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2:30 p.m. Tuesday- Hutchison talks school plan she'd have as governor
PLANO, Texas (AP) — U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison has unveiled her plans for education if she's elected governor.
Hutchison is challenging Gov. Rick Perry in the Republican primary for governor next March. She said her education plan focus on bringing more technology to the classroom, recruiting and retaining teachers, lowering the high school dropout rate and helping school districts find ways to save money.
She says she has approached companies about developing an e-learning device that's less than a laptop but more than an e-reader that can replace conventional textbooks.
Hutchison unveiled her plans Tuesday in a biotechnology lab at the Collin County Community College District in Plano.
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YMCA unveils plans for SportsPark facility
The Greenville City Council has agreed on a first step with the YMCA concerning plans for a new facility at the Greenville SportsPark.
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Deputy feared for his life in Royse City shootout
A deputy with the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office testified Wednesday that he was in fear for his life during a November 2007 shootout near Royse City.
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Big gain in sales tax revenue reported
After a dip in local sales tax rebate revenue one year ago, the numbers rebounded to record levels this month.
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Races develop in some area school board elections
Most area independent school districts are slated to have contested elections for school board trustees in May, while several others will not as the incumbents are unopposed in their bids for re-election.
- 4 p.m. Wednesday- Caddo Mills City Council approves resolution for water supply grant
- 10:45 a.m. Wednesday- Study: Connection between quakes, gas drilling
- 8:30 a.m. Wednesday- Interim city manager named for Commerce
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Council approves continuation of impact fee collection
By the narrowest of margins, a split Greenville City Council voted Tuesday to continue collecting impact fees.
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Projects planned on Traders Road, Monty Stratton Parkway
Two local roads that really need some work — Traders Road and Monty Stratton Parkway — would receive it under a plan approved Tuesday by the City Council.
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Council filing ends with one contested race
Filing for the two open spots on the Greenville City Council in the May 8 election came to a close Monday, with only one contested race.
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