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The Dallas Morning News

Texas elementary students are closer to having Christian stories weaved throughout lessons in a move that supporters say will raise the academic bar but that critics lambast as religious indoctrination. Teachers, parents and advocates packed the State Board of Education meeting this week ahead of Tuesday’s 8-7 preliminary vote on state-crafted lesson plans, known as Bluebonnet Learning; In other news, some Dallas City Council members doubt whether a new charter mandate should stand after voters supported banning police from arresting people on suspicion of having up to four ounces of marijuana; Spirit Airlines declared bankruptcy Monday, but your holiday travel plans shouldn’t be affected. The budget airline announced it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in order to restructure over $1 billion worth of debt. Spirit says Chapter 11 proceedings are “expected to reduce Spirit’s debt, provide increased financial flexibility, position Spirit for long-term success and accelerate investments providing Guests with enhanced travel experiences and greater value.”; And drivers planning to use Dallas North Tollway should plan ahead for major delays amid construction. Two north- and south-bound lanes of the tollway between Interstate 35E and Mockingbird Lane will close for bridge maintenance. The closure runs from 10 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday. The southbound Dallas North Tollway entrance ramp at Lomo Alto Drive will also be closed during this time. Apple Maps, Google Maps and Waze will be informed of the closure and route drivers accordingly.

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