individuals are vetted.
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