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Latest STAAR Data Shows Dip in Performance During Coronavirus Pandemic

Results from the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness test are in and the number of Texas kids not meeting grade level increased, following a year of virtual learning and pandemic disruptions.

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Dallas County prepares for Sunday's severe weather

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Freshman Fort Worth Congressman talks about his vote on the tax cut and spending bill

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Tarrant County to hold public hearing on controversial district redraw

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13-year-old celebrates graduation from Dallas College

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Severe storms spawn tornadoes in North Texas, leaving trail of damage behind

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Frisco protest about deadly track meet stabbing ends with two arrests

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U.S. Department of Transportation pulls funding for Texas high speed rail project

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Lawmakers debate waiving rules for churches to add affordable housing

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Frisco teen killed at track meet laid to rest on Saturday

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New Dallas police chief expected to be hired this week

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‘Everyone was slipping and sliding': Fans arrive in Arlington for Cotton Bowl

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Family and friends of Kierston Russell honored her memory in Duncanville Saturday

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Peaceful ‘No Kings' protests held in Denton and Fort Worth

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Dallas police estimate 10,000 took to the streets in ‘No Kings' protest downtown

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Hundreds gather outside Texas Capitol in Austin for ‘No Kings' rally

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Group of women dressed as handmaidens at ‘No Kings' protest in Fort Worth

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‘No Kings' protests begin coast to coast ahead of Trump's military parade

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Denton ‘No Kings' protest underway

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Mesquite mother wants justice for daughter after attack

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City leaders urge for peaceful protests as demonstrations planned for the weekend

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Exhibit featuring work from Puerto Rican artists on display

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Thousands of chickens in Waxahachie ruffling feathers in community

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New voices begin city council terms in Dallas

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