Daily Archives: December 28, 2010

More non-specific cuts discussed: Film at 11

I have three things to say about this story about impending budget cuts to public higher education. Colleges and universities expect double-digit cuts. Financial aid may be cut, too. “There’s no way to get through this without somebody being impacted,” … Continue reading

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“Children of God”

You really need to read this Houston Press story about homeless students and how one HISD elementary school tries to deal with them. Of the 800 kids at Grissom Elementary, 300 of them — or 37 percent — are classified … Continue reading

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Driver records available online

You know how you need to mail a request to get a copy of your driver’s record when you request to take a defensive driving course to get a ticket dismissed? Now you can save yourself a stamp and order … Continue reading

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Texas blog roundup for the week of December 27

The Texas Progressive Alliance hopes Santa Claus was good to you as it delivers the last blog roundup for 2010.

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