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THC host annual historic preservation conference
Rylander announces pilot project for internet classrooms
Austin - The 2001 annual Historic
Preservation Conference will be held
April 19-21 at Austin’s Marriott Ho-
tel. The event is hosted by the Texas
Historical Commission (THC), in as-
sociation with Preservation Texas and
the Texas Historical Foundation. The
2001 theme is “Hometown Preserva-
tion - from Grassroots to Great Vi-
sions.”
The three-day conference will fea-
ture seminars, workshops and round
table discussions on a variety of im-
portant preservation issues by some of
the state’s most knowledgeable ex-
perts in architecture, archeology,
downtown revitalization, heritage
tourism and local assistance. The
weekend also will offer opportunities
to explore local preservation efforts
and historic sites in Austin.
The conference is open to profes-
sional and volunteer preservationists,
county historical commission mem-
bers, local government officials, his-
tory buffs, students, teachers, commu-
nity activists or individuals consider-
ing careers in preservation.
Brochures and additional informa-
tion will be available in February
2001. Please visit the THC website at
www.thc.state.tx.us for updates or
contact: Marketing Communication
Division, Texas Historical Commis-
sion, 512-463-6255.
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Austin - Texas Comptroller Carole
Keeton Rylander announced four
Texas school districts have been cho-
sen to launch an internet pilot project
that could open a world of new op-
portunities for students in Texas
schools.
Rylander’s office developed the
project as part of the comptroller’s e-
Texas initiative to take advantage of
new technology in the 21st Century.
“Our goal is to show how technol-
ogy can enhance education and open
new opportunities for all of our stu-
dents all over the state,” Rylander said.
“This pilot project targets Texas’ gifted
and talented students, but with success
the same technology could help kids
in special education, bilingual classes
and any number of other areas, as well
a. students in the mainstream."
Rylander said school districts that
will participate in the December kick-
off include Paris, Plainview, Pharr-San
iuan-Alamo, and Donna.
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school district. Cisco Systems will
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The comptroller's pilot project will
offer a web-based U.S. Government
oourse to gifted and talented high
school juniors who apply and ate se-
lected to participate. The students will
have access to (he course 24 hours a.
day, seven days a week through their
school and home computers and
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and payroll deductions. “She relied
on past practices and we can talk
about it,” said Torres, referring to the
mayor’s comment to the contrary.
‘This is how we buy some weapons
and radios for the police department."
“But where do you draw the line?”
asked Alexander, who was clearly
opposed to the practice as unfair to
all city employees.
“Donna has the authority to use her
discretion regarding such arrange-
ments," said Torres. “And, this is
council’s opportunity to make policy.
She used her judgment based on past
practices of the city. If you don’t like
it. you can say don't do it again."
“Did you ask us?” Councilman
Tschirhart inquired of Schueling. “Just
because it has been done over the years
doesn’t matter. This has to quit.”
Ironically, Tschirhart, who was
concerned about the law and how
their technicalities should apply to
others, had parked his pickup in city
hall’s specially designated parking
spot for persons with disabilities, ac-
cording to Schueling. Upon inspec-
tion, the truck lacked the required li-
cense plate or mirror placard to be le-
gally parked there.
Hancock made a motion to cease
the city’s practice of buying comput-
ers to facilitate the work of city em-
ployees without exception. The mo-
tion was seconded by Tschirhart and
passed by 4-1 vote. Councilwotnan
Karen Gilliam-Fifield opposed the
measure, believing the computers
had legitimate purposes and the ne*
restrictions were unwarranted.
ented instructor specializing in U.S.„
nment, who will work directly
with the students via e-mail and other
etectronici
The com
course curriculum will include
video conferences, a live chat room
■id an electronic bulletin board. Guest
speakers and interactive presentations ;
from state leaders also may be in- ’
clqded. Students will be required to
complete lessons online that will Ik
supplemented with a textbook.
“I have vowed to be the education
watchdog for th e people of Texas and
drive more of <$ery education dollar-
directly into the classroom where it~:
belongs,’’ Rylander said. “Internet al- ‘ •
tematives are a cost-efficient way to
carry the opportunity for a quality edu-
cation to all comers of our state in the
Information Age.”
Currently, more than 330,000 stu-
dents in frxas schools are identified '
as gifted and talented, more than eight ■
percent of the total student population .<•
THC seeks nominations
for annual Fehrenbach
Book Award
Austin - The Texas Historical Com-
mission (THC) is accepting nomina-
tions for its annual T.R. Fehrenbach
Book Award. The THC will award up
to three $1,000 cash prizes to authors
of Texas history books published in
2000.
The award was created to encour-
age original research of Texas history
and is named for historian and THC
commission memberT.R. Fehrenbach
of San Antonio. Fehrenbach is a lead-
ing authority on Texas history and the
author of 18 books.
The nomination deadline is Dec. 28,
2000. For guidelines and a nomina-
tion form, visit the THC website at
www.thc.state.tx.us or contact:
Monique Moffit, Marketing Continue
nications Division, Texas Historical
Commission, 512-463-6255.
Texas-size trophy
taken in Ohio
A hunter in Greene County, Ohio,
Mike Beatty, killed a 39-point buck
recently with a compound bow.
The deer’s antlers measured more
than 291 inches, combined, which -
if certified- would be a state and
world record.
Harvest Communities of Hondo
Hello, family and friends. The past
month of November was filled with
pleasant, fun days. We began with a
special Mass given by Father Jeff
Pehl. Every Tuesday is filled with
dance and song provided by the tal-
ents of Mrs. Dorothy Ousley. The
members of the Garden Club ar-
ranged special treats for all to enjoy
and the social was complete with
beautiful craft angels. The donation
of magazines is most rewarding and
very useful. The Wilks and Morin
families have contributed time and
donations. The walls of our home and
the dining area tables are looking very
nice all through the seasons, made
possible by the 5th graders of
Hondo’s Woods Intermediate school.
We kept up with our sing-alongs
and friends from First Baptist Church
continued to offer song and prayer.
Last month we failed to mention a
social event with entertainment pro-
vided by La Tonada Loca and special
visits by La Estrella Day Care. Our
Thanksgiving dinner was most re-
warding and family visits added to the
sparkle.
The month of December is here and
special events are waiting to take
place. We began with a visit from
Cindy’s Oirl Scouts on Tuesday, Dec.
5 at 6 p.m. Laura Dose and her troops
willbejoiningusonDec. II at 6 p.m.
to hang up stockings and join us in
carols. Dec. 19 will host Lisa’s Boy
By Liz Martinez
Scouts while they provide songs,
treats and their annual ceremony. We
like to be sppiled and, therefore, we
are celebrating Christmas early this
year. On Dec. 15 we will have lunch
at 11:30, followed by Santa’s visit and
music. Members of the Methodist
church will be dropping by with gifts
on Dec. 22nd. Our monthly birthday
party is set for Dec. 21 at 2:45 p.m.
Come join the fun.
Hope to see you at upcoming
eventi and for daily visits. Until next
month, have a very Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year.
Welcome, welcome - The resi-
dents arid staff extend a most friendly
welcome to Manuela Correa. We
hope her stay is pleasant.
Happy birthday - to residents
Monica Mata, Dec. 2; R. W. Meyer,
Dec. 17; and Lena Wilson, Dec. 22,
Something special - Many days
we sprint praying for cooler days, and
when it finally hit us, we wished it
would go away. Although the weather
on the outside was just too cold, the
inside was quite a dream. We continue
to sing because it soothes the soul and
helps us reminisce and learn a tune
or two. Even residents who have not
responded in quite a while seem to
tear up at the beginning and the end
of asing-aiong. We have talked about
starting our own choir but bringing
happiness to the ones we love that’s
all that matters.
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Holiday activities in the Texas Independence Trail Region
(979-968-5658) in La Grange will host
a colorful frail of Lights Dec. 9, 15
and 16. Make it a nautical holiday
with the 39th annual Christmas Boat
Parade on Clear Lake Dec. 9-11 (281-
488-7676). The whole family will
enipy die Spirit of Christmas city wide
oribhradon in Galveston featuring mu-
stums and historical sites open to the
public free of charge an Dec. 11 (409-
.765-7834).
For more information about the
frxas Independence frail Region,
/ contact Bryirh McAufoy. regional
coordinator, Texas Independence
frail Region at 361-578-1587.
Austin - Looking for a fun and
educational holiday event for the
whole family? The frxas Indepen-
dence frail Region offers a variety
of festive holiday activities through-
out December.
Decorations reminiscent of the 19th
century adorn seven historical homes
in downtown Houston Dec. 7-9 dur-
ing the Christmas Candlelight tours at
Houston’s Sam Houston Park (713-
655-1912). Warm up with a Camp-
fire Christmas at Georgs Ranch His-
torical Park (281-343-0812) pear
Richmond Dec. 8-10 rind 13-17.
Monument Hill State Historical Park
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