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News from March 2023

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South San Antonio Independent School District on 'difficult decision' to close three campuses: 'The focus of our district continues to be providing all students with the best academic opportunities'

By John Suayan | Mar 28, 2023

A San Antonio-area public school district has decided to shutter three of its campuses, per reports from San Antonio-based media outlets.

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Craft on new role as Northside Independent School District superintendent: 'We've been looking forward to this day and it's going to be a great experience'

By John Suayan | Mar 27, 2023

The San Antonio area’s largest public school district has named an administrator from Central Texas as its next leader, per reports from San Antonio-based media outlets.

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Home sales during week ending March 25 in Bexar County

By San Antonio Standard | Mar 26, 2023

There were 413 reported residential sales in Bexar County in the week ending March 25, according to BlockShopper.com.

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San Antonio Standard area weekly mass times

By San Antonio Standard | Mar 25, 2023

The following parishes in the San Antonio Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Rice University researcher: 'Parents focus on sending their child to the same type of school they attended'

By John Suayan | Mar 22, 2023

Researchers at Rice University in Houston published a study that reveals the influence parents’ school experiences have on where they place their children, according to an institution-issued press release.

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'Really unfortunate' Houston Independent School District takeover by state elicits reactions from leaders

By John Suayan | Mar 21, 2023

The State of Texas’ decision to take control of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) elicited reactions from several leaders, including Gov. Greg Abbott and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston-based media outlets reported.

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Home sales in Bexar County during week ending March 18

By San Antonio Standard | Mar 19, 2023

There were 420 reported residential sales in Bexar County in the week ending March 18, according to BlockShopper.com.

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San Antonio Standard area weekly mass times

By San Antonio Standard | Mar 18, 2023

The following parishes in the San Antonio Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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East Texas superintendent on four-day school week: 'We were looking for a creative way to entice retention and recruitment of teachers'

By John Suayan | Mar 14, 2023

The next academic year will see several public school districts hold classes for four days a week instead of five, per a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.

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Bexar County weekly recap of home sales during week ending March 11

By San Antonio Standard | Mar 12, 2023

There were 453 reported residential sales in Bexar County in the week ending March 11, according to BlockShopper.com.

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San Antonio Standard area weekly mass times

By San Antonio Standard | Mar 11, 2023

The following parishes in the San Antonio Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Lieutenant governor: Texas school choice will 'improve education' and 'make schools more competitive'

By Sam Jackson | Mar 10, 2023

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R-TX) says school choice will make education better for parents, teachers and students, adding that competition will improve the system for all.

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Abbott: 'Parents deserve the freedom to choose the best education pathway for their child'

By John Suayan | Mar 8, 2023

Gov. Greg Abbott visited a Bryan Christian private school on Tuesday where he reaffirmed his support for parental rights when it comes to their children’s education, per a press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor.

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Creighton on school choice: 'It’s, without a doubt, caught a grassfire of support and I think it’s just different than before'

By John Suayan | Mar 8, 2023

A Republican state senator from Southeast Texas said many parents have expressed support toward school choice, per a report from San Antonio CBS affiliate KENS.

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Texas U.S. Rep Joaquin Castro: "Last year, I voted to pass the PACT Act and expand VA healthcare & benefits to millions of vets exposed..."

By San Antonio Standard | Mar 7, 2023

Joaquin Castro has 275,903 Twitter followers as of March 6.

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Texas U.S. Rep Joaquin Castro: "Glad to see @POTUS nominate @Felix_Sanchez to @CPBmedia Board! Felix has worked for years to increase..."

By San Antonio Standard | Mar 7, 2023

Joaquin Castro has 275,903 Twitter followers as of March 6.

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Texas U.S. Rep Joaquin Castro: "San Antonio saw at least as many fatal road-rage shootings as 40 states in 2022; Texas leads nation..."

By San Antonio Standard | Mar 5, 2023

Joaquin Castro has 275,903 Twitter followers as of March 4.

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Weekly recap of Bexar County home sales during week ending March 4

By San Antonio Standard | Mar 5, 2023

There were 538 reported residential sales in Bexar County in the week ending March 4, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Texas U.S. Rep Joaquin Castro: "Glad to see @USAID releasing guidelines for implementation of the Global Child Thrive Act, legislation..."

By San Antonio Standard | Mar 4, 2023

Joaquin Castro has 275,903 Twitter followers as of March 3.

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Texas U.S. Rep Joaquin Castro: "Ayala: Congressman Castros stop at Centro Cultural Aztln underscored broader drive for inclusion expressnews.com/news/local/art..."

By San Antonio Standard | Mar 4, 2023

Joaquin Castro has 275,903 Twitter followers as of March 3.