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Dalton appointed Patton Springs ISD trustee in August meeting

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In the regular meeting of the Patton Springs ISD board trustees on August 7, 2023, trustees unanimously approved appointing Ronda Dalton as a school board member to fill the seat vacated by Tyler Fairchild, with a term expiring in 2024.

Texans asked to conserve energy in heat wave

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the power grid for much of the state asked Texans to conserve energy use several times last week as the grid was beset with high demand and low wind-power generation, according to the Austin American-Statesman.

2023 Community Calendar

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Community Services and Organizations

STAAR scores show continued struggles in math, reading

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AUSTIN— Texas public student scores in standardized testing continue to improve since the pandemic, but more than half of those taking the test still struggle with math and just under half read below grade-level, the Texas Tribune reported.

JGISD approves fuel bids, vendor list for new school year in July meeting

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In the regular monthly meeting of the JGISD school board on July 17, 2023, Interim Superintendent Johnny Tubb gave an update on storm damage, the new football field and bleachers, cafeteria prices, security proposals, and the Texas Rural Education Association Conference.

2023 Community Calendar

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Community Services and Organizations

Come along with us to Fort Morgan—virtually

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For much of this broiling- hot summer in Texas, the temps north of here have been temptingly cool. Your Texas Spur editor and publisher have thought often about that after returning from our June trip to Fort Morgan, Colorado, and other points northwest.

2023 Community Calendar

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Community Services and Organizations

Record sea temps could spur more hurricanes

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AUSTIN— Forecasters for the National Weather Service are anticipating a more active hurricane season this year because of record-warm ocean surface temperatures, the Texas Tribune reported.

Some school-year advice from the Interwebs

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I’m not one to share memes, you understand. For the most part, life’s too short.