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As the reach of computer technology continues to expand globally, so does the need for trained, qualified individuals with both the knowledge and creativity to meet the ever-changing demands for new ideas. Beginning this fall, Angelina College will offer a program specifically designed to launch students into the growing field.

Hello once again my friends! It is once again that time of the week known as Point/Counterpoint! The question this week is should Texas education employees be allowed to receive Social Security? Technically educators in Texas can receive Social Security payments in addition to their Teacher Retirement but rarely do because the majority of school districts in Texas do not require employees to pay into Social Security. In certain cases where said employee was a widow or a widower they could receive their spouse’s Social Security benefits, but their own TRS funds would be reduced by two thirds of their original benefits.

Sabine County is fortunate to sit right between two of the best world renown big bass fisheries in the country, Sam Rayburn and Toledo Bend, and fishermen (who often bring their families) come from all over the country (and often times from outside the country) to catch the bass of a lifetime! Whether it's the individual angler, or a bass tournament trail, they all are drawn to our local lakes in search of our Big Bass.