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US students performing worse in school than 10 years ago: report

May 14

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US students' reading, math scores at historic lows

Sep 9, 2025

Conservative-favored college entrance exams allowed in Texas

An independent review did not put the CLT on equal footing with the SAT and ACT.

Jul 28

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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

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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

Feb 11, 2025

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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

Nov 9, 2024

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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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Changes coming to ACT exam, test will be significantly shorter and cheaper

Officials say the exam will be significantly shorter and cheaper.

Jul 17, 2024

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