Charter school contract revoked by Texas judge
A Texas Education Agency administrative law judge ruled the charter school violated multiple laws and built up a budget deficit prompting the contract revocation. The decision details alleged governance failures and fiscal problems affecting the school’s operation.
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Wheelchair mom charged again for street riding
In Sandusky Ohio Kelly Dillery 31 who uses a wheelchair faces a pedestrian in the street charge after police alleged she forced cars to swerve while riding in the road with her daughter strapped to her lap. She has muscular dystrophy and says sidewalks are not always accessible.
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Texans Claim Victory On 1999 Legislature Sessions
Both Democrats and Republicans claim success on teacher pay raises education funding tax cuts and children's health care after a 140 day session. The parties faulted each other for a partisan split while declaring victory on the same issues.
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Texas dump agency renamed but mission continues
The Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority created in 1980 will be folded into the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, keeping core disposal work. Private industry will likely handle actual disposal while the state maintains the operating license. Senator J E Brown and Rep Patricia Gray led the move to dissolve the agency, with ongoing authority to oversee the program.
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Kennedy coffin dumped at sea remains in ocean report
National Archives release shows 1966 disposal of JFK coffin carried from Dallas to Washington was ordered by the Kennedy family. The bronze first coffin was replaced, then air dropped into the Atlantic with 240 pounds of sand and holes to sink. Robert Kennedy requested release of the casket from GSA.
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ECISD Considers 3000 Raise for New Teachers
ECISD school board plans a morning meeting to consider raising starting pay to 28500 for the 1999 2000 year from 25500. The district already exceeds the state minimum and aims to boost recruiting while keeping pay about 4260 above the minimum.
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Baton Rouge Declares Casual Summer in Offices
Mayor Tom Ed McHugh issues a summerlong casual dress proclamation in Baton Rouge through Sept 6. Workers may wear short sleeves and golf shirts, with voluntary participation. Reactions vary. many welcome relief from heat, while some law firms and merchants worry about image and policy impact.
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Students reclaim belongings at Columbine High
Columbine High students returned to the Littleton campus to retrieve backpacks and other items left behind during the grim escape six weeks after the bloodbath. Students described renewed shock as they faced the scene and memories of that day.
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