Information regarding 2012 IYAA Cheerleading Signups posted here. (Continued…)

Mr. Miller (principal) put in place a program for the students at Stafford Elementary to be rewarded for demonstrating good behavior. Every time a child is showing responsibility, respect, walking in the halls respectfully and quietly, has all his materials for class, minding the teachers they receive a “PAWS card.” (Continued…)

Daniel Nazar, who attended Milford High, recently graduated from Harvard Law School in the top of his class. Daniel, who currently resides in Cambridge, Massachusetts, will take the bar exam in June and has already been offered a job with a prestigious law firm in New York City. He plans to make New York his home, but has fond memories of the good times in Milford, Texas. (Continued…)

Every year at Stafford Elementary the first graders always put on the play ‘Deep in the Jungle’. Now, last night like all the other performances of this play the cafeteria was packed with proud parents, teachers, students and friends. And as always these cute little first graders did a fantastic job. (Continued…)

The Avalon Water and Sewer Service Corporation (AWSSC) met Thursday evening for their regular scheduled meeting. Topics for discussion were sewer and plant upgrade updates, health insurance for Gregg Rodriguez, employee time off, work orders, TCEQ letter on sampling requirement, signature cards for all banks, USDA operating budget information, land appraisal and a legal brief concerning waste water treatment site. (Continued…)

For the last four years the U.S. News and World Report has been publishing a list of America’s Best High Schools. For the third year in a row Avalon High School has made the list and has earned national recognition. (Continued…)

Jack Bingham, manager for DCI Sanitation, awarded two $500 scholarships to Megan Richards and Ross Stiles Monday night during the Italy City Council meeting. (Continued…)

The Italy Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a request from Josh Trees to permanently zone 617 Mosley Street from Single Family Residential District 2 (SF 2) to Light Industrial (LI) at a meeting called Monday evening before the regularly scheduled city council meeting. (Continued…)

The Italy Gladiator Band Boosters will meet today at 6 p.m. in the band hall. This is an important meeting as we will be electing officers for the upcoming year. Please, be there! (Continued…)

Kim Nelson has taught at Stafford Elementary for six years. She has taught third grade science, fourth grade reading and writing, and now she teaches kindergarten through sixth grade physical education. (Continued…)

On May 3, 2012 Zain Byers, Monserrat Figueroa (sophomore), Meagan Hooker (junior), Brianna Riddle (sophomore), and Emily Stiles (sophomore), Taylor Turner (sophomore), and Jesica Wilkins (sophomore) were inducted into the Italy High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society. (Continued…)

There will be a special called meeting of the Italy ISD School Board on Thursday, May, 17 at 6:30pm in the Italy ISD Administration office at 300 S. College Street, Italy. The lone agenda item for the meeting is for canvasing the votes of the recent school board trustee election. (Continued…)

The Italy City Council will meet today, Monday, May 14 at 6:30pm in the Council Chambers of the Italy Municipal Building, 105 West Main Street, Italy. The council has a full agenda tonight that includes a presentation to the DCI Scholarship winner, proclamations regarding National Police Week and National Nursing Home Week. (Continued…)

The City of Italy Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on Monday, May 14th at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers of the Italy Municipal Building, 105 West Main Street, Italy, Texas 76651. The lone agenda item is a request my Josh Trees to rezone the property at 617 Mosley Street, Italy.  (Continued…)

The unofficial results of the 2012 Italy ISD School Board trustee election has been released. The votes will be canvased at an upcoming school board meeting. (Continued…)

Lots of new books this month. Here are just a few of them! If you see anything you want, email the library and they will save the book (or put it on reserve), for you. (Continued…)

Clara C. Roberts, age 93, of Italy, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab. She was born September 11, 1918 in Lewisville, to P. F. and Fannie (Andrews) Smotherman. (Continued…)

Italy Athletics, guided by newly hired athletic director, Hank Hollywood, execute workout routines to help Lady Gladiator and Gladiator student athletes get bigger, stronger and faster. (Continued…)

The Italy Sixth Grade Band, Junior High Band and High School Band performed their annual spring concert Tuesday night in the George Scott Gymnasium. (Continued…)

Italy High School freshman track star, Kortnei Johnson, leaves for Austin to race for the gold. (Continued…)

In a special called meeting of the Italy Independent School District on May 1, the Board of Trustees gathered to approve some new hires for the district. (Continued…)

Italy Baseball wraps up their 2012 season leaving plenty of memories floating on dust stirred up between the bases. Enjoy extra photos from their final games against Rio Vista. (Continued…)

It was bittersweet for the Gladiators as they put their gloves down after the last game of the season. The team traveled to Rio Vista and after a gallant effort, the Eagles soared high with a final score of 2, Italy 1. (Continued…)

The Lady Gladiators defeat Mildred in two games to claim the AA Area Championship and advance to regionals against Crawford on Friday. (Continued…)

The Lady Gladiators win in dramatic fashion during a seventh-inning rally to overtake Mildred in game 1 of the Area Championship before sealing the deal in game 2. (Continued…)

The Italy Police Department would like to ask Italy residents to remember fallen police officers killed in the line of duty and the Italy Police Officers, who risk their lives everyday, during National Police Week—May 13th-19th, 2012. (Continued…)

The Italy High School and Junior High have released their “A” and “A/B” Honor Roll lists for the 5th 6-weeks of the 2011-2012 school year. (Continued…)

The Gladiator Regiment Band Booster Club will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 15, in the band hall. This is an EXTREMELY important meeting. We will be electing officers for the upcoming year. (Continued…)

Italy bands will be performing their annual Spring Concert on Tuesday, May 8th at 6:30 pm in the George Scott gym. (Continued…)

Does your dog or cat need vaccinations? (Continued…)

That’s right, I want your bees. If you have a swarm in your yard that you would like to have removed, call me. I would love to come get them for you. (Continued…)

On Saturday, May 12 the Batten Disease Support & Research Association is putting on a 5K run, 2 mile walk, and a 1K fun run event in order to raise funds for the ongoing research to find a cure for the Batten disease. This event will take place at the Reverchon Park located at 3505 Maple Avenue in Dallas and is in memory of Italy’s own Donovan Lusk and in honor of Eric and McKenna Lowden. (Continued…)

Patty Hernandez (Avalon) and Alice Compton (Italy), creators of Patty’s Perfect Pocket will be on Channel 10 News out of Waco. They will be interviewed about their cell phone pockets that attach to belt loops, and undergarments. (Continued…)

Friends send a message of love to the family of, Laura Garcia, who recently lost her life in a tragic car accident. (Continued…)

This year the students of Italy Junior High and High School will get a chance to display their talents at the First Annual IHS/IJHS Talent Show. This event will take place on Thursday, May 10th at 6:30 pm in the Band Hall. (Continued…)

I hate being wrong, but what I hate even more is having to admit it. As I get older though, admitting my faults gets a little easier. (Continued…)

Stafford Elementary will have its yearly Pre-K and Kindergarten Round-UP on Thursday, May 10, 2012 from 3:30-6:30 and Friday, May 11, 2012 from 8:00-3:00. There will be a scheduled lunch break from 12:00-1:00. (Continued…)

May 12, 2012 is the date for the upcoming election of two trustee seats on the Italy Independent School District school board. The district’s poling place will be at Italy City Council Chambers (105 West Main Street, Italy). (Continued…)

My name is Mark Souder Sr.  I have been a Construction Superintendent for Pegasus Texas Construction LP for the last 10 years. (Continued…)

The Avalon Water and Sewer Service Corporation (AWSSC) met Monday evening for a special called meeting where they accepted the resignation of board members Patsy Russell (vice president) and Santos Munguia (director). (Continued…)