Texas Board of Education weighs social studies changes
The conservative dominated Texas State Board of Education opens debates on social studies standards affecting 4.6 million K-12 students. Conservatives and liberals fault each other as history shaping tests and textbooks nationally. Previous debates covered evolution and portrayals of women in images.
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District adds Director to push bilingual and ESL goals
GCCISD appoints Norma Picacio-Jones as Director of Bilingual and English as a Second Language to drive district wide improvement. She has begun coordinating with TEA and department leaders to support LED students, while targeting math and science scores, counseling, operations, and new partnerships with Lee College for dual enrollment and early college programs.
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Breakthrough Non-Surgical Back Pain Relief Ad
A Texas advertising claim promotes a new home non-surgical back pain treatment approved by Medicare and most private insurers with no out of pocket cost. It requires no doctor visit, takes minutes to apply, and targets severe pain, urging readers to call a nationwide hotline 1-800-526-8926.
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Austin
Watch Your Wallet Common charity scam tips and red flags
A warning about charity fraud explains how con artists exploit goodwill to take cash. Question any organization and solicitor, verify purpose and fund use, ask if donations are tax deductible, avoid cash only appeals, and beware of “boss” schemes demanding upfront “good faith” money before sharing proceeds.
Phishing scams warned by bank examiner and police official
A warning about con artists posing as bank officers or police to coax you into withdrawing savings. Real officials would never ask for funds. Phishing emails and fake websites mimic legitimate organizations, making detection hard. Protect yourself, resources, and identity.
Family warns others after string of home break ins
Michele and Patrick Tassinari recount how a couple with a child lived in their spare room then stole prescription medicine a nail gun a grinder 600 dollars and their 13 year old daughter's coins heirlooms and pocketknife over multiple visits They urge the community to be vigilant not to open doors too freely and to refer strangers in need to local churches or aid groups to avoid scams and protect families.
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