JISD
Despite controversy, Mackey’s name will remain on new school
ELECTIONS UPDATE
PG.19 Area candidates
launch primary campaigns
Texas District 118’s Jan. 26 runoff begins election season
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board affirms its previous decision
VOL. 3, ISSUE 7
COMMUNITY NEWS
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WALLof HEROES
JAN. 18 - FEB. 15, 2016
McRaven advises audience to make difference in life by COLLETTE ORQUIZ
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he North East Independent School District’s fledgling Wall of Heroes is open to more recipients, but competition is tough — the 2015 honoree, the first, helped coordinate the attack that took out terrorist Osama bin Laden. The district recently honored Roosevelt High School 1973 graduate and retired Navy Adm. William “Bill” McRaven with a plaque and his story on the Wall of Heroes at Heroes Stadium. McRaven is chancellor of the University of Texas System. “I’ve been fortunate to be recognized by presidents and kings and prime ministers; frankly, nothing means more to me than being recognized by my friends from high school and by the North East Independent School District,” McRaven said in his acceptance speech. Last spring, NEISD selected McRaven from eight eligible candidates. Nominations are only accepted during odd-numbered years. “Admiral McRaven was chosen because of his stellar military career, his long
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