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It’s been a bit over 10 years now that Dad’s been gone, and I think I’m getting used to the idea. Mama and both of my brothers live in the Dallas area, and I was living in Indiana, so I didn’t see him often anyway. It’s easy enough to imagine that he’s just a phone call, a plane ride, or a 12-hour drive away. In fact, for years I could still hear his voice on the answering machine when Mom wasn’t home – I liked that.
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The ability to read, comprehend, research and think critically about potential biases and agendas in information helps readers make informed decisions about that which is important to them. As it relates to education, sound information is critical. I recently read an opinion article in the Terrell Tribune titled, “Public Education is Flourishing in Terrell.” The author’s opinion article serves as a great example of the importance of promoting literacy, critical thinking and research skills as goals for lifelong learning. The author’s opinion contradicts district, state and national data requiring a closer look at the topic and evaluation of available information.
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The Texas Education Agency partially extinguished STAAR for this school year because of the pandemic.
Read moreMany Texans are eligible to skip the trip to the driver’s license office entirely by renewing their DL/ID card or changing their address online at Texas.gov. Customers can also renew by phone at 1-866-357-3639 (1-866-DL RENEW). The requirements and cost for online and phone renewal are the same as in-person transactions.
Read moreThe Christmas production at The Talent Box, a nonprofit community theatre, will be the classics. Performance dates are Dec. 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13. “Charlie Brown’s Christmas” written by Charles M. Schultz, Bell Melendez and Eric Schafer, will be directed by Melinda Bass of Wills Point. “T’was The Night Before Christmas”, written by Andy Pavey will be directed by Laura Collins of Wills Point and “How The Grinch Stole Christmas”, written by Dr. Seuss will be directed by Alyssa Young of Wills Point.
Read moreWe normally take this time of year to reflect on all that we have to be thankful for at the library. And this year, we are even more aware of the things that we are thankful for due to pandemic.
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