Tyler Junior College
Fall 2007 President's and Dean's lists
      Tyler Junior College has recognized 757 students named to the President's and Dean's lists for their academic excellence during the Fall 2007 semester. The President's List, composed of students who complete a minimum of 12 hours of college-level courses with a 4.0 grade-point average, includes 2...
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Gardening conference set
      The 15th annual East Texas Spring Landscape and Garden Conference - a gardening conference for the general public is set for Feb. 16. The conference will last from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and will be held at the Tyler Rose Garden Center, 420 Rose Park Dr., Tyler.
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Combs: Claim federal tax breaks
      As federal tax filing season gears up, Texas Comptroller Susan Combs reminds Texans that the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) puts billions of dollars in income tax refunds into families' pockets and the Texas economy. "If you work and your family made less than $39,783 in 2007, the federal govern...
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ETIQUETTE TRAINING
     The seniors at The Brook Hill School continued with the "social graces" unit of their Senior Leadership class recently with an introductory lesson in ballroom dancing. Sal Landeros, a twotime national ballroom dance champion, was on hand to teach the students beginning salsa steps as well as a line ...
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Walker joins Albert's election campaign
Special to the Banner
      Former Republican State Rep. candidate Mike Alberts of Cherokee County has been named Campaign Treasurer for the Brian K. Walker campaign. Walker is the Republican nominee opposing Democrat Chuck Hopson in the upcoming November election for State Representative.
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Austin Bank earns regulatory OK
      Austin Bank announced that regulatory approval has been received for the bank's acquisition of City National Bank, Kilgore. The acquisition date of Feb. 15 will create combined assets of $970 million and 28 convenient East Texas locations for Austin Bank.
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Benefit concert to be held for Bullard library
Staff reports
      The Capital Campaign Committee of the Bullard Community Library is holding a concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. Feb.15, at Eagles Bluff Country Club, featuring award-winning classical guitarist Peter Fletcher.
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Weight Watchers begins meetings in Bullard area
Special to the Banner
      A new national survey conducted on behalf of Weight Watchers reveals that the top New Year's resolutions will be eating healthier (64 percent) and exercising (63 percent). Weight Watchers is moving its Bullard location. Starting Feb. 4, meetings will now be held every Monday at 9:30 a.m. at Prio...
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Tyler fitness facility offering weight-management seminar
      360° Fitness, one of Tyler's premier fitness clubs, will provide a seminar on weight-management on Monday, Jan. 14, at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The seminar will be held at 360° Fitness in Tyler located at 535 WSW Loop 323, Ste. 105. Admission is FREE.
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