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Public schools across Texas are in limbo as they wait for word on how much funding they’ll receive from the state this semester.
During the fall semester, the Texas Education Agency enacted a policy called Hold Harmless to keep districts from being penalized for low attendance rates during the pandemic. But the state agency hasn’t decided if it will continue Hold Harmless this spring.
Without a waiver to continue funding schools based on their pre-COVID attendance rates, districts stand to lose millions of dollars.
Enrollment in Texas public schools dropped by more than 150,000 students between October 2019 and October 2020, according to TEA. Many districts have also seen attendance dip during distance learning.
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Texas schools have spent millions this year to make sure students are safe, fed and learning during the pandemic.
Public schools across Texas are in limbo as they wait for word on how much funding they’ll receive from the state this semester.
During the fall semester, the Texas Education Agency enacted a policy called Hold Harmless to keep districts from being penalized for low attendance rates during the pandemic. But the state agency hasn’t decided if it will continue Hold Harmless this spring.
Without a waiver to continue funding schools based on their pre-COVID attendance rates, districts stand to lose millions of dollars.
Fiesta isn t Fiesta without music - High school band festival canceled
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South San Antonio High School band performs, Believer, during the Battle of Flowers Band Festival at Alamo Stadium in San Antonio on April 25, 2019. The band festival was canceled for the second year in a row due to the city’s growing coronavirus numbers.Matthew Busch / Contributor /For The San Antonio Express-News
The popular marching band festival and competition held during Fiesta each year has been canceled.
The next time marching band students will be showcased among the Fiesta festivities could be as late as April 2022.
After the Battle of Flowers Association decided Monday to cancel its annual parade, the association announced Tuesday the band festival, which hosts more than 5,000 area high school students in a marching band competition and performance, would also be canceled this year.
Westover Hills continues to fuel growth on far West Side
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Lisa Harrison Rivas, Staff Writer
Feb. 2, 2021
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Growth continues in San Antonio s Westover Hills area. There are several gated communities, numerous apartments, hotels, data centers, call centers and medical offices.San Antonio Board of RealtorsShow MoreShow Less
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Westover Hills is about 16 miles from downtown San Antonio and approximately 9 miles from Lackland Air Force Base.San Antonio Board of RealtorsShow MoreShow Less
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Village Parkway is a new Westover Hills development by Habi Homes.San Antonio Board of RealtorsShow MoreShow Less
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SeaWorld San Antonio remains a popular tourist attraction in the area. It s open most of the year, while its water park, Aquatica, operates only during the summer.Courtesy photo / SeaWorldShow MoreShow Less