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BBB Tip: Save Money And Avoid Scammers This Back-To-School Season

BBB Tip: Save Money And Avoid Scammers This Back-To-School Season

Another summer season is winding down to a close as children and parents across the nation prepare themselves for another school year following the summer break. This year, families are expected to spend $38.8 billion on back-to-school shopping and supplies. More than half (57%) of consumers plan to do most of their shopping online, providing an opportunity for scammers and fraudulent businesses to reach a broad audience. As the beginning of the school year approaches, Better Business Bureau (BBB) reminds consumers to be wary of online scams while crossing off items on their back-to-school shopping list.

Crandall ISD hosts Annual District Convocation for All Staff to kick of the 2024-25 School Year
Crandall ISD hosts Annual District Convocation for All Staff to kick of the 2024-25 School Year
Crandall ISD hosts Annual District Convocation for All Staff to kick of the 2024-25 School Year
Crandall ISD hosts Annual District Convocation for All Staff to kick of the 2024-25 School Year
Crandall ISD hosts Annual District Convocation for All Staff to kick of the 2024-25 School Year
Crandall ISD hosts Annual District Convocation for All Staff to kick of the 2024-25 School Year
Crandall ISD hosts Annual District Convocation for All Staff to kick of the 2024-25 School Year
Crandall ISD hosts Annual District Convocation for All Staff to kick of the 2024-25 School Year

Crandall ISD hosts Annual District Convocation for All Staff to kick of the 2024-25 School Year

On the morning of August 6, 2024, all Crandall ISD staff members gathered for their much-anticipated annual District Convocation. The event marked the beginning of the school year, where educators and staff joined forces to align their goals, vision, and enthusiasm for the months ahead. It was a time for reflection, motivation, and the collective energy that would set the tone for the entire district.

Crandall ISD Celebrates a Successful First Day of School Kicking off the 2024-25 Year!
Crandall ISD Celebrates a Successful First Day of School Kicking off the 2024-25 Year!
Crandall ISD Celebrates a Successful First Day of School Kicking off the 2024-25 Year!

Crandall ISD Celebrates a Successful First Day of School Kicking off the 2024-25 Year!

The excitement was palpable as Crandall Independent School District kicked off the new school year with a smooth and successful first day! From the moment the doors opened, students, staff, and parents could feel the energy of a new beginning. Classrooms were filled with eager learners, and the campus hallways buzzed with excitement as teachers and students reconnected.

Study Tips For A Strong Start In School

Studying is vital to academic performance. At the dawn of a new school year, students get a fresh start to improve upon or continue strong their study habits. Teachers will be rolling out their curricula, and that may feel overwhelming. However, optimizing study skills can boost confidence in school and in areas outside of the classroom. These study tips can put students on a path for success.

Texas Ranchers Optimistic Amid Slow Beef Herd Rebuild

Calf prices have been so good, Texas cattle producers are facing tough decisions on whether to hold back heifers above the replacement rate to begin rebuilding the herd. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas Ranchers Optimistic Amid Slow Beef Herd Rebuild

Forage conditions have improved for Texas cattle ranchers, but rebuilding the statewide herd has been slow, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

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Mr. Charles Glasscock has been catching catfish at Wind Point Park for more than fifty years, using “Big Yellow”, the long-distance casting rod he built back in 1959.

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WIND POINT PARK PAST AND PRESENT

Texas Water Board Details How It Will Spend $1 Billion For Water Infrastructure Projects

Director of the Program Administration and Reporting division of the Texas Water Development Board’s Water Supply and Infrastructure Department Marvin Cole-Chaney speaks to the water development board on Tuesday in Austin. Credit: Eli Hartman/The Texas Tribune

Texas Water Board Details How It Will Spend $1 Billion For Water Infrastructure Projects

About $45 million will go to Texas towns with fewer than 1,000 residents — a boon for municipalities without a viable tax base.

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