June 2022

Common experiences, struggles bond Vietnam and Afghanistan veterans

Whether photos of the Civil War dead at Antietam, a shell-shocked soldier in a trench in Europe or Marines raising the flag atop Iwo Jima, the iconic images of every major American conflict have revealed both the horrors of combat and valor on the battlefield. For better or worse, war photography has always wielded an undeniable influence in the court of public opinion.

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RUNNELS COUNTY EVENT CALENDAR

Ballinger ISD Annual Federal Program Consultation Meeting “The public is invited to the Ballinger ISD Annual Federal Program Consultation Meeting on Monday, June 20, 2022 at 12:00 Noon. The Local Advisory Council will be meeting to help assess the 2021-22 school year and plan for the federal funds for 2022-23 school year.

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Governor orders expansion and acceleration of iWatch program

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter directing Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steve McCraw, Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath, and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Commissioner Harrison Keller to expand and accelerate their efforts to promote the ability to report suspicious activity known to students, staff, and families through the iWatchTexas reporting system.

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