PJC, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas Among 8 Recipients Of TWC Grants For Camp Code
AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission awarded eight grants totaling $399,586 for Camp Code to focus on increasing the interest of middle school students in coding and computer science; Paris Junior College and Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas were among the eight grant recipients. At summer camps throughout the state, students will get hands-on experiences that allow them to learn problem solving and analytical skills while fostering...
Girl Scouts Cookies Available Now Through Feb. 29
If you’ve got a sweet tooth, the local Girl Scouts have just the treat for you. The annual Girl Scout Cookie sale is under way, with several longtime favorites as well as a few newer treats too offered to temp your taste buds. There’s even a gluten free cookie available. Among the treats sold for $5 each are Samoas, Thin Mints, Tagalongs, Do-si-dos, Trefoils and Lemon Ups. S’Mores and the gluten free Toffee-Tastic...
School Supplies on the Square
By Savannah Owens The Girl Scouts of North Texas are collecting school supplies for children affected by Hurricane Harvey. The three troops will be out on Celebration Plaza for most of Saturday, September 9th. Their ultimate goal was to supply at least one classroom with supplies for the year. They still need supplies such as pens, pencils, folders and many other supplies. “We’ll take any [school supplies] people are...
