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Strong reading comprehension skills can help students reach their academic potential. Parents can employ various strategies to help children bolster those skills.
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Strategies that can improve reading comprehension

Sun, 08/13/2023 - 4:00am

Strong reading comprehension skills are one of the foundations of a successful academic career. According to the Institute of Reading Development, students with strong reading comprehension skills get a big boost in all subjects, including math and science.

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The LBJ Museum in San Marcos is featuring a voting rights exhibit as well as memorabilia from the life of President Johnson. Above, displayed are campaign buttons from the 1964 election. Middle, Johnson era artifacts greet visitors. Bottom, a voting machine from the 1930s is on view.
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An exhibit at the LBJ museum looks at key moments in the Johnson family history.
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LBJ Museum honors president, one of Texas State's favorite sons

Fri, 08/11/2023 - 12:00am

The LBJ Museum, located at 131 N. Guadalupe St., currently offers visitors a chance to see a unique voting exhibit that explores the history of voting from the U.S. Constitution until 2000.

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License to carry classes give Texans necessary training

Fri, 08/11/2023 - 12:00am

Michael Cargill’s commands cut through the air sharply as his license-to-carry students train to shoot at Lone Star Gun Range in Lockhart.

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Stealing Blue is one of the bands performing at this year's Johnnie Jam.
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Lit Up will perform at this year's Johnnie Jam.
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Johnnie Jam returns to raise scholarship funds

Fri, 08/11/2023 - 12:00am

An event that has the goal of raising funds for scholarships for San Marcos High School graduating seniors, is Saturday at the Cheatham St. Warehouse in San Marcos.

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Rude guests ruin the joy of treasured items

Fri, 08/11/2023 - 12:00am

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The newest Bonham Bears were introduced to their school on Tuesday, Aug. 8 at Meet The Teacher Night. Students had the chance to roam the halls with their parents and guardians and were greeted by teachers, administrators and staff. School starts Aug. 15.
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Bonham Bears are ready for school

Fri, 08/11/2023 - 12:00am

Bonham Bears are ready for school

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Texas State welcomes scholar, agricultural economics expert

Fri, 08/11/2023 - 12:00am

The Department of Agricultural Sciences at Texas State University will host a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence from Bangladesh during the 2023-2024 academic year.

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TxDOT offers back to school tips

Fri, 08/11/2023 - 12:00am

Texas students are about to strap on their favorite backpacks filled with supplies and the hope of a new year, and TxDOT is calling on everyone to be extra cautious in school zones and around school buses to help keep kids safe.

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Wildfire preparedness Level 4 declared for San Marcos, I-35 corridor

Thu, 08/10/2023 - 5:00am

The Texas A&M Forest Service raised its state wildfire preparedness status to Level 4, as a result of the recent increase in wildfire activity across the state, as well as the potential for wildfires to become more severe and harder to control in the days ahead.

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Advisory team to address judicial system mental health services

Thu, 08/10/2023 - 5:00am

The creation of a county- based Behavioral Advisory Team, with a goal of improving the lives of those in the criminal justice system here, is in the works.