Bethesda Magazine

MoCo school board sends $3.79B spending plan to Elrich

The Montgomery County school board has tentatively approved a $3.79 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2027.
Houston Press

Texas School Boards Must Vote on Prayer By March 1

A new state law requires Texas school Board's to take a recorded vote on whether to add a prayer period during each school day.

Pinellas County School Board to vote on closures, consolidations affecting several schools

A heated debate continues in Pinellas County as the Pinellas County School Board prepares to vote Tuesday evening on a plan that could close and consolidate several schools across the district.
Killeen Daily Herald

Burn ban in effect across Williamson County beginning Feb. 24

The Williamson County Commissioners Court has issued a county-wide burn ban effective at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, for up to 90 days due to increased drought conditions.
The Bucks County Herald

Democratic committees endorse Harvie for PA-01; other hopefuls blast process

Bucks County commissioner Bob Harvie has scored the endorsement of the Bucks County Democratic Committee (BCDC) to win the ...