9-01-04 - UNDATED (AP) Texas is taking aim at public schools in an attempt to combat childhood obesity. A study earlier this year found that almost one-fourth of Texas fourth-graders and nearly one-fifth of eighth graders were overweight.
Government figures show that nationwide, about 15 percent of children and adolescents are overweight.
With Texas children among the fattest, state Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs has taken aim at the place where many kids eat 60 percent of their daily food.
Texas adopted new guidelines that took effect August first. In elementary schools, there can be no candy until after classes.
However, under pressure from parents, the Agriculture Department this week backed down on one restriction: Cakes and cupcakes will be allowed for student birthday parties after all.
Posted: 05/23/13 - Julie Luton of Bonham took home the top honor of the evening at the recent volunteer banquet hosted by the Fannin County Children’s Center. Luton was named the CASA Volunteer of the Year for her work in advocating for abused and neglected children in foster care. Read More
Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
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
