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Today’s Big Stories
1. School districts adopt new Bible-infused curriculum produced by state
Lessons on King Solomon, Queen Esther and the Book of Daniel are all found in the Christian Bible and in the state-produced curriculum that is circulating in school districts across Texas. Marvin McNeese, a professor at the College of Biblical Studies, helped review the curriculum that the State Board of Education adopted almost a year ago.
The English and math curriculum is for kindergarten through fifth grade. Teacher guides obtained by Capital Tonight show biblical references in every grade’s English Language Arts (ELA) plans.
President Donald Trump’s plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers who are enjoying some rare profitable years and skepticism from experts who say the president’s move probably wouldn’t lead to cheaper prices at grocery stores.
3. Austin mayor proposes task force, exception to state order restricting street markings
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson is seeking a waiver from the state’s order on street markings and is creating a task force to propose other ways to celebrate diversity while protecting the city’s funding.
On a City Council message board on Oct. 20, the mayor said he’s working with City Manager TC Broadnax to obtain a waiver. Watson also said he asked a state official about the possibility of getting the exception to the order, which directs cities to remove “non-traffic related” markings on roadways and streets, citing safety concerns.
Notes for Tomorrow
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