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The Houston Independent School District Board voted to accept the annexation of North Forest-ISD as requested by the states. But while things move forward to assure school management into next year, advocates for North Forest continue to press their case in an Austin state court.
(Video: KTRK 13 News)
ALSO SEE: HISD trustees OK North Forest annexation (Chron.com)
LOCAL AREA HEADLINES:
- New allegations of corruption made against more HISD officials (KTRK 13 News)
- Federal ‘Sequester’ Squeezes $7 Million From Houston Rent Subsidies (KUHF Public Radio)
- Bellaire Boy Scouts forced to evacuate Colorado camp (KTRK 13 News)
- Alzheimer’s patients move back into their homes after fire (KPRC 2 News)
- Packed Houston animal shelter sets record for most animals dropped off (Chron.com)
- Injured firefighter’s family express gratitude to Houston as he recovers in hospital (KPRC 2 News)
- Critically injured woman dies after Montgomery County house explosion (Chron.com)
- No charges against HPD officer who killed double amputee in a wheelchair (Chron.com)
STATE HEADLINES:
- Perry Hopes Obama Stays “True to His Word” on West (Texas Tribune)
- Despite Legislation, Texas Students Still Face Bevy of Tests (Texas Tribune)
- Texas Religious Freedoms Bill Allows Religious Holiday Symbols In Public Schools (KUHF Public Radio)
- Hispanic San Antonio boy slammed over National Anthem (KTRK 13 News)
NATION & WORLD:
- Can Federal Funds Help Social Service Groups Work Smarter? (NPR)
- Obamacare: Law saves millions ahead of full implementation (Chron.com)
- 6 months after Newtown: Rush of gun laws, mixed results (USA Today)
- U.S. Says Syria Crossed ‘Red Line’; Now What? (NPR)