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Garland ISD posts STAAR gains

Garland ISD posts STAAR gains

Garland ISD students posted gains in four of five tested subjects on this spring's State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness end-of-course exams, according to results released by the Texas Education Agency. The exams measure student performance in Algebra I,...

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Sales tax holiday starts Friday, August 8

Sales tax holiday starts Friday, August 8

Texas families could save $132 million this weekend in the annual back-to-school sales tax holiday, said acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock. The event runs Friday, Aug. 8, through midnight, Sunday, Aug. 10. “Back-to-school costs can add up fast,” Hancock said....

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Certified taxable values rise in Sachse

Certified taxable values rise in Sachse

Once again, Collin and Dallas County property values show an increase, according to 2025 certified taxable values released by Collin Central Appraisal District (CCAD) and Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD). The district released certified taxable values to...

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Governor broadens call for special session

Governor broadens call for special session

Texas lawmakers returning Monday, July 21, to Austin may reconsider a failed bill from the last legislative session that would have helped local governments acquire emergency communications equipment. “It’s going to be something that will be looked at,” Gov. Greg...

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