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Runnels County Schools Page Summer feeding program menus. Ballinger ISD Summer Breakfast Monday: Golden Graham cereal w/ graham crackers.

WASHINGTON, DC – Monday, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas following the news that the Biden Administration was considering dropping off buses of illegal migrants in San Angelo, Texas.

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.

BUFFALO GAP - On June 2nd, the 2nd annual Buffalo Run Adventure Run was held in Buffalo Gap. Vehicles of all sorts and sizes line up to get to the Four Corners monument in Arizona and back to Buffalo Gap while competing various challenges along the way. The goal of the race is to raise funds for Camp Able, a 501c3 charity that helps children and adults who have Autism, as well as helping veterans who suffer from PTSD. But, they do much more in helping everyone suffering from physical and mental conditions and handicaps. The work of Camp Able is near and dear to Cody Cox and Stever Schooley, the founders of the adventure race. The camp was the reason that they started this adventure run to begin with.

Summer is a time for kids to kick back, take a break from routine, and enjoy lazy days. It also, in many cases, is when learning loss- aka “The Summer Slide” can take place. Summer setbacks are nothing new regarding academics and the phenomenon has been researched by educators since the beginning of time. On average, student achievement can decline over the summer by up to a third of a prior year’s learning gains. Loss is usually greater in mathematics than reading, and higher grade leveled students are more noticeably affected than younger learners. The summer slide can be measured in both social skills and classroom discipline, in addition to academics. Coupled with the residual effects of Covid, this summer will undoubtedly create an even greater push to help students get and stay on track. School districts need to address the issue of summer learning to help avoid achievement gaps, and to also avoid increases in the amount of time that teachers will need to spend “re-teaching” last year’s content. Academic losses contribute to the repetition of teaching last year’s curriculum each Fall. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to combat the inevitable summer setback. First and foremost, Reading is key! Summer library reading programs, designed with themes and incentives are a fantastic way to get young learners on board. Summer reading lists, bucket lists, and challenge lists are also strong ways to keep literacy fun and a focus throughout the schoolfree months. School aged children should continue a daily ritual of reading for a specific time, based on their age and learning level. To up the game, consider adding a journal or diary to the mix and allow learners to keep a log, notes, and questions or a review system for what they have read. Do not stop at books alone. Encourage children to read what they like. Magazines, comic books, cook-books, and newspapers are all great print sources to dive into at the lake, pool, or Grandma’s house. Why not make your own version of any of those as an added fun idea?

FRIONA, TEXAS - A former police officer who sexually assaulted at least two teenage boys was sentenced this week to 20 years in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Chad E. Meacham.