Education
Flores’ wish to help others leads him to TSTC
By Ben Barkley/TSTC From a young age, Joseph Flores knew he wanted to help people. The Abilene High School graduate had hoped to enroll in his high school’s emergency medical services (EMS) class, but it was canceled. His uncle Nathan Loflin, the program team lead for Texas State Technical College’s aviation maintenance programs in Abilene, stepped in.…
Read MoreWTT marks anniversary of Young Scholars Program, seeks more writers
A year ago, in the October 2023 issue of the West Texas Tribune, we posted the first article in our Young Scholars Program. At that time, Sebastian King was the only writer in the program. In his first article, Sebastian wrote about current events from his perspective as an eighth grade student. Over the past…
Read MoreAbilene schools named Purple Star Campuses
Eight Abilene ISD schools were awarded the Purple Star Campus Designation for demonstrating support and commitment to meeting the unique needs of military-connected students and their families. Congratulations to the following schools: Long Early Learning Center Bassetti Elementary School Dyess Elementary School Taylor Elementary School Thomas Elementary School Ward Elementary School Clack Middle School Cooper…
Read MoreTSTC’s new Abilene facility on schedule for fall 2025 opening
Construction of Texas State Technical College’s newest facility at Abilene’s Industrial Technology Center is on schedule. Bobby Copeland, TSTC’s construction project manager for campus expansion planning and construction, said plans are for the new campus building to be ready for students when the Fall 2025 semester begins. The new facility will house the Diesel Equipment…
Read MoreCooper High School Hall of Fame 2024 Inductees honored at Cooper Auditorium
Abilene ISD September 13, 2024 *(Original press-release 19 August 2024 via The West Texas Tribune and Floyd. E. Miller, Publisher, EIC) Three more outstanding Cooper Cougars will take their place in the Cooper High School Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Friday, Sept. 13, at the Cooper Auditorium. Former students Anita Blanton and Dr.…
Read MoreCLUB HEARS PROGRAM FROM ACU PRESIDENT PHIL SCHUBERT
By Lyndel Cook Dr. Phil Schubert, President of Abilene Christian University, was the speaker at the Greater Kiwanis Club of Abilene on Thursday, August 22. Dr. Schubert is a 1991 graduate of ACU and became its 11th president in June 2010. He said the enrollment has continued to increase the last several years and…
Read MoreFirst-year teacher making new friends in Abilene ISD.
Press-Release via Abilene Independent School District Communications August 23, 2024 ABILENE – Jordan Parker isn’t unfamiliar with the first day of school. She has experienced it as a student, as a mom, and as a teacher’s aide. But last Wednesday was her first time to experience it as a full-time teacher. “The first day was…
Read MoreTSTC students work on interview skills with local employers
(BROWNWOOD, Texas) – The nervousness began to disappear as Texas State Technical College students recently sharpened their interview skills. For the first time in several years, TSTC’s Career Services department hosted an Interview Practicum for students at the Brownwood campus. Local industry partners joined TSTC staff members in conducting practice interviews with students in the…
Read MoreTexas Legislature Votes Unanimously to Ensure Access to Affordable Colorectal Cancer Screenings
via www.fightcancer.org Coincidentally Passing Bill Hours Following New Recommendations by the United States Preventive Services Task Force That Too Lower the Age for Colorectal Screening AUSTIN, TX – May 18, 2021 – Today, the Texas Legislature voted unanimously in support of Senate bill 1028, ensuring Texans can access affordable preventative colorectal cancer screening beginning at age 45…
Read MoreBeyond Trafficking hosted their first annual Gala at the Grace Museum
A WEST TEXAS TRIBUNE WHISTLE BLOWER FEATURE RECAP BY CONTRIBUTING JOURNALIST RUTH ALMADA
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