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Appel one of five finalists for TASB honor
Dumas ISD Superintendent Larry Appel is among five public school administrators from across Texas to be selected as state finalists for the annual Superintendent of the Year (SOTY) award sponsored by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB). Since 1984, the SOTY program has recognized exemplary superintendents for excellence and achievement in educational leadership. Additional finalists and nominating education service centers are Arturo Almendarez, Calallen ISD, ESC 2; Eddie Coulson, College Station ISD, ESC 6; Greg Wright, Hallsville ISD, ESC 7; and Shane Fields, Albany ISD, ESC 14. Find a full report in the Sept. 1 print edition. PROFESSOR PIGSKIN IS BACK!!! Our annual football contest returns to the News-Press in the Sept. 1 print edition. Pick up a copy to find out how you can get in on the winning! BREAKING NEWS: Rep. Swinford resigns early
State Rep. David Swinford has submitted his resignation to Gov. Perry effective the close of business Tuesday, Aug. 31. He says doing so (with the governor's help) could help save money by combining a special election with the general election date. "I feel this would greatly benefit my district and my new state representative," Swinford said. Lions downloadable form, application Arts, Crafts booth form downloadable
There is a 3-page PDF available HERE with information and a vendor booth contract rental form for the upcoming Arts & Crafts Festival set for Oct. 1-2.
Coming in Saturday's print edition: Read about an upcoming project for Building on Blessings, find a story about a local firefighter who took part in a fundraising boxing competition in Amarillo and find out what DISD's enrollment was on opening day this. Also find our Fall Sports Preview, an 8-page special section with photos, schedules and stories about Dumas and Sunray varsity teams.
