Letter to the Editor:
The State Representative race is not what’s on the ballot in May – the future of school funding for all of Texas is. I worry that our community does not realize the critical decision that we singularly possess. We have a responsibility to the future of Texas to show up and vote on May 28. As a lifelong educator and assistant superintendent for Pleasant Grove ISD, I’ve witnessed firsthand that our community’s schools are more than just educational institutions. They are the very pulse of our town, shaping the future for our children, serving as our largest employer, and contributing to the vitality of our community. Now, Gov. Abbott and his billionaire benefactors want to subsidize charter schools, which will take away funding from our local schools. He then is baselessly attacking Republicans that are protecting our public schools. VanDeaver’s steadfast commitment to public schools sets him apart in this race. As a 33-year career educator, a former superintendent and one of the few Republican representatives to vote against state-funded voucher programs, he is dedicated to quality education for all Texas students. Early voting runs May 20 - 24, and election day is May 28. Join me in showing up to vote for the future of public schools in Texas by voting for Gary VanDeaver. Carla Dupree
