WEEKEND TOP NEWS LINKS:
Early to Rise petitioners are gaining more supporters among the public, so the prospect of a possible early-education tax question on the Harris County ballot could be a reality. But some political leaders are still raising objections and legal questions.
(Video: KTRK 13 News)
ALSO: Campaign for Early Education Tax Finishes Petition Drive, Faces Critical Next Step (KUHF Public Radio)
LOCAL AREA HEADLINES:
- Houston community steps up to help families of firefighters (KIAH 39 Newsfix)
- City Union Chief calls Huge raises for Mayor’s staff “Heartbreaking” (KRIV 26 News)
- Heart screenings provided to teens in Houston for free (KPRC 2 News)
- Meter reader turns hero for amputee who fell into ditch in Mont. Co. (KTRK 13 News)
- Houston Scientist Joins Call For More Research And Regulation Of Caffeinated ‘Energy Drinks’ (KUHF Public Radio)
- HISD bus drivers schooled on how to handle emergencies (KHOU 11 News)
- Houston to celebrate 50th anniversary of MLK speech (KIAH 39 Newsfix)
- Man charged for alleged false alarms called to Harris County 911 (KTRK 13 News)
TEXAS HEADLINES:
- Under New State Ratings, Most Schools Met Standards (Texas Tribune)
- DPS reinstates trooper, fires colleague after body cavity searches (Chron.com)
- Texas is among 11 states get failing grades for nursing home care (KHOU/CBS News)
- Sebelius: We’re Open to “Uniquely Texan” Approach (Texas Tribune)
NATION & WORLD:
- Dangers of trying to set Earth’s thermostat (USA Today)
- Fukushima Nuclear Plant Leaking 300 Tons Of Tainted Water Daily (NPR)
- New Vaccine Beats Malaria in Early Trials (NPR)
