Emily Pounds

2 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Emily Pounds

ROCKWALL, Texas — A new update to the Texas Cottage Food Law, which takes effect Sept. 1, is helping home-based food businesses across the state expand. Texas is already one of the easiest states in the country to start a cottage food business, as there are no permits, fees, licenses or inspections involved in the sale of homemade food. For families like the Thiels, who sell at the Rockwall Farmers Market, the changes are vital to being able to grow their business.

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Emily Pounds

What You Need To Know The new law will allow eligible families to use up to $10,000 per year for private school tuition and other educational expenses, starting in the 2026-2027 school year Supporters, including the governor, say it gives parents more control and choice over their children’s education, but critics warn the move could divert funding away from public schools School finance expert Chandra Villanueva with the nonprofit Every Texan explained how vouchers will impact the state's...

1 month ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Emily Pounds

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas is on the verge of a major shift in how families can pay for their children’s education. What You Need To KnowThe Texas Legislature last week passed a bill that would fund a $1 billion school voucher program. It heads to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk nextThe new law would allow families to use taxpayer dollars for private school tuition, tutoring and other education servicesSupporters say it gives parents more control over their child’s education.

2 months ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Emily Pounds

FORT WORTH, Texas — School districts across Texas are grappling with a literacy crisis, and Fort Worth Independent School District is taking a bold step to address it.

Feb 12, 2025 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Emily Pounds

GRAPEVINE, Texas — For nearly 30 years, coach Darien Mooney has been a cornerstone of Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, shaping the lives of students both in the classroom and on the baseball field. A physical education teacher at Cross Timbers Middle School and the longtime varsity baseball coach at Grapevine High School, Mooney’s dedication has created a legacy—one that now spans generations. “I would say this is my home,” Mooney said.