STAAR Surgical (STAA) said it received no takeover offers during its go-shop period that expired on Saturday. STAAR (STAA) said 21 parties were contacted during its go-shop period, through none of the ...

After more than a decade of Texas students sitting for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness or STAAR tests, the standardized test is slated to be scrapped. In September, Gov. Greg ...

Neighborhood News Reporter Jeydah Jenkins joined the KRIS 6 News Team in May 2025. CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — House Bill 8 replaces the STAAR test — shifting from one large end-of-year exam to a three-part ...

The STAAR test is nearing its end for students across Texas. The new format for the revamped statewide standardized testing officially became law on Thursday; however, it will not be implemented until ...

In August, Geneva, Switzerland-based eye care company Alcon agreed to buy Staar Surgical in a deal valued at $1.5 billion, but STAAR has faced opposition to the deal, including from its largest ...

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- In just two years, the STAAR test will be gone. Instead, Texas students will take three shorter tests, administered at the beginning, the middle, and the end of the school ...

Oct 23 (Reuters) - Staar Surgical (STAA.O), opens new tab has adjourned its shareholder vote on Swiss eyecare giant Alcon's (ALCC.S), opens new tab $1.5 billion takeover offer until November 6, the ...

Continues to Urge STAAR Shareholders to Vote “AGAINST” the Proposed Transaction NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Broadwood Partners, L.P. and its affiliates (“Broadwood” or “we”) today sent the following ...

As STAAR’s largest shareholder and one of the Company’s most committed investors for more than 30 years, we are strong believers in STAAR’s opportunity to deliver significant and enduring value for ...

TEXAS, USA — Texas public school administrators, parents and education experts worry that a new law to replace the state's standardized test could potentially increase student stress and the amount of ...

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - The STAAR test is being replaced with a new three-test format created by the Texas Education Agency. This push first failed during the regular session just before the deadline, ...