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Canyon ISD board approves policy allowing voluntary prayer time on campuses
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (108+ words) by KVII News Staff CANYON, Texas (KVII) " The Canyon Independent School District Board of Trustees on Monday unanimously approved a policy allowing a designated time for voluntary prayer and religious reading on all district campuses. The vote comes after the…...
Hiring starts the year at a stronger pace after limping into 2026
10+ hour, 28+ min ago (673+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) " The U.S. got off to a strong start in hiring to start to 2026 after a year of stalling job creation in a sign of resilience from an economy trying to navigate rising prices and uncertainty. U.S. employers added 130,000 jobs last…...
Second annual Trades Day connects students with career opportunities
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (389+ words) AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) " More than 300 students attended the second annual Trades Day, an event designed to give high school students hands-on exposure to a wide range of career and technical education opportunities. The event allowed students to speak directly with…...
Region 16 event highlights expanded role of school counselors supporting students
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (385+ words) School counselors from across the Texas Panhandle converged at Region 16 in Amarillo for an observance of the national designation and to learn how they can improve in their trade. (Drew Powell/KVII) AMARILLO, Texas (KVII) " Friday marked the last day…...
Texas voucher applications surge past 46,000 as school choice launches statewide
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (12+ words) Texas voucher applications surge past 46,000 as school choice launches statewide'KVII...
Database exposes scale of sanctuary school districts amid immigration enforcement
1+ week, 5+ day ago (80+ words) Database exposes scale of sanctuary school districts amid immigration enforcement'abc7amarillo.com Database exposes scale of sanctuary school districts amid immigration enforcement by The National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) " Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits…...
Hereford ISD considers $150M bond for new high school amid infrastructure woes
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (342+ words) HEREFORD, Texas (KVII) " Hereford Independent School District is contemplating a $150 million bond to replace the aging Hereford High School, which is plagued by failing infrastructure. Superintendent Dr. Ralph Carter highlighted the dire state of the school's facilities, noting that "Sewer…...
Workforce Solutions hosts job fair after Tyson mass layoffs
2+ week, 1+ day ago (10+ words) Workforce Solutions hosts job fair after Tyson mass layoffs'abc7amarillo.com...
National School Choice Week: Families demand more control over education
2+ week, 1+ day ago (88+ words) National School Choice Week: Families demand more control over education'abc7amarillo.com National School Choice Week: Families demand more control over education by The National News Desk WASHINGTON (TNND) " Start your morning with The National News Desk as Jan Jeffcoat sits…...
Job fair Tuesday for Tyson workers impacted by mass layoff
2+ week, 2+ day ago (11+ words) Job fair Tuesday for Tyson workers impacted by mass layoff'abc7amarillo.com...