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Central Texas College
Central Texas College (CTC) is a community college in Killeen, Texas. Founded in 1965, it has branch campuses in Europe and on military installations across the U.S. History Central Texas College was established by a vote of the citizens of Central Texas in 1965 to serve the western section of Bell County, Texas and Coryell County. The campus was constructed on more than 500 acres of land donated by Fort Hood between Killeen and Copperas Cove. In September 1967, the school opened its doors to 2,068 students. CTC has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1969. As defined by the Texas Legislature, the official service area of CTC comprises: * All of Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Llano, Mason, Mills, and San Saba Counties * Killeen Independent School District, located in Bell County * Copperas Cove Independent School District, located in Bell and Coryell Counties * Fort Hood and North Fort Hood in Bell County * Brady, Lohn, and Roche ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Community College
A community college is a type of educational institution. The term can have different meanings in different countries: many community colleges have an "open enrollment" for students who have graduated from high school (also known as senior secondary school or upper secondary school). The term usually refers to a higher educational institution that provides workforce education and college transfer academic programs. Some institutions maintain athletic teams and dormitories similar to their university counterparts. Australia In Australia, the term "community college" refers to small private businesses running short (e.g. 6 weeks) courses generally of a self-improvement or hobbyist nature. Equivalent to the American notion of community colleges are Tertiary and Further Education colleges or TAFEs; these are institutions regulated mostly at state and territory level. There are also an increasing number of private providers colloquially called "colleges". TAFEs and other provid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mason County, Texas
Mason County is a rural county located on the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas. At the 2020 census, its population was 3,953. Its county seat is Mason. The county is named for Fort Mason, which was located in the county. History * Original inhabitants Lipan Apache, Comanches * 1847 Meusebach–Comanche Treaty * 1851, July 6 – Fort Mason is established. * 1858, January 22 – Mason County, named for Fort Mason, is established by an act of Texas state legislature. First post offices are established. * 1860 Population of 630 includes 18 slaves. * 1861, : February – County, spurred in part by anti-slavery sentiments of German residents, overwhelmingly votes against secession from the Union. : March – Fort Mason surrendered to the Confederacy, who leave it mostly vacant and thereby cause an uptick in Indian attacks on the area. : May 20 – Voters select town of Mason as County Seat. * 1866–1868 Federal troops occupy Fort Mason, only to eventually abandon it. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lampasas Independent School District
Lampasas Independent School District is a public school district based in Lampasas, Texas (USA) that serves about 3,350 students. In addition to Lampasas, the district also serves the city of Kempner and part of the Bend community. Located mostly in Lampasas County, portions of the district extend into Burnet, Bell, and Coryell counties. The school district's mascot is the badger. In 2015, the school district was rated " MET STANDARD" by the Texas Education Agency The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is the branch of the government of Texas responsible for public education in Texas in the United States. Schools * Lampasas High School (Grades 9-12) *Lampasas Middle School (Grades 6-8) *Hanna Springs Elementary Schoo ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marble Falls Independent School District
Marble Falls Independent School District ("MFISD") is a school district based in the city of Marble Falls, in Burnet County, Texas, USA which is located in the heart of the Highland Lakes region of the Texas Hill Country. The district encompasses MFISD has a growing enrollment of approximately 4,000 students. In 2017, the school district was rated " Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency. In that year, all schools in the district were rated as "Met Standard" or as " Met Alternative Standard." Within Burnet County it serves the communities of Marble Falls, Cottonwood Shores, Meadowlakes, Granite Shoals, Highland Haven, and the Burnet County portion of Horseshoe Bay. It also serves Smithwick and Spicewood. In addition to Burnet County, the district extends into Travis County. Schools High schools * Marble Falls High School (grades 9–12), classified as a 5A school by the University Interscholastic League. * Falls Career High School is an alternative high school ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Florence Independent School District .
Florence Independent School District is a public school district based in Florence, Texas ( USA). Located in Williamson County, a small portion of the district extends into Bell County. In 2009, the school district was rated " recognized" by the Texas Education Agency The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is the branch of the government of Texas responsible for public education in Texas in the United States. Schools *Florence High (Grades 9-12) **FHS operates one of the very few school-run meat markets in the country, and the only one in Texas operated by a Class AAA school.*Florence Middle (Grades 6-8) *Fl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burnet County, Texas
Burnet County ( ) is a county located on the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, the population was 49,130. Its county seat is Burnet. The county was founded in 1852 and later organized in 1854. It is named for David Gouverneur Burnet, the first (provisional) president of the Republic of Texas. The name of the county is pronounced with the emphasis or accent on the first syllable, just as is the case with its namesake. History Indigenous peoples inhabited the area as early as 4500 BC. Later known tribes in the area include Tonkawa, Lipan Apache, and Comanche. During the 1820s-1830s, Stephen F. Austin and Green DeWitt conducted surveying and Indian-fighting explorations. In 1849, the United States established Fort Croghan, and in 1848, the first settlers arrived in the county, Samuel Eli Holland, Logan Vandeveer, Peter Kerr, William Harrison Magill, Noah Smithwick, Captain Jesse B. Burnham, R. H. Hall, Adam Rankin "Stovepipe" Johnson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burnet Consolidated Independent School District
Burnet Consolidated Independent School District is a public school district based in Burnet, Texas, United States. Located in Burnet County, small portions of the district extend into Llano and Williamson counties. In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. Schools * Burnet High School (grades 9-12) *Burnet Middle (grades 6-8) *R.J. Richey Elementary (grades 4-5) *Shady Grove Elementary (grades 2-3) *Burnet Elementary (grades PK-1) *Bertram Elementary School (grades K-5) **2007 National Blue Ribbon School The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program is a United States Department of Education award program that recognizes exemplary public and non-public schools on a yearly basis. Using standards of excellence evidenced by student achievement measures, ... *Quest High School (alternative campus; Grades 9-12) References External links Burnet Consolidated ISD {{Education in Williamson County, Texas School districts in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
McCulloch County, Texas
McCulloch County is a county located on the Edwards Plateau in the U.S. state of Texas. At the 2020 census, its population was 7,630. Its county seat is Brady. The county was created in 1856 and later organized in 1876. It is named for Benjamin McCulloch, a famous Texas Ranger and Confederate general. The geographical center of Texas lies within McCulloch County, near Brady. History From 5000 BC to 1500 AD, the early Native American inhabitants included Tonkawa, Lipan Apache, Comanche, and Tawakoni. The 1788 José Mares expedition passed through the area while travelling from San Antonio to Santa Fe. On November 21, 1831, in the Brady vicinity, James Bowie, Rezin P. Bowie, David Buchanan, Cephas D. Hamm, Matthew Doyle, Jesse Wallace, Thomas McCaslin, Robert Armstrong, and James Coryell with two servants, Charles and Gonzales, held at bay for a day and a night 164 Caddo and Lipans. After 80 warriors had been killed, the Indians withdrew. Camp San Saba was established i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rochelle Independent School District
Rochelle Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Rochelle, Texas (USA). The district has one school, Rochelle School that serves students in grades kindergarten through twelve. Academic achievement In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. Special programs Athletics Rochelle High School plays six-man football. See also *List of school districts in Texas This is a list of school districts in Texas, sorted by Region and County. Geographical school districts in Texas are (with one exception, the Stafford Municipal School District) completely independent from city or county jurisdiction. Texas scho ... References External linksRochelle ISD School districts in McCulloch County, Texas {{Texas-school-district-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lohn Independent School District
The Lohn Independent School District is a public school district based in the community of Lohn, Texas, United States. In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. Lohn School Lohn ISD consists of a single PK-12 campus Lohn School that serves Lohn and the surrounding rural areas in northern McCulloch County. History The history of public education in Lohn dates back to the late nineteenth century. A one-room school house was constructed in 1893. Three years later, the Lohn Central School was completed and two smaller schools in the neighboring communities of Cow Creek and Salt Gap consolidated with it. - Lohn Independent School District. Retrieved June 2, 2009. In 1915, a two-story brick school building was built. As Lohn continued to grow, the need for a larger sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brady Independent School District
Brady Independent School District is a public school district based in Brady, Texas (USA). In addition to Brady, the district also serves the town of Melvin. Located in McCulloch County, a small portion of Brady ISD extends into eastern Concho County. Finances As of the 2010–2011 school year, the appraised valuation of property in the district was $350,855,000. The maintenance tax rate was $0.104 and the bond tax rate was $0.033 per $100 of appraised valuation. Academic achievement In 2011, the school district was rated " recognized" by the Texas Education Agency. Thirty-five percent of districts in Texas in 2011 received the same rating. No state accountability ratings will be given to districts in 2012. A school district in Texas can receive one of four possible rankings from the Texas Education Agency: Exemplary (the highest possible ranking), Recognized, Academically Acceptable, and Academically Unacceptable (the lowest possible ranking). Historical district TEA accoun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Copperas Cove Independent School District .
Copperas Cove Independent School District is a public school district based in Copperas Cove, Texas ( USA). Located in Coryell County, a small portion of the district extends into Bell County. In 2009, the school district was rated " recognized" by the Texas Education Agency The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is the branch of the government of Texas responsible for public education in Texas in the United States. References External links Copperas Cove ISD [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
