Avalon News

Palestine High School 1977 graduate and Houston resident Willie T. Langston II was recently recognized as an Outstanding Businessman during a banquet at Texas A&M University. via Palestine Herald-Press

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“We are very pleased to have been included on the list of high schools analyzed by U.S. News and World Report”

Avalon and Milford high schools have been listed by the U.S. News and World Report magazine as among the top high schools in the United States. via Waxahachie Daily Light

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“We will work with you to evaluate your child, determine if your child has a disability that qualifies under the law and provide educational services to your child if he or she does qualify for our help”

Ellis County Shared Services provides special education services to children with disabilities residing within the school district boundaries of Avalon, Ferris, Maypearl, Milford and Palmer. via Waxahachie Daily Light

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“If you need water, you need water”

The city of Italy conducted a public hearing Monday evening and approved a request by Joshua Trees for a zoning change from agricultural and single family 2 to commercial on land fronting U.S. Highway 77 from ... via Waxahachie Daily Light

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The Italy City Council unanimously approved the purchase .332 acres owned by Ronnie Hyles at its monthly meeting Nov. via Waxahachie Daily Light

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“An educated child is less likely to commit crime, do drugs, have children out of wedlock”

Monday morning, Justice of the Peace Jackie Miller Jr. and Constable Terry Nay will address the county commissioners court, seeking approval for a cost-sharing proposal with Waxahachie ISD. via Waxahachie Daily Light

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“What a great way to help bring recognition to the 2008 campaign and besides that, who doesn't love Chick-fil-A? "We hope that more restaurants in West Ellis County will follow suit and help us bring the campaign to a new level of awareness”

During the month of October, the United Way of West Ellis County will partner with Chick-fil-A of Waxahachie for the "Chick-fil-A Challenge." Throughout the month, Chick-fil-A will encourage its patrons to ... via Waxahachie Daily Light

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“This is a good way to get feedback on your writing, as well as a way to possibly get the attention of an editor or agent if you make the final round in your category”

The deadline has been extended for the Southern Heat 2007 Writing Contest sponsored by the East Texas Chapter of the Romance Writers of America. via Tyler Morning Telegraph

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Edward Marshall "Ed" Bailey Sr., 90, of Harper, passed away Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007, in a Fredericksburg hospital. via Kerrville Daily Times

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“I still have students coming by my office and stopping me in the halls to ask about the program and how to get in. I am sure there will be a waiting list when we accept students into the program next year.”

Navarro College has launched its new Honors Students Program this semester, with 46 motivated students majoring from accounting to education to pre-medicine. Most of the students came from the Navarro College ... via Waxahachie Daily Light

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