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Elk Tracks: The Lamar Legacy
Mirabeau B. Lamar, once President of the Republic of Texas, has been designated as the Father of Texas Education. President Lamar would probably be surprised and gratified to note that school districts across the great state his tireless efforts so profoundly influenced, annually celebrate Texas Public School Week.
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Pet Talk: Third eyelid tumors often go unnoticed in horses
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is one of the most common cancers in horses. Appearing as small, wart-like bumps commonly found on the eyelid or surface of the eye, they require early treatment.
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A week of triumph and tragedies
Tuesday marked a first in Palestine and a day that will be remembered for years to come with the opening ceremonies for the Early College High School (Summit High School). It was a historic day because many different entities collaborated and joined forces for the betterment of Palestine and the students that live in our great city.
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New cell phone woes
A cold dread chilled his heart. It was time to upgrade his cell phone. There wasn’t any way around it, it had to be done. He kept the cell-phone store under observation for a week, waiting for the perfect time.
- 'Shutter Island' doesn't live up to hype
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Palestine ISD hosts "Academic" open house
This past week each campus had their second semester “Academic” Open House. This gave each campus principal and staff, the opportunity to discuss the academic progress of our students with their parents.
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Elkhart ISD “Olympians” recognized
Watching the closing ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics was an awe inspiring experience highlighting the achievements of committed athletes striving to “bring home the gold” for their respective countries. Their level of commitment brings to mind the local champions of Elkhart ISD. Our students and staff members have also brought home an impressive number of medals, trophies, awards, and acknowledgements during this “Olympic” school year.
- Bascom Chapel to be revived
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MOVIE REVIEW ‘The Wolfman’: The return of classic horror
Joe Johnston's “The Wolfman” revels in history. Credits call attention to its basis in the 1941 Lon Chaney movie “The Wolf-Man,” but the plot pays homage to two other classic horror films as well: 1935's “Werewolf of London” and the Hammer Pictures paean to lycanthropy, “The Curse of the Werewolf” (1961).
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