New Methods Sought in Texas Physics Education
Texas City physics instructor Dr. John Hubisz urges reform in K12 and college teaching. He cites weak textbooks and underprepared teachers, notes a drop in science interest by sixth grade, and argues physics should precede chemistry and biology for a solid science foundation.
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Texas City
John Hubisz
College of the Mainland
Hubisz
U.S
American Association of Physics Teachers
AAPT
Robert N. Little
Texas
Soviet Union
United States
Christmas memories linger on in Texas City party
Mary Ellen Doyle writes of Geree and John Klass hosting their first home Christmas in eight years. Their decorated tree features 60 hand crafted beaded balls and 1800 twinkle lights reflecting the festive memory. Guests include son Paul Klass and daughter in law Sheree from Denver. Zada Ferguson retires after 25 years with Texas New Mexico Power Co, honored with a dinner and a watch.
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Geree
John Klass
Klass
Paul
Sheree
Denver
Zada Ferguson
Texas-New Mexico Power Co
Dim Fuller
Christmas Notes From Around Texas City Health And Family News
Thanksgiving to Christmas stories fill this Texas City roundup. Mentions include surgery recoveries and by pass success, expectant mothers due in April, and holiday gatherings with friends and relatives across local families and two San Marcos pharmacist couples.
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David Glenn
Mary
Kendra
Barry
Anderson
Randy Alibert
Paul
Tammy
Cathy Fitch
J.B
Tom Ryan
Maurice
Tom
Cynthia
David Floyd
Russie Lynn DeZengottta
Donnette Connally
Donnette
Aussie Lynn
Sandy
Red Eamon
Ashley
Kathy
Keith McFalls
Keith
San Marcos
Barbara Moore
Turner
Goals over resolutions for a productive new year
The writer promotes setting goals for 1988 rather than strict resolutions. Four goals are outlined: keep the car clean, gradually lose weight with healthier snacking, expand Mainland Extra coverage, and improve personal well being with vitamins and sleep. The piece stresses planning, steady effort, and realistic expectations.
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Texas
Cable TV to Air 1967 Newsreels and College Events
Texas City viewers can watch a collection of 1967 newsreels, a Cesar Chavez pesticides talk, and a Mainland Chorale concert on Storer Cable through College of the Mainland. COM and Storer schedule daily slots on Channel 22 across multiple towns with plans to air two events monthly, including a January panel on drugs and a mid January jazz program.
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Texas City
Cesar Chavez
Mainland Chorale
Storer Cable
College of the Mainland
Storer
Jim Higgins
COM
la Marque
League City
Sparky Koerner
Community Access
Higgins
Hitchcock
Santa Fe
Dickinson
Winning bride dolls at Danforth Hospital in Texas City
Christmas is for Giving at AMI Danforth Hospital where staff and auxiliary members dressed over 100 dolls for Salvation Army in its fourth year of the program. A contest awarded 11 categories with Velma Evans sweeping top prizes, including Best of Show for a Clementine outfit.
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Danforth Hospital
Texas City
Ami Danforth Hospital
Salvation Army
The
Danforth
Susan Feltner
Velma Evans
Janet Willie
Carla Carlin
Dorothy Milton
Clementine
Ms. Evans
Carol Lee Furley
Doris Myers
Velma Evan
Linda Walker
Kay Dean
Jane Moody
Debbie Wheatley
International
Marinel Parks
Beeth Care
Aline Hammond
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