The Texas Tribune
Four-day school weeks are on the rise as Texas districts look for teacher perks on a tight budget
More than 500 schools are using four-day school weeks, a dramatic increase from two years ago driven by fierce competition for educators amid a statewide teacher shortage.
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4mRepublicans expect to retain control of Texas House, lawmaker says
Rep. Mitch Little, R-Lewisville, made the remark during a conversation at the Texas Tribune Festival. Another lawmaker urged Paxton to debate Talarico in their race for U.S. Senate.
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1mWatch: Pod Save America hosts live show at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
The hosts of one of America's most popular political podcasts bring their live show to Austin at 4 p.m. Friday.
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5mCorpus Christi’s water crisis serves as a warning and a roadmap for others
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3mCatholic Charities leader says feds have lifted a ban on funding for the nonprofit
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