Plan would tap lottery revenue for teacher bonuses
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes using 700 million dollars yearly from Texas lottery proceeds for veteran teacher bonuses. He would require districts to allocate most of the lottery funds to pay raises for teachers with at least six years' service and retirees with 20 or more years.
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Woman hospitalised after car plunges from Austin garage
Officials say a woman was taken to a hospital after her car plunged from a downtown Austin parking garage on Thursday. Police report the car went through retention wires on the seventh floor, struck a building across the street, then hit an SUV in an alley before coming to rest. the SUV driver escaped injury.
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Frank talk urged on ODC board public meeting plan
Carlson urged a frank discussion as the ODC board weighed public versus closed sessions. Betsy Triplett-Hurt and Melanie Hollmann supported public meetings while Gene Collins sought a legal opinion on exemptions, noting discussions might stay private for real estate talks.
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Man trapped in ATM slips notes pleading for help
Texas driver trapped inside a Bank of America ATM room slipped notes through the receipt slot begging customers to help him escape. Police said he became stuck while changing a lock to a back room, lacked a keycard, and could not alert bank staff.
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