Keeping literature alive in the classroom

Films are a wonderful classroom teaching tool. Children of the 1950s and 1960s have a rather unique take on this, too.We remember the euphoria of seeing the audio-visual Projector Person roll through the door of our junior high or high school classroom.

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Voucher bill passes Senate, arrives in House

AUSTIN— A bill to implement school vouchers in Texas sailed through the Senate largely on party lines last week and now awaits consideration in the House, the Austin American- Statesman reported.

Fiddle for a bloc party

The 501A real musician told me to pick up my instrument every day. I think he meant I should play it too. Sound advice.Like me, he plays several instruments.

Patrick releases 25 legislative priorities

AUSTIN— Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has released his top 25 legislative priorities as the legislative session gets underway, The Texas Tribune reported.

S-C-R-A-B-B-L-E

Shed a Little LightOn Fridays, my two small classes forgo literature and deep dive into a board game that first appeared in the 1930s. Depression-era unemployed architect Alfred M. Butts gave the world Scrabble.Abigail, Ashleigh, Cadie, Carolina, Clay, Cooper, Juan, Tucker and Tynslee are becoming...

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Floyd commission swears in new officials, hears audit in Jan. meetings

In a special monthly meeting of the Floyd County commissioners court January 2, 2025, officials elected in the November 2024 general election were sworn in: Tanner Rance Young, county commissioner, Precinct 3; Priscilla R. De Hoyos, tax assessorcollector; Emily Teegardin, district attorney; Paul...

Sheet-pan quesadillas

CUISINE & CULTURE | ANGELINA@ANGELINALARUE.COMANGELINA L aRUE Sheet pan meals are a welcome quick dinner any night of the week because they are a breeze to make.

Taking care of garden tools

CUISINE & CULTUREELLEN PEFFLEYWinter months before spring chores resume is the perfect time to clean up and sharpen tools that are regularly used in the garden.Clean. Start preventative care of tools by removing residual dirt from wide-bladed implements like trowels, shovels, spades, digging forks,...