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22 students add up to inaugural class at math/science magnet school at McMurry
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
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Beginning Aug. 25th, McMurry University students who frequent the Old Main Building on campus might be surprised to find they're going to school with fifth-graders. Sort of. Full story »
AISD workshop backs concept of career school
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
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Board members, a few administrators and about a dozen community members discussed aspects of the long-debated career and technology high school Monday night to consider advancing with more plans for the school. Full story »
College presidents seek national debate on lowering drinking age
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
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College presidents from about 100 of the nation's best-known universities, including Duke, Dartmouth and Ohio State, are calling on lawmakers to consider lowering the drinking age from 21 to 18, saying current laws encourage dangerous binge drinking on campus. Full story »
ACU's iPod initiative endeavors to engage students via technology
Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008
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Abilene Christian University's decision to pass out free iPhones and iPod touches to its incoming freshmen didn't influence Josh Hardcastle's choice to attend the school. Full story »
Teachers to carry guns in Texas school district
Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008
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A tiny Texas school district may be the first in the nation to allow teachers and staff to pack guns for protection when classes begin later this month, a newspaper reported. Full story »
School buses undergo detailed summer checkups
Saturday, Aug. 16, 2008
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Most parents and students give school buses little thought during the summer, but Nick Pruitt and Rodney Murphy, transportation directors for the Wylie and Abilene school districts, can think of little else.
"We only run a few buses for summer school, so this is the time we give our buses a detailed inspection, going over each one thoroughly," Murphy said. Full story »
Principal, interim superintendent hired in Haskell school district
Friday, Aug. 15, 2008
The Haskell school district is making strides to heal rifts created by decisions the former superintendent made that upset some teachers and residents. Full story »
Meet the best 4-H adult helpers around
Friday, Aug. 15, 2008
Numerous adults active in the 4-H programs in District 7 were honored for their longtime service at the Silver Clover banquet held Thursday in San Angelo. Full story »
University News 08.16.08
Friday, Aug. 15, 2008
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ACU alumna dies
Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008
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Diane Duncum, a distinguished Abilene Christian University alumna instrumental in the development of the ACU Center for Conflict Resolution, died Monday in her home in College Station at the age of 68. Full story »
First-year financing for classrooms
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008
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Carla Hutchins and her new class at Bassetti Elementary will share a unique experience this year -- they will all begin the first grade together. Full story »
Schools urge parents to remember dress code while shopping for kids
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008
Fashion trends can make it difficult for parents to buy their children clothing that is acceptable at school. Full story »
Tax holiday kicks off school shopping
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008
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Some Abilene store managers are looking forward to another banner sales weekend during the three-day back-to-school sales tax holiday starting Friday. Full story »
Wylie considers 4 cent tax rate increase
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2008
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An update on Wylie High School's new artificial turf field and hints of a possible tax increase dominated the Wylie Independent School District meeting Monday. Full story »
AISD approves proposals, lower tax rate
Monday, Aug. 11, 2008
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The Abilene Independent School District approved a few proposals at Monday evening's meeting. Full story »
Final Bell for Franklin
Final Bell for Lincoln (former AHS campus)
