Goose Creek CISD Students Face STAAR Testing Glitch
Goose Creek CISD reports about 600 students were booted from the STAAR reading test online on Tuesday. The issue affected elementary and junior high students district wide with other Houston area districts also reporting problems. Educational Testing Service and TEA worked to reset the system and allow students to resume later in the week.
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Trump Jr says he saw no issue with Trump Tower meeting
Donald Trump Jr told Congress he did not think the June 2016 Trump Tower meeting with a Russian lawyer seeking Hillary Clinton dirt was troubling. Senate transcripts released show he said he gave it little thought as investigators review Russian interference and campaign ties.
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Plans for Garfield conference center hotel funding outlined
City Manager Ron Bottoms outlined a 56.4 million project financed 21.1 million from public funds and 35 million from private sources. Arizona Industrial Development Association will issue bonds, Preston Hollow Capital to buy them, Provident Group owns and oversees the hotel, 40 year bonds with 20 year renewal. Garfield Public Private Develops the project with DPR Construction designing and building, BOKA Powell as architect, Interstate Hotels and Resource to operate initially. The hotel will be a 208 room upscale property with 22 000 square feet of meeting space and multiple amenities, with schematic design due August 25 and a grand opening target of May 30 2020, subject to agreements.
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City mulls options to preserve Brunson Theater facade and structure
City officials discussed preserving the Brunson Theater with minimal interior work and a roof, potentially leaving an open area for events and a café. Proposals include coating trusses to halt deterioration, cleaning costs, and exploring liquidation or open-air concepts, with an MDD meeting set for June 7 at 4 30 p.m.
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North Korea Threatens Summit Cancellation Over US Drills
North Korea warned it may cancel the Trump Kim summit over U S South Korea military exercises saying it will not accept a one sided affair. Analysts expect diplomacy to continue with talks scheduled for June 12 in Singapore despite the threat.
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Car incident leads to arrest in Harris County
Officers contacted the Harris County District Attorney's Office after a child was found in a hot car with approximately 90 degrees inside. Mr. Curry was charged with endangering a child and booked into Baytown Jail. The child was examined by EMS and released to the paternal grandmother. First responders cooled the child quickly, and safety tips were offered as temperatures rise.
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