STAAR scores show continued struggles in math, reading

Body AUSTIN— Texas public student scores in standardized testing continue to improve sincethepandemic,but morethanhalfofthosetaking the test still struggle with mathandjustunderhalfread below grade-level, the Texas Tribune reported.

Bipartisan legislation supports institutions fundamental to hometown communities

Body Newlegislationtosupportlocalnewsroomsand local advertisers has been introduced in the 118th Congress.

The Saga of the Socks, Part I

Body This saga is an update from 2021, and was the precursor to the Part II saga printed last week.

Some school-year advice from the Interwebs

Body I’m not one to share memes, you understand. For the most part, life’s too short.

Retirees: Talk finances with your grown children

Body When you’re retired, you’ll likely have somefinancialconcerns—justlikeallretirees. However, if you’ve invested regularly and followed along-termfinancial strategy, you should be abletoaddressmostissues that come your way.

Blueberry panckakes–for breakfast or any meal

Body Blueberriesarehighonthenutritioncharts for their health benefits. They are full of vitamins, good for our hearts and blood vessels, and they help lower cholesterol and blood pressure, just to name a few. Frozen or fresh blueberries are equally good for our bodies.

Child care centers closing across state

Body An unprecedented number of child care centers are expected to close across the state as pandemic relief funding ends, the Texas Standard reported.

Spiced Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

Body Sweet potatoes and black beans make a stunning match when paired with a savory, spicy seasoning. This base is good for making burritos,tacos,andgrainbowls,tonameafew. Oneofmyfavoritewaystoservethismixture is as a taco filling.

Paragraphs & pixels

Body “It’s not because we’re so powerful; it’s because information is so powerful.” —Canadian Record publisher Laurie Brown to Judy Woodruff on “PBS News-Hour,” Aug.

The 501

Body What’s the difference between a violinist and a fiddler? Not the instrument. By any other name, a violin is a fiddle is a violin. Attitude makes the difference. Fiddle players have more fun.