This story originally appeared in the February 2025 issue of Texas Monthly as part of our public-education feature, “What Our Schools Actually Need.” No state in the country does fine arts better, or at…
Texas Monthly – Fed Up With the STAAR Test, Some School Districts Are Betting on a More Holistic Approach
This story originally appeared in the February 2025 issue of Texas Monthly as part of our public-education feature, “What Our Schools Actually Need.” Four polished plaques hang behind Jeff Burke’s desk. Emblazoned…
Texas Monthly – Several Teachers Changed His Life. Years Later, He Returned to the Classroom to Pay It Forward.
This story originally appeared in the February 2025 issue of Texas Monthly as part of our public-education feature, “What Our Schools Actually Need.” Roberto Garcia muscled rows of school desks across the floor of…
El Chuqueño Blog – Is the Deck Park Dead, or Just Resting?
From Diego Mendoza-Moyers at ElPasoMatters.com: The effort to build a deck park suspended over Interstate 10 in Downtown El Paso hit a snag last week after the U.S. Department of Transportation did…
Texas Monthly – Social media isn’t the only cause of mental health woes among Texas youth, advocates say
Social media’s danger on youth mental health has captured the attention of Texas lawmakers, at times, eclipsing focus on bigger threats — provider shortages and funding cuts to programs. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Several bills filed to weaken vaccine mandates as more Texas families opt out of immunizations
Emboldened by Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s nomination and disdain for pandemic-era mandates, skeptics are pushing for bills to make it easier to opt out of vaccines. Read: Read More
The Athletic MiLB News – Top 100 MLB prospects 2025: Keith Law’s rankings, with Roman Anthony at No. 1
Law’s annual top 100 MLB prospect ranking leads off with Boston’s Roman Anthony and includes 15 players from last year’s draft. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Multi-agency operation targeted immigrants in Austin and San Antonio
Immigration authorities did not say whether anyone was detained or what kinds of offenses the people sought Sunday were suspected of doing. Read: Read More
KTSM News – 9 Day Forecast: Roller-coaster temperatures with cold front moving in
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Happy Sunday, El Paso! Hopefully, you are enjoying the warmer conditions. Similar temperatures will stick around over the next couple of days. Light winds and mild gusts…
KTSM News – Rough Edge EDC: Known for traditionals, Rosecraft makes quality modern knives too
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – RoseCraft Blades has earned a well-deserved reputation for making quality traditional slipjoint knives — the type of knife you can imagine your father or grandfather carrying back…