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US students' reading, math scores at historic lows

  • Sep 9, 2025
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Bill to scrap STAAR test dies in the Texas Legislature

  • Jun 3, 2025

Houston's Fifth Ward cancer cluster leads to groundbreaking research

  • Mar 14, 2025

People living in Fifth Ward to be screened for cancer indicators

  • Mar 11, 2025

'Toxic' cancer-causing compounds outside Fifth Ward facility, EPA says

  • Feb 11, 2025

Deadline approaches for people in known Houston cancer cluster

  • Nov 30, 2024

Fifth Ward residents skeptical of 'cancer cluster' test results

  • Nov 9, 2024

ACT college entrance exam will be shortened

  • Jul 17, 2024

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People living in Fifth Ward to be screened for cancer indicators

  • Mar 11, 2025
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'Toxic' cancer-causing compounds outside Fifth Ward facility, EPA says

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Deadline approaches for homeowners in known cancer cluster to allow soil testing for contamination

  • Nov 30, 2024
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Fifth Ward residents skeptical of 'cancer cluster' test results

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Texas will use computers to grade written answers on this year's STAAR tests

  • Apr 9, 2024
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HISD parents opt students out of standardized tests

  • Oct 25, 2023
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TX students still struggling in math and reading: STAAR test results

  • Aug 17, 2023
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STAAR testing begins on Tuesday in the Houston area with new changes

  • Apr 18, 2023

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Cy-Fair ISD STAAR results show decreases in passage rates among grades 3-8

The district is said to be struggling with math scores and seeing lower passing rates in grades 3-8.

  • Jul 16, 2024

Houston ISD's state takeover could end sooner than expected, TEA-appointed superintendent says

The controversial Mike Miles era could have a light at the end of the tunnel. The state-appointed leader revealed improving STAAR scores. But one parent cautions not to make judgements yet.

  • Jun 6, 2024

Texas will use computers to grade written answers on this year's STAAR tests

Heads up, parents! As your kids start STAAR testing, Texas is planning a new way to grade the test this year.

  • Apr 9, 2024
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Judge upholds decision requiring paternity test of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones

The owner of Forbes' most valuable sports franchise isn't done fighting in a case involving a woman who claims the billionaire is her biological father.

  • Mar 1, 2024

Dozens of HISD schools with 'B' or higher grades plummet under new TEA guidelines

With the new rating out, Houston ISD parents can expect 26 schools to move into the New Education System program and 24 to be considered for NES.

  • Jan 24, 2024