Tax-Free weekend set for Aug. 8-10

The Tax-Free weekend for students heading back to school is set for Aug. 8 through midnight on Aug. 10.

Texas leads nation in job creation

Gov. Greg Abbott touted Texas as the nation’s leader in annual job creation with a gain of 198,300 nonfarm jobs over the last 12 months, as the state again set new records for the number of Texans working and the size of the Texas labor force based on June data.

Acker tours Europe as 4-H STEM Ambassador

Texas 4-H STEM ambassador Spencer Acker, from Nazareth, had a great experience exploring portions of Europe for 10 days this summer.

Parents urged to update student immunizations

As the beginning of school approaches, it is important to for parents to be aware of vaccine requirements in schools and childcare centers.The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) creates the rules and works with the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to ensure they are followed.

Castro County 4-H and Texas 4-H STEM

Hart ISD announces changes for upcoming school year

Hart ISD announced there will be several changes concerning student drop off, lockers and cell phones and the dress code.Elementary students will be dropped off at the cafeteria where breakfast will be served from 7:40 to 8:15 a.m. Students will be counted as tardy if arriving after 8 a.m.

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Quinn Minute - Bells, bells and more bells

Every day, every hour… those annoying bells. Bells ruled my life at home and in school.The first sound each morning came from my alarm clock. It didn’t stop until I pushed a button. That is hard to find with your eyes closed.

More floods pound Central Texas

Flash flood warnings continued in numerous parts of Central Texas on Monday, hampering many search and rescue efforts.The NWS warned of a dangerous situation unfolding across northern Uvalde, eastern Real, western Bandera and southwest Kerr County after 2 to 4.78 inches fell in three to four hours.