Story No. 1 – School funding unconstitutional: A Texas district judge this week ruled that the state’s system for funding public education is unconstitutional.
Why it is important: The school funding issue sort of cuts to the heart of the current debate in the country: How are you going to pay for the government services you want?
Learn more: The story led off our Tuesday Daily Brief. https://hendersoncountytexasnow.com/daily-brief-judge-says-school-funding-is-unconstitutional/
Story No. 2 – 100 Days of School: The school calendar hit 100 days this week. South Athens Elementary School celebrated with a big event, which included the community.
Why it is important: Because 100 is a big number for elementary students.
Learn more: We had some pretty cool photos. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.209947172483740.63755.184307831714341&type=3
Story No. 3 – Court dedication: TVCC will official name its basketball court for former mens coach Leon Spencer Saturday.
Why it is important: Spencer coached the Cards for 42 years.
Learn more: Here is a story from KLTV http://www.kltv.com/story/21079743/tvcc-to-dedicate-court-to-former-coach. The court will be dedicated in a ceremony at halftime of the women’s game (approximately 4:45 p.m.) The first 300 fans in attendance will receive a commemorative Leon Spencer Court Dedication button, which features a photo of Coach Spencer along with his signature.
Story No. 4 – CCL Day in Austin: Tuesday was Cedar Creek Lake Day in Austin, with dozens of lake-area residents making the trip with the CCL Area Chamber of Commerce.
Why it is important: Because lawmakers need to hear local voices, particularly when they are in session.
Learn more: Kathi Nailing at the Review has the story. http://www.athensreview.com/local/x503844300/Cedar-Creek-Lake-gets-its-day-in-Austin
Story No. 5 – Score!: Athens High School senior Gerardo de la Fuente battled back from a deadly disease to go from the hospital, to the soccer pitch, to GOOOAAAALLLLL!!
Why it is important: Gerardo had aplastic anemia, which is a devastating disease.
Learn more: Joe Elerson tells the story in the Review.
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ON TAP
A big Saturday, including the Cain Center’s annual coat/garage sale, pancakes out in Eustace, and baseball/softball signups. Check out our community calendar.
In addition to the Leon Spencer Court Dedication (see above), Trinity Valley Community College will also be hosting its annual rodeo.
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WHAT YOU MISSED
AARP is providing free tax return preparation.
Obituaries: James Harold Rains and Larry Gideon.
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