North Texas Braces for Arctic Blast with Life-Saving Warming Shelters

North Texas Braces for Arctic Blast with Life-Saving Warming Shelters

A cold front in North Texas leads to dangerously low wind chills, impacting outdoor activities and community responses. Fort Worth schools adjust sports schedules to protect students, prioritizing safety over routine activities. Libraries and shelters in Arlington become havens, with volunteers providing warmth and meals to those affected. The Salvation Army activates locations across the … Read more

Shocking Decline: Texas Students’ Test Scores Reveal Alarming Education Gaps

Shocking Decline: Texas Students’ Test Scores Reveal Alarming Education Gaps

Only 24% of Texas eighth graders are proficient in math, with no improvement since 2022 or 2000. Reading proficiency is similarly low, with just a quarter of students meeting standards. Chronic absenteeism affects one in five students, significantly worsening since the pandemic. Many Texas students struggle with widening gaps in performance between high and low … Read more