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2021-22 School Year: 74% of the 378 students at Mildred Elementary School not on "college track"

Of the 378 students at Mildred Elementary School in Corsicana, 280 (74%) 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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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Henderson County in week ending Mar. 2

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Henderson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

2021-22 school year: 84% of the 1,543 students at Groesbeck ISD Schools not on "college track"

Of the 1,543 students in Groesbeck ISD's schools, 1,297 (84%) 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).

1 gas station in cities throughout Limestone County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Mar. 2

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Limestone County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

Analysis: 336 of 453 students at Mildred High School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 453 students at Mildred High School in Corsicana, 336 (74%) 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).

Westwood ISD Schools: 84% of students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 1,332 students in Westwood ISD's schools, 1,119 (84%) 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).

Congressman Ellzey Criticizes President Biden's State of the Union Address

Congressman Ellzey Criticizes President Biden's State of the Union AddressIn a statement released on March 8, 2024, Congressman Ellzey expressed his views on President Biden's recent State of the Union Address. Ellzey highlighted the historical significance of the State of the Union Address, stating, "The State of the Union Address is a sacred tradition in our country dating back to 1790 when President George Washington addressed Congress for the first time."The Congressman criticized President Biden for failing to use the address to unite the country, stating, "Instead...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Henderson County in week ending Mar. 2?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Henderson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

Frost ISD Schools: 84% of students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 435 students in Frost ISD's schools, 366 (84%) 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 Henderson County in week ending Mar. 2?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Henderson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

House Passes the Consolidated Appropriations Act

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives has approved the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, H. Res. 1061, in a significant move that impacts various sectors. The bill, passed on March 6th, allocates funds for several key areas, including Agriculture, Rural Development, the Food and Drug Administration, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Transportation.Among the notable aspects of the Consolidated Appropriations Act are substantial budget cuts across different government...

Analysis: 99 of 133 students at Dew Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year