Wed February 22, 2012

TX School Superintendents

A just-released survey of Texas school superintendents indicates last year’s state cuts to education funding are already having a significant impact on students and teachers – and Peter Malof reports there’s concern that more pain is on the way. While Governor Perry and legislative leaders claimed success last year in balancing the budget without raising state taxes, Bridges predicts lawmakers will be under a lot of pressure in 2013 to restore education funding. Meanwhile, about half the state’s school districts have joined in lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the entire school finance system. The survey indicates additional pressure in classrooms this year. Just as newly-mandated, more rigorous testing standards are going into effect, programs to assist struggling students have been cut.

Man who allegedly attacked doctor indicted for retaliation

Daniel Cansino, 31, of Plainview, escaped indictment after an the first incident in the office of Dr. Stephen Turner on June 17 when Daniel Cansino became very upset and angered by the comments Turner allegedly made to Cansino's common-law wife after he examined the 16-year-old girl. Last December, a grand jury decided against a felony indictment for Cansino. Instead, he was charged with misdemeanor assault. Turner and Cansino crossed paths again at United Supermarket on Olton Road three days after the grand jury met, Cansino reportedly began yelling and threatening Turner. Cansino was arrested again for felony charges…. obstruction or retaliation, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct. Bond for Cansino was set for $10,000