website, on Feb. 19. The first- and second-place winners from each category at the regional fair will advance to the virtual Texas History Day competition April 24. Winners in Austin will compete in virtual National History Day in June 2021. Participation in the Heart of Texas Regional History Fair develops academic, artistic and social skills that provide lasting benefit to students in all areas of study. Specifically, students learn to: Conduct in-depth research, Read a variety of texts, Analyze and synthesize information, and Write and present historical content. Schools participating this year include: Atlas Academy, Belton High School, Belton New Tech @ Waskow, Brown Homeschool, Cesar Chavez Middle School, Eagle Christian Academy, G.W. Carver Middle School, Gilmer Homeschool, La Vega High School, Lake Belton Middle School, Lorena High School, North Belton Middle School, Olmstead Homeschool, Robinson Junior High School, Shafer Homeschool, South Belton Middle School, Travis Science Academy and Waco High School.