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A first major milestone of earning a College Associates Degree of Science is being attained by ten senior students from Falfurrias High School Senior Class 2020. According to Dr.
María Rodríguez-Casas, Brooks County I. S. D. Superintendent, “This is a historical and recognizable achievement of the first ever senior class students attaining an associate’s
degree before receiving a high school diploma. These senior students
of Class 2020 are being recognized at Graduation for the attainment of their Associates Degree of Science. The majority of these
students participated in a Summer Bridge Program at Coastal Bend College attaining dual credit college courses in the summer of 2016 as incoming freshman
students. Although, Falfurrias High
School is not an official Early College High School designation campus, BCISD offers incoming freshman students with an opportunity to enroll at Coastal Bend College and Texas A&M University-Kingsville for dual credit courses earning college and high school credit through their participation of the Summer Bridge Program.
These recognized senior students attended Summer Session at Coastal Bend College with an opportunity to start earning a high school diploma and 60 college credit hours by providing dual credit at no cost to students; offering rigorous instruction and accelerated courses; providing academic and social support services to help students succeed; increasing college
May 27-June 2–Brooks Co. ISD staff development days.June 5–Premont ISD staff
development day.June 5–Falfurrias High
School graduation, Jersey Stadium, 7:30 p.m.June 5–Premont Collegiate
High School graduation, Premont Cowboys Stadium, 8 p.m.
June 8–Premont ISD school board meeting.July 3–Independence Day
(observed).July 4–Independence
Day.Oct. 5–Last day to register
to vote.Oct. 19–Early Voting for
General Election & City Election Early Voting by personal appearance begin.
Oct. 23–Deadline to submit a ballot by mail application.Oct. 30–Early Voting
for General Election & last day for City Election Early Voting by personal appearance ends.Sept. 7–Labor Day.Oct. 12–Columbus Day.Nov. 3–Election Day.Nov. 11–Veterans Day.
Community Calendar
ObituariesAngelita S. LópezBetty M. HarrisVicente SáenzHoracio “H.P.” P. GuerraRené F. ArredondoShari D. Turner ParkerAntonio René QuintanillaRamiro R. Martínez Sr.
See Page 5
(See Seniors, Page 8)
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WEATHER SUMMARY Courtesy: WeatherBug Date Lo Hi Wind Peak
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5/20 75° 97° N—0 0.04”
5/21 77° 91° N—00 0.27”
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5/24 70° 92° N—0 0.27”
5/25 63° 88° N—0 0.11”
Commissioner Pepe Williams, VFW Commander David
Virus testing still showing negative
results
FHS alumni to be graduation speaker
FHS seniors earn Associates Degree before high school diploma
Veterans remembered, honored
Billy Ray GuajardoGilbert López Jr.
Forty individuals participated in the third round of COVID-19 testing in Brooks CountyThe site was opened
on Friday, May 22 at the Matthew J. Stephan Parish Hall.This brings the total of
With wreaths of red, white and blue flowers adorning the wall of the names of Brooks County veterans who gave their lives for our country, all veterans who
fought for our freedom were remembered and honored this past Monday, Memorial Day.Ceremonies began at 10:30
a.m. with the raising of the
flag, readings, the gun salute and the recognition of three Purple Heart recipients at the Veterans Memorial Park in downtown Falfurrias.At 11 a.m., the attendees
moved to the Brooks County Courthouse lawn for the unveiling of the Purple Heart marker designating the county as a
Dr. Crissy Zárate Hinojosa
Dr. María Rodríguez-Casas, Superintendent of Schools and Falfurrias High School Associate Principal Connie Herrera have announced the Class of 2020 graduation commencement speaker.Dr. Crissy Zárate Hinojosa
was born and raised in Falfurrias and is a graduate of Texas A&M University-
Kingsville with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a Master’s in Business Administration. She has a Ph.D. in
Information Systems from Nova Southeastern University’s College of Engineering and Computing. With over 15 years of
(See Veterans, Page 3)
OUTSTANDING STUDENT–Graduating FHS senior Larissa Reyes was selected 2019-2020 Outstanding Student. She is pictured here riding in the Senior Parade held Friday, May 22.(See Speaker, Page 7)
(See Testing, Page 3)
FHS, PCHS graduations,
June 5Falfurrias High School
and Premont Collegiate High School graduation ceremonies are scheduled for Friday, June 5.Falfurrias will hold
their graduations at 7:30 p.m. at Jersey Stadium and Premont at 8 p.m. at Premont Cowboy Stadium.Seating will be limited and
protective measures, such as masks and distancing will be stressed.Seniors have been
celebrated during the month with special treats and events to compensate (See Graduations, Page 7)
Homeowner stops
burglary
Aggravated assault
arrest madeFalfurrias Police were
dispatched to a residence on Center Street on Mon., May 25 at 11:05 p.m. in reference to a burglary.
A fight at the Cabrera Hotel on Thurs., May 7 led to an aggravated assault later in the day.Falfurrias Police were
(See Burglary, Page 5) (See Assault, Page 8)
Carabajal, Rubén Garza and Judge Eric Ramos.
(Facts Staff photo)
