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GROVETON — The Groveton ISD Board of Trustees authorized Superintendent Jim Dillard to execute contracts in order to fill open teaching positions in the district.

At its regular meeting on March 20, Dillard was given the power to execute contracts from April through August.

Dillard said the district has seven open positions in its campuses, so this gives him the opportunity to contract interested teachers as soon as possible. He said it made things easier, as this is the time of year all districts are looking to fill open spots.

“I don’t see the teacher shortage ending anytime soon, but until state starts to compensate teachers for what they’re worth, this will continue,” he said.

In a related matter, the board discussed teacher contracts, and approved all recommended renewals.

In a separate matter, the board discussed current enrollment, which Dillard said is holding steady, and even rising.

Dillard said that he is predicting between 700-800 students to be enrolled at the beginning of the next school year, since there are more enrollments and more interest in the district coming in each day.

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The Apple Springs One-Act Play troupe is advancing to bi-district after gaining several awards at a recent competition. Valeria Renero was named to the honor crew, and Samantha McMullen and Noah Thompson each received honorable mention for crew; Kameron Spencer and Marissa Hollis were named to All-star Cast; and Daniel Johnson was tabbed Best Performer. The next competition will be at Panola Junior College on Wednesday. Courtesy photo

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By Tony Farkas
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GROVETON — First-year Fair President Joey Rowe said the 36th annual Trinity County Fair and Youth Livestock Show, held Thursday-Saturday at the County Fairgrounds, was straight-up successful.

Rowe credited the success to the dedication and efforts of the volunteers.

“It’s overwhelming the amount of support we’ve gotten,” he said.

He said that in pretty much every area, from livestock entries to shop projects, participation had increased over last year.

Also, the annual livestock sale brought in $271,275.

Trinity County Crime Stoppers operated a pet adoption, and five animals received forever homes.

In the shows, Daniel Brister won Grand Champion steer, and Laney Peterson won Reserve Champion.

Grace Tullos won Grand Champion halter heifers, and Kayla Kembro won Reserve Champion.

Grace Tullos won Grand Champion goat, and Kort Arbuckle won Reserve Champion.

Kamillia LeBlanc won Grand Champion lamb, and Abbey Thornton won Reserve Champion.

Kaileigh Lopez won Grand Champion hog, and Peyton Noack won Reserve Champion.

Lyla Drake won Grand Champion fryers, and Adriana Soltosanti won Reserve Champion.

Hardy Brown won Grand Champion broilers, and Tristin Eddins won Reserve Champion.

Jasper Due won Grand Champion heifers, and Reed Hawkins won Reserve Champion.

Full results and photos will be in the March 30 edition of the Trinity County News-Standard.

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Publisher Points
by Kelli Barnes

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce something new and exciting happening this year in Trinity County. It is sponsored by this newspaper, powered by all of you, and will take place online at easttexasnews.com and in print.

I am referring to the 2023 Best of Trinity County, Readers’ Choice Awards.

It all begins in June when each of you can go online to our contest tab during phase one of the competition and nominate your favorite businesses, non-profits, and individuals in a variety of different categories. Everyone is encouraged to go online daily during June to nominate your favorites. This is a great opportunity to support each other, encourage each other, and promote each other and all the wonderful things we have to offer in Trinity County. What an honor it will be to be NOMINATED Best of Trinity County by your friends and neighbors.

During the month of July, the highest number of nominations (up to five total) in each category will move into the second phase of the contest and become a FINALIST. Again, the community will be encouraged to go online daily to vote for your favorites out of all the finalists in each category.

In August, the WINNER in each category, phase three of the competition, will be announced in a special Best of Trinity County section printed in the newspaper, and the contest results will also be available online at easttexasnews.com.

Remember, nominations will be open June 1 – June 30 for phase one of the Readers’ Choice Best of Trinity County contest.