Despite intense political pressure, Republican Rep. Gary VanDeaver said he won’t support a bill that includes school vouchers. Rural Republicans like VanDeaver have long opposed school vouchers because of the unique role public schools they play in their communities.
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Bowie County voters headed to the polls Saturday to decide on school trustees, city leaders and whether school districts will get money for big-ticket projects.