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3-3-05 – A staggering number of children in Texas are obese. Most recent statistics from the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Nutrition Branch show 35% of school children in the state live at an unhealthy rate. Texas lawmakers are now working on measures to keep kids healthy, especially in school.
Last month, Texas Senator Leticia Van De Putte (D-San Antonio) proposed legislation that would require every student’s body mass index to be documented on report cards. Some students and educators are voicing concern over the issue, saying the action is inappropriate and may violate a student’s privacy.
Local schools have already taken measures to prevent students from eating junk food at school. In Sherman, soda machines have moved from the serving areas at the high school. Across the region, the portion sizes of foods like French fries are limited to 3 oz.
As for the legislation, the BMI Bill has not been met with wide support. Similar rules were passed in Arkansas last year and Georgia is also considering putting body mass indexes on report cards.
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
Posted: 05/07/13 - DURANT, Okla. – Regent Terry Matlock will deliver remarks at Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s Spring Commencement, scheduled for Saturday, May 11, at Paul Laird Field. The ceremony (for all schools) will begin at 10 a.m. A reception will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the Visual & Performing Arts Center. Read More
Posted: 05/06/13 - SHERMAN, TEXAS—Members of the Austin College Class of 2013 are counting down the days until graduation—with both excitement and trepidation. Austin College President Marjorie Hass will present diplomas to more than 340 bachelor’s degree candidates and 18 Master of Arts in Teaching degree candidates who will take part in graduation events May 18 and 19 on campus. Read More
