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Around Texas
1. Fort Worth ISD appeals state’s decision to take over district
The Fort Worth Independent School District voted 7-1 Tuesday to appeal a state takeover following multiple failed academic ratings in the district.
The Texas Education Agency announced Oct. 23 it would assume control of Fort Worth ISD after The Leadership Academy at Forest Oak Sixth Grade received its fifth consecutive “unacceptable” academic rating for the 2022-2023 school year. After five successive “F” ratings, state law requires that the commissioner must either order the district to close that campus or to take over the entire district. The school that received the consecutive failing ratings closed in 2023.
2. Texas rancher reacts to USDA plan to strengthen cattle industry
Across the country, the ranching industry has struggled to adapt to lingering drought and inflation, resulting in the lowest cattle supply since 1961 and causing beef prices to soar.
That’s the reason behind the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement of a plan to revitalize the industry and hopefully lower prices for consumers.
3. San Antonio residents report highest satisfaction rates in U.S., survey finds
According to data from the Gensler Research Institute, San Antonio residents report the highest levels of satisfaction when compared to other U.S. cities. Just over 78% of those who live in the Alamo City reported being “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with their city.
Other Texas cities included in the ranking were Houston at No. 8 (72.1% satisfaction), Austin at No. 10 (71.7%) and Dallas at No. 12 (71%).
The skyline of San Antonio’s downtown business district is pictured, May 3, 2007. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
Around The Nation
1. Senate sends bill to Trump that would force DOJ to release Epstein files
2. Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers quits OpenAI board after release of Epstein emails
3. Justice Department says full grand jury in Comey case didn’t review copy of final indictment
Deep in the Heart of Texas 
Oven baked baby carrots with thyme, in black plate over slate. (Getty Images)
10 Texas restaurants make OpenTable’s 2025 Top 100 list
Texas cuisine is reigning supreme after snagging 10 spots on OpenTable’s 2025 Top 100 Restaurants list.