(AP) — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced Wednesday that it is making grants of more than $1 billion as part of a sweeping national plan to improve math education over the next four years. Its goal: to help students succeed in school and land well-paying jobs when they graduate, given research that shows the connection between strong math skills and career success.
The Clinton City Council moved to reinstate the Clinton Regional Hospital Governing Board and appoint new board members during the regular meeting of the Clinton Hospital Authority Tuesday. Representatives from the Community Hospital Corporation also spoke during the meeting of their interest in managing the hospital.
Juanita Carrizales, left, and Angelina Nava work to prepare for upcoming parent-teacher conferences. Clinton school sites set to hold parent-teacher conferences this week and next week are Nance Elementary, Southwest Elementary, Clinton Middle School, and Clinton High School. Nance will hold its meetings next Monday and Thursday from 3:30-6:30 p.m., Southwest will hold its meetings next Monday from 3:30-6:30 p.m., CMS will hold its meetings today (Thursday) and next Tuesday from 3:30-6:30 p.m., and CHS will hold its meetings today (Thursday) from 4-7 p.m. Washington Elementary held parent-teacher conferences before fall break.
A Hydro woman died after running her vehicle into the back of a tractor Tuesday evening on State Highway 152 east of Cordell.
The Clinton Economic Development Authority reviewed bids for the Glancy Motel and Pop Hicks slab at its regular meeting Tuesday. While a majority of the meeting took place in executive session with the public and press barred, no actions were taken at that time.
On Nov. 5, a poker run will be held for Archie Lustfield to pay for expenses that have come from treating him over the past month.
4 Residents living in and around the Clinton area can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with screenings by Life Line Screening.
The Washita Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) held its monthly meeting Oct. 10 at Café Clinton.
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Responded to a report in the 100 block of S. Oklahoma St. in Thomas.