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A wonder of technology

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A city utilities worker observes professionals from Advanced Valve Technologies use a special machine purchased by the city to install a valve in a six-inch water line in the 900 block of Griffith Avenue this week. In this photo, the blue machine appears to jut upward 18 inches or so from the water pipe.
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TVCC Cardinal cheerleaders take national title

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The Trinity Valley Cardinal cheerleaders are champions after winning the National Cheerleaders Association’s (NCA) title last week in Daytona Beach, Fla. The national title was the college's 12th. Cheerleading has the most national titles among all programs at TVCC. Cardinal cheerleaders also claimed national titles in 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 1996, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2008, 2016, and 2017.

Show us the money!

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Even before the pandemic, Texas schools faced daunting challenges. About 88% of students were economically disadvantaged. Two ethnic groups that comprised about two-thirds of enrollment (and rapidly growing) held less than 8% of the state's wealth. Many districts had massive infrastructure deficiencies, while others struggled to keep pace with explosive growth. As if that weren't enough, Texas ranked 41st nationally in spending per student.