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With an overall rating of two, Skilled Care of Mexia was the third largest nursing home in Limestone County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Henderson County in 2021

Farms throughout cities in Henderson County received $2.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Limestone County in week ending Feb. 24?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Limestone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

Navarro County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Legacy West Rehabilitation and Healthcare?

Owned by Ronald R. Payne, PC and Southwest Long Term Care, Ltd. since Dec. 1, 2004, Legacy West Rehabilitation and Healthcare had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Neches High School: 76% of the 104 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 104 students at Neches High School in Neches, 80 (76%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to East Central Texas News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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There were 28 Hispanic students enrolled in Trinidad ISD schools in 2021-22 school year

Trinidad ISD schools had 28 Hispanic students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Report: 76% of the 468 students at Southside Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 468 students at Southside Elementary School in Palestine, 356 (76%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to East Central Texas News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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Rep. Bell receives campaign donation from billionaire ‘family friendly drag show’ supporter

Rep. Gregory Keith Bell received a $70,608.82 donation from HEB grocery tycoon Charles Butt’s Education PAC after voting against school choice.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Limestone County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 24

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Limestone County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

Kerens Care Center: 3-star nursing home in Navarro County

Owned by Honor X. Enterprises, LLC since Jan. 1, 2019, Kerens Care Center had an overall rating of three in the fourth quarter of 2023.

The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Limestone County in 2021

Farms throughout cities in Limestone County received $6.8 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

Windsor Healthcare Residence Q4 2023’s 2nd largest nursing home in Limestone County

Windsor Healthcare Residence, the second largest nursing home in Limestone County, aided an average of 39.1 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Enrollment Analysis: multiracial students comprised 2.5% of Dawson ISD schools' student body in 2021-22 school year

Multiracial students made up 2.5% of Dawson ISD schools' student body in the 2021-22 school year.

House Passes H.R. 6591 – the Encouraging Success Act

In a recent legislative move, Congressman Ellzey, along with his colleagues, has successfully passed H.R. 6591 – the Encouraging Success Act. The bill aims to address issues within the Small Business Administration's 8(a) program, specifically focusing on the asset threshold that can impact small businesses' ability to compete in the market.Congressman Ellzey highlighted the significance of the bill by stating, "This bill helps solve this situation and encourages the success of small businesses by compelling the SBA Administrator to review the qualification caps with...

Slocum ISD schools Education: 13 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

Slocum ISD schools had 13 multiracial students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Freestone County farmers in 2021 reached $1,443,781

Farms in Freestone County received $1,443,781 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 8.6% of Slocum ISD schools' student body in 2021-22 school year

Hispanic students made up 8.6% of Slocum ISD schools' student body in the 2021-22 school year.

Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Navarro County rise or fall in 2021?

Farms throughout cities in Navarro County received $5.9 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

Palestine Junior High School: 76% of the 502 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 502 students at Palestine Junior High School in Palestine, 382 (76%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to East Central Texas News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Freestone County in week ending Feb. 24?