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Students in Sarah Rainey's†philosophy and government classes are pursuing a voluntary final project surrounding water consumption and scarcity.

The average American household uses 300 gallons of water a day. Participants will "live" off just 1 gallon of water for three days starting next Monday, using a single gallon for all their drinking, washing, and cooking needs.

The intramural program at 91¿ì»îÁÖ exists to offer a variety of sports and activities for students, faculty, and staff. Please see the attachment pertaining to the intramural sports tournaments taking place this semester on the 91¿ì»îÁÖ campus.

The intramural program provides:

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• Opportunities for involvement in organized physical activities

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• Positive use of leisure time

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• Competitive and recreational alternatives

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• Opportunity for individuals to compete

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• Support others in athletic participation

According to a†report released last week†on the†economic impact of higher education in the state of Texas, the colleges and universities in Texas†have a combined economic impact equivalent to nearly 11% of the state's gross state product.†The†study†combined†three sectors (Public Universities, Community and Technical Colleges, and Independent Universities) of higher education in Texas†and concluded they are highly significant†drivers of the state's growing economy.

"While this report looks at the the state as a whole, it confirms that communities and individuals benefit†greatly†from ha

Wright Patman, the Congressman from Hughes Springs from 1929-1976, served the interests of many Northeast Texans in Washington, representing our state?s first district.