The season of giving is here, and a local business is making sure two lucky families have a centerpiece for their holiday feast. Cameron Furniture & Appliance has announced its 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway, once again partnering with the renowned Circle S BBQ to provide a delicious, fully cooked turkey.
Globe-trotting newspaper reporter Hubert Renfro Knickerbocker spoke in Dallas at Southern Methodist University on Nov. 20, 1941, but as usual his pro-war message fell on deaf and hostile ears.
More than four-fifths of Texas public schools received an ‘A’ rating for their financial practices, according to the Texas Education Agency, which released the final financial accountability ratings for the latest school year last week.A total of 969 school districts and charter schools, or 81%, received the top rating for their financial management practices.“ By maintaining strong financial practices, these school systems are building brighter futures for the students and communities they serve,” a news release stated.Ten percent of school districts got ‘B’ ratings, while 6% received ‘C’ ratings. Failing grades were given to 18 school districts and eight charter schools.All Texas public school systems are required to share their financial accountability ratings with parents and taxpayers at public meetings. Individual results for a school district can be found at txschools.gov.
The Cameron Chamber of Commerce congratulates its November Business of the Month, the Venue at Railfan. The owners and operators of the Venue at Railfan support numerous community events, and the Chamber is proud to have partnered with them on several of its own over the years. The beautifully restored, spacious venue provides an ideal atmosphere for nearly any occasion. Mike and Kim McMahon, along with Barbara Dominguez, make an outstanding team dedicated to bringing any event vision to life.
Yoe Band Wraps Up Marching Season at State