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Governor Abbott Signs Laws To Expand

Governor Abbott Signs Laws To Expand

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Governor Abbott Signs Laws To Expand Texas’ Career Training Programs

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Thu, 09/25/2025 - 05:00
Governor Greg Abbott ceremonially signed House Bill 20 and House Bill 120 into law to expand career and technical education opportunities for students across Texas. “Career training is a game-changer for our students, for our state, and for our employers,” said Governor Abbott.
Warren Middle School Teacher Honored With National Award

Warren Middle School Teacher Honored With National Award

Warren Middle School Teacher Honored With National Award

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Thu, 09/11/2025 - 04:00
Rachel Bowen, a middle school Math teacher and volleyball, basketball, and track coach at Warren Middle School, has been given the prestigious Honored National Teaching Award for September 2025.
State Fair to Host Sensory-Friendly Mornings for the Seventh Year

State Fair to Host Sensory-Friendly Mornings for the Seventh Year

State Fair to Host Sensory-Friendly Mornings for the Seventh Year

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Thu, 09/04/2025 - 04:00
For the seventh year, the State Fair of Texas is offering Sensory Friendly Mornings at the Fair every Wednesday – October 1, 8, and 15, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Providing a family-friendly environment is at the core of the State Fairs’ mission.
Terrell Mural Walk Scheduled for Saturday September 20

Terrell Mural Walk Scheduled for Saturday September 20

Terrell Mural Walk Scheduled for Saturday September 20

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Thu, 09/04/2025 - 04:00
The Terrell Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Terrell, is excited to announce the 4th Annual Terrell Mural Walk, taking place on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Historic Downtown Terrell.
Crandall ISD’s Dr. Christy Starrett Selected for Holdsworth’s Aspiring Superintendent Leadership Program

Crandall ISD’s Dr. Christy Starrett Selected for Holdsworth’s Aspiring Superintendent Leadership Program

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Crandall ISD’s Dr. Christy Starrett Selected for Holdsworth’s Aspiring Superintendent Leadership Program

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Thu, 08/28/2025 - 05:20
Dr. Christy Starrett from Crandall ISD was selected to join The Holdsworth Center’s Aspiring Superintendent Leadership Program (ASLP), a 15-month program designed to equip future superintendents with the skills, knowledge and experience to lead Texas districts with vision and purpose.
Train and Semi-Truck Collision in Downtown

Train and Semi-Truck Collision in Downtown

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Train and Semi-Truck Collision in Downtown

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Thu, 08/28/2025 - 05:20
Shortly after 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 22, a semi-truck hauling a backhoe became stuck on the railroad tracks in downtown Forney and was struck by an oncoming train. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and there were no hazardous material concerns related to the incident.