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Kemp Primary students jog to raise nearly $1000 for some much-needed shade over the first and second grade playground areas. Say hello to future picnics and outdoor learning sessions under cool awnings.
KERENS—Kerens ISD (KISD) trustees voted April 22 to approve buying 150 Chromebook computers for students across all its campuses.
KISD Business Manager Kaitlyn Cotten said the price from Dell Technologies is $44,500. Related to that purchase, trustees approved a budget amendment reallocating $35,000 within the school district’s budget.
GUN BARREL CITY- During the Gun Barrel City Council meeting held April 16 the city adopted an ordinance (Ordinance No. O-2024-011) of Chapter 95 pertaining to junk vehicles. City Manager Angela Smith stated that the current ordinance is a challenge to enforce and is time-consuming for the city. Smith continued saying that junk vehicles is an issue that has tied the city’s hands and the new ordinance is more friendly with clear qualifications for residents and the city. The new ordinance will go into effect Saturday, June 1.
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Kemp High School boys’ golf Regional qualifiers Daltyn Irvin and Josiah Young wrapped up their season during Day 2 of the Class 3A Region III golf tournament, held April 15-16 at Brenham Country Club. These two young men had an impressive season and represented Kemp ISD with true Jacket Pride, Kemp ISD’s Facebook page states.
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Eustace’s Sadie Jo Long slides safely ahead of Malakoff third baseman Camryn Gaddis’ tag.
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Madilyn Andrews of Eustace, who led her team on the mound, slaps a single in the second against Malakoff.
TOOL—The City of Tool proclaimed April to be child abuse awareness and prevention month during the April 18 regular city council meeting. Mayor Mike Dumont read the proclamation stating, “Children are Henderson County’s next generation of leaders and our brightest rays of hope for the future.
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Krayton Ritchie of Kerens pitches against LaPoynor April 5, after shutting them out April 2.
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Kerens’ Ryan Priddy scores April 5 against LaPoynor during his team’s 15-0 run-rule victory.
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Members of the Oakmont POA fill the chairs during the April 9 meeting.
