Newsletter Late Week

Tarleton speaker advocates for first-generation college students

GLEN ROSE — Education advocate and Tarleton State University administrator Sherri Benn, Ph.D., addressed the Glen Rose Somervell County Chamber of Commerce at its May luncheon, calling attention to the needs and potential of first-generation college students. Chamber president Brian Thomas recruited Benn to speak at the event, revealing he was a former beneficiary of the school's programs.

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Glen Rose ISD puts new multi-purpose facility to use

GLEN ROSE — Despite spring rain showers, the Glen Rose Varsity Tigers pushed through football practice last week inside the newly completed Glen Rose ISD Multi-Purpose Center, giving local leaders their first look at the state-of-the-art indoor training facility constructed behind the high school using funds from a recent bond issue. Superintendent Trig Overbo led a tour during lunch hours for invitees to observe the center in action during a varsity football practice run by Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Cliff Watkins, along with coaches Dan Pair and Jeff Pair.

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