State Board extends TAKS time for student passes
The State Board of Education voted 12 to 3 to ease TAKS grading this year and next, delaying tougher passing marks. Third graders would need 20 of 36 correct in reading this year, then 22, then 24 over two more years, with about 42,000 of 280,000 students expected to fail first attempts.
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Santa Fe County renews contract on wastewater complaints
City Manager Joe Dickson says the county will handle complaints on water pollution septic tanks and drainage while the health department conducts quarterly inspections on wells septic tanks and wastewater plants. City approves Lean Star Libraries Plan of Action 2002 and grant with Texas State Library and Archives Commission to fund Ashley Guyton's library clerk position. The $2 578 grant covers part of Guyton's salary with the city covering the rest.
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Experts warn of depression risks and signs in youths
Veasey notes that low mood with youth pressures leads to crisis thoughts and possible self harm. Signs include behavior changes, giving away possessions, and increased drug or alcohol use. Purser urges not ignoring signals and lists local mental health contacts for intervention.
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