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Voice of Terrell Tigers passes, community mourns
TERRELL, Texas — Bill Griffin,75 of Terrell passed away over the weekend after a short illness. The legendary announcer deemed the “official voice of the Terrell Tigers” had provided play-by-play coverage in Terrell for over five decades.
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Forney ISD announces 2018-19 Campus Teachers of the Year
FORNEY, Texas — Yesterday, each Forney ISD campus announced their 2018-19 Campus Teachers of the Year — recognizing those with strong senses of value, integrity, and professional ethics.
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3rd grade team from Crandall ISD's Martin Elementary takes 1st place, qualifies for Destination Imagination state competition
CRANDALL, Texas — A team of five 3rd graders from Crandall ISD's Martin Elementary have become the first in their district to qualify and advance to the Destination Imagination state competition.
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Terrell ISD to Open Global Leadership Academy in Fall 2019
TERRELL, Texas – The Terrell Independent School District is excited to announce the opening of the Global Leadership Academy (GLA), a specialized kindergarten through fifth grade campus.
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House Bill 3 proposes major overhauls to school finance in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Legislature took bold action today with their bipartisan release of a new comprehensive education funding bill, also coined the "Texas Plan".
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Scurry-Rosser athletes face disciplinary action after social media post and caption
SCURRY, Texas — Six members of the Scurry-Rosser High School varsity softball team are facing disciplinary action after a photo was published to social media Friday with a racially sensitive caption.
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Senate proposes bill to give $5,000 raise to Texas teachers
AUSTIN, Texas — At a public hearing Monday, the Senate Finance Committee unanimously passed a bill that would provide an annual $5,000 pay raises for all full-time classroom teachers in Texas.
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North Forney Lady Falcons in playoff action tonight with Kemp, Mabank & Crandall boys
FORNEY, Texas — UPDATE 9:30 PM. The North Forney Lady Falcons fell short to Frisco Liberty tonight, with a final score of 39-24.
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Crandall ISD Superintendent resigns effective immediately
CRANDALL, Texas — Dr. Robert Jolly has "resigned" effective immediately from his position as Superintendent of Crandall ISD district officials confirmed today.
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Former Forney athlete, NFL star brings youth league home this spring
FORNEY Texas — Forney High school alum and former NFL quarterback Caleb Hanie is bringing his passion for football back home to Forney in an innovative new youth Flex Football™ league debuting this spring.
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School districts plan Maroon Monday to honor Athens ISD following tragedy
Forney, Texas — School districts across the area and throughout East Texas are encouraging students, teachers, faculty and the community to wear “Maroon on Monday” in a show of solidarity for Athens ISD as they mourn the passing of a student killed in fatal accident on Friday.
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House bill would eliminate high stakes STAAR Test, local officials react
AUSTIN, Texas — A bill that would eliminate high stakes testing was filed in the Texas House this week and has been widely supported by local elected officials and school districts.
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