House bill proposes new standardized test

A Texas House bill would eliminate the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness test and replace it with a test comparing students’ performance to one another rather than state-set standards, the Austin American-Statesman reported.House Bill 4 would also create benchmark tests to measure...

The 501

COMMENTARYPeople get attached to chairs. I’m thinking of Archie Bunker. If you ever want to see his chair, it’s at the Smithsonian.Me, I get attached to stools. My favorite is the ordinary, wooden kitchen stool of my youth, now hanging in our garage. I may ask for it for Christmas.

The 501

HANABA MUNN WELCHGrain bin chicGrain bins are in. They’ve been discovered by the tiny home contingent. I’ve seen pictures. They make really charming dwellings if you don’t mind living in a small one-wall house that isn’t sofa-friendly.

KNOX CITY MARCH POLICE REPORT

Knox City PD responded to 72 calls for service and activities during the month of March 2025.The following person was arrested during the month of March 2025: Diamon Gonzalez, Motion to Adjudicate for Reckless Driving, Bond $2000.00, Assault causing bodily Injury – Bond $5000.00, Possession of a...

Paxton, Cornyn gear up for primary battle

AUSTIN— Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made it official last week, announcing he will challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in next March’s Republican primary.

State sales tax revenue totaled $3.7 billion in March

STAFF REPORTSAUSTIN— Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.68 billion in March, 2.7 percent less than in March 2024.

Appeals court: TEA can release A-F school ratings

AUSTIN— A judge withthe Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that the Texas Education Agency can release its 2023 A-F school accountability ratings, the Houston Chronicle reported.The ruling overturned a district judge’s injunction after more than 120 school districts sued to stop TEA...

Guaranteed to make you feel better 2.0

A slice of warm cornbread with butter.A couple of slices of cornbread in a glass of cold milk.A foot massage. A baby’s smile directed right at you on Aisle 9 at the grocery store. Watching “Nacho Libre” starring Jack Black. Watching “Napoleon Dynamite” with your best friend.

Senate bill would curb home insurance rates without approval

AUSTIN— Lawmakers in the Texas Senate are considering a measure that would require home insurers to get approval from regulators before increasing rates more than 10%, the Houston Chronicle reported.The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Charles Schwertner, R-Georgetown, would also create a three-member...

Easter’s roller-coaster dates

The story of Easter is a given. We know its beautiful meaning and impact on our lives. That’s the one constant aspect to the celebration of Easter for those of the Christian faith.But the date for Easter? Well, that’s been a toss-up matter for hundreds of years. I finally decided enough was enough.