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TAKS update;ratings coming
This is why they call it "preliminary."
In a front page story last month, The Malakoff News reported that MISD school officials expected the district to receive Exemplary status when the Texas Education Agency announced accountability ratings July 30.
Unfortunately, district officials now think they will be off by one test score.
The new projection calls for Malakoff ISD to be a Recognized district.
Superintendent Dr. John Spies said it is likely the district will miss the highest rating by one science score in the African-American sub-category.
The official ratings are schedule to be released July 30 at 1 p.m. The Malakoff News will post the ratings for the Malakoff, Cross Roads and Trinidad school districts as soon as possible on our website at www.malakoffnews.com and our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/themalakoffnews.
Watch next week's edition of The Malakoff News for the story.
Police Lookin’ Good
Malakoff Police Chief Billy Mitchell, left, and Officer Touncy Hart model the department’s new summer uniform. Officers with the department began wearing the new shirts recently, and Mitchell and Hart both say they are cooler and more comfortable than the department’s more traditional uniform. Mitchell thanked the board members of the Malakoff Crime Control Prevention District for providing the funds for the new uniforms.2009 cleanup site was no state secret
By Michael V. Hannigan
Records released by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in connection with a hazardous waste cleanup in Malakoff last year show the state of Texas was aware of a problem on West Mitchum Street beginning in 1997; 11 years earlier than previously reported.
Contractors for the EPA conducted the cleanup in 2009 at the former location of Triple B Bumper Manufacturing, a defunct metal plating business, eventually removing approximately 38,000 gallons of hazardous liquids and 48,000 pounds of solid hazardous materials. The building, which has since been leveled, was located between First Baptist Church of Malakoff and Brookshire's.
The cleanup came after Malakoff Fire Marshal Garris Strange condemned the building in April 2009, declaring it to be "immediately dangerous to life and health." [more]Snakebite victims on the rise
By Michael V. Hannigan
The number of people treated for snakebites at county emergency rooms has jumped from last year, according to an East Texas Medical Center spokeswoman.
Don Gordon can feel their pain - literally.
The City of Malakoff employee was bitten on the right pinky by a copperhead Monday while reading a water meter at the Athens Café. [more]Schools ready for return of students, athletes
By Michael V. Hannigan
The start of school is exactly one month away, with students due back Aug. 23. But athletes will be reporting much sooner.
Starting Monday, July 26, Malakoff High School will be holding a football camp, which will run through July 29.
Cost for the camp is $35 and the price includes a T-shirt. Contact Coach Jamie Driskell at the high school for more information.
The following Monday, Aug. 2, is reporting day for football, volleyball and cross-country athletes. Those who intend to participate must have a physical completed by that day. [more]Cardinals, Red Sox headed to state baseball tournament
From Staff Reports
The Malakoff girls aren't the only ones going to the Texas Teenage Baseball-Softball state finals.
The Freshman Cardinals (12 and under) and the Machine Pitch Red Sox (8 and under) baseball teams will be advancing to the state level after winning district championships last week.
Both teams played their district tournaments in Malakoff.
The Cardinals will travel to Killeen to start play next Monday. [more]
22.JUL.10 Study continues to find public transportation needs
15.JUL.10 Press Box Topper
15.JUL.10 County debates certification pay
15.JUL.10 Trustees pick new logo for MISD
15.JUL.10 Malakoff City Council moves forward on sewer grant projects
15.JUL.10 Lady Tigers headed to state
08.JUL.10 Bleacher Buildin’
08.JUL.10 Hughes selected for TVCC Hall of Fame
08.JUL.10 Worry over state of hay
08.JUL.10 MPD to get patrol car from Sheriff’s Office
08.JUL.10 Shelter dog gets new ‘leash’ on life
01.JUL.10 Justus Whitcher wins at state, has eyes set on national rodeo
01.JUL.10 Bond program helps MISD
01.JUL.10 Appraisal District budget raises concerns at county
01.JUL.10 Annual fundraiser air show set for Saturday
01.JUL.10 Local girl raises money for seniors
24.JUN.10 Summer Projects
24.JUN.10 Officials project MISD to be Exemplary
24.JUN.10 TALER prelim hearing held
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