It's not quite clear what the latest Trek series wants to be: a rollicking adventure, a college coming-of-age story, or a ...

Texas is replacing STAAR tests in the 2027-28 school year. When lawmakers voted in September to eliminate Texas’ end-of-year state test and replace it with three shorter exams, they said they wanted ...

Neighborhood News Reporter Jeydah Jenkins joined the KRIS 6 News Team in May 2025. CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — House Bill 8 replaces the STAAR test — shifting from one large end-of-year exam to a three-part ...

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The Tyler Junior College planetarium reopened Thursday after completing a renovation meant to improve audience comfort. The city of Longview will host a weekend of events to honor the life and legacy ...

SAN ANTONIO — A shakeup is coming to how Texas students are tested. House Bill 8, signed into law by the governor on Wednesday, phases out the STAAR exam as we know it. Starting in 2027, students will ...

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Texas' annual STAAR test could be replaced with three shorter tests under a new bill headed to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk. A bill to end Texas’ STAAR test in 2027 is likely to be signed into law by Gov.

(The Center Square) – Student excitement about the legislature abolishing the annual statewide standardized test may be short lived. Instead of one test, students will soon have to take three. HB 8, ...

In a major shift for public education in Texas, the State Senate overwhelmingly passed House Bill 8 on Wednesday, passing it by a 25 to 5 vote. The legislation will begin the process of phasing out ...