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94 Years and Counting

94 Years and Counting

On December 23, 1930, a cute little brown-eyed girl was born in Fort Worth, Texas. And as she started her journey of growing up, her parents divorced when she was 7 and her mother began the journey of single mom. However, that didn’t deter her mother from providing a good life for her daughter or herself as she had siblings that were able to help her care for her daughter during the school year. And when summer rolled around, that little girl traveled with her mother throughout the eastern half of the U.S. visiting all the accounts that her mother was the sales rep for in the cosmetics industry. She managed to visit 33 states by the time she had graduated from high school at 16 and had met many amazing people, including President Franklin Roosevelt in the White House - but that is a story for another time.

Crandall High School Celebrates Academic UIL Participation & Success

CX Debate Speaking: 1st - Shelton Gibbs 6th - Rachel Abraham Persuasive Speaking: 3rd - Rosalia Ramirez

Crandall High School Celebrates Academic UIL Participation & Success

Crandall High School Celebrates Academic UIL Participation & Success

Crandall High School’s Academic UIL program is thriving like never before, with the 2023-2024 school year marking the largest number of students participating in the program’s history. This growth reflects the school’s rising culture of academic excellence, driven by dedicated students, passionate coaches, and supportive staff.

BBB Tip: Avoiding Social Media Schemes During The Holiday Season

BBB Tip: Avoiding Social Media Schemes During The Holiday Season

Social media is an invaluable tool for making and maintaining connections, sharing memories, and creating communities. However, it can also be used maliciously as an avenue for impersonation, bait-and-switch tactics, and social engineering attacks using emotional manipulation, deceptive practices, and outright lies. Additionally, many people who share details of their lives on social media may be unknowingly providing bad actors with the puzzle pieces they need to enact a scheme.

Proper Tree Planting For More ‘Fruitful’ Results

Peach trees are among the most popular fruit trees planted in Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Proper Tree Planting For More ‘Fruitful’ Results

Bare root trees establish better, but they can be difficult to find because most tree nurseries primarily stock container trees. (Texas A&M AgriLife)

Proper Tree Planting For More ‘Fruitful’ Results

Establishing fruit trees in Texas takes some effort, but these time-tested tips from a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert can guide the way.

TVCC Introduces Cardinal Resource HQ: A Holistic Approach to Student Support

TVCC Introduces Cardinal Resource HQ: A Holistic Approach to Student Support

Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) is excited to announce the transformation and expansion of the Student Advocacy Center into the Cardinal Resource HQ, a rebranded support hub located in the Student Union Building on the TVCC – Athens Campus. This revamped space will focus on providing holistic assistance to help students succeed both on and off campus.

Texas DMV Approves State Fair of Texas Specialty License Plate

Texas DMV Approves State Fair of Texas Specialty License Plate

The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) Board of Directors has voted to approve the State Fair of Texas specialty license plate, marking an exciting milestone for Fair enthusiasts and supporters of higher education. Starting in 2025, Texans will be able to purchase the vibrant, custom-designed plates, with proceeds directly benefiting Texas youth through the Big Tex Scholarship Program.

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