Arlington Voters Face Cowboys Stadium Referendum
Arlington leaders push a 650 million Cowboys stadium plan near Ameriquest Field and Six Flags Over Texas, arguing it would boost the economy despite skepticism from economists and residents. Opponents question the promised benefits and tax implications while a public vote looms in a Close election environment.
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League of Fans
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Diane Brandon
Gary Abernathy
Court blocks removal of Bible from monument
A federal appeals court in New Orleans halted a judge's order to remove a Bible from a Harris County courthouse monument. The 5th Circuit directed plaintiff Kay Staley to respond by today while leaving the Bible in place for now, with no ruling on merits.
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Houston
Harris County
Sim Lake
5Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Kay Staley
Michael Stafford
United States Supreme Court
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Supreme Court
Researcher challenges Texas dropout count and graduation rate
Walter Haney of Boston College testifies that Texas schooling yields a woefully inadequate graduation rate and a faulty dropout count. He compares eighth grade figures to graduates four years later, adjusts for out of state migration, and argues many districts miss the TEA standard of 74 percent.
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Texas
Walter Haney
Boston College
Texas Education Agency
Haney
TEA
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