Texas Bishops Support Plan to Give Families Tuition Credits to Spend on Private or Parochial Schools
With the backing of the state’s Catholic bishops, school choice reform seems likely to happen in Texas.
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With the backing of the state’s Catholic bishops, school choice reform seems likely to happen in Texas.
More than 380 supporters and opponents signed up Wednesday to testify on the proposal, which would allow parents to use state funds to send their children to private schools.
At least 13 U.S. archdioceses and 21 dioceses could have new leaders by February 2025. That gives Pope Francis the chance to reshape the U.S. hierarchy by appointing bishops who better reflect his priorities.
The seven candidates running for three open Lisle village trustee seats have differing opinions on how to handle future downtown development.
The First City Lions Club recently donated $1,700 to the Bemidji Community Food Shelf.