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Social Media Privacy: Facebook vs Parler
December 20, 2020
These days, online life is a lifeline for most people. With regular social media use, though, comes risk. This is something that most of us know generally, but how much do we really know about social media use and the data that it shares? With the most recent update for iOS users, we can now…
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Dr. Jerry Gibson set to leave Marshall ISD
December 17, 2020
Dr. Jerry Gibson named lone finalist in Galveston. Marshall ISD’s Board of Trustees will immediately begin the process of searching for the district’s next superintendent, as Dr. Jerry Gibson was named lone finalist for superintendent of Galveston ISD on Wednesday. Brad Burris, President of the MISD Board of Trustees, said the district would be diligent…
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DPS Recognizes Significant Accomplishments at Final PSC Meeting of the Year
December 11, 2020
DPS Recognizes Significant Accomplishments – Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC) and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw presented two Adolph Thomas Distinguished Service Awards, three Medals of Valor, two Director’s Citations and 14 Lifesaving Awards to department personnel at the PSC meeting held on Thursday, Dec. 10, at the Criminal Law Enforcement Auditorium at DPS Headquarters in Austin….
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DPS Expanding Hours at Select Driver License Offices
December 9, 2020
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is offering extended office hours at participating driver license (DL) offices across the state, beginning in 2021. Starting Jan. 4, office hours at the designated offices will be expanded to 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday. (Current business hours at…
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MISD Gifted/Talented Nominations Accepted Through Dec. 18
December 5, 2020
The nomination window for the MISD Gifted and Talented program is open until Friday, Dec. 18, for parents and teachers who would like their students considered for entry into the GT program. Online nomination forms are available on the MISD website under District/Curriculum & Instruction/Gifted and Talented. Per the Texas Education Agency, a gifted/talented student…
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Presidential Message on Antibiotic Awareness Week, 2020
November 18, 2020
When safely and appropriately prescribed, antibiotics are critical tools used to save lives in the United States and around the world. During Antibiotic Awareness Week, we reaffirm our commitment to responsible antibiotic stewardship and acknowledge the contributions of American medical professionals. Antibiotics play a powerful role in modern medicine. They are instrumental in treating countless…
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