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Piney Woods Photographic Society Announces June Winners

June 24, 2020 - While practicing social distancing, the Piney Woods Photographic Society did not hold their regular monthly meeting this past Saturday. But, while learning from articles and videos posted on their facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/PineyWoodsPhoto/?ref=bookmarks the members did hold a virtual Challenge, "Around Tuit", featuring photos on round or circular objects.

Re-opening of Timpson Public Library

June 24, 2020 - Timpson Public Library will re-open on Monday, June 29th. We will be open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for checking in and checking out books only.

There will be no inside computer use at this time. The children's room will be closed.

A mandate from the state for all museum and library visitors requires:

1: Wearing a mask while you are in the library
2: Responding to a set of self-screening questions.

Masks and hand sanitizers will be provided.

TEA Commissioner, Texas Governor Announce Students to Return to Classrooms in the Fall

June 18, 2020 - According to an article in The Texas Tribune, Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath confirmed Texas school will return to the classroom in the fall in a conference call with sate lawmakers Thursday morning, June 18, 2020.

Morath and Texas Governor Greg Abbott both say it is safe for Texas public school students, teachers, and staff to return to school campuses for in-person instruction. Guidance for the 2020-2021 school year will be released in the coming weeks by TEA.

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