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Texas' financial aid for college students could dwindle even more
The TEXAS grant program, the state's largest financial aid fund, already has tens of thousands more applicants than it can serve, and with state budget cuts looming next year, about 24,000 more could be left behind.
Texas applies for education jobs funding
AUSTIN — Texas has applied for $830 million in federal education dollars intended to help schools through the recession.
Texas in downturn; candidates offer few specifics
AUSTIN—Texas has been hailed as a lone bright star in an otherwise dreadful economy, but in a few months state lawmakers will finally come face to face with the fiscal bloodbath that has spilled over the rest of the nation.
Texas Lottery: A different game than state was sold two decades ago
Texas Lottery: A different game than state was sold two decades ago
$830 million for Texas schools caught in political stalemate
Rep. Lloyd Doggett , D-Austin, included a special provision in the federal legislation that requires Texas Gov. Rick Perry to sign an assurance that Texas will not use the money to take the place of state education funds through 2013. Perry said he can't provide that assurance.
Texas specialty license plate vendor defends its designs
AUSTIN - The state's vanity license plate vendor challenged a legislative leader and a law enforcement group Friday concerned that its new plate designs may pose a safety risk.
College football preview: Texas QB Gilbert makes debut vs. Rice; Baylor's Griffin set for return
HOUSTON - No. 5 Texas has more than a dozen freshmen on its depth chart. Coach Mack Brown doesn't see that as cause for concern as the Longhorns prepare for today's opener against Rice.
Michael rushes for 105 yards in A&M's 48-7 win
Christine Michael rushed for 105 yards and Texas A&M's defense showed obvious improvement from last season in the Aggies' 48-7 season-opening victory Saturday night over lower-division Stephen F. Austin. A&M senior quarterback Jerrod Johnson, who set eight school records in 2009, completed 28 of 40 passes for 322 yards and two touchdowns.
ECISD students make music
Last spring, Austin Montessori music teacher Tyra Reyez was at the annual Texas Music Educators Association conference in San Antonio when she saw a presentation on the MIDI For Kids program. The program’s long name, Music Instruction Develops...
North Texas universities brace for tough times ahead on state funding
Officials hope to avoid harming academic programs.
