W hen state leadership proposes docking a school district an entire letter grade over a single disputed library book, it exposes a fundamental flaw in how Texas measures educational quality. Almost everyone would agree that library books in schools should be developmentally age-appropriate. Howev...
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T he Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday that seven people were shot during an “adult birthday party” late Saturday night in rural Edinburg. According to a news release, the incident occurred at about 11:45 p.m. Saturday when deputies responded to the area of Farm-to-Mark...
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By Berenice Garcia and Alejandra Martinez | The Texas Tribune M cALLEN — Texas officials tasked with managing and conserving state parks were gearing up this month to cede control of more than 1,000 acres of public land that’s treasured for its natural habitat and beaches along t...
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Ruben Jaydeth Fuentes A Harlingen man was charged with intoxication manslaughter as a result of a crash authorities say he caused Friday night, which left one dead and three others hospitalized. Ruben Jaydeth Fuentes, 25, was arrested and charged with one count of intoxication ma...
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — After crossing the finish line of the Mexico City Grand Prix behind race winner Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, F1 history-maker Kimi Antonelli placed his hands on the steering wheel and his voice cracked as he said, “We did it, we did it.” Although the 20-y...
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Lawyers for Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs say he has a “substantial body of tangible evidence” disputing the allegations three women made against him while police were investigating his battery case. Jacobs pleaded no contest on Sept. 10 to misdemeanor charges of bat...
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Ever since he got into the Formula 1 paddock hidden in a stack of tires, Kimi Antonelli has done things his own way. Now, the 20-year-old Italian stands on his own as F1's youngest-ever champion after he finished third in the Mexico City Grand Prix on Sunday, more than enough to ...
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By SCHUYLER DIXON | AP Pro Football Writer A RLINGTON (AP) — Chad Ryland kicked a winning 42-yard field goal in overtime after missing a PAT that would have won the game with 6 seconds left in regulation, and the Arizona Cardinals rallied for a wild 33-30 victory over the Dallas ...
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Lamar Jackson needs surgery for a thumb injury he suffered on Baltimore's first offensive snap against Buffalo on Sunday, and the injury could be season-ending, Ravens coach Jesse Minter said. “That'll be a surgery deal. He'll go to (injured reserve),” M...
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Baker Mayfield threw more downfield blocks than he had completions. Mayfield didn’t complete a pass but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Atlanta Falcons 16-0 on Sunday behind Bucky Irving and Kenny Gainwell's rushing on a wet, sloppy field. “I’ll do whatever i...
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DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Lions All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell was placed on a backboard and carted off the field early in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings. He was taken to a hospital to be evaluated for a neck injury and coach Dan Campbell said he did not have any...
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida State fired coach Mike Norvell on Sunday, roughly 12 hours after a home loss to Clemson and despite a buyout of roughly $50 million that is among the largest in college football history. Norvell and the Seminoles are 10-22 since the start of the 2...
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ROME (AP) — Villanova had the pope’s support and many more traveling fans. Notre Dame prevailed on the court. The Fighting Irish produced a late comeback for a 74-72 victory in the men’s game that opened the college basketball season in Rome on Sunday. Then Hannah Hidalgo starred...
