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Commissioners OK study on juvenile detention center

Body Kaufman County commissioners Tuesday approved purchasing a $48,000 feasibility study on whether to build a new juvenile detention facility. The action came after a number of county officials laid out problems and concerns with the current system for housing juvenile offenders.

Appraisal notices likely to show higher valuations

Body Homeowners throughout Terrell and Kaufman County will soon receive appraisal notices, and many will see increases in the valuation of their property. In Kaufman County, the median home market value will go up about 10%, according to the Kaufman County Central Appraisal District.

A wonder of technology

Body 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.
A wonder of technology

Show us the money!

Body 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.

NCAA wades into state LGBTQ issues

Body The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Board of Governors this week fired a warning shot aimed over the heads of state legislatures, saying it will conduct college championships only in states where transgender student-athletes can participate.
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