Texas

STAAR scores show continued struggles in math, reading Texas public student scores in standardized testing continue to improve since the pandemic, but more than half of those taking the test still struggle with math and just under half read below grade-level, the Texas Tribune reported. Students in grades three through eight took the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness tests in math and reading last spring. The results were released last week by the Texas Education Agency.

Dawson County commissioners are holding two meetings Tuesday, Aug. 22 in the county courthouse on N. 1st and Main streets.

After having their final dress rehearsals behind them, all four of the area six-man football teams are ready to kick off the regular season this week.

The Golden Tornado volleyballers are right at a month away from opening up the District 3-3A part of their schedule.