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During the regular board of trustees meeting on Monday, Burton ISD certified the results from the May 5 election and administered the oath of office to its two new trustees.

A powerful thunderstorm ripped through Brenham and Washington County Thursday evening, downing trees and power lines and causing minor to moderate damage throughout the area as it blew through.

Take a trip back in time with the band from the Pines Country Club at Whiskey River Country in Texarkana.

Take a trip back in time with the band from the Pines Country Club at Whiskey River Country in Texarkana.

Take a trip back in time with the band from the Pines Country Club at Whiskey River Country in Texarkana.

“COVID has impacted students differently:” East Texas school leaders discuss lost learning amid pandemic On April 28, Governor Greg Abbott announced public schools across Texas would be receiving a cut of $11.2 billion dollars in federal funds to address lost learning due to the pandemic. (Source: Live 5/File) By Christian Piekos | May 6, 2021 at 4:58 AM CDT - Updated May 6 at 7:48 AM PANOLA/MARION COUNTIES, Tx. (KSLA) - As the nation and the Lone Star State turns the corner on...

Updated: 2:18 PM CST February 12, 2021 JEFFERSON, Texas — The Jefferson Independent School District (JISD) has made the decision to suspend on-campus instruction from Monday, February 15 through Friday, February 19 due to a rise in COVID cases in the district. According to a press release from JISD Superintendent Rob Barnwell, an increase in the number of coronavirus cases in the district has affected their ability to function at a productive level on campuses. “Over the pas...

Several East Texas school districts switch to remote learning for the rest of the year Several East Texas school districts switch to remote learning for the rest of the year By Jeremy Thomas and Christian Terry | December 15, 2020 at 2:37 PM CST - Updated December 15 at 8:11 PM JASPER COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - A rise in COVID-19 cases at some school districts have prompted changes in how students learn ahead of the holidays. Christmas break is around the corner for many East Texas school di...