Incumbent State Rep. Stan Kitzman (R-Pattison) lost his Republican primary race Tuesday night to challenger Dennis “Goose” Geesaman, according to results from the Texas Secretary of State.
Geesaman secured 57% of the vote, receiving 13,808 votes out of 24,254 total ballots cast, while Kitzman received 43%. READ MORE

Texas Education Agency’s accountability overview for Wharton Independent School District shows the district received an overall “D” accountability rating under the state’s A–F accountability system. The ratings are based on measurements including student achievement, school progress, and closing academic gaps.
Texas Education Agency’s accountability overview for East Bernard Independent School District shows the district received an overall “B” accountability rating under the state’s A–F accountability system. The ratings are based on measurements including student achievement, school progress, and closing academic gaps.
Texas Education Agency’s accountability overview for El Campo Independent School District shows the district received an overall “B” accountability rating under the state’s A–F accountability system. The ratings are based on measurements including student achievement, school progress, and closing academic gaps.
Texas Education Agency’s accountability overview for Boling Independent School District shows the district received an overall “C” accountability rating under the state’s A–F accountability system. The ratings are based on measurements including student achievement, school progress, and closing academic gaps.
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