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KILLEEN, TX. - According to a letter from Superintendent Dr. John Craft, a Killeen Independent School District teacher was recently fired after distributing an assignment filled with offensive and racial slurs to middle school students. The incident has been seen as a clear violation of the district's core values and has prompted swift action from the district.

Popular housewares retailer Bed Bath & Beyond continues to close stores across the country. Last September, they announced 56 stores to be closed. This week an additional 62 new Bed Bath & Beyond closures were across the United States. Of these four are located in Texas, and one of these four has already closed.

Vanessa GuillenPhoto byWikimedia Commons; Public Domain. Vanessa Guillen was a 20-year-old soldier who was murdered at Fort Hood, a military base in Texas, in April 2020. Her death received widespread media attention and sparked outrage among the public, who demanded justice for Guillen and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her murder.

According to this story, 31-year-old Lindsey Quinones is dead at the hands of her 38-year-old estranged husband. Her estranged spouse, Ricardo Quinones, 38, has been charged with murder which allegedly occurred on or around Dec. 27. He is charged with allegedly shooting his ex, Lindsey dead inside her home in Austin, Texas.

Over the holiday period, I have been writing articles focusing on leaders, business people, and entrepreneurs who have been giving back to the community. During the festive season, people love to read positive and uplifting stories.