Hannah Norton
Community Impact
Austin, TX, United States
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Council finds that majority of Texans believe public school accountability should be based on more than STAAR
A council organized by policy nonprofit Raise Your Hand Texas spoke with over 15,600 Texans about testing and accountability for public schools. → Read More
Gov. Greg Abbott: Texas must expand access to overdose-reversal medication
The distribution of Narcan, a medication used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, will likely be funded by state lawmakers during the upcoming legislative session or through state criminal justice grants, Abbott said. → Read More
Commission recommends massive overhaul of Texas community college finance system
The Texas Commission on Community College Finance proposed funding community colleges based on student outcomes, including graduation and transfer rates, credentials of value and dual credit completion. The commission will submit its final report to state lawmakers by Nov. 1. → Read More
Passenger traffic at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport up 80% year over year
Over 30,000 passengers are expected to leave the airport during the second weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival and the Formula One Grand Prix. → Read More
Toll rates will not increase on Central Texas Turnpike in 2023
The Texas Transportation Commission voted unanimously to pause increases in toll rates for the Central Texas Turnpike System at its Sept. 22 meeting. → Read More
Governor appoints Texas’ first chief of school safety four months after Uvalde shooting
In his new role, John P. Scott will work with school districts, lawmakers and state organizations to improve school safety. Scott is a former U.S Secret Service agent. → Read More
Get to know Dr. Jennifer Shuford, the new interim commissioner for Texas' health department
Shuford will become interim commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services on Oct. 1, replacing Dr. John Hellerstedt, who is retiring. → Read More
Forest Service warns of increased wildfire risk in North, Central, East Texas
The Texas A&M Forest Service reported some areas of the state are at risk of “significant wildfires” through the end of September and early October. → Read More
White House estimates 3.3M Texans eligible for student loan forgiveness
Over 3 million Texans may benefit from the federal student debt relief plan, which provides up to $20,000 in reimbursement for Pell Grant recipients and up to $10,000 for other eligible borrowers. → Read More
See how voter turnout changed over the years in 15 Texas counties
Check out data from Texas’ primary elections from 2012 through 2020, important dates to know before the general election and how to prepare for Election Day. → Read More
Texas aims to tie community college funding to student outcomes, increase need-based financial aid
The new draft recommendations from the Texas Commission on Community College Finance have been widely supported by educators and workforce leaders. → Read More
Juul to pay Texas $43 million in multistate youth vaping settlement
The investigation, which was led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in 2020, revealed that Juul Labs intentionally marketed its products to youth. → Read More
ERCOT selects Pablo Vegas as new CEO 16 months after previous leader fired
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, which operates the state’s power grid, has been without a permanent leader for 16 months, after its former CEO was fired in the aftermath of the February 2021 winter storm. The new CEO will join ERCOT in October. → Read More
For the first time in three years, TEA releases A-F ratings for Texas schools
This year, 25% of school districts improved on their letter grades from 2019. The Texas Education Agency typically releases accountability ratings annually, but the procedure was paused during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Texas ranks 45th in the nation for overall child well-being, new data shows
A new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation indicates that Texas children are struggling with mental health and educational proficiency. → Read More
Record percentage of Texas teachers considering quitting, survey shows
Texas educators reported declines in support from parents and state leaders during the pandemic, according to the Texas State Teachers Association. → Read More
Texas health department accepting grant applications to expand access to health care
The grant will help health centers that serve underserved and uninsured Texans in areas with limited resources. → Read More
Texas extends emergency SNAP benefits through August
Texas will provide over $305.5 million in emergency SNAP benefits this month, which is expected to help 1.5 million households. → Read More
Texas records nation's largest job gains in June; state unemployment rate continues to fall
As more people move to Texas and return to “normal” activities, Texas’ labor force is also growing, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. → Read More
USDA invests over $36M for high-speed internet in rural Texas
Telecommunications companies in Central Texas and the West Plains region will receive funding to help rural Texans gain access to high-speed internet. → Read More