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Teachers, staff honored by district
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (415+ words) COLDSPRING " The teachers, staff and support employees in the Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD were honored in several categories during a recent ceremony. Kourtney Bennett was named District Elementary School Teacher of the Year, while Alicia Plock was named District Secondary School Teacher…...
Hey! You're out of school. Now what?
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (620+ words) This is the time of year where there are many ceremonies, events and certain sociological rites are performed, mostly by the young. The older folks have forgotten this, opting for shorter, sometimes supremely frustrating mini events referred to as vacations;…...
Tiger band lauded for year's accomplishments
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (283+ words) TRINITY " On May 18, the Trinity ISD School Board recognized the Trinity High School Tiger Band for its accomplishments during the 20252026 school year. In February, Samuel Del Rio traveled to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall through the World…...
COCISD to increase Pre K-4 tuition
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (337+ words) COCISD held their monthly board meeting on May 26 to discuss adjusting Pre K-4 tuition. Currently, the district's tuition rate is $1, 000 a semester, totaling $2, 000 for a full academic year. COCISD is proposing that the tuition is doubled to $2, 000 a semester, totaling $4, 000 a…...
Teachers honored for service
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (74+ words) GROVETON " Teachers and staff members in the Groveton Independent School District were lauded for their service at a ceremony on Thursday. Also recognized for their work were several retirees. The GISD employees honored were: Hats and mortarboards off! Tiger band…...
School discussed feasibility of state seat belt edict
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (188+ words) CENTERVILLE " The Centerville ISD Board of Trustees will inform the state that it cannot meet a seat belt requirement. A 2025 Texas school bus safety law, Senate Bill 546, requires school districts in the state to move toward 3-point seat belts on…...
Coldspring High School celebrates graduation in packed stadium
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (418+ words) COLDSPRING " If there was anyone left in downtown Coldspring on Friday evening, they certainly weren't there for long. By the time the Coldspring High School Class of 2026 graduation ceremony began, it seemed as though the entire community had gathered at…...
Help us welcome new teachers
1+ week, 4+ day ago (87+ words) The Polk County Chamber of Commerce is preparing 225 goodie bags for new teachers in Polk County for the 2026-2027 school year. All items must be delivered to the chamber office at 1001 US 59 Loop North in Livingston by July 6. For additional information…...
Polk County Higher Education & Technology Foundation awards scholarship
1+ week, 4+ day ago (399+ words) Brayden Coker, an emergency medical technician student at Lamar Institute of Technology, has been awarded a scholarship through the Polk County Higher Education & Technology Foundation which was funded by a generous contribution from a local family who wishes to remain…...
From setback to purpose - a new vision
1+ week, 5+ day ago (418+ words) Jeremy Ward is a man with a mission. And having already conquered several challenges, he remains resolute and undeterred. "Growing up I learned early what it feels like to stand out. I was born with vitiligo, a condition that changes…...