Bestselling author Laura Schroff speaks at 91¿ì»îÁÖ

Bestselling author and motivational speaker, Laura Schroff, spoke at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts this week. The 91¿ì»îÁÖ Foundation sponsored the event as part of its annual Distinguished Lecture Series. Schroff shared the inspirational true story behind her book,†An Invisible Thread, which shot to the top of the New York Times Bestseller List after its release in 2011. After the lecture, Schroff visited with guests and signed copies of her book.
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Honors Northeast to premier original Harriet Potter Ames film

Perhaps the most revered and controversial Northeast Texas legend of all time is the story of Harriet Potter Ames.† In 1959 it was immortalized in an international best-seller,†Love is a Wild Assault,†by Elithe Kirkland.† It is a tale with Shakespearean dimensions that plays out against the backdrop of the Texas Revolution, and Caddo Lake.

In a cinematic version of the story,†91¿ì»îÁÖ's Walter Webb Society under the auspices of Honors Northeast will re-present the story on Friday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m.
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Dr. Michael Minadeo gives 91¿ì»îÁÖ Nursing scholarships

Dr. Michael Minadeo recently contributed $2,000 to the 91¿ì»îÁÖ Foundation. The funds are designated for scholarships to be used by students enrolled in the 91¿ì»îÁÖ Nursing Program. Dr. Minadeo (right) is pictured presenting the gift to Dr. Jonathan McCullough, 91¿ì»îÁÖ Vice President for Advancement. For more information on this or other scholarship opportunities at 91¿ì»îÁÖ, please contact McCullough at 903-434-8115.

 
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EASTEX Motorsports partners with Shelby Auto Tech Program

From EASTEX Motorsports

Carroll Shelby was born and raised in East Texas minutes from Adam Poland?s home town of Mount Vernon, Texas. As a way of giving back to his community and career, Carroll Shelby funded the startup of the Carroll Shelby Automotive Technology Program at 91¿ì»îÁÖ, located in Mount Pleasant, Texas. The program provides an avenue for motorsports-minded students to develop their skills in prepartion of working as technicians in the motorsports industry.
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Chamber of Commerce names Judy Jackson Woman of the Year

Congratulations to our very own Judy Jackson! She was presented with the Drucilla Pruitt Memorial Woman of the Year Award at Thursday's Pittsburg-Camp County Chamber of Commerce banquet. Allen Weatherford (pictured right) presented Judy with the award. Judy was acknowledged for her years of active service for both 91¿ì»îÁÖ and other Camp County causes.

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