March 23, 2017 - Janet Stewart and Ben Smith with the Texas A & M AgriLife Extension Services presented the Watch UR BAC Program Wednesday, March 22 at the Tenaha High School campus. This program promotes alcohol awareness, the dangers of impaired driving, and friends watching out for friends.
Tenaha Juniors and Seniors were educated on the laws regarding possession of alcohol and drinking and driving. The students were able to participate in an interactive driving simulator and peddle car.
Students learned that the legal limit for intoxication is .08 BAC (blood or breath alcohol concentration), but impaired drivers can be stopped and arrested regardless of BAC. Also, it is illegal for anyone to have an open container of alcohol inside a vehicle. Tenaha ISD would like to thank the Texas A & M AgriLife Extension Services for making this program available to Shelby County schools.
