The business community is working with school districts to lobby for full funding. DALLAS — Public schools are the backbone of a thriving economy, and when they are underfunded, the future workforce suffers, warns a new coalition of Texas business groups. “Before we talk about anything else in the education conversation, we need to prioritize…… MORE
WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump is committed to “finding a way to preserve TikTok” as the app awaits a Supreme Court decision on a potential U.S. ban, according to his pick for national security adviser, Rep. Mike Waltz of Florida. Waltz made the remarks Wednesday during an appearance on FOX News. Last week, the Supreme…… MORE
Trump to establish External Revenue Service for tarrifs Photo by gints.ivuskans Trump Announces Plan to Create “External Revenue Service” to Collect Foreign Tariffs PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced plans Tuesday to create a new agency, the “External Revenue Service,” tasked with collecting tariffs, duties, and other revenue from foreign countries owed…… MORE
Southern California Braces For Dangerous Weather Photo Courtesy of AP LOS ANGELES (AP) — As winds intensified on Wednesday, Southern Californians remained on edge amid dangerous fire conditions. Two massive wildfires have killed at least 25 people and destroyed thousands of homes. By early morning, gusts reached up to 55 mph in the mountains and…… MORE
Former NFL defensive end Robert Quinn faces multiple charges Robert Quinn (Charleston Co. Jail) NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – Former NFL defensive end Robert Quinn, who played for the Dallas Cowboys, was arrested early Friday morning in South Carolina after authorities say he attempted to flee the scene of an accident. Quinn, 34, faces charges of leaving…… MORE