If approved by Gov. Abbott, the bill would replace the annual test with shorter exams administered throughout the school year.
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This report covers Fannin, Grayson, Hopkins, Delta, Lamar, Red River, Hunt, and Rains Counties.
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The measure will likely go before voters as an amendment to the state constitution on ballots this November.
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Once Senate Bill 13 clears the House, the Texas Senate will need to give it one more nod before it heads to Gov. Abbott’s desk.
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Luke’s guest this week is again, Larry Weishuhn, who has long served as the Ambassador for Dallas Safari Club. This week Luke visits with Larry about the up-coming DSC East Texas Chapter’s “Whitetail Deer Showcase” to be held June 7th and 8th (Saturday and Sunday) at the Nacogdoches County Expo Center in Nacogdoches. On display will be some of the best whitetail deer taken in North East Texas, plus many vendors with hunting and outdoor, equipment and adventures. Open to the public, you do not have to be a member!Friday night there will be a banquet complete with a great meal, games and an auction to raise funds for wildlife conservation with emphasis on Northeast Texas. Texas Wildlife Association staff will be on hand to teach attendees to score deer throughout the event. Saturday’s seminars will include Dr. James Kroll, Texas Wildlife Staff, Larry Weishuhn and Paul Moore.For more information please go to www.easttexassportsmansclub.org.Luke and Larry also talk about the upcoming 40th Anniversary Convention of the Texas Wildlife Association in July 10th–12th. For more information please go to www.texas-wildlife.org.
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A classified UN report found that Iran has sharply increased its uranium stockpile since February. This comes just as the U.S. prepares for renewed nuclear talks with Tehran.
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Hamas said it was seeking last minute changes to a 60-day ceasefire plan backed by the U.S. and approved by Israel. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff dismissed the changes as "totally unacceptable."
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It would be the first NBA title for either of the two energetic fan bases and their exciting young teams. The Thunder, led by newly minted league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is the early favorite.
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A memorial and jazz funeral honored 19 Black Americans, whose remains were recently repatriated from Germany where they were used for racial research in the late 1800s.
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