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West Texas Huddle: Lake View high school football excited to compete in new district
Please consider a subscription. Much of the 2024-25 season coverage will be exclusive to subscribers. The Standard-Times will be previewing area high school football teams throughout July and August as part of the West Texas Huddle series. For previous stories in the series go to gosanangelo.com. ...
Applications for Free and Reduced Lunches for 2024-2025 Now Open
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally-assisted meal program that provides lunches to more than 3 million Texas children in school and residential child care institutions. Through the NSLP, families who qualify are eligible to receive a free or reduced-priced lunch meal for their student during the upcoming school year. Free universal breakfast will still be provided by SAISD each school day during the 2024-2025 school year.
New school safety system launches in Texas
(The Center Square) – A new school safety system has launched in Texas through the Texas Education Agency. “As a new school year approaches, the safety of students, school faculty, and staff across Texas remains a top priority,” Gov. Greg Abbott said. “To bolster school safety standards, we are launching Sentinel – a new, sweeping system to enhance the safety and security of students and teachers across our great state. This cutting-edge technology is available to all schools in Texas and will expand the state’s...
Miss South Texas Junior Teen seeks national title
(Seguin) — At the start of summer, 16-year-old Casey Hernandez was just beginning her journey into the pageant world. Now mid summer, the Seguin High School student officially holds the title as the Miss South Texas, Junior Teen for the America’s National Teenager Scholarship Organization (ANTSO). Her journey, however, does not stop there and she is now preparing to compete for the national crown this weekend in Dallas.
University Health reports significant increase in COVID-19
SAN ANTONIO - University Health officials have reported a significant increase in COVID-19 cases in San Antonio, reflecting a similar trend observed across Texas. According to state data from the "Texas Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report," the entire state is experiencing a summer surge in COVID-19 infections. In the week before...
ACLU says some Valley schools violated state dress code law
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas on Wednesday sent letters to five Rio Grande Valley school districts alleging that their dress code policies violate the Texas CROWN Act. Gov. Greg Abbott signed the law — which prohibits discrimination in schools, workplaces and housing...
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