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Hallsville ISD’s Leader in Me program teaches life skills and leadership by having students practice the seven habits (from Stephen Covey’s guide) and serve on Lighthouse teams to lead service projects.

The program, active for four years, aims to give every student independence and a voice at school.

Gov. Abbott directed the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to create three-year bachelor’s degree pathways to lower costs and boost workforce readiness — officials will meet with college leaders and submit recommendations by Dec.

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Marshall High School JROTC cadets joined the Gregg County Civil Air Patrol on an eight-hour training at Harrison County Airport on Saturday, Aug.

27. The session involved hands-on flight and ground tracking exercises — part of a character development program that has expanded the squadron 300%.

Ken Oden moved the historic Finch House from its original hilltop site to his Teague property on Wednesday — its flat roof was removed to allow safe passage under power lines, with restoration work planned to preserve local history and secure a new state marker.

Longview Lobos will hit the road Friday at 7:30 p.m. to face Lufkin at Abe Martin Stadium as veteran QB Johnny Hamilton and rising star WR Jaden Hurndon lead the offense into the season opener.

The matchup follows a storied series (dating back to 1932) between the two teams.

Thursday high school football scores showed Tyler beat Marshall 42 to 27, Pine Tree won 52 to 40 over Gilmer, and Whitehouse defeated Chapel Hill 37 to 14, with several other schools posting wins in local matchups.