Rep. Kevin West and Rep. Anthony Moore commented July 7 about the National Education Association (NEA) vowing to support and promote the use of Critical Race Theory in public school classrooms during a recent annual meeting and representative assembly.

Rock-climbing

Cooper Cantrell focuses where he will place his hand next as he goes up the rock-climbing wall at the Clinton Public Pool during a cloudy afternoon. CDN

Here's a look at Thursday's headlines

- Council takes no action on properties

- McCullough changes role with city

- Hearing set for Friday in check fraud case

- Lady Indians win 12U state title 

- Tourney to be held in Land’s honor

During Tuesday’s city council meeting, members went into executive session to discuss the purchase of real estate. After reconvening, council members took no action at this time. Many agenda items were approved and updates were given on several projects from the public works authority.

Bridge construction

ODOT worker Luis Aguerrero, left, oversees the drill rig at the Washita River bridge construction site on Gary Blvd. on the east edge of Clinton.

Veterans quilt presented

The Stars Spangled Quilters, part of the organization Quilts of Valor, volunteered to donate 30 of 50 quilts for veterans at the Clinton VA Center. Ingrid Williams, left helps present one of the quilts to World War II Air Force veteran Clyde Freeman. CDN

McCullough changes role with city

Gene McCullough has become the new public works director for the City of Clinton. Before he became the public works director, McCullough was the information and technology (I.T.) director.

A preliminary hearing is set for Friday for Clinton resident Rheea Marie Roque, 32, for a pattern of criminal offenses after former conviction of two or more felonies, obtaining property under false pretenses after former conviction of two or more felonies and knowingly receiving or concealing stolen property after former conviction of two or more felonies.

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