State Rep. Hugh Shine, R-Temple, is co-sponsoring House Bill 1246 â legislation that would shift away from attendance-based funding for public schools.
âThis will be a very important piece of legislation that we will debate in the House and well as the Senate,â Shine said during a meeting hosted by the Belton Area Chamber of Commerce on Monday.
During the meeting, Shine invited state Rep. Gina Hinjosa, D-Austin, to discuss the legislation. Hinojosa, a former president for the Austin Independent School Districtâs board of trustees, began developing HB 1246 after noticing how instruction changed during COVID-19.
âI love working on doing things for kids every day,â Hinojosa said. âRight before session, I grabbed together all of the best minds that I know on public education ⦠and asked them what we should be looking at post-pandemic.â
Where to get free water, meals in Austin area on Monday, Feb. 22
By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team
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AUSTIN, Texas - Local officials, businesses, and other organizations are providing water, hot meals, and support for people seeking help after last week s winter storm. Many nonprofit organizations are also asking for donations so they can help people experiencing homelessness or those who are in need of support.
Here s a list of resources being offered on Monday, February 22:
WATER
The City of Leander has opened its bottled water distribution site at Leander High School. Vehicles should enter from Lakeline Blvd just south of Osage Dr (see map below). One case per vehicle. Supply for 750 vehicles total. Site is open until all supply is gone.