Historically, the holidays have been a prime time for pet adoption. While puppies can certainly bring joy to a home, there are many things to consider before choosing to adopt.
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced a $420 million reimbursement program to cover costs incurred by Texas public schools that purchased Wi-Fi hotspots and/or eLearning devices (such as laptops, tablets, and Chromebooks) so students could learn remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program, jointly administered by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) using federal CARES Act dollars, will reimburse districts for costs incurred since the 2019-20 school year if the district locally purchased eLearning devices and/or WiFi hotspots. This reimbursement program builds on the progress made by Operation Connectivity, announced by Governor Abbott in May as an initiative to close the digital divide in Texas.
Dr. Dia Hardeman, owner of Dodson Family Chiropractic, donated her services again this year in order to make a generous donation to the First Grade at Pittsburg Primary. The donation will be used to purchase items that will support, enhance, and foster the love of learning. The first grade teachers and administration at the primary would like to thank Dr. Hardeman and her patients for the kind donation.
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) is proud to announce the establishment of the “Focus on the Future” scholarship program which is in partnership with more than 40 universities and colleges in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. This more than $1 million donation is a substantial representation of BGC’s dedication to education and giving back to those who aspire to build a better future in the communities it serves. As part of this program, the Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received $25,000 to establish an endowed scholarship.
The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a $10,500 gift from International Sulphur, Inc. The funds will provide seven $1,500 scholarships to NTCC graduates transferring to a university to continue their studies. Since 2000, International Sulphur has given more than $115,000 for NTCC scholarships. This year they doubled their contribution to provide even more money to more students. Recent recipients of the scholarship include: Blake Denson, Jada Fisher, Victor Gonzalez, Tonya Hammonds, Dioseny Mejia and Christopher Perry (spring 2020 NTCC graduates).
