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Rockdale ISD starting school with 4-day week

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11 months ago

August 8, 2023

www.kxan.com – Blake DeVine – 2023-08-08 06:14:05

SUMMARY: The Rockdale Independent School District in Texas has decided to switch to a four-day school week, joining 76 other districts in the state. Students will attend school Monday through Thursday, with Fridays reserved for teacher training and professional development. Superintendent Denise Monzingo believes that this new schedule will provide a better educational experience and address staffing issues. The district has also seen improvements in teacher recruitment, with only one teacher vacancy compared to 13 uncredentialed teachers the previous year. To address parents' concerns about childcare, the district is offering an after-school program until noon on Fridays.

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President Biden told governors he had medical checkup after debate and is in good health: Sources

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1 hour ago

July 4, 2024

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abc13.com – ABCNews – 2024-07-04 13:55:15

SUMMARY: During a private meeting with Democratic governors, President Joe Biden disclosed he had a medical checkup following a recent debate and is in good health. The checkup, conducted by a White House physician, took place a few days after the debate due to a cold and was brief, involving no major tests. This information was confirmed by two people familiar with the conversation. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that no additional medical exams have been conducted since his last physical in February. The news was first reported by Politico. ABC News has reached out to the White House for comments.

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Video shows Hurricane Beryl’s path of destruction through Jamaica, eastern Caribbean

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2 hours ago

July 4, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Mike Costanza – 2024-07-04 13:26:20

SUMMARY: Hurricane Beryl caused significant destruction in Jamaica and the eastern Caribbean, with flooded bridges, uprooted trees, and flying debris. Social media videos showed the historic Flat Bridge in Jamaica submerged by the Rio Cobre river and debris from a hotel facade airborne. Beryl's eye wall impacted Jamaica's southern coast, causing power outages and home damage. The hurricane severely damaged 95% of homes on Mayreau and Union Island in the Lesser Antilles. In Grenada, one person died from a fallen tree, and additional fatalities were reported across Grenada, Carriacou, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and northern Venezuela.

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1 detained, 2nd suspect wanted in chase involving stolen truck towing boat on Eastex Freeway, Harris County Precinct 4 says

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3 hours ago

July 4, 2024

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abc13.com – Mycah Hatfield – 2024-07-04 11:52:25

SUMMARY: Harris County, Texas Deputies, aided by other law enforcement, engaged in a chase involving a stolen vehicle towing a boat early Thursday morning. The Houston Transtar cameras recorded the pursuit on I-45 North. The suspects drove against traffic near Eastex Freeway and Will Clayton Parkway, reaching speeds of 98 mph. Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman tweeted that Houston, Sugar Land police officers, and Montgomery County sheriff's deputies were involved. One suspect was detained, but another remains at large. The incident was covered by Eyewitness News and ABC13, with continuous updates available through their live stream.

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