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BHS senior DaganHerring earned anappointment to theUnited States MilitaryAcademy at West Point. Herring earned hisnomination from Con-gresswoman Kay Gran-ger and his certificate ofappointment from thePresident of the UnitedStates for the Class of2023. The application pr-ocess for the militaryacademies is the mostselective and distin-guished of any area of

The Inaugural White Settlement Fire Department Pinning Ceremony washeld Saturday, Feb. 16, at Splash Dayz Event Center, with over 100 in atten-dance, including family members of the WSFD, City Council members,Mayor Ron White and City Manager Jeff James. They were there to witnessthe first pinning and oath of office for the White Settlement Fire Departmentsince becoming a full-time paid department. Chief Mark Ball presided over the event. Ball gave a brief report on thepast year with the WSFD, including facts and accomplishments, as well asappreciation to the City Council, Mayor and City Manager for their supportof the WSFD. The special speaker was Dr. Rachel Ball-Phillips, daughter ofMark Ball, giving an account of the life of a firefighter's family member,explaining her admiration for all firefighters and the sacrifices they makeevery time they respond to a call. City Manager Jeff James praised Chief Balland the WSFD. Captain Brandon Logan gave the

Inaugural White Settlement Fire DepartmentPinning Ceremony Held

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Brewer Drum Major EarnsAppointment to US MilitaryAcademy of West Point

BHS senior AidanOwens was accepted tothe University of NorthTexas School of Music,one of the most presti-gious music schools inthe U.S. A featured per-former for the Fightin'Brewer Band’s champi-onship marching show,Owens was selected tothe All Region JazzBand and will advanceto state for his solo atthe UIL Solo andEnsemble Contest. Owens is the son ofBrandon Hayman andAshley Kurtz.

Brewer Senior Accepted toUniversity of North TexasSchool of Music

White Settlement Fire Department

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Feb. 12 Castleberry Boys 67 FW THESA 39

Feb. 15 BMHS Girls 45 Aubrey 56

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Feb. 16 BMHS Girls 7 Springtown 2

BMHS Girls 3 Maypearl 3

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Freta Mae Powell (Geer)

Freta Mae Powell (Geer), 83, passed away peacefullywith family by her bedside on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019. There will be a private family service. Freta was very active in church and community. Shewould visit senior communities to fellowship with those inneed, taught aerobics, was a Real Estate Broker, and servedon the City Council Place 2 in White Settlement. Survivors are: long-time spouse, Johnny W. Powell;children, Deborah Lynn Dennis, Sandra Dennis Horne, Johnand Margaret Dennis; grandchildren, Lindsay Wade andLauren Page; and great-granddaughters, Ashlyn and Ava.

Rosemary Sharon Mobley

Rosemary Sharon Mobley, 82, loving wife, mother,grandmother and great-grandmother, went to be with herLord and Savior on Feb. 11, 2019 in Fort Worth. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 atBenbrook United Methodist Church with burial at LaurelLand Memorial Park, Fort Worth, under the direction ofWinscott Road Funeral Home. Rosemary was born Aug. 2, 1936 in Bridgeport,Connecticut to August Bartel and Frances Lewis Bartel. Shemoved with her family to Chicago at the age of two whereshe spent her younger years. She has lived in Benbrook forthe past 40 years and excelled as the “Avon Lady.”Rosemary was talented in decorating cakes. She loved lifeand her “work” provided her the opportunity to make manyfriends over the years. Rosemary was a member ofBenbrook UMC, and participant in many YMCA activities.She had boundless energy and loved to play “Chicken Foot”and “Bunco.” Rosemary is survived by her loving husband of 50years, Ado; five children, Steve Jimenez and Debbie Burnieof Fort Worth, Mark Jimenez (Shelly) and David of SandSprings, Okla. and Billy Mobley (Amanda) of SpringBranch; four stepchildren, Barbara McDougal and MaryJane Mobley of Winnsboro, La., Tim and Irvin Mobley ofWisner, La.; and many more extended family members andfriends, too many to name.

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Free Women’s Job andLife Skills Training Agape West Christian Women’s Job Corps offersfree training for women in Tarrant County. To be eligi-ble, a woman must want to make changes in her lifeand be willing to take the steps necessary to makethose changes happen. The next six-week session will begin March 20.Classes are held in Agape Baptist Church, 3900Southwest Boulevard (Highway 183), on Wednesdays,Thursdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunchis provided. The program is designed and scheduled to assistunemployed and under-employed women in learninglife and job skills to help them attain employment.Participants receive personal and spiritual mentoringthroughout the program. They will also have the bene-fit of networking with educational and employmentresources throughout the community. Volunteers providing the training are qualifiedbecause they have or have had successful careers inbusiness or organizations throughout the Fort Worth-Dallas area. Take advantage of this opportunity for a betterfuture. Call 817-923-6800 for registration information.

Hotline Offers FreeLegal Advice The Tarrant County Bar Association is sponsoringa LegalLine phone-in service on the second and fourthThursday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. Lawyers will answer callers' legal questions in theareas of business and finance, consumer information,criminal and traffic situations, employment, familylaw, insurance, landlord and tenant, taxes, immigrationand wills and probate. Spanish speaking lawyers are also available. LegalLine is a public service and is free to allcallers. Callers and lawyers remain anonymous. Call 817-335-1239 between the hours of 6 and 8p.m. for this free service. Callers may be referred toother local community resources for help. The Tarrant County Bar Association's SeniorCitizens Liaison Committee has produced an ElderLaw Handbook, and it is available for free by calling817-338-4092. The book explains and defines in layman's termsmany of the issues senior citizens may encounter. Callfor a handbook to be mailed at no cost.

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Benbrook Quilt Club -Project LinusVolunteers Needed The Benbrook Quilt Club meets the last Saturdayof each month from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Fellowship Hallat First Baptist Church of Benbrook, located at 1015McKinley Street. This month's meeting is on Feb. 23.

The members of this group are Tarrant CountyChapter Project Linus blanketeers creating handmadequilts and blankets that provide love, warmth, andcomfort for local children who have suffered trauma,tragedy, or illness. Sadly, the need for these blanketsincreases each month. They desperately need volun-teers with portable sewing machines to help assemblethe quilts. Regardless of your experience, there is a place foryou. High school students can receive communityservice credits for participating. Donations of materialor money to purchase material are greatly appreciated. Come join the fun and enjoy fellowship with theQuilt Club volunteers while making a difference in ourcommunity and being a blessing to others.

For more information about the mission of ProjectLinus, visit www.projectlinus.org. For more informa-tion on this group and meetings, call Virginia Biela at817-244-1263.

In January, more than 4,600 Red Cross blooddonations went uncollected as blood drives wereforced to cancel due to severe winter weather acrossthe U.S. The federal government shutdown also affect-ed donations. Right now, Red Cross blood donations are beingdistributed to hospitals faster than they are coming in,and there is less than a three-day supply of most bloodtypes on hand. The Red Cross strives to maintain afive-day supply of blood. Upcoming local drives include: • Feb. 21: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Eastern HillsHigh School, 5701 Shelton St.

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Frances Cooke Van Zandt Chapter announces theluncheon speaker for the Annual Texas IndependenceDay Celebration on March 2 at 11:30 a.m. at RidgleaCountry Club. Stephen L. Moore, Author of “TexasRising,” “The Savage Nation: Rangers, Riflemen, &Indian Wars in Texas,” “Eighteen Minutes: The Battleof San Jacinto,” “Last Stand of the Texas Cherokees,”and “Taming Texas.” Reservations may be made with Nancy Stowe,Treasurer, 3643 Cardinal Ridge, Forest Hill, Texas76119. Email nancystowe@sbcglobal.net for moreinformation. The Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT)was founded in 1891. The organization’s missionincludes perpetuating the memory and spirit of the menand women who have achieved and maintained theindependence of Texas and encouraging historicalresearch into the earliest records of Texas, especiallythose relating to the Revolution of 1835 and the eventswhich followed. For information about the Daughtersof the Republic of Texas visit www.drtinfo.org/.

Daughters of theRepublic FrancesCooke Van ZandtChapter Hosts TexasIndependence DayLuncheon

Free Local Tax PrepAssistance with TaxAide Available Now The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free, indi-vidualized tax preparation for low–to moderate–income taxpayers - especially those 50 and older - atnearly 5,000 locations nationwide. It is the nation’slargest free tax assistance and preparation service,offering free tax preparation help to anyone, with spe-cial focus on people age 50 and older. Announced locations include: • Lake Worth Senior Center, 7005 CharbonneauRd., 817-237-3281 • RD Evans Recreation Center, 3242 Lackland Rd.,817-731-8789 • White Settlement Library, 8215 White SettlementRd., 817-367-0166 • Benbrook Public Library is booked and no longertaking appointments. For more information on documents to bring to thetax site or to locate additional AARP Foundation Tax-Aide sites, visit www.aarp.org/findtaxhelp or call 1-888-227-7669.

NTACE is holding a community stakeholder groupmeeting on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at the NTACE LakeWorth Location, 3539 NW Jim Wright Fwy., LakeWorth, Texas 76106. Lunch will be provided and themeeting should last 45 to 50 minutes. This meeting is in efforts to apply for and securefederal funds to help address the opioid addictionissues in our community. The goals of the meeting areto determine need, establish collaborating partners,discuss needed programming and ultimately present awinning bid to the federal government. For more information and to RSVP, emailinfo@ntace.org or call 817-627-9583. The registrationdeadline is Feb. 20.

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Patriotic Societies toHold AwardsLuncheon in March Honorable Philip Livingston Chapter Daughters ofthe American Colonists; General Edward H. TarrantChapter United States Daughters of 1812; GovernorThomas Hinckley Chapter Colonial Dames of theXVII Century; and Texas Society Daughters ofColonial Wars will meet Thursday, March 28, at 11:30a.m. at Ridglea Country Club, 3700 Bernie AndersonAvenue, Fort Worth. Scholarships and awards will bepresented at the Annual Awards Luncheon. For information call 817-244-1232. Regional Coordination

Committee March 18 The presentations from the Feb. 7, NAS FortWorth JRB Regional Coordination Committee meet-ing, as well as additional information files, have beenposted online at www.nctcog.org/trans/about/commit-tees/rcc. The next meeting will be March 18 at 1:30 pm, atthe White Settlement Convention Center, 8905Clifford Street, White Settlement, Texas 76108.

Porch Lizards to Playat White SettlementMuseum Feb. 23 The Rampant Porch Lizards will play a free, two-hour set of Celtic Music on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 10a.m. to noon at the White Settlement Museum, 8320Hanon Dr. Call 817-246-9719 or visit http://www.wsmuse-um.com for more details.

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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality invites Texas kindergartenthrough fifth-grade students to enter the Take Care of Texas Kids Art Contest. Thecontest is a fun way for students to learn about protecting the environment and comeup with creative ways to share this knowledge with others. The contest is open tostudents throughout Texas, whether they attend a public school, private school, orare homeschooled. To enter, students submit their artwork showing positive ways to help keep theair and water clean, conserve water and energy, and reduce waste. Students’ artworkmust include the slogan “Take Care of Texas. It’s the only one we’ve got.” The contest began on Jan. 3 and entries must be postmarked on or before March1. Winners will be announced on April 15. Artwork and entry forms must be mailed to:

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The Texas Parks andWildlife Department(TPWD) is acceptingpublic comment on pro-posed changes to fishingand hunting regulationsfor 2019-2020. TPWDwill be taking public com-ment on the followingproposed changes to the2019-2020 StatewideRecreational FishingProclamation and 2019-2020 StatewideRecreational HuntingProclamation, with inputto be considered beforeany action by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at its March 20 public hear-ing.Freshwater Fishing The proposed changes include modifications to the length limits and harvestregulations for largemouth bass, Alabama bass and alligator gar in certain areas. Theproposed changes to alligator gar regulations also include a statewide nighttime pro-hibition on bow fishing, mandatory harvest reporting statewide except for FalconLake, and the creation of a drawing for harvest opportunity on the Trinity River. Trinity River-specific changes include: • Enact a 48-inch maximum length limit for alligator gar on the Trinity Riverfrom the I-30 bridge in Dallas downstream to the I-10 bridge in Chambers County,including the East Fork of the Trinity River upstream to the dam at Lake RayHubbard. • A drawing will be implemented to allow selected anglers to harvest one alli-gator gar over 48 inches in length per year from the Trinity River. The limited entrysystem would allow non-transferable harvest authorization for a set number of alli-gator gar. Authorizations would be selected and distributed through a random drawof interested applicants. Statewide changes include: • Between one half-hour after sunset and one half-hour before sunrise, no per-

son may take or possess an alligator gar by means of lawful archery equipment orcrossbow. • All persons who take an alligator gar from the public fresh waters of the stateother than Falcon International Reservoir would be required to report the harvest viathe department’s website or by mobile app within 24 hours of take.Hunting The proposed changes include implementation and expansion of white-taileddeer “doe days,” an experimental mule deer antler restriction in Lynn County, a clar-ification on turkey harvest requirements, and season dates and bag limits for migra-tory game birds. • Refusal of program participation in Managed Lands Deer Programs for non-compliant properties in areas where chronic wasting disease testing is required forall harvested deer. • A four-day antlerless deer season in 21 counties in south central Texas. • Expansion of “doe days” in 20 counties from four to 16 days. • An experimental 20-inch minimum antler spread restriction regulation in LynnCounty. • A new season for javelina in six counties in the South Plains. • Clarification that proof of sex is required for turkeys taken during seasonswhen the bag limit is gobblers only or gobblers and bearded hens (i.e., not eithersex), and that it can remain attached to the harvested bird or accompany the harvest-ed bird. • Establish seasons and bag limits for migratory game birds for 2019-2020.Public Comments The public is encouraged to provide comment on the proposed regulationchanges. Opportunities to provide comments for or against these proposals include: • TPWD staff will present the proposed regulation changes and answer ques-tions in two Facebook Live webinars. The fishing regulation change webinar willbe held at noon Feb. 27, and the hunting regulation change webinar will be held atnoon Feb. 28, on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Facebook page. • TPWD staff will host several public hearings to receive input from stakehold-ers and constituents concerning the proposed regulation changes. • Comments on the changes can be provided on the TPWD public commentpage online until March 19. • For freshwater fishing regulation proposals, email ken.kurzawski-@tpwd.texas.gov. For saltwater fishing regulation proposals, email tiffany.hop-per@tpwd.texas.gov. • Send mail to TPWD, attn. Hunting Regulations Public Comment, 4200 SmithSchool Rd., Austin, TX 78744. A full list of the proposed regulations, public hearing locations and additionalinformation can be found at https://tpwd.texas.gov/business/feedback/public_com-ment/.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Releases Fishing and HuntingRegulation Change Proposals for 2019-2020

© Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Rod-and-reel catch alligator gar in the TrinityRiver, Liberty County, 2012.

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The application process for the 2019 Don’tmess with Texas Scholarship contest is open. AnyTexas high school senior currently attending pub-lic, private or home school, and planning to attendan accredited Texas college or university in thecoming year, is eligible to apply. The 2019 Don’t mess with Texas Scholarshipcontest is presented in partnership with KeepTexas Beautiful and the Moody Foundation. The contest will award one $6,000 scholarshipand two $2,000 scholarships in May. The scholarships recognize the achievementsof high school seniors who are taking an activerole in preventing litter in their schools and com-munities while working to build awareness for theDon’t mess with Texas initiative. “We are looking forward to hearing about thecreative ways students are taking the Don’t messwith Texas message into their schools and theircommunities,” said Becky Ozuna, programadministrator for TxDOT’s Don’t mess with Texascampaign. “Over the years, the scholarship contesthas proven to be a catalyst for jumpstarting inno-vative litter prevention programs across the state,thanks to the efforts and leadership of Texas stu-dents.” TxDOT’s Don’t mess with Texas program hasbeen educating Texans about litter preventionsince 1986. The program includes Adopt-a-Highway and a grassroots partnership with KeepTexas Beautiful as well as spring “Trash-Off”community outreach events. To apply for the Don’t mess with TexasScholarship, visit dontmesswithtexas.org. Applications must be received via online sub-mission by 5 p.m. (CST) March 29.

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Storm Water HotlineAvailable for WhiteSettlement Residents A storm water issue is defined as any waterwith odors, discoloration or material in any bodyof water or storm drain. Examples include: if anearby storm drain has a foul odor, or the creek atCentral Park has tires floating in it.

White Settlement’s waterways drain into LakeWorth and the Trinity River. Keeping waterwaysclean makes an impact on surrounding cities.

Residents are requested to report storm waterissues by calling the hotline number at 817-246-4971 ext. 221 and leaving their name, phone num-ber and a brief description of the issue. You canalso report it online at http://www.wstx.us/form-center and click on “contact us” on the right handside.

Pictured are: School Board member GlenLowry, Superintendent Frank Molinar, BrewerHigh School Counselor Tiffany Molinar, andCommunications Director Desiree Coyle.

The White Settlement City Council recog-nized WSISD and the WSISD Board of Trusteesfor WSISD's participation in the 2018 City ofWhite Settlement Light the Night ChristmasParade.

The following Brewer High School organiza-tions participated: Honeycomb Drill Team,Marching Band, Cheerleaders, Baseball Team,Football Team and the Theatre Department.

White Settlement CityCouncil RecognizesWSISD and Board ofTrustees

WSISD School BoardCandidates ReturnApplications The White Settlement ISD School Boardapproved an election for the Board of TrusteePlaces 4 and 5 on May 4. The election will be held at WSISDAdministration Building, 401 S. Cherry Lane, FortWorth, Texas 76108. The application period for a place on the ballotended Friday, Feb. 15. The drawing for places on the ballot will be inthe WSISD Human Resource Office at 10 a.m.Monday, Feb. 25. Incumbent Randy Armstrong applied for Place4 and Incumbent Ben Davis and Cameron Savageapplied for Place 5. For more information, contact the WSISDAdministration Building at 817-367-1300.

higher education. Candidates for West Point are evaluated basedon academic performance, demonstrated leader-ship potential and physical fitness. Head Drum Major for the Fightin' BrewerBand, Herring is a member of HOSA-FutureHealth Professionals and National Honor Societyand is active in his church. He's the son ofAnnaliza and Brent Herring.

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WSFD Pinning Ceremony (continued from page 1)

Chief Mark Ball (far right) administered the Firefighter’s Oath to the C-Shift full-time firefighters: (l-r) Captain Brandon Logan, Engineer NickCampbell and Firefighter Cole Kimberlin. photo courtesy Ramon Phillips

Chief Mark Ball administered the Firefighter’s Oath to the A-Shift full-time firefighters: (l-r) Engineer John Warren, Captain Clint Aylesworthand Firefighter Rick Williams. photo courtesy Ramon Phillips

Chief Mark Ball (far right) administered the Firefighter’s Oath to the B-shift full-time firefighters: (l-r) Engineer Tyler Reed, Captain DavidKostyak and Firefighter Mike Davis. photo courtesy Ramon Phillips

Pictured right: Dr. Rachel Ball-Phillips,daughter of WSFD Chief Mark Ball, spoke to thefamilies describing life as a firefighter’s daughterand her admiration for firefighters, including herrealization that they are true heroes, willing to risktheir lives every day, just to save one life. photocourtesy Ramon Phillips

Pictured left: After speaking about him and hisaccomplishments with the WSFD, City ManagerJeff James administered the Fire Chief’s Oath toChief Mark Ball. photo courtesy Ramon Phillips

City Council members, Mayor Ron White and City Manager Jeff Jameswere in attendance. Pictured are: (l-r) Captain Clint Aylesworth, Mayor RonWhite, City Manager Jeff James, Captain Brandon Logan, Chief Mark Balland Captain David Kostyak.

explanation of the oath before it was administered.

The WSFD has 24 members, 10 full-time, paid firefighters and 14 part-

time. The nine full-time employees were given their oaths by Chief MarkBall, after he was sworn in by City Manager Jeff James. After being swornin, each firefighter had someone special pin his badge on his uniform.

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Forty Four Brewer Band Students Advance to State

Sax Quartet

Trombone Trio

Woodwind Soloists

Forty-four Brewer High School band students willadvance to the State UIL Solo and Ensemble Conteston May 25 in Austin after competing in the Region 30UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest on Feb. 9. Seventy-four students earned 1st Division Ratings (the highestscore). The following students will advance to state, andthey also earned a 1st division rating for their ensem-bles: • Brass Quartet – Dagan Herring, Joel Amado,Tonio Jackson and Aiden Owens • Horn Quartet – Magdiely Arreguin, LeslySalazar, Jackie Medina and Lucas William • Trombone Trio – Kennedy Coyle, Jose Leon andKameron Shoemake • Sax Quartet – Bacilio Garcia, Gissel Orozco,Karen Navarro and Emmanuelle Amado • Woodwind Trio - Savanna Torres, EricaRodriguez and Ian Johnson • Percussion Ensemble - Samantha Vessels, DiegoGarcia, Jeremiah Banda and Aubrie Hammond Adam Bradley, who plays the marimba, earned a1st Division and he'll advance to state. Woodwind soloists who earned a 1st DivisionRating and will advance to state are: EmmanuelleAmado, baritone sax; Christina Shelton, clarinet;Makayla Maston, bassoon; Bethany Barker, flute;Melanie Hernandez and Savanna Torres, clarinet; andIan Johnson, oboe. Brass soloists who earned a 1st Division Ratingand will advance to state are: Matthew Bradley, trum-pet; Lucas Williams, French horn; Mitchell Shulka,euphonium; Lesly Salazar, French horn; EthanGonzalez, trumpet; Andrew Williams, trombone; JoelAmado, euphonium; Aidan Owens, trumpet; andDagan Herring, trombone. Students not pictured who earned a 1st Divisionrating for their solos are: Elizabeth Campos, MaddieMandl, Erica Rodriguez and Isabella Godinez, flute;Erick Chico and Rayanna Morton, clarinet; KarenNavarro, Isaias Torrez and Ashlee Segovia, alto sax;Tonio Jackson, Oscar Martinez, Karla Olmos, JasonPineda, Faith Sandstrum, Samantha Coffman andMichael Evans, trumpet; Magdiely Arreguin, BriannaRodriguez and Jackie Medina, French horn; JustinCruson, Jose Leon, Nick Lopez and KameronShoemaker, trombone; Jacob Kottwitz, euphonium;Josh Conger, Matt Waller and Richard Harned, tuba;Diego Garcia and Carter Kopacki, snare drum; andGabriel Jimenez, percussion.

Horn Quartet

Brass Quartet

Woodwind Trio

Percussion Ensemble

Percussion Ensemble

Percussionist Adam Bradley

Brass Soloists

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Blue Haze First Graders Enter World of Toy Story

Ms. McClellan’s first grade class at Fine Arts Academy got into character. WSISD schools celebrated the 100th day of school on Feb. 6 with “Dress Like You're 100 YearsOld” day.

WSISD Schools Celebrated 100th Day of School Feb. 6

Blue Haze Elementary first graders recently entered the world of ToyStory to review the math skills they'd been learning. Pictured are teachers Carla Brown, Renee Jimmerson, Toni Gabbert,Kurstin Draper, Katie Pearson, Melissa Carusso and student teacherHeather Wheeler.

BHS Principal Dr. Jeff Seeton and studentJoselyn Arnold enjoy a smile together on Feb. 6.

City of White Settlement to HoldHousehold Hazardous Waste EventMarch 2 The City of White Settlement will hold a household hazardous wasteevent on Saturday, March 2 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Recreation Center park-ing lot located at 8213 White Settlement Rd.

Acceptable items include: acids, aerosol cans, antifreeze, batteries, brakefluid, bulk trash, computers, degreasers, electronics, fertilizers, grass clip-pings, herbicides, newspapers, oil, paint (less than 5 gallons), pool chemicalsand brush/tree limbs.

Unacceptable items include: ammunition, air conditioningconduction/compression, biohazardous material, explosives, refrigerators,junk vehicles, medical waste and tires.

Residents must bring a driver’s license or their White Settlement waterbill for identification.

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