March 12, 2008 / News

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Bullard school district wins safety award

Claims Administrative Services (CAS) announced last week that Bullard ISD, one of more than 470 school districts participating in the CAS workers' compensation Association Plan, recently received the Best 3-Year Loss Ratio Award for achieving an av More...

Superior singing

The Brook Hill School Choir earned honors recently. Three small ensembles and nine soloists received superior ratings for their performances. These singers will now advance to the TAPPS State meet in April. More...

Promotion to aid `Relay for Life'

There is more than one way to support a great cause and the Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio in Jacksonville has created a unique opportunity for its customers that will also benefit the Cherokee County Relay For Life. More...

MEALS ON WHEELS

Wednesday, March 12 Chicken Fried Steak Au Gratin Potatoes Glazed Carrots Bread Pudding Thursday, March 13 Baked Chicken Macaroni and Cheese Seasoned Spinach Bread Sliced Peaches Friday, More...

Tapps District vocal contest

Congratulations to The Brook Hill School Upper School Mixed Choir, directed by Patti Eden, who competed in the TAPPS District Vocal Concert and Sight-Reading Contest on the campus of Grace Community School on Feb. 26. More...

TJC sets free `adult student workshop' for March 19

Information about starting college for the first time - or returning after a long absence - will be provided by Tyler Junior College Support Services during a free Adult Student Workshop. The workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. More...

Group fights Trans-Texas Corridor

On Monday, American Land Foundation, Stewards of the Range, and TURF held an all-day workshop at the Lufkin Pitser Garrison Civic Center on how to stop the Trans-Texas Corridor-69. More...

Braaten wins at area science fair

Staff reports

Tyler Junior College has announced the winners of its annual District Science Fair for middle school students held on Feb. 27. Participants in grades 6 through 8 competed in either biology or physical science categories. More...

Extension office hosts training

The Smith County Extension office will hold a Private Pesticide Applicator training and testing class on Tuesday, March 25, in Room 116 of the Smith County Cotton Belt Building, 1517 West Front St., Tyler. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. More...

ETMC Cancer Institue sponsors its spring retreat

East Texas cancer survivors can participate in East Texas Medical Center Cancer Institute's annual "Great Getaway" spring retreat April 22-24 at the Bluffs at Pine Cove, located southwest of Tyler near Lake Palestine. More...

Achievers

COLLEGE STATION -- Texas A&M University has named its honor students for the fall 2007 semester, recognizing them for outstanding academic performance. More...

SNOW FALLS OVER BULLARD LAST WEEK

Bullard residents awoke Friday to find the landscape, as well as vehicles, roadsigns and other items covered with snow. More...