Santa Fe principals backs forced TAKS practice by teachers
In Santa Fe Texas Principal Mike Thomas required science teachers to take a practice TAKS test after noting score drops in biology and chemistry classes. Spokeswoman Patti Hanssard said the goal was to review questions and ensure material coverage ahead of the April 30 TAKS exam.
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Police officers head to driving school in La Marque
La Marque officials order patrol officers back to driving training after two 2008 patrol cars are wrecked within a month. The incidents, including a March Wal-Mart lot crash, have cost the city over 20 thousand dollars in repairs with an 8 thousand dollar earlier loss and a five thousand dollar insurance deductible.
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Coast Guard searches for man after boat collision in Houston Ship Channel
The Coast Guard searches for a man who jumped from a 20 foot line-handling boat before it collided with the 530 foot cargo ship UBC Singapore in the Houston Ship Channel. Texas Parks and Wildlife and Texas EquaSearch joined the hunt after witnesses reported the jump around 9 30 p m Tuesday. The vessel carried non spillable copper cathodes and no injuries or damage were reported.
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Head Start center in Baytown marks 40 years in community
The Baytown Head Start center at 1725 North Pruett operates five years at the site but has served Baytown for about 40 years. Betty Moore says 131 four and five year olds from low income and special needs families are enrolled, with funding from the federal government and oversight by the Harris County Department of Education. The program runs August to May with a June summer session and emphasizes parent involvement. Activities in April include a trikethon, literacy day, cultural performances, and a health program aligned with Week of the Young Children.
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Barbers Hill seeks distinguished alumni for 2009 honor roll
Barbers Hill Independent School District invites nominations for Distinguished Alumni and Honorary Eagles as part of its 80th anniversary. Nominations highlight community impact, leadership, and lasting contributions to local or national life. Dan Duncan cited as an honorary example. forms due May 4, 2009.
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