Volume VI, Issue 11 (April 11, 2021) by The Longview Voice

“When you educate one person you can change a life, when you educate many you can change the world.” ― Shai Reshef

Vol. VI April 11, 2021

Sharing the good news about Longview Independent School District

BUILDING HAND Lobo AMBUCS builds wheelchair ramp

n Saturday, April 3, Lobo AMBUCS helped build a wheelchair ramp. The Josh Sanders and Rachel De Jong LHS Youth Auxiliary members worked alongside Longview AMBUCS. The group fundraised in the fall to pay for a ramp.

District to host ‘Conversation with Dr. Wilcox’ Longview Independent School District will host its “Conversation with Dr. Wilcox” event from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 15th at the district administration building, 1301 E. Young Street. Superintendent Dr. James Wilcox said the purpose of this event is to provide LISD parents with the opportunity to talk about district initiatives, ask questions, and highlight concerns. “In addition to myself, there will be other staff from the administration, as well as board members,” he said. “It’s just a chance to discuss issues relevant to the district in an informal, casual setting.” Due to public health protocols currently in place, anyone wishing to attend in person must abide by COVID-19 guidelines, as only limited seating capacity is available. However, the meeting will be streamed online Wilcox|Continued to page 7

Longview ISD to suspend remote learning Students may request exemption due to health concerns Longview Independent School District is transitioning away from remote learning and requesting all students return to on-campus education for the final six weeks period. Effective Monday, April 12th all Longview ISD students will be required to

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return to campus for regular instruction. Families wishing to continue remote instruction due to extenuating circumstances may contact their campus principal. These requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Suspend|Continued to page 7

Opinion In Case You Missed It

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Foundation Grant Winners 7 Sports 11

Obituaries Social

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OPINION

Is caffeine worth the sip? By Audrey Smith While the government frantically strives to eradicate nicotine usage in teens, and parents fret about the hundreds of drugs running rampant in our streets, we overlook the most used, and most easily accessible drug in our country; caffeine. Take a look around your classroom and the odds are, you’ll see a caffeine-infused, sugar-filled, drink in either a colorful can or a quirky coffee mug. There are a few defining qualities of a caffeine addict, or a caffiend if you will. Although it’s hard to pinpoint an exact number of how many people have caffeine dependency, studies indicate that more than a quarter of people who use caffeine met the criteria listed on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Substance Dependence list. Based on these qualifications, you could be dealing with a real addiction if you struggle with the following symptoms: A persistent desire to cut down caffeine intake, but failure to do so;

continued usage despite up your homework or knowing it contributes cleaning your room, the to recurring physical or long-term effects are just psychological problems not worth it. for you (like insomnia, We know that caffeine or jitteriness); or finally, stimulates the brain, experiencing withdrawbut exactly how much al symptoms after less alertness is too much? than your usual intake of Even if you don’t drink caffeine. coffee before you go to SMITH Acknowledgment of sleep, it can still impact addiction is vital to the the amount of solid sleep future of our health and well-be- you get. Those who have stopped ing. Scientists have classified drinking caffeine have often seen caffeine as a psychoactive drug improvements in the quality of that can alter moods and behavsleep they get every night. In ior. Known medically as trimeth- turn, this leaves them naturalylxanthine, caffeine is a mild ly more rested for the next day stimulant of the central nervous ahead. Many of us seek out cafsystem. It affects you in a similar feination every day because we way that amphetamines, cobelieve we need an extra boost caine, and heroin stimulate your of energy. In reality, our bodies brain. Although it has a much build a tolerance to this daily milder effect, caffeine has the intake, and we really don’t reap same addictive qualities as these any energy benefits from drinkother drugs. Caffeine temporaring coffee every day. Reduced ily blocks adenosine, a chemiquality of sleep, paired with your cal in your body that promotes body’s growing tolerance to the sleepiness and muscle fatigue, drug, shows how detrimental resulting in an energy boost or caffeine truly is to your energy heightened alertness. While this levels. brief “high” may aid in finishing As daily dosage increases, ef-

fects become more pronounced, leading to anxiety and jitteriness. The bodies’ response to significant amounts of caffeine is very similar to that of a frightening event, commonly known as “fight or flight.” Studies show that this sudden release of adrenaline can worsen anxiety or even trigger a panic attack. Synonymous with the symptoms of anxiety, one too many cups of joe may leave you feeling incredibly nervous and moody. While some products may voluntarily list their caffeine content, there’s no labeling standard in the United State. Caffeine comes in a multitude of forms: painkillers, soft drinks, and even candies. Even a product as seemingly innocent as coffee can vary widely in its caffeine content, with many consumers none-thewiser. So take the time to read the labels, or do some research. Find out how much caffeine is in your daily fix; it may be worth cutting back. — Audrey Smith is a senior at Longview High School.

School: It’s not just for kids anymore By Conor P. Williams The New York Times In March of last year, the week before the pandemic shuttered schools in Washington, D.C., Annie Macheel’s Advanced Adult English as a Second Language class at Briya Public Charter School in Fort Totten was making plans. At one table, four women — two native Spanish-speakers, one Amharic speaker, and one Vietnamese speaker — haltingly practiced scheduling play dates for their children in English. Outside, in the hall, a group of pre-kindergartners — some of whom had mothers at that table — cheerfully burbled past the door, “caminando, caminando, volando, volando” (walking, walking, flying, flying). This juxtaposition — family members decades apart, but attending classes down the hall from one another — is central to a “dual-generation” educational approach. Briya has four dual-generation locations in Washington,

and other such models Rivera read in cheerabound across the counful, lilting Spanish to try: The Aspen Instifour mothers and their tute’s Ascend Network children as part of Briincludes more than 400 ya’s Parent and Child organizational partners Together time. These implementing dual-genlessons give families eration approaches. a chance to practice These programs have strategies they’re learna straightforward theoing in parenting classes. WILLIAMS That particular day, ry of education: If children’s success is tightly Ms. Rivera stopped her intertwined with their families’ singsong reading from time to stability (and we know it is), time to ask questions, turning and families do better when to the children and pointing to they have access to nutrition, emphasize words and vocabuhealth care and economic oplary. She sometimes repeated portunity, why not address all lines in English, and asked the of these needs together? circle to practice new words in Briya enrolls infants, todboth languages. Upon finishing dlers, and pre-kindergartners the book, Ms. Rivera sang “Old in early education programs, MacDonald Had a Farm” and while simultaneously offer“Tres Pececitos.” The moms ing their parents a range of smiled and sang — a little programs from English as a self-consciously — while mimSecond Language (E.S.L.) to icking Rivera’s hand motions. parent coaching and work force Briya’s holistic approach to development classes. education has come in handy The two tracks periodically during the pandemic. When intersect. That same March campuses closed, the school’s week, on a beige rug in Briya’s educators rebuilt its support mobile infants classroom, Rosa systems around the emergency

— delivering textbooks, early learning materials and over 800 devices to families as they made the transition to distance learning. The four schools also helped more than 200 families get home internet access. The staff now offers daily live online instruction and contacts each family at least twice a week to check if they need help obtaining food, internet connectivity, health care, housing assistance or other resources. Briya teachers also converted portions of the school’s E.S.L. and work force classes into a series of online videos that adult learners could watch at their convenience. — Conor P. Williams studies educational equity as a fellow at the Century Foundation.

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C I N ASEYOU MIS SED I T Free Tutoring

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‘Give a little Love’ fundraiser

Donors who want to give a little love to the Longview ISD Foundation in support of its grant programs can show their love and appreciation for the hard work and dedication teachers, administrators, and staff members have shown this year as they have faced the pandemic and persevered. They have given from their hearts; now donors can give from theirs. Donors may honor an educator or staff member from a particular LISD campus to recognize him or her for the loving care he or she has shown a student or simply say thanks for being a great teacher or staff member!

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LHS Remind Groups

Longview High School will use Remind.com to communicate effectively with students and their parents. Using Remind.com texts sent directly to students and parents has proven to be very successful in communicating important school information and opportunities to students and parents.

Did we miss your district news?

Did we miss district campus or organization news? Send us the pertinent information to ask@LISD.org and we’ll include it in our next issue!

It’s time to think about your 2020 taxes. The Longview United Way is offering free tax preparation through April 15. If you made less than $60,000 in 2020, schedule an appointment at www.longviewunitedway.org or call 903-236-9211.

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CREATURE TEACHER

Hudson PEP students learn about exotic animals

he owner of Creature Teacher, Belinda Henry, came from Dallas to introduce Hudson PEP students to exotic animals that are not native to America. What an awesome time!

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JMQ students brush up on their math skills Fifth-grade students at Johnston McQueen have been competing in their homeroom classes to brush up on their math skills and prepare for state assessments. The first competition was a Kahoot! Review over Financial Literacy. The top three students are pictured for each homeroom. Then, the students competed in a timed math fact competition where the students write their answers inside of hashtags. The fastest time in Hogan’s homeroom was 2:08!

THANK YOU THE LONGVIEW VOICE — April 11, 2021

During this difficult time for our community, we are so thankful for the many local restaurants who are offering delivery, drive-thru, and carry-out service for the convenience and safety of our families. Longview ISD is glad to say ‘Thank You’ for being such wonderful community partners!

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Did we miss your restaurant? Send your business name, address and phone number to ask@LISD.org. 1

Bodacious BAR-B-Q

904 N 6th St 903-753-2714 1300 W Loop 281 903-759-3914 2227 S Mobberly Ave 903-753-8409

Bubba’s 33

The Butcher Shop

The Cace Kitchen

Cafe Barron’s

Carter’s Bar-B-Que

200 E Loop 281 903-232-1606 102 Lehigh St 903-758-6066

415 N High St 903-212-7720

405 W Loop 281 F 903-663-4737 519 S Eastman 903-236-3271

Casa Ole’

The Catch

410 W Loop 281 903-236-3491 3312 N Fourth St 903-663-2940

Chiangmai Thai Kitchen

103 W Loop 281 #430 903-663-6622

Chick-fil-A

Chipotle

507 E Loop 281 1740 W Loop 281 3500 McCann Rd

415 E Loop 281 903-663-7664 12 Chili’s Grill & Bar 2800 Judson Rd 903-663-2221 13 Cotton Patch 1228 McCann Rd 903-236-4009 14 Cowboy Chicken 3080 Eastman Ste 100 903-663-0777 15 Edible Art 504 W. South Street

903-234-2114 16 Fat Boyzzz

607 North Access Road 903-619-3301 17 Flying Burger & Seafood 322 E Hawkins Parkway 903-475-1537

Fuji

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop

3098 N Eastman 903-663-9888

310 E Hawkins Pkwy 903-663-7545

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Goung Zhou

2002 Judson Rd 903-247-8000 21 Hot Dog Express 106 E Marshall Ave 903-753-8081 22 Jason’s Deli 103 W Loop 281 903-663-5161 23 Jucy’s Hamburgers 2701 N Eastman 3356 Gilmer Rd 816 W Marshall Ave

Little Mexico

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt

Mi Casita

Papacita’s

3495 McCann Rd 903-758-2194 25 Lizzy’s Diner 2900 Tuttle Blvd 903-663-1154

310 E Hawkins Ste 100 430-625-8053 324 N Spur 63 903-758-8226 28 Newk’s Eatery 110 E Loop 281 903-753-7000 305 W Loop 281 903-663-1700

Pizza King

Posados

1100 E Marshall 903-753-0912 110 Triple Creek Cir 903-234-9115 32 Raising Cane’s 212 E Loop 281 903-238-8800 33 Roma’s Italian Kitchen 102 E Tyler St 403-625-7240 34 Rotolo’s Pizzeria 3407 N Fourth St 101 903-212-7448 35 Saltgrass Steak House 411 E Loop 281 903-232-1513 36 Schlotzsky’s 1429 W Loop 281 903-297-8030 37 Slim Chickens 204 E Loop 281 903-824-1735 38 Tuscan Pig Italian Kitchen 401 S High St 903-651-1833 39 Whataburger 105 TX-63 Spur 3123 Eastman 3308 Fourth St

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DISTRICT WIDE • International Baccalaureate project partners with “We Help Two” and sells “funky socks” to help supply legs and feet to amputees all over the world. • LISD schools earned 40 total distinctions on state accountability ratings, an increase from 34 earned last year, and the highest in the region. • Each year HUNDREDS of out-of-district students transfer INTO Longview Independent School District, citing “education opportunities” as their reason.

• Local corporate partnerships with Eastman and Komatsu and Longview Manufacturing Academy. • Went totally ‘green’ on all building projects resulting in a $200,000 award from SWEPCO for energy conservation. • Raising Highly Capable Kids parenting class in partnership with Longview Chamber of Commerce. • Brand new partnership for innovation with East Texas Advanced Academies which will bring new funding and ideas to public education.

• LIFT program annually paying out close to $1 million in staff bonuses for improved testing scores. • Signing Santa to help deaf ed students communicate with “Santa.” • Hosted Adjunct Fair for SFA to help employ Adjunct staff in Longview and through Longview ISD. • Purchased multiple pieces of strategic real estate, without increased debt, for future expansion. • State and National Technical Student Association winners.

MONTESSORI

LONGVIEW HIGH • Longview High School celebrated a class of over 100 International Baccalaureate Diploma students for 201920. • The senior IB Diploma students have all completed at least 150 hours of service learning activities, culminating over 6500 hours of community service for 2019-20. • The IB students participated in the campus service learning project, We Help Two, and were able to sponsor 5 clients with prosthetic legs in developing countries. • Longview High School began the application process to become an IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) school and to offer the IB Career-Related Programme school.

• Longview High School graduated 51 seniors who will also graduate with Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degrees from Kilgore College for 2019-20. • Additionally, 80 seniors graduated with at least 24 hours of college credit. • For the 2019-2020 school year, 594 unduplicated LHS students took a total 7,950 credit hours. This averages slightly more than 12 hours each. These numbers are for hours taken at Kilgore College. Other students took hours through Stephen F. Austin University, University of Texas, and LeTourneau. • 251 members of 2020 Senior class took 3,617 hours. This averages slightly more

• Every year of Superintendent Dr. James Wilcox tenure the LISD budget has been “in the black.” • LISD farm-to-table program, partnering with local farmers for cafeteria produce. • Hosted “Axe”epted East Texas meet and greet for area students attending SFA in Fall 2019. • Partnerships in education with UT, SMU, Texas Tech, SFA, KC, Letourneau, and UT-Tyler. • Longview ISD middle school students earn “Duke Scholar” honors every year.

than 14 hours each. These numbers are for hours taken at Kilgore College. Other students took hours through Stephen F. Austin University, University of Texas, and LeTourneau. • 99 more of the 2020 LHS seniors qualified for the KC Connection Scholarship that allows them to complete their Kilgore College Degree or Certificate at the reduced tuition rate of 60% of regular tuition. These scholarships represent an average of $1,500 each year per student. • LHS opened the GO Lab for students to use as needed for course work. • Longview High School hosted it first Magnet Showcase Night.

• Largest FREE public Montessori school (for 3-to5 year-olds) in the nation, provided free of charge to Longview area children. • Eight-week Montessori training for other districts in Texas hosted by ETMPA.

Principals, did we miss your school’s achievements? Please send us your brags and we will include them!

ask@LISD.org

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Foundation selects 2021 grant winners On Wednesday, March 31st, Dr. James Wilcox and Longview ISD hosted a breakfast for the Longview ISD Foundation’s 2021 Great Rewards for Great Ideas recipients and the Campus Initiative Grant recipients. At the breakfast, the Foundation awarded funding for this year’s grant cycle.

GRET REWARDS FOR GREAT IDEAS

Grant winners received funding

from the Longview ISD Foundation ranging from $100 to $2,500 for innovative classroom projects and programs that will enhance the quality of education and improve student achievement for all students in Longview ISD. This year, the twenty-sixth anniversary of the Great Rewards for Great Ideas Program, applicants requested $65,455.35 through 36 grant applicaGrant|Continued to page 15

SUSPEND |Continued from page 1 Superintendent Dr. James Wilcox explained that the district is committed to helping students prepare for the transition to the next grade in the 2021-22 school year. “Longview ISD, like all public schools, is doing everything we can to make up for the classroom time lost last year due to the outbreak of COVID-19,” he said. “As we welcome all our students back to their campuses, we are going to work to bring our students back to where they need to

be heading into the summer break.” Dr. Wilcox said the administration will continue to re-evaluate the state of the district on a daily basis, and any information released is subject to change. We will be sure to keep you informed through all-calls/emails, social media, and on our district website here: lisd.org/COVID. For more information please contact your student’s campus or call 903-381-2200.

WILCOX |Continued from page 1 via the Longview ISD YouTube channel. To attend the meeting in-person please register here, but if you are going to participate virtually you can also submit your question using this form and it may be answered by Dr. Wilcox during this session. For more information about this event please contact LISD Community Relations at ask@ LISD.org or call 903-381-2200.

‘STATE OF THE DISTRICT’

This meeting will also serve as a launching point for another new event, Longview ISD: State of the District. Beginning in the 2021-22 school year, Dr. Wilcox will host the State of the District address at a local venue. The event will feature updates about various programs and initiatives. “More information about the State of District will be released as the details are finalized,” Dr. Wilcox added. “But we hope to invite members of the community, as well as local elected officials, civic leaders, and representatives from our various business partners.

COVID-19

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COVID-19: How Your TRS-ActiveCare Plan Can Help We’re dedicated to providing benefits that help you feel secure during this challenging time. We’ll continue to provide $0 COVID-19 testing, telemedicine and hospital stays for all of 2020, in addition to your current TRS-ActiveCare health plan benefits. Your COVID-19 benefits are effective through Dec. 31, 2020, and cover you before you meet your deductible or reach our maximum out-of-pocket limit.

for all of 2020

Diagnostic testing for COVID-19*

Hospital stays for COVID-19 Telemedicine through TRS-Virtual Health or any in-network provider

If you have any questions, please call a Personal Health Guide at 1-866-355-5999 for assistance.

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Students learn about kidness with eggs Ms. Grissom’s 2nd grade class at Johnston-McQueen were learning a lesson about kindness on Thursday, April 1. They anonymously hid eggs throughout the school on Thursday in hopes of bringing a smile to each person’s face who found them. Each egg had candy and a sweet note inside.

Thank you Officer Duffie Students show their green thumbs Judson students designed, constructed and planted a flowerbed of the “FFA Emblem”. What a great job!

Where else can you find a School Resource Officer who also fixes glasses, provides treats, helps bus cafeteria tables, and consistently goes out of his way to make sure our Foster family

is well protected and cared for? Well, Foster Middle School of course! Thank you Officer Duffie for all of the things you do seen and unseen! We appreciate you!

Foster TSA students are committed to excellence, prepare for State

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Lobo FFA tidy up the barn

March Madness at Hudson PEP

Cooper Mayes places at competition Congratulations to Cooper Mayes for earning 2nd overall at the livestock judging contest! Great job!

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SPORTS

Lobo soccer keeps on scoring

Boys team continues making Lobo history

obo soccer continues to make History! This is the deepest into the playoffs that Lobo soccer has ever been! The Boys Varsity team defeated Frisco in Mesquite, Tx. (3-1) in the Regional Semifinals (Round 4 of the Playoffs). The Lobos were down 1-0 and Alejandro Rojas tied the match with a splendid header that went over the Frisco GK. Later in the second half, Francisco Hernandez made a perfect long pass directly to Royce McConnell’s head to make it (2-1). Four minutes after Longview’s second goal, the Lobos started a build-up from behind that continued with a long pass from Hernandez, a great control and pass from Gurrola and Alejandro Rojas dribbled beating 3 defenders to score one of the best goals of this season and seal the win (3-1). The Lobos will play Frisco Wakeland ranked 1st in the State Division 5A according to maxpreps.com, in Sulphur Springs on Saturday. April 5th at 11am for the Regional Championship. These were the playoffs wins that took the Lobos to the Regional Finals: Round 1: Lobos 4 Tyler 0 Round 2: Lobos 2 Joshua 0 Round 3: Lobos 3 Sulphur Springs 1 Round 4: Lobos 3 Frisco 1

Lexie Cannon gets hole-in-one, par 3 Congratulations to Lexie Cannon! Lexie got a hole-inone in her JV golf tournament Thursday, March 24! The shot was 111 yards at hole 11, with a par 3. Amazing job, Lexie! Congratulations!

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Lobos take to the field

Dragonettes keep winning The Dragonettes just keep on winning! Medium Ensemble National Champ Junior Division Keva Jackson Division One Soloist First Place Military First Place Hip Hop Second Place Pom ( 2nd out of 5) Wonderful job, ladies! Keep it up!

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Lobo Track runs to success at District Say hello to your Lobo Track District Champs! Boys and girls track took first place at the district track meet held Thursday, April 1, at Pine Tree.

LOBO RESULTS

Peja Mathis — 1st place in Shot Put Madison Pippins — 2nd Place in Long Jump Isabel Breaux — 1st place in the 3200 Mary Kate Mark — 4th place in the 3200 David Laguna — 4th place in the 3200 Decameron Thomas — 2nd place in Long Jump Jalen Hale — 4th place in Long Jump Iyanna Taylor — 5th place in Discuss Mongo Williams — 4th place in Discuss Asjia Pegues — 3rd place in High Jump Girls 4x100 — 1st place Boys 4x100 — 1st place Madison Pippins — 1st place in the 100 meter dash Ty’monyahe Abney — 1st place in the 200 Lancetravon Freeman — 2nd place in the 200 Isabel Breaux — First in the 1600 meter run David Laguna — 3rd place in the 1600 meter run Boys and girls 4x200m relay — 1st place Dekaylon Taylor — 1st place in 100 Zakyire Moon — 3rd place in 100 Kaden Meredith — 4th place in 100 Isabel Breaux — 2nd place in 800 Asjia Pegues — 2nd place 100m hurdles T’Asia McGee — 4th place 100m hurdles Bryson Duckett — 4th place in 400m T’Asia McGee — 2nd place 300m hurdles Jairen Pradia — 3rd place in 300m hurdles Lamaiya Henderson — 1st place in 200m Girls 4x400 relay — 1st place

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GRANT |Continued from page 7 tions. The Foundation funded 12 grants totaling $16,985.15. The Foundation funded nine elementary grants for a total of $13,059.89 and three secondary grants for a total of $3,925.26. Teachers at Bramlette STEAM Academy, East Texas Montessori Prep Academy, Hudson PEP Elementary School, Ned E. Williams STEAM Academy, Foster Middle School, Judson STEAM Academy, and Playing for Keeps Early Childhood Center received funding through the Great Rewards for Great Ideas Program for the 2021-2022 school year. Since the beginning of the Great Rewards for Great Ideas Program in 1996, the Foundation has funded 728 grants totaling $795,468.74, moving ever closer to having returned $1,000,000 to Longview ISD educators. These grants have enhanced Longview ISD’s academic programs as well as music, art, technology, counseling and guidance, career education, health and physical education, character education programs, and STEAM and STEM projects.

CAMPUS INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM

The Foundation awarded $2,199.50 to Megan Burns and Christi Scott at Johnston-McQueen Elementary School for their grant Forging the Future: Robotics and Coding in Education. This grant will to improve instruction and student engagement by expanding high quality STEAM opportunities for math and science. The Foundation awarded funding for a total of $16,985.15 to the following campuses: Madison Copeland, Early Childhood/ Special Education teacher at Ned. E. Williams Elementary, and Melanie Hamilton, principal, received $883.29 for the Sensational Swings program. Steve Hambrick, physical education teacher at Hudson PEP Elementary, and Sue Wilson, principal, received $1,853.10 for the Purple Pickle Power Pack program. Ivonne Guerra, Spanish teacher at Judson Middle, and Melanie Pondant, principal, received $425 for the Student-Centered Speaking/Listening program. Blanca Alvarez, Barbara Crane, Hellen De La Vera, Ana Maria Garcia, Andrew Gonzales, Shannon Isaac, Jeannie Miller, Joshua Pitts, Lisa Salas, and Caitlin Warren, teachers at East Texas Montessori Prep Academy, and Dr. Jacqueline Burnett, principal, received $2,228.21 for the All On Board With Literacy program. Amy Bruyere and Deonne Collins, language arts teachers at Judson Middle, and Melanie Pondant, principal, received $588 for the Teach Big: Writing Academy program. Nadia Chapa, Ashley Cryer, Olga Emerson, Allison Horton, Jimmie Miller, and Cassondra Stephens, teachers at East Texas Montessori Prep Academy, and Dr. Jacqueline Burnett, principal, received $2,334.18 for puzzles and books in their Head Start program. Kristine Ashley, Sydni Bridgewater, Safawna Dunn, Deanne Martin, Ashley Morgan, Adriana Rincones Ortiz,

and Richelle Wessman, teachers at East Texas Montessori Prep Academy, and Dr. Jacqueline Burnett, principal, received $2,236.75 for their Out of the Box Learning for the Global Classroom program. Brittany Johnson, teacher at Playing For Keeps Early Childhood Center, and Leisha Fluellen, principal, received $1,762.46 for the Learning Outdoors program. Ricardo De la Garza, Science teacher at Foster Middle, and Ryan Carroll, principal, received $2,392.30 for Pocket Lab Wireless Sensors and the Scratch STEM Coding program. Lizete Castro, Korina Cummings, Maria Felix, Chelsea Hildenbrand, Hernando Martinez, Kyla Newton, Colter Norris, Fozzie Smith, Grace Smith, Kirsten Valentine, and Phyllis Wilks, teachers at East Texas Montessori Prep

Academy, and Dr. Jacqueline Burnett, principal, received $839.89 for Flip and Solve Math Boards. Kenda Stuart and Kaci Homer, teachers at Judson Middle, received $519.96 for the Hearing All Children’s Voices program. Since 2008, the Longview ISD Foundation, Inc. has funded 47 campus grants for a total of $138,872.58. Through the Great Rewards for Great Ideas Grant Program, the Campus Initiative Grant Program, and the annual John W. Harrison, Jr. Academic Field Trip Grant, the Longview ISD Foundation has returned $960,332.45 to LISD educators to enhance the quality of education for all students. For a list of this year’s grant recipients, visit the Longview ISD Foundation’s website at LISDfoundation.org and click on Great Rewards for Great Ideas on the menu bar at the top of the page.

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FOUNDATION

Lamplighter Awards set for April 22 The Longview ISD Foundation, Inc. believes that the Longview Independent School District delivers excellence to its students, and excellence is achieved because of the dedicated, nurturing people who touch the lives of students every day. To honor the profession, the Longview ISD Foundation is hosting the 2021 Lamplighter Awards, the twenty-first annual fundraising educator tribute dinner event, to be held on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 6:30 PM in Lobo Coliseum on the Longview High School campus. T. Blanco’s will safely cater and serve dinner, and honorees and guests will follow safety protocols throughout the event. To celebrate the twenty-first anniversary of this event, the Foundation asked students in kindergarten, fifth, eighth, and twelfth grades to remember a special educator who holds a magical place in their hearts and minds because he or she exhibits one of the twenty characteristics former student Lamplighter honorees said educators should possess. Students then wrote essays about their special educators. At the banquet, Foundation members will read portions of the students’ essays about the honorees while both student and educator are presented. Each student and honoree will receive a Lamplighter Award. The Longview ISD Foundation, Inc. will also honor Emily Erisman Myers, Longview High School alumnae, retired teacher, and Longview ISD Foundation board member, with the annual Cornerstone Award for her dedication to the Lobo Memorial Scholarship Fund, a scholarship program within the Foundation that provides college scholarships to Longview High School seniors. Emily has faithfully sought donations to the fund and chaired the scholarship committee to ensure that LHS seniors receive the support they need to continue their education. For her dedication to today’s Lobos, the Foundation will honor her. With the Lamplighter

funded forty-seven Campus Initiative Grants for a total of $138,872.58. The Foundation believes that this grant program, targeting overall campus improvement, complements the Foundation’s annual Great Rewards for Great Ideas Program. Since fall 2008, the Foundation has funded five John W. Harrison, Jr. Academic Field Trip Grants for fourth and fifth grade and middle school students for a total of $25,991.13. Through its three grant programs, the Longview ISD Foundation has returned a grand to2021 Lamplighter Award Banquet tal of $960,332.45 to LISD classrooms and campuses in The Longview ISD Foundation is proud to present the 2021 honorees: its twenty-six-year history, Bramlette STEAM Academy moving ever closer to the Yolanda Juarez, second grade teacher, one-million-dollar mark. honored by Allison Nino, fifth grader The Foundation also awards $1,000 scholarships East Texas Montessori Prep Academy to Longview High School seAngela Bogue, kindergarten teacher, niors through its Lobo Mehonored by Emma Pena, kindergartener morial Scholarship Fund. To learn how to become a sponsor of this year’s event, J. L. Everhart Elementary School go to www.lisdfoundation Bitia Saravia, fifth grade teacher, .org and click on “Ways to honored by Christofer Gonzalez, fifth grader Invest” on the menu bar and scroll down to find a Hudson PEP Elementary School 2021 sponsorship form. Rebecca Swanner, dyslexia teacher, former first grade teacher, Please join the Longview honored by Marley Camp, fifth grader ISD Foundation, Inc. in making this event a memJohnston-McQueen Elementary School orable one that will allow Paul McMillan, STEM and robotics teacher, students to honor the emhonored by Elyana Johnson, fifth grader ployees of Longview ISD who have touched their hearts and minds during Awards, the Longview ISD nurses to create new educatheir school lives. Foundation pays tribute to tional programs or to enhance By sponsoring and/or atstudents and those who are existing ones so that they can tending the banquet, you special to them in their school provide the best instruction lives and invites the commupossible to all students. These will show your support for Longview ISD students and nity to celebrate Longview grants have funded programs educators, especially during a ISD and the people who make and projects for students of pandemic year that has posed it a success. Through this all ability levels in a variety challenges for both students event, the Longview ISD Foun- of disciplines. In addition to and educators. dation also raises funds for strengthening academics, the Tickets to the Lamplighter the annual Great Rewards grants have also funded projAwards are $25.00 each. To for Great Ideas Grant Proects in music, art, technology, make reservations, please gram, the Campus Initiative character education, health contact Kay Ray, Foundation Grant, and the John W. Harand physical education, and director, at 903-452-7015 or rison, Jr. Academic Field Trip guidance and counseling. gray@lisd.org. Grant through the generosity The Foundation has also of Heart of the Community, Champion, Sustainer, Advocate, Benefactor and Friend sponsors. Since 1996, the Great Rewards for Great Ideas Grant Program has funded 728 grants, returning $795,468.74 to LISD’s classrooms and enabling innovative teachers, counselors, librarians, and

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Foundation raffle tickets on sale The Longview ISD Foundation announces its raffle held in conjunction with the 2021 Lamplighter Awards. This year the Foundation is offering three items. Tickets are one (1) for $5.00 or three (3) for $10.00. When buying a ticket, one can check the item he or she hopes to win, spreading tickets among the items or putting all tickets on one item. The Foundation will hold three separate drawings on Thurs-

day, April 22, 2021, at the Lamplighter Awards banquet in Lobo Coliseum on the campus of Longview High School. Winners need not be present to win. Information about the raffle is also on the Foundation’s website at lisdfoundation.org. To purchase raffle tickets, contact Kay Ray, Foundation director, at 903-452-7015 or gray@LISD.org. The raffle items are:

Dazzling 14K white gold diamond and sapphire necklace (.17 carat diamond total weight and .50 carat total weight of sapphires.) Retail value: $1,200.00 Donated by Henry and Moore Jewelry Dine for a month gift card basket — $25 gift cards to Longview’s favorite eateries (Andy’s, Barron’s Café, Bodacious Barbecue, Cace’s Kitchen, Jack’s Natural Foods, Jalapeno Tree, Jucy’s ($200), Judd’s,

McAlister’s Deli, Menchie’s Scottie’s Bistro, Scottie’s 2.0, Sonic, Starbucks, Tomboni’s, Wild Honey, and many more!); Lobo Bistro lunch for 10 prepared by the LHS culinary arts department and chef ($200); Retail value: Over $1,000.00 Camp Chef SmokePro DLX 24” Pellet Grill (Model #PG24B), grill cover, and bag of pellets. Retail value: $570.00 Donated by Judson Outdoor Power and ATV

Apply today for Mayor Scholarship The City of Longview is now accepting applications for Mayor Andy Mack’s scholarship. Graduating seniors from Longview, Pine Tree, Spring Hill, and Hallsville High Schools who are residents of Longview are eligible to apply for this one-time, $2,000 scholarship to college. Each year, Mayor Mack provides a scholarship to local students who have shown an attitude of service to the Longview community. One scholarship is awarded per high school to students for furthering their education. These funds, which total $8,000, are provided by Mayor Andy Mack and Councilwoman Kristen Ishihara, who use their annual council stipends to invest in students’ futures. “I am always amazed by the students who apply for the scholarship,” Mack said. “They give me an incredible hope for our city’s future, and I am so proud that Kristen and I can play a part in their future success.” The completed application and one-page essay may be submitted online, mailed, or de-

livered to City Hall. The essay prompt for 2021 is: “What are the top five reasons you would give to convince someone to choose Longview to live in over any other city in the United States.” Applications must be received by 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 15, 2021. For more information or to complete an online application, please visit LongviewTexas. gov/Scholarship.

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OBITUARIES

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Longview ISD offers our most sincere condolences to our extended Lobo family Evalonia Barrett-Bolton Longview lost one of our best on Tuesday, March 16, when Evalonia Barrett-Bolton passed away. Barrett-Bolton, 82, was a music educator for more than 50 years, with some of that time at LISD. Originally from Orange, BARRETT-BOLTON Texas, she moved to Longview after graduated from Wiley College, where she served on the college board of Trustees for a time. It was upon moving to Longview that Mrs. Barrett-Bolton met and married her late husband, Patrick Bolton. During her career and into her retirement, she built bridges in the community. She did this by not only through her teaching, but by being a member of numerous organizations including the Longview chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction (which she organized in 1983 and served as president), as well her organizing and coordinating Top Teens of America. She was also a member of Longview Pan-Hellenic Council, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Delta Kappa Gamma Society, to name a few.

Wanda Gay Majors

Zeta Phi Beta The charter members of Theta Mu Zeta Chapter, from left, Nerline Faber (Vice President), Wilma Jamerson (Secretary), Grace Armstrong (Treasurer), Evalonia Barrett Bolton, (President), Mavis Bailey, and Murlene Newhouse (not shown in picture).

She served on the Longview Symphony Board as well, along with other community nonprofit organizations. Barrett-Bolton was recognized for her work when she was inducted into the Longview Symphony’s Hall of Fame, received the MLK Humanitarian Award, recognized as a Longview Regional Medical Center Star Over Longview, and was a Unity Honors honoree in 2017. Her work with Top Ladies of Distinction and Top Teens of America saw her recognized not only at the local and regional level, but also at the national level. A private memorial service took place Sunday, March 21.

Stephen Lance Lamb

and work in the yard until he was no longer physically able to do so. Stephen was a gifted photographer and at one time had a large collection of camMemorial services were eras, both modern and antique. He regretted the held for Stephen Lance Lamb emergence of digital photography because he felt it on Monday, April 12, at First Presbyterian Church, Longview. took the glamour and fun out of photography. Although Stephen was a member of First PresThere was a private internment byterian Church and at one time, St. Andrew at a later date. Presbyterian Church, he had a very strong atStephen died at home early on the morning of April 6th with tachment to First Presbyterian where he grew up, sang in the choir, and grew in his faith. He had his wife at his side. He had a many stories to tell and happy memories of his long struggle with many physLAMB times in the Church and especially his time singical ailments after his initial ing in the choir. He was not vocal about his faith, stroke in 2005. He fought a brave battle always but he had a deep and abiding love for his Lord. with humor and he never complained. He was preceded in death by his mother and Stephen was born January 30, 1951, in Ft. Worth, Texas. He lived in Longview as a child and father, Rosa Richkie Lamb and Guy Lance Lamb, attended Longview schools. His greatest memories and by his aunts Sara Whitehurst and Mary Finley. Stephen is survived by his wife of 30 years, of his young life are the relationships he had with Betty Dickey Lamb. He is also survived by his son his brother and sister, his mom and dad, and his and daughter-in-law, Stephen T. Lamb and Kendchildhood friends. He dearly loved playing in the Lobo Band. He graduated from high school in 1969 ra Lamb, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, his son and daughter-in-law, Alexander L. Lamb and Barbara and attended Trinity University in San Antonio. Lamb, of Orlando, Florida, and his grandchildren, In 1973 he graduated from the Texas DPS, and Elizabeth Ann Lamb, Lauren Nicole Lamb, Alexlater was a policeman for the San Antonio Interander Lamb, Jr., Anna Nell Lamb, Chloe Lamb, national Airport. He moved back to Longview in Jenna Braz and Justin Braz. He is also survived the late 1970’s and worked for a number of years by his brother, David Lamb of San Francisco, at Big Three Industries. At that time he also returned to college and graduated from the Universi- California, his sister, Lou Corones of Spokane, ty of Texas at Tyler Stephen loved to play golf with Washington, and his cousin Gayle Hansen of San Francisco, California. his buddies and with his wife, ride motorcycles

James Edward Collins

COLLINS

James Edward Collins, 72, passed away Monday, March 15, in Gilmer. James was born February 24, 1949 in Longview, to Edward E. and Lorene P. Collins. He graduated from

Longview High School. He had a BA degree with a double major in psychology and sociology from Stephen F. Austin State University. James is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sisters, Cindy Jackson and her husband, Gil, and Jeannie Rodriguez and her husband, David; and numerous nieces and nephews. Due to the pandemic, the family will be holding a private Celebration of James’ Life.

Services for Wanda Gay Majors age 86, of Longview, were held at The Cammack Family Welch Funeral Home on Thursday, March 25, in MAJORS Longview, with Rev. Jay Jackson officiating. Visitation was prior and after the funeral service. A private entombment was held at Lakeview Mausoleum under the direction of The Cammack Family Welch Funeral Home. Wanda was born on January 24, 1935, in the Gum Springs Community to Sim and Mildred Williams. On December 5, 1954, she married Virgil Lee Majors at First Christian Church in Kilgore, Texas by her dear friend “Happy Ellis.” Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Majors; her parents; a brother, Raymond Williams and sister in law Barbara Williams, brother in laws Jimmy Majors and Troy Burnett; and a granddaughter, Chelsey Majors. Wanda had a big heart; she did a lot of volunteer work, and never met a stranger. Her quick wit and sense of humor will be greatly missed. She was a very giving person and always willing to help. She was a member over 50 years at First United Methodist Church, an honorary member of the UMW, and belonged to the Henry Foster Sunday School Class. She taught kindergarten Sunday school for many years. She was a counselor at Lakeview Methodist camp and served two terms on the administration board. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Classic Care Board, the Dorcas Bible Club, and she also belonged to the Greenshire Women’s Club. She was a graduate of Longview High School, attended TCU, Kilgore College, and LeTourneau College. She is survived by her son and daughter in law, Danny and Shonda Majors of Spring, Texas; two granddaughters, Heather and Justin Mays of Katy, Texas; and Morgan and Cody Davis of Ruston, Louisiana; five greatgrandsons and one great-granddaughter; sister Nelda Burnett of Tulsa, Oklahoma; sister in law, Katie Majors Hill of Longview; several nephews and nieces; and one special niece, Kathy Smith.

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PUBLIC NOTICES LISD Board meeting set for April 12 Trustees usually meet in the boardroom of the LISD Education Support Center, but often set special-called meetings at

various locations around the district. The next regular meeting is tentatively scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, April 12.

For more information about the Longview ISD Board of Trustees go to LISD.org.

LISD accepting requests for proposals for Contracted Educational Services Longview Independent School District (LISD) is accepting competitive requests for proposals for Contracted Educational Services for the 2020-21 school year and under the guidance of EDGAR and approval of funding made available for services to be rendered. Awards will be considered NON-EXCLUSIVE, ones by which multiple vendors may be designated as suppliers for the goods and/or services covered un-

der the terms of the contract for the duration of said contract. Contracted Educational Service providers will be used on an as-needed basis throughout the District to provide services to students and staff. Please contact Sheri Broadwater at 903-3812260 to obtain a proposal packet, or download one from below. Proposals must be addressed as follows: ATTN: Sheri Broadwater, and clearly marked “#2020 CS-RFP-CONTRACTED EDUCATIONAL

SERVICES.” Proposals will be accepted throughout the school year on an ongoing basis until 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at the LISD Education Support Center, 1301 East Young Street, Longview, TX 75601, or mailed to: P.O. Box 3268, Longview, TX 75606. Longview ISD reserves the right to accept or reject any or all of the bids submitted in the best interest of the District.

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS BY VIRTUE OF TAX WARRANT ISSUED OCT. 19, 2020 GREGG COUNTY DATED NOVEMBER 2020 and issued pursuant to Tax Warrant issued out of the County Court at Law No. 2 of Gregg County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date October 19, 2020, in the hereinafter numbered and styled tax warrant and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff of said County, I have on November _____, 2020, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in December, 2020, the same being the 1st day of said month, at the

South Steps of the Courthouse of said County, in the City of Longview, Texas, between the hours of 10 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 a.m., proceed to sell to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such tax warrant in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Gregg and the State of Texas, to-wit:

SUIT NO. — 022209-CCL2 STYLE OF SUIT AND PROPERTY DESCRIPTION — CITY OF LONGVIEW, ET AL

VS. LUTHER B. HAMILTON, ET AL (TAX WARRANT ISSUED OCTOBER 19, 2020)

Lot 8, Block 7 (NCB 248), Lincoln Park Addition, an addition to the City of Longview, Gregg County, Texas, as described in Volume 421, Page 137, Deed Records of Gregg County, Texas. (Acct No. 53034) (any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Gregg County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the

defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy taxes, penalties, interest, attorney’s fee, and municipal claims subject to the tax warrant(s) issued in the above styled and numbered causes together with costs of tax warrant, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

NOTICE OF SALE STATE OF TEXAS BY VIRTUE OF AN ORDER SALE GREGG COUNTY and issued pursuant to judgment decree(s) of the County Court At Law of Gregg County, Texas, by the Clerk of said Court on said date, in the hereinafter numbered and styled suit(s) and to me directed and delivered as Sheriff or Constable of said County, I have on November 3, 2020, seized, levied upon, and will, on the first Tuesday in December, 2020, the same being the 1st day of said month, at the South Steps, 101 East Methvin of the Courthouse of the said County, in the City of Longview, Texas, between the hours of 10 o’clock a.m. and 4 o’clock p.m. on said day, beginning at 10:00 AM, proceed to sell for cash to the highest bidder all the right, title, and interest of the defendants in such suit(s) in and to the following described real estate levied upon as the property of said defendants, the same lying and being situated in the County of Gregg and the State of Texas, to-wit: (Sale #, Cause # Judgment Date, Acct #, Style of Case, Legal Description) 1 — 19623-CCL2 07/06/20, 113375 (37875), LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. MARY D WARD WILLIAMS, ET AL, LT 26 (NCB 218) CARTER UND INT; 2 — 020880CCL2 12/02/19, 00929240947439OR, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 1: LEASE # 0092924 BUFORD #5 (ANADARKO E&P CO LP) AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR WELL #5 RRC #206467, 320 ACRES 10.1705% OR;

3 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, 0092924947439O R, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 2: LEASE # 0092924 BUFORD #5 (ANADARKO E&P CO LP) AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR WELL #5 RRC #206467, 320 ACRES 10.1705% OR; 4 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, N990094421, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 3: 0093209-BUFORD #7-ANADARKO E&P CO LP- AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR-WELL #7 RRC #231741-0.101705-OR; 5 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, N990101190, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 4: 0093195-BUFORD #6-ANADARKO E&P CO LP- AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR-WELL #6 RRC #230434-0.101705OR; 6 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, 00929240947439RI, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 5: LEASE # 0092924 BUFORD #5 (ANADARKO E&P CO LP) AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR WELL #5 RRC #206467, 320 ACRES 0.9689% RI; 7 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, 0092924947439RI, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 6: LEASE # 0092924 BUFORD #5 (ANADARKO E&P CO LP) AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR WELL #5 RRC #206467, 320 ACRES 0.9689% RI; 8 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, 00932090947439RI, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 7: 0093209-BUFORD #7-ANADARKO E&P CO LP- AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR-WELL #7 RRC #231741-0.009689-RI; 9 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, 00931950947439RI, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 8: 0093195-BUFORD #6-ANADARKO E&P CO LP- AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR-WELL #6 RRC #230434-0.009689-RI; 10— 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, 00929240947439OR100000, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 9: LEASE # 0092924 BUFORD #5 (ANADARKO E&P CO LP) AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR WELL #5 RRC #206467, 320 ACRES 10.1705% OR; 11 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, 0092924947439OR100000, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 10: LEASE # 0092924 BUFORD #5 (ANADARKO E&P CO LP) AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR WELL #5 RRC #206467, 320 ACRES 10.1705% OR; 12 — 020880CCL2 12/02/19, 00932090947439OR, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 11: 0093209-BUFORD #7-ANADARKO E&P CO

LP- AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR-WELL #7 RRC #231741-0.101705-OR; 13 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, 00931950947439OR, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 12: 0093195-BUFORD #6-ANADARKO E&P CO LP- AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR-WELL #6 RRC #230434-0.101705OR; 14 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, 00929170947439OR, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 13: LEASE # 0092917 KENNEDY MAJOR ESTATE #12 (ANADARKO E&P CO LP) AB 42 JOHN WALLING SURVEY WELL #12 RRC #206909, 702.87 ACR; 15 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, N990094246, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 14: 0093209-BUFORD #7-ANADARKO E&P CO LP- AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR-WELL #7 RRC #231741-0.009689RI; 16 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, N990087946, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 15: 0093195-BUFORD #6-ANADARKO E&P CO LP- AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR-WELL #6 RRC #230434-0.009689-RI; 17 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, 0092924947439RI100000, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 16: LEASE # 0092924 BUFORD #5 (ANADARKO E&P CO LP) AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR WELL #5 RRC #206467, 320 ACRES 0.9689% RI; 18 — 020880-CCL2 12/02/19, 00929240947439RI100000, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. CCI EAST TEXAS UPSTREAM, LLC, ET AL, TRACT 23: LEASE # 0092924 BUFORD #5 (ANADARKO E&P CO LP) AB 239 JOHN WALLING SUR WELL #5 RRC #206467, 320 ACRES 0.9689% RI; 19 — 021290CCL2 08/03/20, 192040, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. WILLIAM WELLS, ET AL, LT 6B BLK 1 (NCB 619) BOB WILLIAMS (E 25’OF N 90’ LT 6); 20 — 021293-CCL2 10/13/20, 20622, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. DESMON JACKSON, ET AL, AB 2 A R JOHNSON SUR TR 39 SEC 4; 21 — 022088CCL2 08/03/20, 61736, LONGVIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. GERALD WALTERS, LTS 9 & 10 BLK 1A (NCB 440) (N 1/2 LT 9) RADIO CITY; 22 — 021614-CCL2 08/03/20, 86080, SABINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. JAMES GERALD SANSONE, ET AL, AB 155 G NEEDHAM SUR TR 6-02 LBL # HWC306193-4, 23 — 021730-CCL2 08/03/20, 14079, KILGORE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS. MARY L. BENSON, AKA MARY BENSON, AB 36 W P CHISM SUR TR 241; 24 — 022045-CCL2 08/03/20, 12367, KILGORE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ET AL VS HELEN MAY WELLS, AKA HELLEN MAY

GILBERT, AB 40 J S CARITHERS SUR TR 8 UND INT (any volume and page references, unless otherwise indicated, being to the Deed Records, Gregg County, Texas, to which instruments reference may be made for a more complete description of each respective tract.) or, upon the written request of said defendants or their attorney, a sufficient portion of the property described above shall be sold to satisfy said judgment(s), interest, penalties, and cost; and any property sold shall be subject to the right of redemption of the defendants or any person having an interest therein, to redeem the said property, or their interest therein, within the time and in the manner provided by law, and shall be subject to any other and further rights to which the defendants or anyone interested therein may be entitled, under the provisions of law. Said sale to be made by me to satisfy the judgment(s) rendered in the above styled and numbered cause(s), together with interest, penalties, and costs of suit, and the proceeds of said sales to be applied to the satisfaction thereof, and the remainder, if any, to be applied as the law directs.

Dated at Longview, Texas, November 3, 2020 Notes: The Minimum Bid is the lesser of the amount awarded in the judgment plus interest and costs or the adjudged value. However, the Minimum Bid for a person owning an interest in the property or for a person who is a party to the suit (other than a taxing unit), is the aggregate amount of the judgments against the property plus all costs of suit and sale. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL TAXES DUE ON THE PROPERTY WHICH HAVE BEEN ASSESSED SINCE THE DATE OF THE JUDGMENT. For more information, contact your attorney or LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON, LLP., attorney for plaintiffs, at (903) 757-5448

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CH ARTER PARTNERS Texas Council for International Studies By Linda Buie Executive Director Beginning with the 2020-2021 school year, all Longview ISD schools are being operated by three non-profit charter partners: Texas Council for International Studies (TCIS), East Texas Advanced Academies (ETAA), and Longview Education and Prospers (LEAP). The Texas Council for International Studies (TCIS) charter partner operates the following schools: Hudson PEP Elementary School, Ned E. Williams Steam Academy, South Ward Elementary School, Foster Middle School, Judson Steam Academy, and Longview High School. Longview High School is a fully authorized International Baccalaureate® (IB) World School and has been for the past twelve years. Earning the prestigious IB World School authorization requires the school to complete a three-year process to demonstrate meeting the IB rigorous standards and practices. Longview High School is authorized for the IB Diploma Programme for juniors and seniors. Additionally, the high school is currently in the authorization process to offer the IB Middle Years

Programme (MYP) at the ninth and tenth grades. All five other schools in the TCIS charter are also in the authorization process to become authorized IB World Schools. The three elementary schools will offer the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), and the middle schools will offer the Middle Years Programme (MYP). Additionally, TCIS also operates eight schools in San Antonio ISD. Texas Council of International Studies was created as a nonprofit organization to focus on the successful implementation all four IB programmes: DP, MYP, PYP, and CP in the schools that it is partnering with. TCIS was founded by experienced IB educators and community leaders who have the goal of enhanced student success through IB. TCIS facilitates the implementation of IB programmes through partnership agreements with IB schools and districts. TCIS then provides IB program development, IB professional training, curriculum planning, marketing campaigns and scholarship programs. TCIS and partner schools commit to the following: Ensure a continuity and commitment to the standards of performance

espoused by the International Baccalaureate®; Facilitate program development, professional development, curriculum planning and scholarship programs at IB World Schools; Provide authorized IB professional development; Operate and manage schools by providing campus autonomy with expert school leadership support. Texas Council of International Studies has a governing board of members who have a history of IB experience: Karen Phillips, President; Walter Sorensen, Vice President of Operations; Dr. Bill Thomas, Treasurer; Ted Williams, Member at Large; Margaret Davis, Chief Executive Officer.

East Texas Advanced Academies By Dr. Cynthia Wise Chief Executive Officer We are confident in our Culture Conscious Campus (CCC) model, which is a comprehensive model that encompasses four aspects of school culture, and we promise to deliver exceptional outcomes for students. It is our desire that our scholars are able to be beacons of light in our society therefore, our message for all of our families and, especially our students, is that we are committed as a Network to ensuring that our students receive the very best educational experience possible whether on-campus or at home. We are a family of learners and our efforts will not be in vain; as ALL OF OUR CHILDREN are worth taking the time, energy and effort to educate, engage and

extend, even during the most challenging times. F or the first two weeks, from August 17 to August 31 , students will review policies, procedures, and expectations, get to know their new teachers, read, adjust to

“school hours”, complete universal screeners, adjust to synchronous and asynchronous learning formats through the use of Google Classroom. Google Classroom will be the learning platform that all ETAA students will use. It allows them to interact during classes, actively engage in assignments, take quizzes, collaborate with peers, communicate with teachers, and more. The remote return to school will also allow campuses to rehearse and finalize all safety and sanitation protocols to significantly reduce the risk of viral spread on campus. ETAA is an LISD Partner of choice, and that extends to our learning models. Please take time to carefully consider your options and what is best for your family. Our schools will offer both face-to-face and remote learning beginning on August 17 .

Longview Educates and Prospers LEAP manages the Longview Early Graduation High School, Longview High School’s Career and Technical Education (CATE) program, and East Texas Advanced Manufacturing Academy. Board members for LEAP include Mr. Wayne Mansfield,

Mr. Shawn Hara, and Mr. Keith Bonds, with a leadership team that includes district Longview High CATE Director Mr. Gary Kreuger, Academy Director Mr. Jody Sanders, and Early Grad H.S. Principal Mrs. Kristi Means.

The partnership of LEAP, TCIS and ETAA are governed by a 2017 state law called Senate Bill 1882 that provides extra funding to traditional public school districts that contract with outside entities such as charter networks, non-profits,

and universities to run their schools as an in-district charter. In accordance with TEA policy, by having LISD be the authorizer of charter campuses, the district maintains the authority to set the ground rules the partners have to follow.

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