AISD board to consider broad range of items
Alvarado school trustees will consider a litany of items, including approval of a power management solution for technology equipment, their meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the AISD board room, 110 N. Bill Jackson Dr.
Among other consideration items are a wastewater treatment plant generator, food service management company, construction budget amendments, approval of a bid for data center racks and power enclosures, and purchase of handwriting materials.
Also on the agenda are:
* Recognition of the Alvarado Junior High one-act play
* Student and teacher perfect attendance recognition
* Alvarado High teacher recognition
* An update on campus enrollment
* A new after-school program
* Financial, construction and operations reports
* A closed session relating to personnel matters
— Pete Kendall
CISD board to hear TAKS test results
Cleburne school trustees will hear reports on TAKS test results and online curriculum for 2009-10 and beyond at Monday’s regularly scheduled board meeting beginning at 6 p.m. in the CISD bopard room, 505 N. Ridgeway.
The board will also hear the monthly report from TEA monitor Dr. Monte Geren, and consider approval of a macroeconomics course for 2009-10 and a change in local policy on employee recognitions and awards.
In other business, the board will:
zx Hear budget, investment, tax office and construction reports.
zx Address a board resolution naming an investment officer and a report on resignations and auxiliary hiring.
zx Address approval of the 2009-10 district calendar, annual licensing fee for Skyward, a bid for classroom projectors, Hill College tuition funding and employment of personnel.
— Pete Kendall
Burleson trustees may appoint naming committee
Burleson school trustees will consider a naming committee for the new elementary school at Wakefield and attendance zone realignment committee recommendations at Monday’s special called meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the BISD board room at 1160 S.W. Wilshire Blvd.
The board will also address:
* Termination of employment, reduction in force.
* Turf Projects at the second high school and at Elk Stadium.
* Construction improvements at South Hurst Road
* Budget reduction strategy list
* Teacher and administrator employment
* Principal recommendation for Norwood Elementary School
— Pete Kendall
Two races contested in Joshua City Council election
City Council elections for places 2, 4 and 6 will be held May 9.
The Place 2 incumbent Glen Walden is running unopposed; Place 4 incumbent Butch Maxfield will face A.J. Mathieu and Larry Taylor, and Place 6 incumbent Bob Neely is challenged by Larry Allen.
Early voting by personal appearance will be conducted from April 27 to May 5 at City Hall, 101 South Main St.
Early voting hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Extended early voting hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. will be offered April 27 and April 29.
On Election Day, polls will be located at the Joshua High School Community Room, 907 South Broadway, and will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
— Special to the Times-Review
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May/June 2012 Community Life magazine
The May/June 2012 edition of Community Life magazine is available for online viewing. Click here to view.
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Primary election today
Because of redistricting as required by the 2010 Census, Johnson County experienced some changes effective Jan. 1, said Patty Bourgeois, Johnson County Elections administrator. Primary election day hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters must vote at their precinct location. For information visit the Johnson County Election Office’s website at www.JohnsonCountyElections.com or call 817-556-6197.
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Officials, residents remember those who gave it all
A robust breeze alleviated the heat somewhat Monday morning at Cleburne Memorial Cemetery, but also played pandemonium with the setting up of a memorial table for POW and MIA veterans. Wind tipped a vase holding a single rose shattering it on the pavement. A hastily retrieved replacement held out but at one point toppled causing water to spill inches shy of the public announcement speaker.
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A mother’s love, one day at a time
To everyone else, it was a regular Thursday. It was almost the weekend, almost summer break, time for vacation or time with family.
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Candidates vie for Pct. 2, 3 seats
County voters will weigh in on three Johnson County Commissioners Court seats up for election on Tuesday. In addition to the five-candidate Precinct 1 race, voters living in precincts 2 and 3 will also vote for the commissioner of their choice.
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Primary could decide constables
Ten candidates, all Republican, compete in their four respective precincts in the May 29 primary. With no Democratic opponents to face in November’s general election, the primary should decide the winner of all but one possible race.
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Voters urged to check for possible precinct changes
Because of redistricting as required by the 2010 Census, Johnson County experienced some changes effective Jan. 1, said Patty Bourgeois, Johnson County Elections administrator.
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Early voting numbers well short of ’08
Early voting turnout in Johnson County’s Democratic and Republican primaries totaled 3,914 as of Friday morning. That total includes 309 votes in the Democratic Primary and 3,605 in the Republican Primary.
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Yellow Jackets headed to finals
GRAHAM — The Wichita Falls Rider pitching staff swam with sharks for most of five innings Friday, avoiding all but a few love taps and playful nips from Cleburne batters.
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Changes at Splash Station
Splash Station officially opens for the summer season this weekend, and those who frequented the park in years past may notice some modifications.
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