It seems that Lety Amalla was destined to help schools turnaround. With nearly 31 years in education, Amalla has just about done it all. She’s now the principal at Burnet Elementary School. The campus is currently a D in Texas Education Agency ratings. “Our goal is to really move the needle. … We...
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Brazilians voted Sunday in a presidential runoff that pitted leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva against Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, a far-right ally of U.S. President Donald Trump. Bolsonaro, the son of imprisoned former President Jair Bolsonaro, bested Lula by more than 2.2 ...
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I wasn’t on the Jericho Road. I didn’t fall among thieves. I’ve never been robbed, but recently — stranded on a country road — I was befriend by two strangers who’ve quickly become friends. Their assistance mirrored the Bible’s account of the “Good Samaritan.” The road linking Je...
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TERRELL COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Terrell County Sheriff’s Office has detained a man who had outstanding warrants in Illinois, according to Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland. A deputy detained the man who was eventually transferred to the custody of Sanderson Border Patrol Agents. A fo...
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By Melinda Myers October is National Apple Month and an excellent time to find more ways to incorporate this healthy food into your daily diet. This superfood is low in calories, high in fiber, rich in nutrients, promotes heart and oral health and can aid in weight loss. Have an ...
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TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli military pressed ahead Sunday with a massive military operation in the occupied West Bank that has displaced hundreds of Palestinians and placed major restrictions on movement in response to a gun attack last week that killed two Israeli soldie...
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By Barbara Porsch Permian Basin Master Gardener Now that most of the summer gardens are declining and winter doldrums might be trying to set in, fend them off by spicing up your life and foods by cooking with herbs. Going into my favorite grocers the other day I noticed huge rack...
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PARIS (AP) — Two French news channels backpedaled and apologized this weekend after they misidentified images of protests in Albania as demonstrations taking place in France. CNEWS made the mix-up first on Saturday, as a mass march was getting underway peacefully in southern Pari...
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Question: On Yahoo email this morning, the first entry was an item named Harper Smith, with the small “Ad” in front of the subject line touting healthy food. Normally, a graphic precedes the name (Harper Smith in this case), but this had the usual check box. I should know better,...
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Girl, a hairless Xoloitzcuintli/Boxer mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. This sweet girl is dog friendly, crate trained, loves toys, and is fully vetted. She can be a little shy at first and would do best in a home with older kids. Girl is ready to find a loving family of...
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Nala, a 1.5-year-old Labrador Retriever mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. This playful girl is cat friendly and ready to find a loving family of her own where she can enjoy the love and comfort of a forever home. To adopt Nala or any of the other pets at the Humane Socie...
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Meet Grand Companions’ Pet of the Week, Jax! This Chihuahua is a super happy little guy who truly doesn’t know a stranger. Jax is an old man but he doesn’t act like it. He loves people, loves affection, and is happiest when he can curl up in your lap and simply chill by your side...
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By Van Yandell Genesis 3:24 “So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life.” Genesis chapter three is known as “The Fall of Man” Biblical account of mankind’s fall...
