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#95 Best Private High Schools in Texas
#95 Best Private High Schools in Texas.
Holy Trinity Catholic High School
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Private School,
TEMPLE, TX,
9-12,
44 Niche users give it an average review of 4. 3 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says
I loved the atmosphere of the school and the student and faculty/staff body. You get to know everyone, even students from different grades and teachers that never taught you. Almost everyone is kind….
Read 44 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 91,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
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#172 Best Private High Schools in Texas
#172 Best Private High Schools in Texas.
Central Texas Christian School
Private School,
TEMPLE, TX,
PK, K-12,
53 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says
I say this as a LGBT+ alumni who was there for almost my entire highschool and middleschool period. It’s a great school for elementary students and has pretty good disability help but it can’t help from being what its name states, a Christian, close-minded, and if you read their guidebook, is very…As an adult looking at it logically and looking past what personally effected me – 8/10As an adult who personally experienced it and is a minority of almost every way – 3/10.
Read 53 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 492,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10 to 1,
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#211 Best Private High Schools in Texas
#211 Best Private High Schools in Texas.
Memorial Christian Academy
Private School,
KILLEEN, TX,
PK, K-12,
5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.
Featured Review: Middle School Student says
Memorial Christian Academy is a very good school. The education is very one on one and you have fun while learning as well. It is very active in music and arts as well as sports. Overall, being there….
Read 5 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 203,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
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Thomas Arnold Elementary School
Salado Independent School District, TX,
PK, K-5,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
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Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 953,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
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#569 Best Public Middle Schools in Texas
#569 Best Public Middle Schools in Texas.
Union Grove Middle School
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Killeen Independent School District, TX,
6-8,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Middle School Student says
Union Grove Middle School has many cool electives. There are many teachers who are very passionate about teaching and love their job. UGMS has proven to have bright, educated students. During the….
Read 2 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 678,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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Skipcha Elementary School
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Killeen Independent School District, TX,
PK, K-5,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says
I have two children, who have attended Skipcha Elementary. First, the teachers and staff are amazing, you can tell they actually care about the children, their learning, and mental well being. The….
Read 1 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 1,045,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
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Alice W. Douse Elementary School
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Killeen Independent School District, TX,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 986,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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#783 Best Public High Schools in Texas
#783 Best Public High Schools in Texas.
Harker Heights High School
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Killeen Independent School District, TX,
9-12,
575 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says
Harker Heights High School is an outstanding school, which provided a stellar education throughout my high school career. Thanks to the multitude of pre-ap, AP, and dual credit classes I was able to….
Read 575 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 2,700,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,
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Nolanville Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Killeen Independent School District, TX,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 574,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
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Saegert Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Killeen Independent School District, TX,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 915,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
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Liberty Hill Middle School
Blue checkmark.
Killeen Independent School District, TX,
6-8,
11 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says
Liberty Hill was a phenomenal middle school with excellent staff and students that made the learning experience fun as well as effective. This school has high quality teachers that are there for the….
Read 11 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 885,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,
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Mountain View Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Killeen Independent School District, TX,
PK, K-5,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says
My 3 children attended Mountain View (2 in Kindergarten thru 2nd grade, and 1 in 4th & 5th grade, before moving over to Union Grove MS), from 2009-2012. Everyone we worked with (teachers, staff, PTA)….
Read 2 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 840,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
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Richard E.
Cavazos Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Killeen Independent School District, TX,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 632,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
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Roy J. Smith Middle School
Blue checkmark.
Killeen Independent School District, TX,
6-8,
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 1,404,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,
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Harker Heights Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Killeen Independent School District, TX,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 656,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
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Killeen High School
Blue checkmark.
Killeen Independent School District, TX,
9-12,
436 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says
The teachers are some of the best in the district. Most of my classes were challenging, however, teachers create engaging lessons. There is a behavior issue among the students. Consequences are….
Read 436 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 2,162,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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C.E. Ellison High School
Blue checkmark.
Killeen Independent School District, TX,
9-12,
523 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says
When it comes to my experience at Ellison, transfering to this school was easy and transfering my credits wasn’t a problem. Each important office had big letters above the door to help guide new….
Read 523 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 2,668,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,
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Ira Cross Jr. Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Killeen Independent School District, TX,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 676,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
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Nolan Creek School
Blue checkmark.
Orenda Charter School, TX,
K-8,
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 120,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
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Timber Ridge Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Killeen Independent School District, TX,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: B minus,
Students: 854,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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Eastern Hills Middle School
Blue checkmark.
Killeen Independent School District, TX,
6-8,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says
I am the proud parent of a 11 year old who attends this school. He has just started but so far 2 thumbs up. .
Read 1 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Students: 640,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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Pathways Academic Campus
Blue checkmark.
Killeen Independent School District, TX,
9-12,
3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says
I transferred to Pathways last August as a sophomore and graduated this May as a senior. The staff are so supportive, and the environment is positive. I recommend this school to anyone who wants to. …
Read 3 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Students: 397,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,
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Hay Branch Elementary School
Blue checkmark.
Killeen Independent School District, TX,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: C+,
Students: 636,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
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Manor Middle School
Blue checkmark.
Killeen Independent School District, TX,
6-8,
4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says
The school is great . The teachers are very helpful and care about your education. The food is not that great . Our sports are okay .you rarely see any bullying there ..
Read 4 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: C,
Students: 757,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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Rancier Middle School
Blue checkmark.
Killeen Independent School District, TX,
6-8,
3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Middle School Student says
Rancier is a good school they have good teachers and i’ve learned a lot more of what they taught me compared to manor its a sad school, some of the teachers hardly control the students and some of….
Read 3 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: C,
Students: 813,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,
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Elementary Schools
Name: Alice W. Douse Elementary School
Address: 700 Rebecca Lynn Ln.
Killeen, TX 76542
Phone:(254) 336-7480
Name: Brookhaven Elementary School
Address: 3221 Hilliard Ave.
Killeen, TX 76543
Phone:(254) 336-1440
Name: Cedar Valley Elementary School
Address: 4801 Chantz Dr.
Killeen, TX 76542
Phone:(254) 336-1480
Name: Clarke Elementary School
Address: 51612 Comanche Ave.
Ft Hood, TX 76544
Phone:(254) 336-1510
Name: Clear Creek Elementary School
Address: 4800 Washington St.
Ft Hood, TX 76544
Phone:(254) 336-1550
Name: Clifton Park Elementary School
Address: 1801 S. 2nd St.
Killeen, TX 76541
Phone:(254) 336-1580
Name: Dr. Joseph A. Fowler Elementary School
Address: 4910 Katy Creek Ln.
Killeen, TX 76549
Phone:(254) 336-1760
Name: Harker Heights Elementary School
Address: 726 South Ann Blvd.
Harker Heights, TX 76548
Phone:(254) 336-2050
Name: Hay Branch Elementary School
Address: 6101 Westcliff Rd.
Killeen, TX 76543
Phone:(254) 336-2080
Name: Haynes Elementary School
Address: 3309 W. Canadian River Lp.
Killeen, TX 76549
Phone:(254) 336-6750
Name: Iduma Elementary School
Address: 4400 Foster Ln.
Killeen, TX 76549
Phone:(254) 336-2590
Name: Ira Cross Jr. Elementary School
Address: 1910 Herndon Dr.
Killeen, TX 76543
Phone:(254) 336-2550
Name: Killeen Elementary School
Address: 1608 E. Rancier Ave.
Killeen, TX 76541
Phone:(254) 336-1830
Name: Maude Moore Wood Elementary School
Address: 6410 Morganite Ln.
Killeen, TX 76542
Phone:(254) 336-1650
Name: Maxdale Elementary School
Address: 2600 Westwood Dr.
Killeen, TX 76549
Phone:(254) 336-2460
Name: Meadows Elementary School
Address: 423 27th St.
Ft Hood, TX 76544
Phone:(254) 336-1870
Name: Montague Village Elementary School
Address: 84001 Clements Dr.
Ft Hood, TX 76544
Phone:(254) 336-2230
Name: Mountain View Elementary School
Address: 500 Mountain Lion Rd.
Harker Heights, TX 76548
Phone:(254) 336-1900
Name: Nolanville Elementary School
Address: 901 Old Nolanville Rd.
Nolanville, TX 76559
Phone:(254) 336-2180
Name: Oveta Culp Hobby Elementary School
Address: 53210 Lost Moccasin
Ft Hood, TX 76544
Phone:(254) 336-6500
Name: Pat Carney Elementary School
Address: 5501 Azura Way
Killeen, TX 76549
Phone:(254) 336-1940
Name: Peebles Elementary School
Address: 1800 N. WS Young Dr.
Killeen, TX 76543
Phone:(254) 336-2120
Name: Pershing Park Elementary School
Address: 1500 W. Central TX Expwy.
Killeen, TX 76549
Phone:(254) 336-1790
Name: Reeces Creek Elementary School
Address: 400 W. Stan Schlueter Lp.
Killeen, TX 76542
Phone:(254) 336-2150
Name: Richard E. Cavazos Elementary School
Address: 1200 N. 10th St.
Nolanville, TX 76559
Phone:(254) 336-7000
Name: Saegert Elementary School
Address: 5600 Schorn Dr.
Killeen, TX 76542
Phone:(254) 336-6660
Name: Skipcha Elementary School
Address: 515 Prospector Trl.
Harker Heights, TX 76548
Phone:(254) 336-6690
Name: Timber Ridge Elementary School
Address: 5402 White Rock Dr.
Killeen, TX 76542
Phone:(254) 336-6630
Name: Trimmier Elementary School
Address: 4400 Success Dr.
Killeen, TX 76542
Phone:(254) 336-2270
Name: Venable Village Elementary School
Address: 60160 Venable Rd.
Ft Hood, TX 76544
Phone:(254) 336-1980
Name: Willow Springs Elementary School
Address: 2501 W. Stan Schlueter Lp.
Killeen, TX 76549
Phone:(254) 336-2020
Middle Schools
Name: Audie Murphy Middle School
Address: 53393 Sun Dance Dr.
Ft Hood, TX 76544
Phone:(254) 336-6530
Name: Charles E. Patterson Middle School
Address: 8383 W. Trimmier Rd.
Killeen, TX 76542
Phone:(254) 336-7100
Name: Eastern Hills Middle School
Address: 300 Indian Tr.
Harker Heights, TX 76548
Phone:(254) 336-1100
Name: Gateway Middle School
Address: 1307 Gowen Dr.
Killeen, TX 76543
Phone:(254) 336-1690
Name: Liberty Hill Middle School
Address: 4500 Kit Carson Trl.
Killeen, TC 76542
Phone:(254) 336-1370
Name: Live Oak Ridge Middle School
Address: 2600 Robinett Rd.
Killeen, TX 76549
Phone:(254) 336-2490
Name: Manor Middle School
Address: 1700 S. WS Young Dr.
Killeen, TX 76543
Phone:(254) 336-1310
Name: Nolan Middle School
Address: 1600 Warriors Path
Harker Heights, TX 76548
Phone:(254) 336-1150
Name: Palo Alto Middle School
Address: 2301 W. Elms Rd.
Killeen, TX 76549
Phone:(254) 336-1200
Name: Rancier Middle School
Address: 3301 Hilliard Ave.
Killeen, TX 76543
Phone:(254) 336-1250
Name: Roy J. Smith Middle School
Address: 6000 Brushy Creek Dr.
Killeen, TX 76549
Phone:(254) 336-1050
Name: Union Grove Middle School
Address: 101 E. Iowa Dr.
Harker Heights, TX 76548
Phone:(254) 336-6580
High Schools
Name: C.E. Ellison HS
Address: 909 E. Elms Rd.
Killeen, TX 76542
Phone:(254) 336-0600
Name: Chaparral High School
Address: 4400 Chaparral Rd.
Killeen, TX 76542
Phone:(254) 336-2447
Name: Early College High School – 9th & 10th
Address: 51000 Tank Destroyer Blvd.
Ft. Hood, TX 76544
Phone:(254) 336-0260
Name: Early College High School – 11th & 12th
Address: 6200 W. Central Texas Expwy.
Killeen, TX 76549
Phone:(254) 336-0560
Name: Gateway High School
Address: 4100 Zephyr Dr.
Killeen, TX 76543
Phone:(254) 336-1703
Name: Harker Heights High School
Address: 1001 E. FM 2410 Rd.
Harker Heights, TX 76548
Phone:(254) 336-0800
Name: Killeen High School
Address: 500 N. 38th St.
Killeen, TX 76543
Phone:(254) 336-7208
Name: Robert M. Shoemaker High School
Address: 3302 S. Clear Creek Rd.
Killeen, TX 76549
Phone:(254) 336-0900
Specialty Campus
Name: KISD Career Center
Address: 1320 Stagecoach Rd.
Killeen, TX 76542
Phone:(254) 336-3800
Name: Pathways Academic Campus
Address: 1322 Stagecoach Rd.
Killeen, TX 76542
Phone:(254) 336-7250
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IN TEXAS – Our Texas – Russian Newspaper in Houston, Dallas, San-Antonio, Austin, Texas
TEXAS MADE A CHOICE
Texans maintained the status quo in the November 8 midterm elections, re-electing Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and Attorney General Ken Paxton with similar majority votes. The results of all elections can be found at results.texas-election.com/races.
- Greg Abbott won 55.11% with 4,335,425 votes and Beto O’Rourke, who came in second, got 43.52% or 3,424,074 votes.
- Ken Paxton trailed with 53.75% or 4,178,494 votes against runner-up Rochelle Mercedes Garza who received 43.36% or 3,371,361 votes.
- Sid Miller was re-elected Minister of Agriculture with 46.63% or 4,372,741 votes, compared to his opponent Susan Hayes with 43.37% or 3,349,247 votes. nine0006
- Wayne Christian was re-elected Minister of Railways with 55.7% or 4,296,565 votes, beating top contender Luke Warford with 40.24% or 3,104,474 votes.
nine0005 Dan Patrick won 54.08%, or 4,216,864 votes, against Democratic nominee Mike Collier, who won 43.18%, receiving 3,367,033 votes.
In San Antonio Henry Cuellar was re-elected to the US House of Representatives, beating Republican nominee Cassy Garcia 56.6% to 43.4%.
Austin’s mayoral race will be held in the second round. None of the six candidates won more than 50%, so voters will choose from the top two candidates — former Austin Mayor and State Senator Kirk Watson and State Rep. Celia Israe — in a runoff election on December 13. nine0059
In Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins was re-elected, as was District Attorney John Crusoth, who won 59.36% of the vote to Faith Johnson’s 40.64%. The city also passed Proposition A, which would raise taxes on hotel stays from 13 percent to 15 percent, and the funds would be used to renovate Fair Park and the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center.
In Fort Worth , the new Tarrant County Judge to replace Glen Wheatley will be Tim O’Hara, former mayor of Farmers Branch, supported by Donald Trump; he defeated Democratic Party nominee Deborah Peoples, who ran twice for mayor of Fort Worth. nine0059
In Houston , polling stations experienced problems with some not opening on time, and there were disruptions that led to delays and temporary closures. A group called the Texas Organizing Project successfully petitioned Harris County to extend voting time to 8 p.m., but the Texas Supreme Court ordered Harris County election officials to separate all ballots that were cast after hours.
Texas State University at San Marcos also experienced problems with five of the eight vehicles, resulting in waiting times of four hours or more.
Five cities—Denton, San Marcos, Killeen, Elgin, and Harker Heights—have approved proposals to decriminalize small-scale marijuana possession, following in the footsteps of Austin, which passed a similar proposal in May.
For the first time, voters were not given the opportunity of a “direct ticket” to quickly vote for the entire party. It was necessary to choose a candidate for each individual race. nine0059
WHY MANY SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED ON ELECTION DAY
If you’ve been waiting to vote before Election Day, you’ve found that the nearest polling station is in a school. There is nothing new in this. But what has changed is the number of schools closing on election day for safety reasons.
School districts in Dallas, Fort Worth, Richardson, San Annotnio and Austin are closing. And it’s not unique to these areas, it’s not even unique to Texas. We see the same thing all over the country. nine0059
The exception was Houston ISD, the largest school district in Texas. They didn’t have a day off.
It’s all about the Texas Code that schools must be available to vote if needed. So with polling officers and observers there, the FBI set up a special security force to make sure everything was in order.
HOLIDAY DINNER UP
Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away, and if you’re planning a traditional dinner, it will cost you more this year. nine0059
The latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that inflation has eased, but was still high in October.
Consumer inflation reached 7.7% in October compared to last year and 0.4% compared to September, the Ministry of Labor reported on Thursday, November 3.
Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that the cost of turkeys increased by 17% from October 2021 to October 2022. Compared to last year, the cost of butter increased by 26%, canned fruits and vegetables – by 18%, and potatoes – by 15%. nine0059
Russell Boening, president of the Texas Farm Bureau, has tracked the rise in food prices over the past year.
The Texas Farm Bureau estimates that in 2021, the average traditional Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people cost $53. Estimated cost is based on a list of items including: turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, buttered buns, peas, cranberries, vegetable tray, pumpkin pie, coffee and milk.
Boening predicts that the same Thanksgiving dinner will cost even more this year. nine0059
The WFAA reviewed the entire Texas Farm Bureau listing. When comparing the total (tax included) of the cheapest groceries at three grocery stores, both in-store and online, a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people would cost at least $65.
Walmart is offering Thanksgiving dinner to families this year at last year’s price.
What about time spent with friends and family? It is priceless.
RURAL PROBLEMS
According to the US Census Bureau, 2.8 million households in Texas do not have access to broadband internet. This problem disproportionately affects rural communities, where low population density prevents private companies from building broadband infrastructure.
In a cluster of northeast Texas counties, less than two-thirds of households have high-speed broadband access, according to the State Broadband Authority, and those who do pay high prices for it. nine0059
According to a 2019 Ericsson analysis, residents of Deep East Texas, which includes 11 rural counties such as Angelina and Newton, pay on average four times more for internet services than residents of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area .
The fact that rural Texas is largely unable to connect to the rest of the world with high-speed Internet is an illustration of a long-standing division that now threatens the very way of life that is fundamental to the state as a whole. nine0059
Rural Texas, along with the food, cotton, and other manufactured goods it exports, contributed more than $21.2 billion to the state’s economy in 2019, according to the Texas Almanac. Cattle and cotton are the state’s leading exports. Along with oil and gas, tourism, and the public sector, the rural economy makes up a significant portion of the Texas economy.
OYSTER SEASON STARTS
Commercial and recreational oyster season began in Texas on November 1, but most of the state’s oyster reefs are closed to harvest. nine0059
This follows last year’s season when most of the reefs closed by mid-December, leading to clashes between industry stakeholders and government wildlife officials over how to manage the resources.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) closes reefs if specimens are returned with too many small oysters or too few oysters overall. The idea is to give the oysters time to recover. nine0059
This year, 20 of the 29 oyster picking locations in the state are closed due to the November 1st start of the season.
Oysters grow about one inch per year and must reach three inches before they can be legally harvested. And although the samples did not contain enough oysters larger than market size to open the reefs, they did show that the oysters were recovering.
Oysters are extremely sensitive to changes in water quality and a drought in much of the state could put additional pressure on them in the coming months. Over the past decade, Texas oysters have endured numerous hurricanes, droughts, and heavy rains; they perform important ecological functions such as preventing shoreline erosion and filtering water. It just takes time for these populations to recover. nine0059
All the closures put pressure on the oyster business. They say it harms their livelihood. Alex Gutierrez has been fishing for oysters for 35 years and says he used to look forward to passing the business on to his son. Now he is not sure that his son can be a second generation fisherman.
Gutierrez said that because there are so many closed reefs, he fears that too many boats will gather on just a few reefs, which will also crush those places and force them to close. nine0059
“What happens when you see 100-150 boats in one small area where there aren’t many reefs? – he said. “I feel like we’ve been set up again.”
WHAT TEXAS OFFERS FOR THANKSGIVING
The Thanksgiving holiday weekend officially marks the start of travel season, which means you can find a lot more to do than just enjoy a turkey dinner.
A lot of fun happens in the Lone Star State when the city’s Christmas trees light up their lights just after Thanksgiving. nine0059
San Antonio River Parade
The famous Ford Holiday River Parade begins in San Antonio the day after Thanksgiving.
The 41st annual Ford Holiday River Parade is an urban tradition with a spectacular hour-long parade along the San Antonio River. This year’s theme is “Tastes and Traditions of the World”.
The River Lighting Parade and Ceremony, always held the day after Thanksgiving, will feature 28 decorated boats and over 2,250 lights strung along the river. nine0059
The parade usually attracts about 150,000 spectators, lined up along the river.
Dallas Cowboys Game
Every year on Thanksgiving Day, the Dallas football team hosts guests from the NFL, and this event will be remembered for a long time. You can also take part in all sorts of holiday events: seasonal festivities kick off in nearby Fort Worth with its annual Parade of Lights, and the Dallas Theater Center hosts the annual family holiday production of A Christmas Carol. nine0059
Houston HEB Holiday Parade
The Houston HEB Holiday Parade has been an annual Thanksgiving tradition for 70 years and is one of the largest in the state. Marking the official start of the downtown festive season, it usually starts early in the morning on Thanksgiving Day. Some of the highlights include extravagantly decorated wheeled platforms, marching bands, performances by dance bands, as well as huge inflated figures floating past spectators. nine0059
Visit Friederecksburg
Fredericksburg is a popular place in the Hill Country to have a great holiday weekend. On the Friday after Thanksgiving, the communal Christmas tree and the German pyramid are lit. It’s a unique twist on Christmas celebrations, blending the city’s rich German heritage with holiday spirit. If you like holiday lights, you should know that Fredericksburg was once named “one of the top 20 Christmas-lit towns” by Readers Digest. nine0059
Galveston’s Moody Gardens Festival of Lights
The Gulf Coast city of Galveston offers a variety of Thanksgiving events, including the popular historic Galvez Hotel hosting a Thanksgiving brunch. And the holidays at Moody Gardens have already begun and will last until early January. It features numerous attractions including the Festival of Lights, an arctic slide, meeting Santa, train rides, a 100-acre ice sculpture park created by master ice carvers who use 2 million pounds of ice to sculpt a holiday journey from north to South Pole, with snowy owls, penguins, polar bears, humpback whales, walruses and reindeer.