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Texas House debates on vouchers that would give families more than $10K yearly for private schools
AUSTIN, Texas (KTRK) — Lawmakers in the Texas House are debating the priority of public school funding bills, which include school vouchers.
After years of stalling in the state House, the controversial school voucher bill now has its best shot on Wednesday.
Gov. Greg Abbott said he has the numbers to pass the bill, but passage is not guaranteed.
Democrats are threatening to kill all proposed constitutional amendments for the rest of the legislative session unless the House puts the school voucher issue on the November election ballot for voters to decide on.
The voucher bill would give Texas families more than $10,000 yearly to send their children to private school.
Democrats and some Republicans oppose the bill, saying it will strip funding from public schools.
Protesters filled the halls of the Texas Capitol Wednesday morning, saying they want funding for public schools, not vouchers.
The legislative battle comes after years of failed attempts to pass similar bills.
Wednesday’s debate is expected to last several hours.
Voucher bills want to prioritize low-income families and be open to all, but goals might be at odds
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ROUND ROCK, Texas — The family of a Round Rock ISD student that was hit by a car Wednesday issued a statement asking for prayers from the community following the incident.
The incident occurred just after 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Teravista Club Drive and Teravista Parkway.
The child was riding a bicycle when he was struck by a vehicle while crossing in a crosswalk. He suffered from “incapacitating injuries,” according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
According to the family statement, the victim sustained major injuries to his brain and neck. The family asked for prayers on Easter Sunday in support of the victim.
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The family of the victim are “asking the Lord to perform a miracle” on their son. They also stated that he “walked through life as everyone’s friend. He is a kind person that would help friend’s in need and with great confidence and strength, stick up for others who couldn’t stick up for themselves.”
Round Rock ISD confirmed that the student was a Teravista Elementary School student. The principal stated in the shared statement that counselors are available to help support students during this time.
The lead agencies on the Wednesday incident are the Round Rock Police Department and Texas DPS.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — “Albino” bluebonnets were spotted Friday at Inks Lake State Park in Burnet.
Inks Lake said park rangers found the unique bluebonnets beside the park’s headquarters.
Bluebonnets, or Lupinus texensis, in the U.S. are found in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Florida. The species is one of the six Lupinus species that are collectively designated the State Flower of Texas, according to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
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“Albino” Bluebonnets found at Texas state park in Burnet (Inks Lake State Park photo)
“This rare variation is the result of a recessive gene that must be carried by both parent plants, so it’s pretty cool to see,” the park said.
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