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Groesbeck ISD News
      Kindergarten students participated in a science experiment on Friday, October 23rd. Mrs. Stevens talked to the classes about the properties of matter and sublimation. Students discovered how dry ice sublimates inside a sealed bottle.They learned that the gas form takes up more space, thus expanding the bottle and causing it to explode.
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J.T. Carter becomes Eagle Scout
      On October 5th, J.T. Carter, 17, of Thornton, earned the rank of Eagle Scout. The ceremony honoring his achievement is scheduled for December 5th at the Word of Life Family Worship Center in Groesbeck. For his Eagle Scout project, J.T. designed and helped build the entrance sign at the new Limestone Medical Center.
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Groesbeck vs. Lorena
      Last Thursday night the Goats lost to Lorena 22-0. The Goat defense could not keep Lorena out of the end-zone. Key offensive players were Tony Parker, Luis Castillo, Sterling Cable and Cody Favors.
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Lady Goat Volleyball teams end season
      The Lady Goats Volleyball team rounded out district on Tuesday, October 27th. The team hosted the Robinson Lady Rockets. They needed to get a big win at home to keep hopes for the playoffs alive. Robinson also had stakes in the match. Game one action was a very close back and forth matchup but ultimately the Robinson team took the game 25-23.
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Freshmen Goats eventually fall to LaVega
      For the spectators who made it out for the Freshmen Goats football game on Thursday it seemed like a two part story.
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White team volleyball results
      The 7th grade lost to Connally 15-25, 25-17, 12-25. Kenia Rocha was leading server with 9 serves, 2 aces; Sumer Elmore had 4 serves; Chantel Ratcliff added 3 serves; Katelyn Curbow had 1 serve, 1 ace; Raven Kirvin and Rebecca Lambert each had 1 ace. Makenzie Sexton and Morgan Erskine each had 1 serve. The 8th grade won in 2 games 25-22, 25-19.
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Taylor Webb is candidate for 2009 Distinguished Youth of Texas Program
      (Editor’s Note: The below article was submitted by Taylor Webb as she seeks to be in the 2009 Distinguished Texas Youth Program. She is the daughter of Lorraine Webb and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jessie J. Webb of Groesbeck. You can contact Taylor or her mother at 254-729-1675, and they will be glad to pick up any donations or sponsorships.) To Whom It May Concern:
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Kids converge on Capitol to rise above drugs
      Austin – Nearly 1,000 fifthand sixth-grade students from across the state converged on the Texas Capitol on Thursday, Oct. 15, to participate in this year’s Red Ribbon Rally against drugs.
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Gov.Perry: Improving Texas’ PublicEducation System
      HOUSTON – Gov. Rick Perry applauded the Sam Houston Math, Science and Technology Center’s success in transforming from a chronically underperforming school to one recognized statewide for excellence in education.
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