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TEXAS–As millions of Texas children head back to school, the Texas Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to stay focused and drive safe in and around school zones and bus stops. This includes adhering to a new Texas law that requires drivers to stop and yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
Everyone has a responsibility to keep children safe on their way to and from school. TxDOT offers these safety tips for drivers, parents and students:
Tips for Driving in School Zones

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Jason Hayes (left), a 1996 Malakoff High School graduate, is welcomed to the Malakoff ISD school board Aug. 15 by Board President Jason Dalrymple, after Hayes was sworn in to fill the term of former trustee Jerry Spiva, who resigned from the board.

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Children attending the Family Fun Night at Christian Life Center enjoy a bounce house, water slides, food and games. Christian Life Center also gave away 300 $40 gift cards for Shoe Dept.

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Sterling Miller (from left), Pius Ferrell and Stephen Hearn man the grill during the Family Fun Night. 

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Octa Homes Business Manager Anzer Husain (left) and Octa Homes Executive Director Mayer Husain show changes to plans for a new manufactured home park to Kerens City Council Aug. 9.

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Cross Roads Lady Bobcats Volleyball Head Coach Merle Heimer picks up his 500th career victory Aug. 11 during their home tournament. The Lady Bobcats then wrapped up the weekend by taking first place after defeating Latexo in three sets Aug. 13. 

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Gun Barrel City Fire Department responds to a two story house fire located on Legendary Lane Aug. 12. Residents of the home were trapped in the second story but were able to jump to safety shortly before first responders arrived.  

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Mabank ISD welcomes “new to the profession” and “new to the district” teachers at its annual new teacher orientation and luncheon Aug. 9. Over 75 new educators were introduced by business and community leaders at this annual event. The new teacher luncheon has been co-hosted by Mabank ISD and the Cedar Creek Lake Chamber of Commerce for over 20 years.

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The Mabank Lady Panthers take home first place in the silver bracket at the Tyler Invitational tournament Aug. 11-13.