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Avoca, TX · Education
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Cooper’s season ends at the hands of Amarillo High, Abilene High & Wylie continue on Saturday
ABILENE, Texas (BCH Sports) – Cooper baseball got back to the playoffs for the second straight season, looking to make the Bi-District series with Amarillo High the full three games. The Sandies entered game two with a one game lead, winning the first game of the series 4-1. Amarillo...
KAMR Local 4 News and Fox 14 News
Sandies advance to second round after bi-district sweep over Abilene Cooper
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – Yesterday, The Amarillo High baseball team started its bi-district round off right with a game one win over Abilene Cooper 4-1. The Sandies had a chance to sweep in game two this afternoon and did just that winning 10-1 and claiming the bi-district title. AHS now advances to the second round […]
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Abilene ISD honors top seniors at Abilene High, Cooper High and ATEMS for Class of 2026
BIG COUNTRY, Texas — Abilene ISD’s highest-achieving seniors in the Class of 2026 were recognized on Wednesday as campuses announced their top students. Principals at Abilene High School and Cooper High School each named their top 25 students based on grade point average. The Academy of Technology, Engineering,...
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Nearly 70 student interns recognized at Workforce Solutions networking event
ABILENE, Texas — Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas hosted a recognition and networking event to celebrate nearly 70 student interns from area schools. Students, parents, education, industry, and workforce partners celebrated and had the opportunity to network. The event honored students who completed internships this school year and...
The El Paso Times
El Paso's Parkland HS softball team advances in UIL playoffs.
The Del Valle High School softball team was eliminated in the Texas UIL playoffs. Del Valle lost both games Wednesday, April 29, falling 5-2 in eight innings and 5-0 to Abilene Wylie in Monahans. The 5-2 loss came in the Class 5A Division II matchup. The Conquistadores finished the season with a 27-11 record and were co-champions in District 2-5A along with Parkland. Abilene Wylie improves to 22-14 and advances to the regional semifinals, which are scheduled for May 7-9. Del Valle was seeking its second straight area championship. Nine more El Paso teams play Thursday, April 30, Friday, May 1 and Saturday May 2. Class 6A, Division 1 In Game 1 of the best two-of-three series, V.R. Eaton defeated Eastlake 10-0. Eastlake saw its season end with a 7-3 loss in Game 2. Eastlake finishes the season with 28 wins. V.R. Eaton advances to the regional semifinals. Class 6A, Division 2 In Game 1 of the best two-of-three series, Keller defeated Socorro, 4-2. Keller secured the area title with a 6-5 win in Game 2 and advances to the regional semifinals. Keller scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh to pull out win. Class 5A, Division 1
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SOFTBALL | LHS offense gets a spark, but not enough; Levelland forces Game 3 before falling to Brock
IRA -- Lubbock High found a brief offensive spark against Abilene Wylie on Saturday but the Lady Bulldogs’ firepower to pull away for a 12-2 victory to close the door on the Lady Westerners’ breakthough season. After getting shut out in the first game, Lubbock High (20-14-1) broke...
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Snyder Lady Tigers sweep Glen Rose with 10-0 shutout to claim bi-district title
EULA, Texas — Snyder’s Lady Tigers kept their playoff run rolling in emphatic fashion, shutting out Glen Rose 10-0 in a bi-district series-clinching win in Eula to complete a two-games-to-none sweep. Snyder entered the matchup as the top-ranked district team and carried momentum from a dominant Game 1...
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Eastland parents ‘livid’ after teacher tapes signs about library fees, missing books to students
EASTLAND, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Parents at an Eastland ISD elementary school are “livid” after their students came home with signs about library fines and missing books taped to their shirts. Wednesday, at least two students in a 2nd grade class at Siebert Elementary School arrived home with two notes taped to the front of their […]
ValleyCentral
New pathway for teachers to get master’s degree, principal certification
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Region One ESC is offering a new pathway for teachers to get their master’s degree and principal certification at the same time through Abilene Christian University. Marissa Falcon, the Region One ESC Administrator for Education Preparation, said through the principal certification program, teachers can get support with a 10 percent discount. […]
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Western Heritage celebrates 44th year at Hardin-Simmons University
ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – It’s not every day that elementary school students are invited to go to college. However, once a year, thousands visit Hardin-Simmons University for Western Heritage Day. Today marked the tradition’s 44th year. For many of the parents on this field trip with their children, today was a bit nostalgic. “It’s so fun. […]
KLST/KSAN
Winters ISD takes action after lead found in drinking water
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — A Runnels County school district is taking steps to ensure student safety after recent testing detected lead in its drinking water. In a statement issued on Thursday, April 23, Winters ISD Superintendent Kathy Horner reported that her district is participating in the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Lead […]
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'Getting patients out fast,' TSTC students train for high-stakes crash response
ABILENE, Texas — Students at Texas State Technical College (TSTC) got a real-world test of their emergency skills, responding to a simulated crash where every second counts. KTXS found out how training like this prepares students for the moments that matter most. "This is kind of our final scenario,"...
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Teacher Tribute: Jerry White, Merkel Middle School
MERKEL, Texas — Arrow Ford Motors recognizes inspirational teachers in the Big Country each school year. This week’s Teacher Tribute goes out to Jerry White at Merkel Middle School. "It's a really, really good feeling," Coach White said. "Sometimes you work hard and you put forth everything you...
The Abilene Reporter-News
ACU's 'Spelling Bee' celebrates embracing one's quirks
Abilene Christian University's spring musical, "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee," is beginning this week. In his director's note, Joey Banks outlines the show as "a comedy about precocious kids spelling impossibly difficult words. It is silly, surprising, and often delightfully absurd. But beneath that humor is something much more tender: a group of young people who are desperate to be seen." More: In photos, Abilene High vs. Cooper in crosstown baseball series More: Photos show Wylie High School 2026 prom Each speller arrives with their own insecurities and expectations. Banks writes how their individual flaws aren't flaws at all, but truths to be embraced. "What makes this musical so special is that it does not ask its characters to hide their eccentricities or 'grow out' of them. Instead, it invites us to celebrate them," he wrote. Performances in ACU’s Fulks Theatre were set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, as well as 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets can be purchased online at acu.universitytickets.com or at the box office. This article originally appeared on Abilene Reporter-News: ACU's 'Spelling Bee' celebrates embracing one's quirks
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Three Coahoma Students Advance to Region I UIL Academic Meet; Theater and Debate Teams Earn District Honors
Three Coahoma High School students are headed to Abilene this week after qualifying for the Region I‑3A UIL Academic Meet at Abilene Christian University. Lillian Orosco, Elizabeth Mashburn, and Kami Dyer advanced to the regional level by placing in the top three of their respective events during the district meet held March 25 in Denver City. Orosco led the way for Coahoma with a district championship in News Writing and a third‑place finish in Headline Writing. Dyer earned second place in Literary Criticism, and Mashburn secured third place in Editorial Writing. Their combined efforts helped the CHS journalism team finish third overall in district standings.
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Hardin-Simmons film student’s passion for filmmaking makes impact in Abilene
Abilene, Texas — A Hardin-Simmons University student is turning a longtime passion for filmmaking into a campuswide production he hopes will also draw attention to Abilene’s creative community. Nick Sarandis, a sophomore at Hardin-Simmons, said his interest in film began about 10 years ago, when he started making...
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Promise Room offers free prom attire to Big Country students facing financial hardships
SWEETWATER, Texas — For many high school students, prom is a rite of passage, but for some families the cost can put the milestone out of reach. The Promise Room, a community-driven initiative, is helping students facing financial difficulties by providing free prom dresses and tuxes. KTXS is expected...
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May, Blanket, Cross Plains, Rising Star, Sidney and Santa Anna combine for 79 regional track berths
DUBLIN – The District 20-A/21-A area track and field meet took place Monday, where May, Blanket, Cross Plains, Rising Star, Sidney and Santa Anna combined to earn 79 berths in the Region III-A meet at Waco Midway High School on May 1-2. Cross Plains won both the boys and girls team titles, with 172 and 117 points respectively, while the May Lady Tigers (93) placed second on the girls side and the Blanket Tigers (87) came in second on the boys side. The May boys placed fifth overall with 74 points, and the Blanket girls came in 11th place with 15 points.
Breckenridge Texan
BISD recognizes Students, Staff of the Month at April board meeting
Breckenridge Independent School District honored the Students and Staff of the Month, at the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, April 13, at the BISD administration office. The Students of the Month are: Raelynn Heatley, East Elementary; Alexia Flores-Mendoza, South Elementary; Manuel Perez, Breckenridge Junior High School; and, Annabelle Contreras and Breanna Barrera, Breckenridge High School.