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On Wednesday, Rodriguez Elementary's 3rd grade Knights put their teamwork skills to the test. Students were divided into teams for a game called Volley-balloon. The object of the game was to get a balloon from one end of the gym to the other–the only catch was hanging onto the team scarves at all times, while simultaneously keeping the balloon from touching the floor. In between rounds, students took a break to engage in a class-wide discussion about their specific team's tactics, such as positive verbal encouragement, relentless effort and team communication.
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Balloon Teamwork

Balloon Teamwork

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ECONOMIST: Output by the Numbers

In a recent column, I described our outlook for Texas job growth by industry. This time around, let’s focus on our projections for output (or gross product). Simply stated, gross product is the final value of all of the goods and services produced in an area. It’s a widely used measure of the health of an economy, and the US gross product numbers are always worthy of headlines.

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6C14 Safety Education Service Area received a Unit Citation for its work and dedication.
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Central Texas unit among DPS honorees

The Texas Public Safety Commission along with Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw, presented a Director’s Citation, two Lifesaving Awards and two Unit Citations at the PSC meeting on Aug. 24, at DPS Headquarters in Austin.

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Above, Got Toys owner Stacey Barcel and general manager Mandi Laughlin play with popular wind-up toys at the store’s new San Marcos location. Below, the Duncan Yo-Yo brand, a favorite for decades, gets a workout by employee Darrein Moore, 32, of San Marcos.
Photos by Jessica L. James

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Got Toys offers a variety of popular culture items, ranging from lava lamps, Batman, to Sailor Moon.
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Tinkering with Toys

Shop opens, catering to new, vintage toy products

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