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Czech Heritage and Cultural Center Hosts 13th Annual Heritage Fest & Muziky
Heritage Fest & Muziky
Rural Schools Set The Example for Education
Texas leads the nation in so many areas—energy, agriculture, job growth, and economic strength. But if we are truly serious about building the future, we must also lead the nation in education. We owe it to our children to make Texas schools the best in the country, and that has been my focus this session. Last month, I toured Aquilla ISD with Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath, and I was reminded once again how much potential we have in our rural schools. The question now is: will we invest, empower, and equip our classrooms to become #1?
Marlin Animal Shelter Case Dismissed
Former Marlin Animal Control Officer Nicole Grams was slated for a court appearance on Nov. 4, facing 10 charges related to alleged animal cruelty after a resident revealed unclean living conditions and emaciated dogs in the shelter on Facebook back in January 2024.
State Rep Orr Speaks to Golinda Seniors
Seniors in Golinda were joined by State Representative Angelia Orr on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at their first of two weekly Meals on Wheels luncheons at Golinda City Hall. As the District 13 State Representative, Orr represents counties including Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Hill, Leon, Limestone, and a portion of McLennan. She gave a brief overview of the recent legislative session and highlighted a couple of Constitutional Amendments that will be on the ballot in the Nov. 4 Constitutional Amendment Election.