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March 11, 20250

Baltimore County Fire Department stopped by Tangram for an exciting and educational visit. Students got an up-close look at fire trucks, explored firefighting equipment, and learned about the critical role emergency responders play in keeping our communities safe.

It was a great opportunity for students to ask questions, engage with real firefighters, and gain a deeper understanding of fire safety and emergency response. A big thank you to the Baltimore County Fire Department for making this experience possible!



March 11, 20250

Tangram, students explored exciting topics across their classes! In math, they worked on labeling coins and understanding their value, while science classes focused on recycling. Social Studies lessons covered maps, helping students develop a sense of geography.

Classroom 5 took a deep dive into weather, learning how temperature determines whether precipitation falls as rain or snow. To wrap up the lesson, students conducted a fun science experiment, observing how temperature affects the melting of a peppermint candy.

In Classroom 7, students expanded their vocabulary through interactive activities. Using picture-labeled envelopes placed around the room, they matched new words to their meanings, reinforcing their learning in a hands-on way.

To end the week, students put their cooking skills to the test, preparing dips and snacks in anticipation of the Super Bowl. From shopping for ingredients to following recipes, they combined learning with fun in the kitchen!



March 22, 20240
Brick & Elm

ARROW OF HOPE

There are over 22,000 churches in the state of Texas,” says Sydia Aguilar of Arrow Child & Family Ministries, a Texas foster care organization. “If one family from every church opened their home [to a foster child], we wouldn’t be in crisis.”

Aguilar is Arrow’s local foster care recruiter. The crisis she speaks of continues to develop. In Texas, the foster care system is currently responsible for more than 15,000 children. Some have been removed from environments of abuse or neglect. Others enter the system after parental incarceration or abandonment. All need a safe, temporary foster home.

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March 22, 20240
SEE THE LIST

PORT ARTHUR LNG AWARDS $100K TO NONPROFITS THROUGH SEASON OF GIVING

Sempra Infrastructure today announced that Port Arthur LNG has awarded $100,000 in community grant funding through its Season of Giving Initiative. The initiative, a partnership with Port Arthur Newsmedia and Bechtel, distributes the funds to 41 nonprofit and community-based organizations in Greater Port Arthur. This infusion of funds helps organizations continue providing crucial support to vulnerable families during the holiday season.

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March 30, 20230
FOSTER CARE SYSTEM IN 23

EAST TEXAS COUNTIES SOON TO BE RUN BY PRIVATE ENTITY

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) – One of the biggest changes to the foster care system in East Texas is underway: privatization.

“This transition does create challenges, and there’s lots of need in our community,” said Smith County 321st District Court Judge Robert Wilson during the 4Kids4Families kickoff event at South Spring Baptist Church in Tyler.

Wilson has a deep understanding of the state of foster care. For years, he’s seen many East Texas families on their best and worst days in court. He also doesn’t shy away from the painstaking reality of what it’s like to be in Texas state care in 2023.

“We’ve had as many as 130 kids statewide without placement,” said Wilson. “That means that we have kids sleeping on the floors of CPS offices, in hotel rooms, or in rented spaces … or on gym floors. It’s not any easy solution to fix, but it’s not an acceptable solution at all.”

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