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Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Education Agency to ensure school facilities are made safer in the wake of the killing of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary in Uvalde.

Ron Hoover RV & Marina Center donated $1,500 to the Make-A-Wish North Texas foundation on Saturday, May 21. They helped Madison’s (top photo) wish of going to Walt Disney World in Orlando come true. Photos/ Ron Sampsel

After just over one year of service, Colton Buckley announced Saturday his intent to resign from his position as the Executive Director of Breckenridge Become, the new strategic alignment of the Breckenridge Economic Development Corporation, Breckenridge Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Foundation, and Improvement Council.

Local reports by multiple Breckenridge parents and guardians are circulating regarding potentially fraudulent tax returns filed with the IRS using their children’s personal information.

The gunman who killed 21 people inside a Uvalde elementary school walked into the unlocked building unopposed, the Department of Public Safety said in a revised statement, as reported by the Austin American-Statesman and other media sources.

Students were not the only ones honored at the awards ceremony last week. Three employees of Woodson ISD were also recognized for their years of service to the district.

East Elementary hosted its annual end of school water day for students last Wednesday, May 25. Students participated in water relay races, water slide, among other activities. Photos/Ron Sampsel