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Governor Greg Abbott announced July 27 that the grade promotion requirement related to the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test for students in grades 5 and 8 has been waived for the upcoming school year. Typically, school systems must take into account a student’s score on the STAAR test to determine whether the student can be promoted to the next grade level. The traditional A-F rating system will remain in place, albeit with certain adjustments due to COVID-19.
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Ed Sterling wrote this column for almost three decades, so let’s open by celebrating his contributions to the Texas Press Association and its members. Ed was the calm, steady voice keeping us informed and interested.
Read moreThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990, and remains the nation’s preeminent civil rights law for providing access and equal opportunities for people with disabilities. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas is proud to play a critical role in enforcing the ADA in order to protect people with disabilities from discrimination. Today, on the 30th anniversary of President George H.W. Bush signing the ADA into law, U.S. Attorney Stephen J. Cox reiterates the Eastern District of Texas’ continued commitment to investigate and litigate significant ADA cases.
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Editor’s Note: The Definition of a Renaissance Man: Leonardo Da Vinci was the ideal Renaissance man because he was interested in how things work. He was a painter, sculptor, musician, writer, engineer, architect, botanist, anatomist, and an inventor. An ideal Renaissance man strove to master almost every area of study and they excelled in many fields. . . like ward member, Joseph Adams, for instance.
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Folks that hunt with me will concur that I have a habit of ignoring smart precautionary measures to keep myself safe from critters in the outdoors. I’m not talking about ferocious wild boar or protective sow bear with cubs but rather insects that present a very real threat of doing bodily harm, and snakes!
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The Wills Point Fire Department, along with an assist from the Edgewood Fire Department, battled blistering temperatures as they worked to contain a two acre blaze off County Road 3502 July 24. The fire, which began shortly after noon, burned at least one building on the land with unknown contents. Fire departments across the area have issued warnings to those planning on burning brush or working with mechanical equipment outdoors, citing an increased risk due to dry, windy conditions that have settled over the area. Additional photos on 2A.Photo by Nick Gibbons/The County Eagle
Read moreThe number of positive COVID-19 tests in Van Zandt County hit another milestone this week with the local case count crossing the 300-case threshold July 26 according to the Northeast Public Health District.
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An additional Van Zandt County assistant district attorney position was approved by the VZC Commissioners Court July 22 during its regular meeting following a presentation by VZC Criminal District Attorney Tonda Curry.
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