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February 10, 2019

Esmeralda Trevino, Dr. Cano Freshman Academy, February 2019

Meet Esmeralda, from Dr. Cano Freshman Academy in Harlingen, Texas. If your life had a soundtrack, what songs would be on it? High Hopes, Panic at the Disco In five […]

Article by Gabriella Medina / Teen of the Month / Teen of the Month 1 Comment

February 10, 2019

Distraction Medley, more than just cell-phones

By Maddie Graham We know all of you have been harped about texting and driving as much as your mom tells you to wash the dishes. It’s everywhere: on billboards, […]

Article by Gabriella Medina / Distraction, News / distracted driving, distracted driving awareness, driving while texting, eating, nhtsa Leave a Comment

December 18, 2018

Youth Transportation Safety Program Awarded Grant from Union Pacific Railroad

The Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s (TTI) Youth Transportation Safety (YTS) Program has been awarded a 3-year grant from Union Pacific Railroad to deliver safety messages to Texas’ youth. Union Pacific […]

Article by Gabriella Medina / News / grant award, rail safety, Union Pacific Leave a Comment

December 18, 2018

Gavin Creamer, Jeff Davis High School, December 2018

Gavin Creamer

Meet Gavin, a senior at Jeff Davis High School in Georgia. He helps with Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child which distributes gifts to children worldwide,  he is an active member and […]

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December 18, 2018

Naughty Drivers Drive Impaired

Naughty or Nice

By Maddie Graham December is in full swing, which means the holidays are here! This is a time for joy, giving and spending time with friends and family. However, December […]

Article by Gabriella Medina / News / alcohol, drugged driving, impaired driving Leave a Comment

November 13, 2018

Eva Ellenburg, Pepperell High School, November 2018

eva ellenburg

Meet Eva, a Teen Advisory Board member from Pepperell High School in Lindale, Georgia. If your life had a soundtrack, what songs would be on it? The Schuyler Sisters from […]

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