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Texas teachers investigated in certification scheme

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Dozens of local teachers are now having their certifications reviewed by the state after being accused of paying someone to take a teacher certification test for them.The Texas Education Agency (TEA) a list of 102 teachers who the Harris County District Attorney’s office said were involved in the...

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Phelan withdraws from Texas Speaker race

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, Republican, announced he is dropping his bid for another term, renewing a frenzied competition for control the position in the Texas Legislature just one day before one day before a scheduled meeting where Republicans are set to pick their nominee for the...

Naz Ag came on strong at the Amarillo Classic Junior Livestock Show. Jett Farris placed 4th In British Cross steers and Kannon Farris was the Hereford Breed Champion.

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NAZ Ag at Amarillo Classic

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Hart Elementary student Messiah Minjarez whispers to Santa what he wasn’t for Christmas at the Happy State Bank of Hart annual Christmas event. Each year Hart students make a visit to Santa at the local bank.

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Hart Elementary student Messiah Minjarez

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Wednesday, December 11, 2024

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WTAMU piloting professional courses

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

West Texas A&M University is one of five universities in The Texas A&M University System piloting a program that offers students the chance to earn professional certifications alongside their degree — for no extra cost.WT’s Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business and four other business...

Swiftettes claim three victories

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Swiftettes claim three victories

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

The Nazareth Swifts won two games against the West Plains wolves, New Deal Lions and double overtime nailbiter against the Shallowater Fillies.Swiftetts vs. West Plains The Nazareth Swiftettes won their game against the West Plains Wolves, 51-37.The Swiftettes came through with 10 of 22 2-point...

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WTAMU expands fall commencement ceremonies

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

December 2024 graduates from West Texas A&M University will be celebrated in three commencement ceremonies spread across two days.To accommodate families and friends of the graduating seniors, three ceremonies will be held: -2 p.m. Dec. 13 for the Terry B. Rogers College of Education and Social...

Damian Arriaga competed in the Rolling for Recovery jujitsu tournament and won1st place and $300. The competition was held on Nov. 23 in San Angelo to support veterans.

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Damian Arriaga

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Quinn Minute - Shopping thoughts for early-season buyers

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Quinn Minute - Shopping thoughts for early-season buyers

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

If you’re like me, your mailbox is now bulging with holiday gift catalogs. Yesterday I even got a catalog showing other catalogs I could order.Many families consider the dog to be part of the family.

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Amarillo schools face declining students

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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Amarillo (AISD) schools are facing tough times with 5,000 fewer students than eight years ago, with some schools operating at 50-percent capacity.Though last fall, the school board voted not to close any schools for the 2024-25 school year, the possibility of closures and consolidation is becoming...

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