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1+ min ago (216+ words) Published 6:02 pm Tuesday, December 2, 2025 Global firm Stantec has been chosen as architects for Port Arthur Independent School District's $78 million Athletic Complex Project. Proposition B, approved by voters in May, consists of a new stadium, though the scope of the project is in the early stages. District officials are working with the architect on the best utilization of these funds. The idea of a sports complex was brought to the district by residents, hence the reason why it was on the ballot. The sports complex would be for a variety of sports. PAISD Superintendent Dr. Mark Porterie said the location of the stadium is still being worked out and more information will be available after negotiations have been completed." "Stantec exceeded our expectations," he said. "Therefore, Stantec was one of four architectural firms selected by district personnel and approved by the…...

4+ min ago (362+ words) Wednesday, 03 Dec 2025 A TOTAL of 100 universities from 40 countries will compete in a design contest to reimagine Klang's future. The Bandar Baru Klang Catalytic Development Master Plan International Design Competition 2025/2026 is being organised by the Acmar Group. Its executive director Johnson Tee Kim Hock said the competition was among the largest global urban planning initiatives ever held in Malaysia, enabling the new generation of urban planners and designers to propose innovative ideas in shaping a more sustainable future. "We are committed to ensuring that the development of Bandar Baru Klang continues to reflect Klang's identity as the Royal City, with an emphasis on sustainability, liveability and the appreciation of local heritage," he said. Johnson was speaking after launching the competition at a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and memorandum of agreement (MOA) signing ceremony between Acmar Group who was the master developer…...

9+ min ago (448+ words) A Michael Kors Bag, Suede Slippers and More Holiday Gifts at Walmart " Starting at $9 Camp Mystic has announced its plan to reopen next summer with new safety measures after over two dozen people were killed in floods at the all-girls Texas summer's camp earlier this year. Twenty-seven children and camp counselors died after slow-moving thunderstorms in Kerr County caused the Guadalupe River to flood. In a message to parents issued Tuesday, Dec. 2, the camp said it is preparing for next summer's event at their newer Cypress Lake location, which is "completely independent from the older Guadalupe River camp, with a separate entrance, waterfront, dining hall, office, pavilion, infirmary, playing fields, archery range, stables, chapel, and cabins," according to their website. The camp said it has taken steps to enhance security at the location that include installing over 100 flood monitoring units…...

1+ hour, 5+ min ago (227+ words) The $34 billion pharmacy empire could be the first retailer to be subject to a multi-employer agreement under Labor's new laws, following a landmark Fair Work ruling. Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Chemist Warehouse has been forced to negotiate a union agreement for its workforce under Labor's new multi-employer bargaining laws, raising the prospect of big wage hikes for the $34 billion dollar retail and pharmacy empire. The Fair Work Commission directly ordered billionaire owners Marcello Verrocchi and Gance family-linked entities to start bargaining for a deal in South Australia after finding the Shop Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA) had majority support of 300 Chemist Warehouse workers across six franchisees in the state, covering 13 stores. Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. 10 fashion lessons to take into the new year (hint: ditch the…...

1+ hour, 9+ min ago (449+ words) Brigham Young University ushered in the Christmas season Monday night on its campus with a new tradition. Approximately 10,000 people packed into Brigham Square to witness the university's first-ever Christmas tree lighting as part of the school's ongoing 150th anniversary celebration and its theme of celebrating gifts of light. Students counted down from 10, and a yellow luminescent glow then appeared from the towering tree standing between the Wilkinson Center and Harold B. Lee Library, prompting a loud roar from the crowd. "The whole point of this sesquicentennial celebration was to remind us of our unique mission as a university, but to do it in fun, celebratory ways," BYU Advancement Vice President Keith Vorkink said. "We'd done some research, and we don't think there's been a Christmas tree on campus, at least in recorded history, so we thought, what a cool way to celebrate…...

1+ hour, 11+ min ago (446+ words) Gov. Maura Healey on Tuesday named Tara Goodhue, a science teacher at Lowell High School, as the 2026 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year. Goodhue is Lowell Public School's first teacher to win the annual award since its creation in 1960. "I am incredibly humbled and overwhelmed by this," Goodhue said. "I really attribute this honor to the fact that I teach the best students in the state." The Teacher of the Year Award is given to educators who have created a positive learning environment, built strong relationships with students and the district community and provides high quality instruction, according to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Goodhue was chosen from 200 nominees across the state and automatically becomes the state's candidate for the National Teacher of the Year Award. She said she credits her win to her students' help during the application…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago (389+ words) Amid the ongoing clash over the admission of Muslim students for the MBBS programme at the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday defended merit-based admissions, saying seats cannot be distributed on the basis of religion under the Constitution. "When the decision was taken to set up a medical college at the university, it was already known that seats could not be distributed on the basis of religion. Approval was granted on the basis of NEET. The only criterion of NEET is merit," Abdullah said. The National Conference leader said those who secured admission through NEET are now being punished because of their religion. Criticising attempts to seek religious segregation in admissions at the college, Abdullah said, "Neither the law nor the Constitution permits this, nor does the policy of…...

1+ hour, 25+ min ago (602+ words) I spoke with students about common time-management pitfalls and came up with a list of artificial intelligence tools that can help you find your balance. Assignments taking way longer than you thought they would? AI could help you set your expectations so you're not late in turning them in. I hate turning down their deadline extension requests -- despite whatever creative excuses they come up with -- so, with input from my students, I've compiled a list of AI tools to help them stay on track. According to real students, here are some common time-management pitfalls along with my tips on how to remedy them by managing your time with AI. Pitfall: The work took way longer than you thought it would." AI solution: Ask Copilot to review your assignments and give you a time estimate to complete them. One senior told…...

1+ hour, 37+ min ago (738+ words) The number of students enrolled in Marin public schools declined nearly 2% this school year compared to 2024-25, according to the Marin County Office of Education. The figure fell from 30,077 students last year to 29,524.John Carroll, the county superintendent of schools, said the dip was part of the regular ebb and flow of student populations. "A drop of 553 students is not statistically significant " using 30,000 students as the starting population " and could be attributed to normal fluctuations," Carroll said Monday. "I believe it is also consistent with the modest decline in the overall population of Marin." Unlike California's overall population, which grew by an estimated 0.28% from January 2024 to January of this year, Marin's population has continued to decline since the pandemic, according to the state Department of Finance. Other than Marin's population decline, Carroll said he didn't want to speculate on other factors…...

1+ hour, 45+ min ago (229+ words) Qualified Gary high school graduates can receive free college tuition for four years at Indiana University Northwest from a scholarship program funded by Hard Rock Casino of Northern Indiana, officials said Tuesday. The Urban League of Northwest Indiana co-sponsors the program. "This scholarship is about possibility " ensuring every Gary student knows that college is within reach and that IU Northwest is their home to grow, learn and lead," said IU Northwest Chancellor Arrick Jackson. Applicants must be a 2025 or 2026 graduate of any Gary high school or home school; have a minimum 2.5 grade point average and a Core 40 diploma; complete 30 to 40 hours of community service work and plan to attend IU Northwest as a first-year student pursuing either a two-year or four-year degree. Scholarship recipients will receive free tuition for up to four years based on FAFSA (Free Application for Federal…...