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Crandall ISD Celebrates Teachers for

Crandall ISD Celebrates Teachers for World Teachers Day, October 5

Teachers cultivate the minds of their students and help guide them through aspects of life. Wednesday, October 5th is World Teachers Day. It is a day when international teachers are given a big thank you for all their hard work. World Teachers day has been celebrated since 1994 and it is a day to recognize all that teachers have done to transform education as a whole. It is a day of celebration for all of their hard work and the change that has come from it. Every year a theme is attached to the day. This year the theme is “teachers at the heart of education recovery” and the focus of the day is how can school districts and the community partner with their teachers to help make the recovery process easier. There are always so many webinars that occur on World Teachers day as well, so everyone can listen and learn from professionals on the best ways to help teachers. Often teachers will be asked to share their stories so everyone can get an inside look. There are so many resources online where you can find these stories and webinars. Teachers are teaching students not only how to think for themselves but also to help get aspects of education back on track. CISD is so thankful for everything our teachers do!

Local Student Named
Local Student Named

Local Student Named 2023 National Merit Semifinalist

Emily Quentin, daughter of Chris and Kindra Quentin, was recently named a National Merit Semifinalist. Quentin, a senior this year, has been a homeschool student for the last nine years. This prestigious honor is a result of scoring in the top 1% of all students who took the Preliminary SAT/ National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSATNMSQT) in their junior year of high school. With qualifying as a Semifinalist as her goal, Emily studiously prepared for the exam with a tutor as well as taking the SAT two other times in preparation. Out of nearly two-million testtakers nationwide, the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program recently announced the names of over 16,000 students across the U.S. who qualified as semifinalists, with Texas boasting nearly 1600 of those students as residents. Ultimately, each of these young scholars is vying for a chance to be awarded scholarships, and the Program is expected to distribute nearly $28 million in scholarships to Merit Scholars in 2023.

A Free Medical Clinic Opened in Rural East Texas

Glen Robison, CEO of the East Texas Community Clinic, in his Athens office in November. Robison is in charge of securing the clinic’s long-term funding. Credit: Blaine Young/Public Health Watch

A Free Medical Clinic Opened in Rural East Texas. Thousands Poured in for help.

By Kim Krisberg and David Leffler, Public Health Watch Juanita Franklin, 58, the woman who had seen the clinic’s sign on her way to volunteer at church, was among the clinic’s first patients. She and her husband, Kevin, had spent eight years trying to find consistent care for his prostate cancer.

Mesquite Hosts 18th Addressing Mesquite Day
Mesquite Hosts 18th Addressing Mesquite Day

Mesquite Hosts 18th Addressing Mesquite Day

On Saturday, Oct. 1, more than 600 volunteers came together throughout Mesquite to complete 70 home projects for residents in need. Addressing Mesquite Day (AMD) happens every year and focuses on home repairs needed by senior citizens, single parents, military veterans, the disabled and other homeowners in Mesquite. Local businesses also provided $40,000 in monetary and in-kind donations to assist with the event.

Forney ISD: Wraparound

Forney ISD: Wraparound Services for Students and Staff

While our campuses still teach the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic, there is so much more that goes into one school day. From transportation, to hot meals, to a high five or a meaningful conversation, there are people that genuinely care and want the best for each and every student at Forney ISD. While making sure we instill the knowledge and skills that our schools provide, we also make resources and connections available to our students and their families to ensure they are receiving the best education possible. With the trauma our Forney Family has endured the past two years, it is important that these supports are in place in case a need arises and to help bridge the gap caused by Covid.

Does Breast Cancer Run in Families?

No woman is immune to breast cancer. However, some women with extensive family histories of the disease may wonder if they’re more vulnerable to breast cancer than those without such a link. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, roughly 3 percent of breast cancers result from inherited mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes that are passed on in families. Inherited mutations in other genes also can cause breast cancer (as well as ovarian cancer), but BRCA1 and BRCA2 are the most commonly affected genes. And it’s not just women who can inherit these mutations. Though men account for only a small percentage of breast cancer patients, they can get the disease, and those who inherit mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 are more likely to develop breast cancer than other men. The CDC notes that not everyone who inherits a BRCA1, BRCA2 or other mutation will develop breast cancer, and women with such mutations can take steps to help lower their risk for the disease. Doctors can discuss those steps with women, but they may include genetic counseling and testing. The CDC also notes that, even in instances when counseling and testing is not ultimately recommended by a physician, women should consider talking to their doctors about starting mammography screening in their 40s. That’s earlier than some organizations recommend, though physicians may feel it’s worth it depending on the individual.

County Tax Sales to Go Online

Delinquent tax foreclosure sales in Kaufman County are moving from live, in-person sales to the world wide web. Starting in November, all tax foreclosure sales will exclusively be conducted online, beginning with the County’s upcoming tax sale tentatively scheduled for November 1, 2022.

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