Dr. Teresa “Terry” Lozano Long told her husband, Joe, shortly after they married in 1958 that if they ever made enough money, they should help the people of Texas.
Committee recommends Waco ISD replace 4 older campuses in $376 million project
If approved, these new buildings could cost the average homeowner in Waco ISD $12.23 a month. Here s why. Author: Melissa Guz Updated: 1:58 PM CDT May 26, 2021
WACO, Texas This summer, the school board for the Waco Independent School District will decide whether or not they should move forward with a $376.1 million project that would replace four of the district s oldest campuses with new, larger buildings; and in turn, could cost the average homeowner in Waco ISD an extra $12.23 a month in order to pay for the construction.
On Tuesday, Waco ISD revealed the recommendations made by the Community Advisory Committee, which consisted of more than 60 parents, educators and other community members, after they studied Waco ISD s long-term facility needs over the past five months.
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Gov. Greg Abbott signs into law one of nation’s strictest abortion measures
Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law Wednesday a measure that would prohibit in Texas abortions as early as six weeks before some women know they are pregnant and open the door for almost any private citizen to sue abortion providers and others.
The signing of the bill opens a new frontier in the battle over abortion restrictions as first-of-its-kind legal provisions intended to make the law harder to block are poised to be tested in the courts.
Waco ISD making masks optional starting Monday
Though face masks will be optional, Waco s superintendent still encourages wearing them saying the virus is still here. Author: 6 News Digital (6News) Published: 12:51 PM CDT May 19, 2021 Updated: 5:30 PM CDT May 19, 2021
WACO, Texas The Waco Independent School District announced Wednesday that it is making masks optional to all starting next Monday, May 24.
This announcement comes after Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order that prohibits governmental entities, including public schools, from enforcing a mask mandate. It goes into effect Friday, May 21, which is when $1,000 fines can be imposed on local governments or officials who continue to implement masks.