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Last year’s TASSP recipient, Oliver Royal, is already applying his skills in Austin 🇺🇸 The Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (#TASSP) offers up to $15K for students pursuing service careers 🎓 Apply via nomination: District70.Plesa@house.texas.gov #HD70 #TexasStudents
April 19, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Attention #HD70 students 🎓 Applications are open for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (#TASSP) 🇺🇸 Up to $15K annually for students preparing to serve. Request a nomination by emailing District70.Plesa@house.texas.gov
📄 Deadline: Sept 21, 10 AM ⏰ #TexasStudents
June 8, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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Little kids in West Texas need to see the size of the world. One of the women who was a caretaker to my dying mother sent this request.
Can you help them out with a snailmail Valentine?
If not, can you pass this along?
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January 26, 2026 at 6:10 AM
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Stafford MSD recently celebrated a night of remarkable achievements, where students shone in academics and athletics, leaving the community buzzing with pride.

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Stafford students celebrate record achievements in academics and athletics
Stafford students excel in UIL competitions and swim championships, setting new records.
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April 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Meet Katomi Contreras, a resilient high school senior from Texas, ready to take on the world of international business at UT Austin while juggling sports and a promising internship with Austin FC!

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Katomi Contreras plans to pursue international business at UT Austin's McCombs School
Katomi Contreras secures Dell scholarship and internship with Austin FC for future career.
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May 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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March 2, 2026 at 4:37 PM
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Texas students received a staggering $14.3 billion in financial aid for FY25, with a significant shift towards gift aid and away from loans!

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THECB financial-aid report shows rising gift aid, falling loan reliance and moves to interactive dashboards
THECB's Financial Aid Report (FAR) showed more than 1,000,000 students received about $14.3 billion in aid in FY24'FY25, with a growing share of gift aid and lower loan prevalence. THECB plans to convert the annual PDF report to an interactive dashboard and release an Excel appendix to improve usability.
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September 12, 2026 at 12:22 AM
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Frankston ISD is set to revolutionize student meals by providing free breakfast and lunch for all students in the 2026-27 school year!

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Frankston ISD to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students in 2026–27
The district will offer free breakfast and lunch for all students next school year; 2025–26 reimbursement totaled $580,420 and the proposed cafeteria budget is $639,398 with a fund balance of $141,000.
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August 20, 2026 at 5:49 AM
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New data reveals that Texas students are navigating a complex maze of college credit, with dual-credit participation skyrocketing, but many credits failing to count toward degrees.

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THECB data show messy, non-linear student pathways and rapid dual-credit growth
Agency data presented July 22 show that student pathways are increasingly non-linear: dual-credit participation soared to ~308,000 in 2025, 31% of students earn credit at institutions other than where they started, and gaps in credit application vs. credit acceptance create friction for completion and advising.
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July 27, 2026 at 5:33 PM
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Attention #HD70 students 🎓

Applications are open for the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (#TASSP) 🇺🇸

Up to $15,000/year for students preparing for military service and college.

Deadline: Sept 21 at 10 AM ⏰

Apply: District70.Plesa@house.texas.gov

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July 6, 2026 at 8:10 PM
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A new Lexia Learning study shows #language gains translate to #literacy growth for #TexasStudents

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January 20, 2026 at 6:09 PM
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Belton ISD students are leading the charge for financial literacy, proposing innovative programs to prepare their peers for life after high school.

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Student advisory council pushes districtwide financial‑literacy and leadership badges
Belton ISD students told trustees that a 15-member Superintendent Student Advisory Council prioritized "life after high school," choosing financial literacy as its main focus and proposing teachable modules, linked credentials and a student leader profile for district-wide adoption.
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May 25, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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Judge Becky Palomo inspired over 130 local high school students at the Color of Justice program, urging them to envision themselves in legal careers and break barriers in the judiciary.

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Judge Becky Palomo urges more local students to consider legal careers at Color of Justice program
Judge Becky Palomo welcomed more than 130 area high school students to the ninth annual Color of Justice program, which offers courthouse observations and a push to diversify the judiciary; Palomo cited state judge demographics and invited students to contact her for guidance.
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May 1, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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The Socorro ISD board has taken a bold step by voting to join a multi-district lawsuit aimed at holding social media companies accountable for their impact on student mental health, sparking debate among trustees about the future of local control.

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Socorro ISD board votes to join multi-district social-media litigation over student impact; one trustee dissents
The board approved a resolution and a contingent-fee agreement to join multi-district litigation about youth social-media usage, despite a trustee's warning that litigation shifts responsibility from families and risks loss of local control; legal firms named in the agreement will represent the district under contingency terms.
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April 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM
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HEB ISD's latest update reveals intriguing shifts in construction timelines and budget insights that could impact local schools!

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HEB ISD gives multi‑site construction progress update and bond budget report
District staff updated trustees on progress at multiple Prop A projects (Hurst Hills, Midway Park, Trinity, LD Bell, Wilshire) and reported that several site‑completion dates slipped but building completion dates are unchanged; finance staff said Prop A/B spending shows variances with overall interest income offsetting some costs.
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December 20, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Texas just shattered records with 263,891 college applications submitted in one week, thanks to the first-ever Free College Application Week!

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ApplyTexas reports 263,891 applications during inaugural Free College Application Week
ApplyTexas staff told the advisory committee the Oct. 13–19 Free College Application Week produced 263,891 applications from roughly 60,000 students — a sharp increase from 44,000 the same week the previous year — and that product staff implemented security measures after bot activity and localized outages. Institutions reported account‑creation “b
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November 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Texas is making strides in education funding by approving a groundbreaking $100 million bond resolution to support student loans through the College Access Loan program!

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Board authorizes up to $100 million in college student loan bonds, delegates sale authority to commissioner and CFO
The board approved a resolution authorizing up to $100 million of tax‑exempt private activity bonds to support the College Access Loan (CAL) program and delegated authority to executive staff to execute sales and potential refundings within prescribed limits.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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East Central ISD reveals mixed results for its 1,900 English learner students, highlighting significant disparities in academic performance and staffing challenges.

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East Central ISD outlines ESL and dual-language outcomes, flags certification gaps
District staff reported about 1,900 students receive language services, highlighted higher reclassification rates for dual-language monitors, and said three teachers have not completed full bilingual certification while the district offers supports and partner programs for adult learners.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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A groundbreaking decision from the Del Valle ISD board now allows Alternative Academic Program students to participate in graduation, paving the way for a more inclusive celebration of achievement.

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School Board Approves Graduation Participation for AAP Students
Board unanimously approves change for AAP students to join graduation activities.
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August 20, 2025 at 5:25 AM
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In the face of recent floods and the loss of a beloved student, Prosper ISD's School Board meeting radiated hope and community unity, setting the stage for an inspiring school year ahead.

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Prosper ISD celebrates community strength amid South Texas flood prayers
Prosper ISD emphasizes community support and academic excellence during board meeting.
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July 24, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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West Oso students are stepping up and making waves in their communities through innovative career exploration programs that are changing lives in South Texas.

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West Oso students recognized for community engagement and career exploration programs
Community leaders commend West Oso students for their active participation in career programs.
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June 29, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Del Valle ISD is launching a groundbreaking partnership with Graduation Alliance to help at-risk students earn their diplomas through flexible, remote learning solutions!

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Del Valle ISD partners with Graduation Alliance to aid at-risk students in earning diplomas
District aims to reengage dropouts through virtual education and comprehensive support services.
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June 11, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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Eighteen talented students from PISD are making waves with their innovative community projects, earning accolades at regional and national competitions!

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Local Students Shine at Regional and State Competitions with Community Projects
Eighteen students advance to state and national competitions after showcasing community-oriented projects.
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June 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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The PJH 8th Grade Graduation ceremony was a night to remember, celebrating remarkable achievements and inspiring futures with heartfelt speeches and proud recognitions.

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Brian Miranda celebrates student achievements at annual awards ceremony
Raven Gateman and classmates recognized for academic excellence and citizenship awards.
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June 9, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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In a gripping courtroom moment, a young witness reveals how her haunting nightmares pushed her to seek help, exposing the crucial need for understanding and support in mental health struggles.

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High school student recalls discussing nightmares with school counselor before court
Student shares experiences of nightmares and conversations with mother and counselor in court.
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June 6, 2025 at 6:44 AM