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Athens ISD schools had 352 African American students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Kerens School: 43.7% of the 48 students not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

Of the 48 students at Kerens School in Kerens, 21 (43.7%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to East Central Texas News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Enrollment Analysis: white students comprised 54.9% of Groesbeck ISD schools' student body in 2021-22 school year

Groesbeck ISD schools had 848 white students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Lapoynor Elementary School: 85% of the 202 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 202 students at Lapoynor Elementary School in Larue, 172 (85%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to East Central Texas News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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East Central Texas News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the East Central Texas News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Limestone County in week ending Jan. 13?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Limestone County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

There were 455 African American students enrolled in Mexia ISD schools in 2021-22 school year

Mexia ISD schools had 455 African American students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Analysis: 101 of 201 students at Palestine High School not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

Of the 201 students at Palestine High School in Palestine, 101 (50.2%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to East Central Texas News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Enrollment Analysis: white students comprised 52.3% of Fairfield ISD schools' student body in 2021-22 school year

Fairfield ISD schools had 883 white students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Report: 85% of the 432 students at Eustace High School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 432 students at Eustace High School in Eustace, 368 (85%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to East Central Texas News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Report: 85% of the 432 students at Eustace High School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 432 students at Eustace High School in Eustace, 368 (85%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to East Central Texas News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Mexia Junior High School: 86% of the 404 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 404 students at Mexia Junior High School in Mexia, 348 (86%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to East Central Texas News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Mexia Junior High School: 86% of the 404 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 404 students at Mexia Junior High School in Mexia, 348 (86%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to East Central Texas News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

Enrollment Analysis: African American students comprised 15.7% of Corsicana ISD schools' student body in 2021-22 school year

African American students made up 15.7% of Corsicana ISD schools' student body in the 2021-22 school year.

Eustace High School: 50.4% of the 121 students not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

Of the 121 students at Eustace High School in Eustace, 61 (50.4%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to East Central Texas News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

There were 914 white students enrolled in Malakoff ISD schools in 2021-22 school year

Malakoff ISD schools had 914 white students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Henderson County in week ending Jan. 13

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Henderson County was found at one gas station in the week ending Jan. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

Congressman Ellzey Joins Amicus Brief in Trump v. Anderson Case

Congressman Ellzey has added his support to a Supreme Court amicus brief in the case of Donald J. Trump v. Norma Anderson. The case revolves around whether former President Donald Trump should remain on the ballot in the State of Colorado, despite being the leading candidate for the Republican Party's Presidential nomination. The Colorado Supreme Court had previously decided to remove him from the ballot, a decision that has sparked controversy and legal action.In a statement, Congressman Ellzey expressed his belief that the American people, not the court system, should...

Garrett Nuckolls, former Bullard High School standout, played on Wednesday, January 17 in NJCAA game

The Trinity Valley Cardinals lost 68-70 in their NJCAA game against the Lee Navigators on Wednesday, January 17.

Ibra Bayu, former Valparaiso University High School standout, played on Wednesday, January 17 in NJCAA game