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Office Of The Governor, Nolan Ryan Release New COVID-19 PSA: “Don’t Be A Knucklehead”

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Joshua Blackwell
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The Office of the Governor and Baseball Hall-Of-Famer, Nolan Ryan today released a new public service announcement (PSA) entitled, “Don’t Be A Knucklehead.” In the PSA, Ryan encourages all Texans to follow effective health and safety protocols like washing their hands, social distancing, and wearing a mask.

The video is available for download at this link and can also be viewed on YouTube.

TRANSCRIPT:

Hey everyone, Nolan Ryan here. As we open Texas for business, we all need to work together in the fight against COVID-19. As Texans, we need to be responsible. We need to be smart. So when you leave the house, don’t be a knucklehead. Wash your hands, socially distance yourself from others, and wear a mask. Do the right thing. Look out for your fellow Texans and together we’ll make it through this

DETCOG Holding June Board Meeting Online

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Joshua Blackwell
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Deep East Texas Council of Governments & Economic Development District is taking proactive measures to slow the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Therefore, the regular monthly board of directors meeting will be held online as a “Go to Meeting” webinar at noon on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Please note – there will be no in-person meeting.

To attend the meeting, please use the information provided below:

DETCOG&EDD Board Meeting Access Information Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://www.gotomeet.me/detcog1/bod-meeting *Information and presentations will be shared during the meeting.

To view these items, you will need to join using the link above.

You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679 United States: +1 (571) 317-3117 Access Code: 436-023-589 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/436023589

DETCOG’s President, Trinity River Authority Representative Bill Holder, would like to extend an invitation to the meeting to all interested parties. Anyone needing information concerning this event may contact the Deep East Texas Council of Governments office on Lufkin at 936-634-2247 Ext. 5254.

Governor Abbott, TDEM Announce Expanded Testing In Underserved Communities Disproportionately Impacted By COVID-19

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Joshua Blackwell
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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is coordinating with local officials, public health officials, and emergency management offices in cities across the state to identify and rapidly expand COVID-19 testing in underserved and minority communities that have been disproportionately impacted by the virus. This mission is part of TDEM’s ongoing partnership with the Texas Military Department (TMD), the Texas Emergency Medical Task Force (EMTF), and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and increase testing where needed.

TDEM is already working with local officials in the cities of Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, El Paso, Abilene, the Rio Grande Valley, the Coastal Bend, Laredo, and Midland-Odessa to identify and establish walk-up and drive-thru testing sites that will meet the needs of each community, and is in the process of working with other cities to bring more sites online in the coming days. TDEM is also working with local leaders to expand walk-up and drive-thru testing in urban areas where large-scale protests have taken place.

“As the State of Texas continues to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, we are committed to ensuring every Texan has access to COVID-19 testing no matter where they live,” said Governor Abbott. “We must address the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on underserved and minority communities and ensure that anyone who needs a test can have one. As many Texans continue to gather for protests, the state is also taking steps to address potential surges in COVID-19 cases. We are ensuring that Texans can continue to safely exercise their First Amendment Rights while putting protocols in place to identify and mitigate any spread of COVID-19.”

As these sites continue to come online across the state, Texans can visit covidtest.tdem.texas.gov to find the test collection location nearest them.

TMD currently has 1,535 National Guardsmen supporting the state’s mission to expand testing across the Lone Star State. To date these teams have conducted 116,394 specimen collections, and have fielded over 195,000 phone calls for test collection appointments with an average wait time of 55 seconds.

Fun Playtime Ideas for Father’s Day

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Statepoint
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Playtime is one of the best opportunities for dads, grandfathers and other father figures to serve as role models in a child’s life, and research shows that these experiences have a number of positive health benefits for kids.

According to experts at The Genius of Play, a research-based initiative providing parents and caregivers with facts, inspiration, and hands-on resources to help make playtime an important part of every day, regular active physical play between fathers and young children is associated with improved developmental outcomes.

To help make Father’s Day special for kids and dads alike, check out these fun and creative playtime ideas from The Genius of Play.

• Storytime Stretch: Read or tell a story to your child that has a single word repeated often. Have your child jump, stretch, clap or do some other exaggerated physical movement every time they hear the word. Then, mix things up and have your child tell you a story. This is a great way to spend time together building vocabulary, boosting creativity and having fun.

• Science Kit: Whether it’s erupting a volcano, building a system of pulleys and levers or growing crystals, dads and kids can learn about science and engineering, as well as practice following directions by completing a science kit together.

• Charades: Choose a category for the game such as television shows, songs, sports, animals or professions. Then have everyone write down a noun in that category on a slip of paper. Mix the slips of paper together in a hat or bowl. Take turns choosing a slip of paper from the mix. Without speaking, act out a word or phrase that others can guess. Whoever guesses correctly then begins his or her turn.

• Board Game Fun: From puzzles and party games to cards and trivia, games build communication skills, teach good sportsmanship and create opportunities for strategic thinking.

• Two Truths and a Tale: Take turns saying three things about yourself. Two are true, but one is not. The other players have to hold up one, two or three fingers to indicate which of the three statements they think is untrue. The person who guesses correctly then takes a turn. If no one gets it right, the fibber goes again!

• Build a Fort: Collaborate and stretch the imagination with fort-building. First drape sheets over the backs of chairs and stack pillows underneath or decorate cardboard boxes with markers or paint and attach them together. Now you can use your fort as a secret clubhouse to play board games and cards, or pretend you’re defending a castle – the possibilities are endless.

• Craft Puppets: Start with socks or paper bags and craft your own puppets with markers, googly eyes, yarn and other materials around the house. Then act out a play with your new characters.

For more play tips and resources, visit TheGeniusofPlay.org.

This Father’s Day, be sure dads or other father figures make the time for playtime. Beneficial for healthy child development, there are many ways to get in on the fun, from word games and hands-on arts and crafts projects to board games and fort building.

ANGELINA ARTS ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES ITS 2020-2021 TEMPLE THEATER PERFORMING ARTS SERIES 20TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON

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Joshua Blackwell
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LUFKIN, TX. Angelina Arts Alliance, celebrating its 20th year of presenting world-renowned
performing arts in Lufkin, proudly announces its upcoming 2020-2021 Temple Theater Season of Performing Arts, including its annual Performing Arts Series and Discovery Series. The season line-up contains a diverse range of performances, providing high-quality entertainment to the citizens of East Texas. With the season slated to begin in October 2020, most performances have confirmed dates. Due to the complications of Covid-19, touring artists are navigating their own upended performance schedules, and updates completing the Angelina Arts Alliance calendar will be made available to the public as soon
as possible. Angelina Arts Alliance is also pleased to announce the return of its Discovery Series, a family-focused season of educational, fun and affordable entertainment.

In conjunction with the 2020-2021 season announcement, the Angelina Arts Alliance will begin accepting requests for new season ticket subscriptions beginning on June 5. Becoming a season ticket holder means having the same seat – guaranteed for all eight performances within the Temple Theater Performing Arts Series, and never having to wait in line hoping to get tickets only to discover the show is sold out. With the possibility of a more limited capacity in the venue in order to support social distancing requirements,
a subscription would facilitate ease of seating, as well as an assurance of availability. All single tickets go on sale to the public on August 3.

“We are very excited to celebrate our 20th Anniversary with an outstanding line up of world-class performances and educational opportunities. We hope to share this new season with everyone because there has never been a better time to enjoy and experience the magic of live performances. More than ever, the arts will be part of recovery and the success of our community going forward,” said Jennifer Allen, Angelina Arts Alliance Executive Director.

“We are also carefully monitoring state, local and CDC recommendations, so that we will be properly prepared to receive our patrons safely in October. We will be ready to present our East Texas neighbors with the world-class entertainment they’ve come to expect from us. We want folks to feel well-taken care of, and well-entertained!”

STEEP CANYON RANGERS | OCT 22, 2020 | 7:30PM
Six guys. One Grammy. Endless bluegrass hits. This concert event fuses together the sounds of bluegrass, pop, country, and folk rock for an incredible American musical experience. Celebrated as one of the most versatile bands on the contemporary music scene, Steep Canyon Rangers have taken the world by storm for nearly 20 years including performances on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon and a hit tour with Steve Martin. And they’re not just all about that (upright) bass: their toe-tapping tunes are also accompanied by acoustic guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and more!

STRAIGHT NO CHASER | NOV 22, 2020 | 7:30PM
Well-known for their a cappella interpretations of mainstream pop, classic rock, ‘60s soul, and everything in between, Straight No Chaser first came together in the ‘90s when the members met as students. Today, they have reached millions of fans worldwide through viral videos, studio recordings, and live shows. In an era when so much pop music is the product of digital processing and vocal pro-tooling, Straight No Chaser is the real deal – the captivating sound of ten unadulterated human voices coming together to make extraordinary music.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL | DEC 3, 2020 | 7:30PM
Twenty-six iconic holiday tunes envelop this seasonal classic about Ebenezer Scrooge, the famous greedy businessman who lacks kindness, compassion and charity. But when a series of ghosts time-travel with the old Scrooge through his holiday memories, his dark past, present and future unfolds right before his eyes. Charles Dickens’ tale is a heartwarming holiday favorite that shares the immortal story of redemption. Celebrate the magic and mystery of Christmas with this unforgettable visit to the theater.

MARTY STUART & HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES | JAN 16, 2021 | 7:30PM
The Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and musician is living, breathing country-music history. He’s played alongside the masters, from Johnny Cash to Lester Flatt, who discovered him; been a worldwide ambassador for Nashville, Bakersfield and points in between; and safeguarded country music’s most valuable traditions. When it comes to transforming country songs into tangible experience, Stuart has a secret weapon: the Fabulous Superlatives. Made up of guitarist Kenny Vaughan, drummer Harry Stinson
and new member, bassist Chris Scruggs, the Superlatives are an extension of Stuart himself.

AN EVENING WITH RENÉE ELISE GOLDSBERRY | FEB 5, 2021 | 7:30PM
Winner of the 2016 Tony Award for her performance in Hamilton, Renée Elise Goldsberry is equally at home in a Broadway theater, a film set, or on a concert hall stage. Anchored by a four-piece band and a complement of backup singers, her dynamic show is titled Revive. The audience will be on their feet stomping and clapping to the high energy concert and will feel like they’ve attended an old-fashioned revival!

BEAUTIFUL—THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL | MAR 11, 2021 | 7:30PM
Offering a stunning array of beloved songs, including I Feel the Earth Move, One Fine Day, Natural Woman, and the title song Beautiful, this Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical features the soundtrack of a generation! Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah. She fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she reached her twenties, had the husband of her dreams and a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock ‘n’ roll. But it wasn’t until her personal life began to crack that she finally
managed to find her true voice.

PARSONS DANCE COMPANY | APR 8, 2021 | 7:30PM
Known for their remarkable athleticism and stunning ensemble work, Parsons Dance Company brings exuberance, joy and passion to any stage. Flawlessly fusing the gestures and movements that comprise modern dance with the discipline and precision of a classical dance company, the company is internationally renowned. Stunning works, like the iconic Caught, exemplify this company’s innovation and huge audience appeal.

ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE – TBD
Welcome to Margaritaville, where people come to get away from it all—and stay to find something they never expected. With a book by Emmy Award-winner Greg Garcia (My Name is Earl, Raising Hope) and Emmy Award-nominee Mike O’Malley (Survivors Remorse, Shameless), Escape to Margaritaville is the musical comedy featuring both original songs and your most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics, including Fins, Volcano, Cheeseburger in Paradise and many more. USA Today calls it “A little slice of paradise!” and Entertainment Weekly raves, “It will knock your flip-flops off!” So, don’t let the party start without you!

BLUE MAN GROUP – TBD (Season Add-on)
More than 35 million people around the world have experienced the smash hit phenomenon that is Blue Man Group, and now it’s your turn! It’s everything you know and love about Blue Man Group— signature drumming, colorful moments of creativity and quirky comedy—the men are still blue, but the rest is all new! Featuring pulsing, original music, custom-made instruments, surprise audience interaction and hilarious absurdity, join the Blue Men in a joyful experience that unites audiences of all ages! The Angelina Arts Alliance continues its commitment to fun and educational family programming for all ages with its 2020-2021 DISCOVERY SERIES. The new season brings four (4) outstanding
performances. Tickets for performances are $6 for youth (17 years and under) and $11 for adults.

VERY ELECTRIC CHRISTMAS | DEC 19, 2020 | 2PM
Brighten your holidays with Lightwire Theater’s A Very Electric Christmas! Audiences of all ages will treasure this captivating tale of family, friendship and hope set to timeless holiday tunes. Combining the arts of puppetry, theater and dance, audiences will be captivated by the dazzling visuals and delightful characters that magically appear out of the darkness! In this tale, Santa’s helpers are putting the final touches on presents as a young bird named Max and his family head south for the winter. Poor Max gets blown off course during a snowstorm, and he ends up alone and lost at the North Pole. As he tries to make his way home, his adventure begins! This delightful holiday production will make children
wide-eyed with delight and warm even the smallest of hearts.

MADAGASCAR–THE MUSICAL | TBD
Based on the smash hit DreamWorks’ animated motion picture, Madagascar – The Musical follows all your favorite cracka-lackin’ friends (Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and a colony of hilarious, clever penguins) as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Filled with outlandish characters, adventures galore and an upbeat score, you’ll have no choice but to “Move It, Move It!” Madagascar – The Musical is the perfect family outing, with vibrancy and pace for the kids and more complex innuendo for the adults.

INNOVATION NATION—LIVE! | MAR 6, 2021 | 2PM
The two-time Emmy® Award-winning Saturday morning show comes to life in a brand-new production. Like the award-winning television show, The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation-Live! will inspire audiences with entertaining and educational stories about yesterday and today’s visionaries and innovators. The show highlights major turning points in the past and present that influenced the fields of science, technology, engineering, math, the environment and social justice. Luminaries of the past featured include Henry Ford, The Wright Brothers, Rosa Parks and George Washington Carver, among others, who will jump to life on stage. Their achievements will be highlighted and reflected by showing
examples of present-day innovations.

BELLA GAIA | APR 25, 2021 | 2PM
Discover what it’s like to be an astronaut! Bella Gaia (Beautiful Earth) is an unprecedented audio-visual experience that combines NASA satellite imagery of Earth, time-lapse nature photography, and live world music and dance on stage. Inspired by astronauts who spoke of the life-changing power of seeing Earth from space, director/composer Kenji Williams’ award-winning Bella Gaia successfully simulates the overview effect from space flight, by using NASA super computer data-visualizations, combined with a shimmering melodic and rhythmic soundscape to explore the relationship between humans and nature throughout time and space. This is a mesmerizing multi-media spectacle that shouldn’t be
missed!

The Angelina Arts Alliance will begin taking applications for new season tickets on June 5 at the Temple Theater box office weekdays, 11 am – 5 pm, or call 936-633-5454 for more information. Remaining single tickets for every show will go on sale August 3.

For more information, about the upcoming 2020-2021 Temple Theater Performing Arts Series visit the Angelina Arts Alliance website at www.angelinaarts.org and follow us on Facebook for up to the minute news and ticket giveaways.

The Angelina Arts Alliance is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve the community by presenting a diverse array of performing arts and educational opportunities.

Summer Vegetable Gardening Options

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Cary Sims
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Perhaps you were part of the large group of folks that took the opportunity this spring to put in a vegetable garden and have been enjoying the fruits of your efforts.

But if those efforts didn’t yield a great return or if you are seeing your vegetables play out in the heat and dryness of the coming summer, I urge you to realize that you can still plant vegetables as we enter the summer.

First are southern peas. You may know them by their varieties such as purple-hull peas, zipper creams, crowders, and black-eyed peas. Southern peas are a bean and they will build up the soil as they are a legume. They are not a bush but more of a vining plant. True, you will see larger fields of them planted in rows, but in a garden, you should feel free to give them some structure to grow on.

Okra, long known as the summer heat tolerant vegetable, is one of the most productive plants in the summer garden. It is becoming more popular as folks learn how to cook it. In addition to the edible pods are the wonderfully attractive blooms.

Perhaps you may have heard of the Clemson spineless. It is the most well know of all varieties across the nation. Step out and try some of the many other varieties on the market.

Some new varieties of okra are dwarf and semi-dwarf. A chest high variety called Bulldog is ornamental with red leaves as well as pods that are reported to be very good tasting.

Okra is very susceptible to nematodes. If you pull up the roots and see nematode symptoms, be sure to plant in another location next year.

Purslane is yet another vegetable. Known primarily as an ornamental, the vegetable varieties of purslane have thick leaves that can be harvested for its tangy-lemon flavor and are full of vitamins. Some gardeners know purslane as a weed, but if you get an improved variety, it could be an interesting addition to a summer garden.

Another “weed” that has tamed varieties is amaranth. Yes, amaranth is the same thing as Pigweed! The vegetable varieties of amaranth are grown for their wonderful, nutritious leaves.

A new summer vegetable to me is water spinach. This can be invasive in waterways, but growing in a similar fashion to a sweet potato, is grown for its leaves.

Yet another relatively unknown is molokhia. It is middle Eastern green that grows like crazy in our summers.

Pidgeon peas can be planted in spring or summer. They take 85 days until harvest. They make a large plant that will take longer to reach harvest and need lots of space due to their large size at maturity.

Winter squash should be planted now so that they will be ready for harvest in the fall. Pumpkins are the most well-known winter squash. Other types include butternut, acorn, and spaghetti squash. A whole host of varieties is available but remember they are called “winter” squash because they can be stored for winter consumption. Like any other squash, they require warm weather to grow.

Tomatoes have not been mentioned above because they really do not bear fruit well in the hot summer months. Warming evenings where the temperatures get above 70 degrees will greatly inhibit their pollination. Grape or cherry type tomatoes will do better in setting fruit in the heat than slicing tomatoes. You can keep your tomatoes alive through the summer for a second harvest in the fall or you could start new plants in mid to late summer for a wonderful harvest.

Summer gardens need more water and will absolutely benefit from much to inhibit weeds. Give them a try if you are new to gardening.

Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Accepting Applications

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Rep. James White
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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications through
August 28, 2020, for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). This program provides relief to producers who were impacted with price declines and marketing costs due to the spread of COVID-19.

Commodities eligible for financial assistance are non-specialty crops (corn, oats, soybeans..etc.), wool, livestock, dairy, specialty crops (fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, and mushrooms). To be eligible for payments, a person must have an average adjusted gross income of less than $900,000 for tax years 2016-2018. However, if 75 percent of the adjusted gross income comes from farming, ranching, or forestry, the limit does not apply.

Producers should apply directly through our local Farm Service Agency Service (FSA) Centers.

Applications can be submitted electronically either by scanning, emailing, or faxing. A CFAP
Call Center is available to provide one-on-one support during the application process at 877-508-8364.

“I urge our Southeast Texas producers to seek out funding from these programs to offset
damages caused by COVID-19. Agriculture is the backbone of our Southeast Texas economy that ensures that we not only continue to thrive financially but are able to put fresh Texas grown foods on our dining room tables,” said State Representative James White.

For more information please visit https://www.farmers.gov/cfap#apply or
https://www.farmers.gov/sites/default/files/documents/FSA_CFAP_ForLivestock_Fact%20Sheet-2020-5-26-20.pdf.

FSA Centers in HD 19:
Polk County
506 Pan American Dr.
Livingston, TX 77351
(936) 327-8911 ext. 2

Jasper-Newton-Tyler Counties
714 W. Gibson St., Ste. 2
Jasper, TX 75951
(409) 384-3332 ext. 2

Hardin County
1351 Hwy. 146 BYP
Liberty, TX 77575
(936) 336-9145 ext. 2

Please do not hesitate to contact Saul Mendoza, Chief of Staff, with questions regarding this
release at 512-463-0490 or 409-283-3700.

Angelina College Releases List of 2019-2020 Graduates

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Gary Stallard
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Angelina College is pleased to release the list of graduates for the Class of 2020, with
nearly 600 students receiving their degrees and/or certifications. These conferred degrees and certifications encompass all graduates from summer and fall semesters (2019) and the Spring 2020 semester.

Following is the list divided by hometown of record and including the appropriate degree
and/or certification:

Alexandria, LA
Kevin Norman, AA, Health and Physical Education.

Apeldoorn, The Netherlands
Daisy de Boer, AA, General Studies.

Alto
Samantha Barrow, Cert. 1, Child and Family Development – Level 1; Edric Bradford, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Laurie Carver, AAS, Nursing; Marleni Gonzalez, Cert. 1, Pharmacy
Technology; William Hunt, Cert. 1, Basic Welding; and Brittany Thacker, AAS, Radiologic
Technology.

Argyle
Isaiah Horace, AS, Business-Leading to BBA.

Broaddus
Kacy Adkins, Cert. 1, Real Estate Salesman; and Hailey Quinney, AAS, Diagnostic Medical
Sonography.

Bronson
Kayla Crawford, AAS, General Business.

Brookeland
Charles Runnels, Jr., Cert. 1, Police Academy.

Broussard, LA
Joey Migues, AA, Health and Physical Education.

Burke
Anahi Blee, Cert. 1, Child and Family Development – Level 1 and Cert. 1, Child and Family
Development – Administrative; Elizabeth De La Cruz, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2, Vocational
Nursing-MEEP; and Olivia Richmond, AAS, Surgical Technology.

Call
Blake Manuel, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP.

Center
Hayleigh Caston, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Vanessa Latham, Cert. 1, Child and Family
Development – Level 1; Michaela Lengl, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Odalis Martinez, AAS,
Radiologic Technology; and Rosa Rojas, Cert. 1, Child and Family Development – Level 1.

Centerville
Mary Brooke, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing.

Centralia
Allison Meshell, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing.

Chester
Kevin Sirmons, AAS, Management Development; and Marty Thompson, AAS, Criminal Justice and Cert. 1, Criminal Justice Core.

Chireno
Carolyn Frazier, Cert. 1, Pharmacy Technology; and Alejandrina Quintanilla, AAS, Radiologic
Technology.

Cleveland
Tristan Allbright, AAS, Diagnostic Medical Sonography; Larry Castellow, Cert. 1, Police
Academy; and Jacob Hayden, Cert. 1, Police Academy.

Coldspring
Kaylee Jordan, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Jesse Russell, AAS, Child and Family Development and Cert. 1, Child and Family Development – Administrative.

College Station
Brittany Connell, Cert. 1, Police Academy; and Melinda Kupka, AS, Multidisciplinary Studies.

Colmesneil
Courtney Broussard, AA, General Studies; Victoria Cleberg, AS, Business-Leading to BBA;
Billie Dillard, Cert. 1, Child and Family Development – Administrative; and Crystal Kurtz, AAT, Teaching.

Conroe
Adedamola Ibukun, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Quavious Johnson, AA, Music; and Briana
Sherman, AAS, Nursing.

Converse
Hope Redwine, AAS, Respiratory Care.

Corrigan
Kaytlynn Fussell, AAS, Emergency Medical Services; Melanie Guerrero, AA, General Studies; Jasmine Gulley, AA, General Studies; Colton Lovell, AAS, Criminal Justice; Diana Mercado, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Keaton Whitworth, AAS, EMT-Fluid Power Specialty; Ana Zuniga, AAS, Management Development; and Sandra Zuniga, AAS, Nursing.

Crockett
Cristal Arvizu, AA, General Studies; Hunter Bodine, AAS, General Business and Cert. 1, General Business; Melanie Coleman, AS, Business-Leading to BBA; Dajah Davis, AA, General Studies; Saul Gonzalez, AAS, Welding Technology; Ashlie Jordan, AAS, General Business and Cert. 1, General Business; Lucero Ocampo Rodriguez, Cert. 1, Automotive Technology; and Caressa Woodard, AAS, Human Services Case Management.

Crosby
Brittany Wilson, AAS, Nursing.

Cushing
Robert Griffith, Cert. 1, HVAC-Residential; Rebecca Ham, AAS, Human Services Case
Management; and Kajal Patel, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP.

Cypress
Hayden Evans, AS, Business-Leading to BBA; Savannah Keziah, AA, General Studies; and
Grace Owino, AAS, Nursing.

Dallas
Imani Ramirez, AAS, Nursing; and Angel Williams, AAS, Nursing.

Deer Park
McKenna Fryar, AA, General Studies.

Diboll
Mirella Carrillo-Ibarra, AS, Business-Leading to BBA; Joshua Cordova, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP; Jerliseah Davis, Cert. 1, Pharmacy Technology; Laura Diosdado, AAS, Respiratory Care; Austin Dubose, AAS, EMT-Electrical Technician Specialty, Cert. 1, Electrician Specialty, Cert. 1, EMT-Maintenance Technician Specialty, Cert. 1, EMT-Process Control Technician; Mariel Faullon, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Fitzpatrick Foster, Cert. 1, Police Academy; Charles Gelvin, AA, General Studies; Alexis Grimaldo, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Christian Holley, Cert. 1, Police Academy; Elvis Maddox, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP; Breanna Mason, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Leslie Medina, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Kylie Rodgers, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP; Jose Santana, AS, Business-Leading to BBA; Abisag Saucedo, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; James Scott, AAS, Computer Information Systems Network Support Technician and Cert. 1, Computer Information Systems – Network Administration; and Vanessa Terrazas, AS, BusinessLeading to BBA.

Douglass
Riley Lucas, AS, Business-Leading to BBA; Ashton Pearson, Cert. 1, Pharmacy Technology; and Holly Traylor, AAS, Nursing.

Etoile
William Jones, AA, General Studies.

Fort Washington, MD
Travis Henson, AA, Health and Physical Education.

Garrison
Ashley Adams, AA, Health and Physical Education; and Rachel Higginbotham, AAS, Nursing.

Georgetown
Wesley Gafford, AA, General Studies.

Goodrich
Ethan Placker, Cert. 1, Police Academy; and Johnny Wooten, Cert. 1, Police Academy.

Grapeland
Alexandria Davis, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; BaRekia Davis, AA, General Studies; and Joanie Turner, AA, General Studies.

Groveton
Justin Cowart, Cert. 1, Police Academy; Jennifer Hernandez, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2,
Vocational Nursing-MEEP; Krystal Hollis, AAS, Surgical Technology; Christian Rains, Cert. 1,
Police Academy; Christy Riley, AAS, Nursing; Juan Sanchez, Cert. 1, Automotive Technology; Richard Taeger, Cert. 1, HVAC-Residential; and Jenny Taylor, AA, Visual Arts.
Hexham, England Bradley Lowes, AA, General Studies.

Hillister
Haley Briers, AAS, Nursing; Brandy Howard, Cert. 1, Child and Family Development-Level 1
and Cert. 1, Child and Family Development-Administrative; and Raven Perkins, AAS, Nursing.

Houston
Chelsea Barnes, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP; Jade Dewbre, AA,
General Studies; and Eva Phillips, AA, General Studies.

Humble
Walter Prevost, AA, General Studies.

Huntington
Kaleb Benge, Cert. 1, HVAC-Residential; Jonathan Bryan, Cert. 2, EMS-Paramedic; Bret
Burleson, AA, General Studies; William Carnes, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Christian
Cornelius, AS, Business-Leading to BBA; Amee Drahos, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP; Brennan Duncan, Cert. 2, Advance Welding, Cert. 1, Intermediate Welding and Cert. 1, Basic Welding; Kierstan Echhade, AS, Business-Leading to BBA; Cody English, Cert. 1, Police Academy; Kristen Evans, AAS, Diagnostic Medical Sonography; Adrian Granados, AAS, Nursing; Joshua Mason, AS, Business-Leading to BBA; Taelor Miller, AA, General Studies; Ashley Munroe, Cert. 1, Pharmacy Technology; Haley Newcomb, Cert. 2, Vocational NursingMEEP; Lindsey Newcomb, AA, General Studies; Kaitlynn Riley, AAS, Paralegal-Legal Assistant; Tria Sanchez, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Lauren Sumners, AAT, Teaching; Scott Tatrai, Cert. 1, HVAC-Residential; Sawyre Thornhill, AA, General Studies; Macy Turner, AA, General Studies; and Hunter Willis, Cert. 1, HVAC-Residential.

Huntsville
Matthew Besserman, AA, General Studies; Ryan Byrd, Cert. 1, Police Academy; Purity Kimani, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Jonathan Moore, Cert. 1, Police Academy; and Domiqua Rhodes, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing.

Jasper
Kristi Byerly, AAS, Nursing; Cassidy Dorris, AA, General Studies; Fernando Herrera, Cert. 1,
Intermediate Welding; Kathryn Neely, Cert. 1, Child and Family Development – CDA Level 1; Quaminia Riley, AAS, Child and Family Development; Caitlyn Warren, Cert. 2, Vocational
Nursing; Joshua Weeks, AAS, Design and Applied Arts-Graphic Arts and Cert. 1, Design and
Applied Arts-Graphic Arts; Amber Williams, AA, General Studies; and Matthew Williams, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing.

Katy
Julio Cobo, AA, Health and Physical Education; and Reno Dominguez, Cert. 1, Real Estate
Salesman.

Kennard
Robbin Gibson, AA, General Studies; and Valerie Pope, AAS, Child and Family Development
and Cert. 1, Child and Family Development-Level 1.

Kingwood
Jessica Husband, AS, Business-Leading to BBA.

Kirbyville
Julie Alexander, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP; Brennan Davis, AAS,
Criminal Justice; and Haley Jacobs, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing.

League City
Haley Cohen, AAS, Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Livingston
Justin Baskin, AA, General Studies; Lindsay Bills, AAS, Nursing; Ashlyn Carpenter, AAS,
Nursing; Jennifer Colburn, AAS, Diagnostic Medical Sonography; Shelby Handy, AAS, Nursing; Monique Hernandez, Cert. 1, Child and Family Development-Level 1; Krishana Hicks, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Curt Hudson, Cert. 1, EMT-Electrical Specialty; Kaila Isbell, AAS, Surgical Technology; Jazmyn Jernigan, AAS, Nursing; Sidney Johnson, AAS, Criminal Justice; Iren Jones, AAS, Nursing; Tamara Langley, Cert. 1, Child and Family Development-Level 1; Manuel Martinez, AAS, General Business; Keagan Newman, Cert. 1, Police Academy; Demonica Newsome, AAS, Human Services Case Management; Cody Smith, AA, General Studies; Andrea Tassin, AS, Business-Leading to BBA; Amie Wagner, Cert. 1, Child and Family DevelopmentAdministrative and Cert. 1, Child and Family Development-Level 1; Melissa Wiggins, AAS, Paralegal-Legal Assistant; Shonda Wiggins, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; and Alma Williams, AAS, Child and Family Development and Cert. 1, Child and Family Development-Level 1.

Lovelady
Brandon Gearhart, AAS, Welding Technology; and Nyesha Pope, AAS, Office Administration.

Lufkin
Ivan Acevedo, AAS, Drafting and Design Technology; Ricardo Acevedo, AAS, Management
Development; Ruby Acevedo, AAS, Surgical Technology; Crystal Adams, Cert. 2, Vocational
Nursing-MEEP; Belen Alanis, AAS, Criminal Justice; Adriana Alegria, AS, Multidisciplinary
Studies; Timiya Allen, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Ariadna Amaro, AAS, Nursing; Shaylyn
Anthony, AA, General Studies; Tameeka Anthony, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Richard Austin, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP; Daniel Banks, Cert. 1, Vocational Welding; Gerardo Barboza, AAS, Welding Technology; Rachel Barrett, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP; Kayana Barrios, Cert. 1, Real Estate Salesman; Luis Bauer, Cert. 1, EMT- Electrical Specialty; Shamonica Bell, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Faith Benton, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP; Adrian Bocanegra, AA, General Studies; Carys Bocock, AA, General Studies; Kayla Box, AA, General Studies; Joshua Branson, Cert. 1, EMT-Electrician Specialty; Daylan Brooks, AA, General Studies; Jerry Burris, Cert. 1, EMT-Electrical Specialty; Lana Burrous, Cert. 1, Real Estate Salesman; Krystle Calais, AAS, Nursing; Hugh Campbell, AS, Business-Leading to BBA; Roman Cardenas, AS, Multidisciplinary Studies; Ruben Carrizales, Cert. 1, Diesel Technology; Carolyn Charlton, Cert. 1, Human Services-Basic; Adrian Chavez, Cert. 1, EMT-Electrician Specialty; Javier Chavez, AAS, Criminal Justice; Dylan Cloyd, AA,
General Studies; Oscar Cordero, Cert. 1, Pharmacy Technology; Rebecca Cordero, AAS,
Radiologic Technology; Elena Cruz, AAS, Criminal Justice; James Cruz, AAS, EMT-Electrical
Specialty, Cert. 1, EMT-Maintenance Technician Specialty and Cert. 1, EMT-Electrical
Specialty; Alayna Daniel, AA, General Studies; Ethan Davis, AAS, Drafting and Design
Technology; Isrrael Del Angel, Cert. 1, EMT-Electrician Specialty; Francisco Deleon, Cert. 1,
HVAC-Residential; Asa Dewitz, AS, Business-Leading to BBA; Briana Dillard, AAS,
Radiologic Technology; Tony Dorsey, AAS, Respiratory Care; Rachelle Due, AAS, Surgical
Technology; Breanna Duran, AA, General Studies; Kristy Durbin, AAT, Teaching; Malika El
Malki, AAS, Nursing; Kelsey Elrod-Lewing, Cert. 1, Real Estate Salesman; Eric Enriquez, AAS, Computer Information Systems-Network Support Technician; Karen Erbey, Cert. 1, Human Services-Basic; Yudi Escobedo, AAS, Surgical Technology; Freddy Esoh, AAS, Nursing; Raven Ferguson, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Christopher Ferman, Cert. 1, EMT-Electrician Specialty; Elora Flowers, AAS, Design and Applied Arts-Graphic Arts and Cert. 1, Design and Applied Arts-Graphic Arts; Kellie Follie, AA, General Studies; Jennifer Fowler, AAS, Human Services Case Management, Cert. 1, Human Services-Basic and Cert. 1, Human Services-Intermediate; Charles Freeman, AAS, Emergency Medical Services and Cert. 2, EMS-Paramedic; Laura Fryer, AAS, Child and Family Development and Cert. 1, Child and Family Development-Level 1; Ever Fuentes, Cert. 1, Real Estate Salesman; Courtnee Garcia, AS, Multidisciplinary Studies; Janet Garcia, Cert. 1, Human Services-Basic; Jessica Garcia, AAS, Office Administration; Orlanda Garcia, AAS, Child and Family Development and Cert. 1, Child and Family DevelopmentAdministrative; Maricela Garcia Lizcano, Cert. 1, Child and Family Development-Level 1; Mehriel Gatus, AA, General Studies; Robert Gilbert, Cert. 1, HVAC-Residential; Kimberly Goodman, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP; Gilbert Granado, Cert. 1, EMT-Electrical Specialty; Randerika Greer, AAS, Surgical Technology; Laura Greusel, AA, General Studies; Farris Griffin, Cert. 1, Pharmacy Technology; Kaylin Grissett, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Victor Guerrero, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP; Brittany Guidry, AAS, Child and Family Development and Cert. 1, Child and Family Development-Level 1; Sarah Guillen, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Danielle Gumapac, AAS, Nursing; Guillermo Gutierrez, Cert. 1, Design and Applied Arts-Graphic Arts; Nancy Gutierrez, AAS, Child and Family Development and Cert. 1, Child and Family Development-Level 1; Gesell Guzman, AAS, Criminal Justice and Cert. 1, Criminal Justice Core; Heather Hargis, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Kelsee Harris, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP; Nykesha Harrison, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Peggy Harrison, Cert. 1, Human Services-Basic; Cameron Hart, AA, General Studies; Fabiola Hernandez, AAS, Surgical Technology; Jasmin Hernandez, Cert. 1, Real Estate Salesman; Italia Hernandez Rojo, AS, Business-Leading to BBA; Torrie Houston, AAS, Child and Family Development; Debbie Howard, AAS, Respiratory Care; Jocelyn Huerta, AAS, Child and Family Development; Ashley Humphries, AA, General Studies; Caitlyn Hutson, AA, Music;
Caleb Inman, Cert. 1, Real Estate Salesman; Natalie Izaguirre, AA, General Studies; Jamie
Jackson, AAS, Respiratory Care; Kody Jacobs, Cert. 1, Automotive Technology; Maria Jaime, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Javier Jaraguchi, Cert. 1, EMT-Electrical Specialty; Stefan Jaraguchi, AS, Business-Leading to BBA; Delesha Johnson, AAS, Office Administration; Jaselynn Johnson, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP; Mercedez Johnson, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP; Marlon Kelley, Cert. 1, Basic Welding, Cert. 1, Intermediate Welding and Cert. 2, Advanced Welding; Lucero Kennedy, AAS, Computer Systems Information-Network Support Technician; Jordon King, Cert. 1, Basic Welding; Diana Kolb, AA, General Studies; Nayeli Landaverde, AS, Business-Leading to BBA; Stacy Laurel, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Alexis Law, AA, General Studies; Sergio Lazaro, Cert. 1, EMT-Maintenance Technician Specialty; Lindsey Ledbetter, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP; Kaitlyn Lepage, AAS, Design and Applied Arts-Graphic Arts; Baley Linton, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Asucena Lopez, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Eva Lopez, AAS, Paralegal-Legal Assistant; Baylen Lovett, AAS, Emergency Medical Services;
Ryleigh Lunsford, AAT, Teaching; Jasmine Maclas, AS, Business-Leading to BBA; Antonio
Maldonado, Cert. 1, HVAC-Residential; Monica Marines, AS, Business-Leading to BBA; Erick
Martinez, Cert. 1, Intermediate Welding; Elizabeth Mathews, AS, Multidisciplinary Studies;
Esterlyn McAfee, Cert. 1, Human Services-Basic; Kaylee McCarty, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Ramona Menefee, AAS, Child and Family Development and Cert. 1, Child and Family Development-Level 1; Dante Mills, AS, Business-Leading to BBA; Robert Mitchem, Cert. 1, EMT-Maintenance Technician Specialty and Cert. 1, EMT-Fluid Power Specialty; Aspen Modisette, AAT, Teaching; Christopher Moore, AAS, Nursing; Danyell Moore, AAS, Surgical Technology; La’Netra Moore, AA, General Studies; Yamileth Moreno, AAS, Paralegal-Legal Assistant; Sidra Moton, AAS, Management Development and Cert. 1, Management Development; Winnie Muchoki, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Meagan Nunn, AAS, Surgical Technology; Amanda Oehler, AAS, Nursing; Hannah Ogden, AAS, Nursing; Makayla Oliphant, Cert. 1, Pharmacy Technology; Kyrsten Oliver, AA, General Studies; Virydiana Orta, AAS, Criminal Justice; Tania Ortiz, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP; Maddison Osborn, AA, General Studies; Demetra Overshine, AA, General Studies; Eliana Padilla, AAS, Design and Applied Arts-Graphic Arts, Cert. 1, Design and Applied Arts-Graphic Arts and Cert. 3, Design and Applied Arts-Film Production (ENH Cert.); Dylan Parker, AAS, Respiratory Care;
Edgar Parra, Cert. 1, HVAC-Residential; Tabitha Paul, Cert. 1, Basic Welding and Cert. 1,
Intermediate Welding; Sarah Paulson, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Kevin Pebsworth, AAS,
Emergency Medical Services; Sherry Pence, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2, Vocational NursingMEEP; Andrea Perez, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Milneshia Phipps, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP; Hannah Pierce, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Jacob Pierce, AA,
Health and Physical Education; Noah Pitts, AA, General Studies; Rebekah Poret, Cert. 2,
Vocational Nursing; Elvis Rahmanovic, AAS, Criminal Justice; Catalina Ramirez, AAS, Office
Administration and AAS, General Business; Kimberly Ramirez, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing;
Jami Rast, AA, General Studies; Hannah Reed, AA, General Studies; Heather Rhodes, AA,
General Studies; Amanda Richards, Cert. 1, EMT-Electrician Specialty; Chasity Roberts, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Glenda Rodgers, Cert. 1, Real Estate Salesman; Angelique Rodriguez, AS, Business-Leading to BBA; Bernardo Rodriguez, AA, General Studies; Julian Rodriguez, Cert. 1, EMT-Maintenance Technician Specialty; Jose Rojas, AA, General Studies; Candice Rushing,
AAS, Criminal Justice; Richard Russell, AAS, Emergency Medical Services; Sherilyn Ryan,
Cert. 1, Child and Family Development-Level 1; Julian Sanchez, AA, General Studies; Jessica Santoyo, AAT, Teaching; Sara Schooley, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Anthony Schroeder, AAS, EMT-Electrical Specialty, Cert. 1, EMT-Process Control Technician, Cert. 1, EMTMaintenance Technician Specialty and Cert. 1, EMT-Electrician Specialty; Lakeitha Simmons, AAT, Teaching; Cory Smith, AAS, Welding Technology; Kristyn Smith, AAS, Nursing; Damaris Snyder, Cert. 2, EMS-Paramedic; David Spann, Cert. 1, Police Academy; William Spears, Cert. 1, HVAC-Residential; Cody Starling, AA, General Studies; Jonah Stringer, AAS, Nursing; Joseph Sumrall, Cert. 2, EMS-Paramedic; Kylie Sumrall, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Stevan Swafford, Cert. 1, Automotive Technology; Jamie Symank, AAS, Diagnostic Medical Sonography; Liza Thompson, AAS, Respiratory Care; Adrian Tobias, Cert. 1, HVACResidential; Albelardo Torres, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Regina Tucker, AAS, Human Services-Case Management and Cert. 1, Human Services-Intermediate; Shannon Turner, AAS,
Nursing; Angelica Valdes, AAS, Nursing; Mark Vandine, Cert. 1, HVAC-Residential; Anthony
Vargas, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Jasmine Vasquez, AAT, Teaching; Liz Vasquez, Cert. 1,
Child and Family Development-Level 1 and Cert. 1, Child and Family DevelopmentAdministrative; Alicia Vazquez, AA, General Studies; Sary Vazquez, AAT, Teaching; Jeri Villareal, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP; Julissa Villegas, Cert. 1, Human Services-Basic; Velma Walker, AAS, Office Administration; Kaitlyn Walters, AS, BusinessLeading to BBA; Blaze Wars, AS, Business-Leading to BBA; Kaitlyn Weeks, AAS, Respiratory Care; Anthony Wells, AAS, Respiratory Care; Tyler Wenzel, AA, General Studies; Jon White, AA, Health and Physical Education; Frank Whitehead, Cert. 1, Pharmacy Technology; Lakeatra Wilborn, Cert. 1, Drafting and Design Technology; Landon Wilkerson, AS, Multidisciplinary Studies; Ladonna Williams, AAS, Nursing; Rineshia Williams, Cert. 1, Police Academy; Travis Williams, Cert. 1, HVAC-Residential; Haley Willson, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP; Caitlin Wilson, AA, General Studies; Brandon Yarbrough, AAS, ParalegalLegal Assistant; Mark Yarnall, Cert. 1, Automotive Technology; and Othoniel Zammaron, Cert. 1, EMT-Electrical Specialty.

Many, LA
Amanda Harwell, AAS, Radiologic Technology.

Manvel
David Ryan Finke, AA, General Studies.

Milam
Nicole Ruland Perry, AA, Health and Physical Education.

Montgomery
Alexa von Gontard, AA, General Studies.

Moscow
Tracy Brown, Cert. 1, Police Academy; and Melissa Damian, AAS, Nursing.

Nacogdoches
Zachary Allensworth, Cert. 1, Real Estate Salesman; Rebecca Anthony, AAS, Child and Family Development; Marina Antunez, AAS, Child and Family Development and Cert. 1, Child and Family Development-Level 1; Shelby Ballard, AAS, General Business; Tanner Bass, Cert. 1, Police Academy; Jolynn Blackwell, AS, Business-Leading to BBA; Benjamin Blough, Cert. 1, Automotive Technology; Da’Neisha Brown, Cert. 1, Pharmacy Technology; Stephani Byrd, AAS, Human Services-Case Management; Emmanuel Cabrera Monjaras, Cert. 1, HVACResidential; Juan Cano, Cert. 1, EMT-Electrical Specialty; Cecilia Carrillo, Cert. 1, Pharmacy Technology; Britney Castle, AAS, General Business; Stephanie Castro, AAT, Teaching; Charlisa Claudrick, AAS, Criminal Justice; Cameron Connor, AA, General Studies; Tyler Conner, Cert. 2, EMS-Paramedic; William Crocker, AAS, General Business; Emilee Crowe, Cert. 1, Pharmacy Technology; Myleah Davis, Cert. 1, Real Estate Salesman; Xsavian Davonta, Cert. 1, Criminal Justice Core; Malcomm Ellis, Cert. 1, HVAC-Residential; Atzuri Espinoza, AA, General Studies; Kay Frederick, Cert. 1, Child and Family Development-Level 1; Meghan Frigon, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Yasmeen Gallegos, Cert. 1, Real Estate Salesman; Michelle Galvez, Cert. 1, Child and Family Development-Level 1; Pricila Garcia, AS, Business-Leading to BBA; Johnetta Harless, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP; Charmaine Harris, AA, General Studies; Lucero Ibarra, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP; Justin Keiffer, AA, Journalism/Mass Communications; Kyle Labosky, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Alisia Lozano, AAS, Design and Applied Arts-Graphic Arts, Cert. 1, Design and Applied Arts-Graphic Arts and Cert. 3, Design and Applied Arts-Film Production (ENH Cert.); Kimberly Luna, AAS,
Surgical Technology; Eduardo Moreno, AA, Health and Physical Education; Cecilia MoronesSekino, AS, Business-Leading to BBA; Cameron Morton, AS, Multidisciplinary Studies; Diana Ortiz Velasco, AS, Business-Leading to BBA; Diamond Porter, Cert. 1, Real Estate Salesman; Kelsie Rapsilver, AA, General Studies; Makayla Ray, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Shana Reeves, AAS, Nursing; Alan Reyes, Cert. 1, Basic Welding; Juanita Rivas, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2,  Vocational Nursing-MEEP; Giselle Rivera, Cert. 1, Pharmacy Technology; Kayla Robinson, AA, General Studies; Joana Rodriguez, AAS, Diagnostic Medical Sonography; Lizeth Rodriguez, Cert. 1, Design and Applied Arts-Graphic Arts and Cert. 3, Design and Applied Arts-Film Production (ENH Cert.); Nancy Sanchez-Barela, AAT, Teaching; Drew Shifflet, AA, Health and Physical Education; Nathan Smith, Cert. 2, EMS-Paramedic; Robert Smith, AAS, Drafting and Design Technology; Rolanda Sterns, Cert. 1, Human Services-Basic; Emma Terrell, AA, General Studies; Britney Thompson, AA, General Studies; Abigail Tostado, AAT, Teaching; Paola Villareal, AA, General Studies; Kristin Weatherford, AAS, Child and Family Development; and Jennifer Zapatero, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP.

Null
Reagan Jordan, Cert. 1, Police Academy.

Onalaska
Tara Haynes, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Christopher Huestis, Cert. 1, Police Academy; Brianne Leonard, AA, General Studies; Taryn Lopez, Cert. 1, Police Academy; Samantha Peters, AAS, Drafting and Design Technology; and Erin Wallace, AA, General Studies.

Palestine
Christian Musil, AAS, Emergency Medical Services.

Pearland
Euro Diaz, AA, General Studies; and Ashley Okolovitch, AS, Multidisciplinary Studies.

Pflugerville
Fernando Marquez, AA, General Studies.

Pineland
Alma Schovajsa, Cert. 1, Child and Family Development-Level 1.

Pollok
Summer Durham, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP; Hailey Gersbach, AAS, Respiratory Care; Skylor Hinshaw, Cert. 1, Child and Family Development-Level 1; Maddison Hoose, AS, Business-Leading to BBA; Emily Laroe, AS, Business-Leading to BBA; Olga Luna Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Mayra Romero, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; and Austin Yarbrough, AAS, Drafting and Design Technology and Cert. 1, Drafting and Design Technology.

Porter
Bety Hernandez Ortega, AA, General Studies.

Richwood
Victoria Cerecero, Cert. 1, Child and Family Development-Level 1.

Rusk
Peyton Parsons, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing.

San Augustine
Latasha Barnes, AAS, Nursing; Lashonda Bledsoe, Cert. 1, Child and Family Development-Level 1; Ka’Myriah Burrell, Cert. 1, Office Administration-Word Processing; Dolores Dubois, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing; Jessica Moreno, Cert. 1, Office Administration-Word Processing; and Jesse Woods, Cert. 1, Police Academy.

San Marcos
Italli Suarez, AA, General Studies.

Schwarzenbach, Switzerland
Jasmin Keller, AA, General Studies.

Silsbee
Mary Hebert, Cert. 2, EMS-Paramedic.

Tenaha
David Hernandez, AAS, Surgical Technology.

The Woodlands
Eric Bordovsky, AS, Business-Leading to BBA.

Timpson
Happy Willhoite, AAS, Human Services-Case Management, Cert. 1, Human Services-Basic and Cert. 1, Human Services-Intermediate.

Trinity
Timothy King, AA, General Studies; and Kevin Riley, AAS, Electronics Technology, Cert. 1,
Electronics Technology-Basic Networking Specialty, Cert. 1, Networking Specialty and Cert. 1, Electronics Technology-Computer Maintenance.

Voorhees, NJ
Markus Stevenson, AS, Business-Leading to BBA.

Wells
Reagan Harris, AS, Business-Leading to BBA; and Michele Melton, AAS, Child and Family
Development.

Woodville
Jared Bynum, Cert. 1, Police Academy; Joshua Hardin, Cert. 1, Police Academy; and Christina Rowland, AA, General Studies.

Zavalla
Roxanne Bryan, Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP; Jolie Cheney, AA, General Studies; Teresa Cryer, AA, General Studies; Sue Dear, AS, General Studies; Makaela Eastwood, AAS, Nursing and Cert. 2, Vocational Nursing-MEEP; Christopher Prestidge, Cert. 1, Automotive Technology; and Marcie Stowe, Cert. 1, Pharmacy Technology.

Zwolle, LA
Mallary Parrie, AAS, Radiologic Technology.

An Update from Trent Ashby

By
Rep. Trent Ashby
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On May 25, 2020, a 46-year-old man from Texas was murdered after being taken into custody by police officers in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His name was George Floyd.

Since that day, protests from coast to coast have ignited renewed conversations about racism, the appropriate use of force by law enforcement, and equity for all under the law. Equity that our founding fathers envisioned as an inalienable right, endowed by our Creator, and established in the living documents that provide the framework for our system of government still today. Among these rights, established in the midst of triumph over our British oppressors in the Revolutionary War, is the “right of the people peaceably to assemble”, which is as important today as it has ever been.

George Floyd’s death was a tragic injustice that left an indelible wound on our nation’s history, and the conversation it has sparked about racism and inequality in America deserves to be met with compassion, understanding, and respect for all Americans. While some have sadly turned to violence, which is certainly not the answer, many have exercised their right to peacefully protest by joining with community leaders, concerned citizens of every race, and perhaps most symbolically, police officers – who safeguard the fundamental right to protest, even in the face of anger directed towards them. I hope that we rally around their efforts to regain the trust of all Americans, which has been lost in the eyes of some due to the senseless act of a few. Join me in prayer for their strength and compassion as they continue to serve and protect our communities.

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people
who are in need. Practice hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not
curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with
one another.” (Romans 12:12-16)

With that, here’s the latest information on our state’s fight against the coronavirus. . .

Coronavirus Update

The State of Texas continues to lead the way on the path to revitalize economic growth in America. As we have demonstrated throughout the course of this pandemic, Texans are proving that we can safely and responsibly open our state for business while containing COVID-19 and keeping our communities safe. In fact, as of June 1, Texas had the fewest COVID-19 fatalities since March 30, the fewest Texans testing positive for COVID-19 in the past six weeks, and the second most recoveries in the United States. Given the downward trending data, Governor Abbott recently announced the third phase of the reopening process.

As part of Phase III, effective June 3, all businesses operating at 25 percent capacity may expand their occupancy to 50 percent. Bars and similar establishments may increase capacity to 50 percent, and restaurants may expand their maximum table size from six to 10. Governor Abbott also indicated that effective June 12, restaurants may expand their occupancy levels to 75 percent. And businesses that previously have been able to operate at 100% capacity – churches, childcare services, youth camps, businesses providing critical services, and others – may continue to do so.

As always, please do not hesitate to contact our office if we can help you in any way. Our
District office may be reached at (936) 634-2762.

County Judge Turns to Social Media to Express His Disappointment with Commissioners

By
Aaron Ferguson
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Angelina County Judge Don Lymbery posted on his personal Facebook page an explanation of his opposition of a road tax loan proposed by Angelina County Commissioners. The post comes from a recent County Commissioners meeting which proposed making a $5.8 million loan to be paid back over seven years for road materials to be split amongst the four Angelina County precincts and used over the next three years.

Here is the text of the post –

“I have had several requests to explain why I oppose the $ 5.8 Million dollar road tax note that the Commissioners have on the Court Agenda this coming Tuesday. Here are my reasons:

# 1– This money is being borrowed to do road repair over the next 3 years, but the loan is a seven- year payout which the County will still be paying off way past the time that all the material is gone.

# 2– This is the worst possible time to be borrowing more money and putting the County more in debt. We know that the whole State of Texas will have a big short fall in income this year because of the COVID-19 expense and the Governor has asked all Counties to cut their budgets by at least 5%.

# 3– The Commissioners have said that this will not raise taxes, but the County already is paying on a loan and there are 2 years left on that note. We will have to go into reserve funds which are set aside for other things to pay those notes for the next 2 years. There seems to be no intention of replacing that reserve.

# 4– I have tried to work with the Commissioners on several levels to increase their funding for Road & Bridge, there has been extra funding in the past and it has never made any difference on our County roads- it is not just a money problem in my opinion.

# 5– If this was just a money problem, why not borrow the money needed for 1 year and show everyone what a difference it makes? But no, the decision to make a seven- year loan for $ 5.8 million seems to be their answer.

# 6–If the Commissioners would work with me, I am sure that a compromise could be found, but they went around me to get this Tax Note passed because they know that I believe it is a big mistake- one which we will be paying for for many years to come.

# 7– For the last year and a half I have tried to work with these Commissioners, but to no avail, they opposed me to get the Public Forum back and there has been one instance after another where there has been no support for any of my conservative ideas.

Well, there you have it, I tried to get the Lufkin Newspaper to print my reasons for all of you to see, but did not get their support, so here it goes out on Facebook.”

–Don Lymbery- https://www.facebook.com/don.lymbery.9

It is important to understand also, that the “note” Lymbery is referring to above which still has two years remaining on payments is from the commissioner’s previous attempt at fixing Angelina’s road system.

Local attorney Mr. Robert Flournoy (Law Office of Robert L. Flournoy), who spoke at the last commissioners meeting on the subject, had this to say:

“It seems as though the appropriations the County Commissioners propose for the purposes of fixing Angelina’s road system account for what they believe surface materials cost; however, it does not seem to be the case that this proposed amount accounts for any outside, expert analysis of what our roads need in order to remain effective and safe, such as providing for proper drainage and materials.”

In an effort to stem the tide of unnecessary spending by the county on this matter, Flournoy is seeking 2600 signatures for a ballot initiative to establish a “unit road” system, which will by requirement result in the establishment of a road department for the county. This department, while providing expert analysis and overseeing the proper development and maintenance of Angelina’s road system, will also serve to consolidate excessive resources and allow for more effective use of taxpayer expenses. It’s a move which forces upon the Commission a level of mature oversight in the use of taxpayer dollars on an issue which has been ongoing for decades with what seems to be little effective change.

Although the county commissioners had initially rejected Mr. Fournoy’s unit road proposal for the November ballot, he has moved ahead with a petition to have it added. For those interested in supporting this ballot proposition, please contact Mr. Flournoy’s office at 936-639-4467. Copies and instructions are available HERE.

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