2014-2015
School Year
The Wingspan
Friday, May 29, 2015
Progress Report
Dates
27330 Oak Ridge School Rd, Conroe Texas 77385
832-592-5300/936-709-7216 Attendance 832-592-5419
1-888-KID-CHAT Fax 832-592-5544 Transportation 832-592-8850
Attendance Challenge!
st
1 9-weeks:
09/18, 10/09
2
nd
9-weeks:
11/13, 12/11
rd
3 9-weeks:
02/05, 02/26
th
4 9-weeks:
04/16, 05/07
Approximate:
Report Card Dates
(Distributed)
st
1 9-weeks:
10/24 w/student
2
nd
9-weeks:
01/09 w/student
rd
3 9-weeks:
03/27 w/student
th
4 9-weeks:
06/12 mailed
First Day of School:
August 25, 2014
Last Day of School:
June 4, 2015
On Tuesday, May 26, 2015 Micah Hutcherson a senior at ORHS was
presented as the winner of the Gullo Car GIVEAWAY. We appreciate the
support of the Gullo family and their generous contribution to our
Attendance Program! Congratulations Micah!
nd
2 Semester
Spring Exams
Grades 9 – 12
Top 10% -2015
Monday, May 25
Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 26
Regular Schedule
Wednesday, May 27
Regular Schedule
*Senior Exams 1 & 5
Thursday, May 28
Regular Schedule
*Senior Exams 2 & 6
Friday, May 29
Regular Schedule
*Senior Exams 3 & 7
Monday, June 1
7:16 – 8:16 Review 2
8:22 – 10:22 Exam 4
(all)
10:28 – 12:28 Review
6
12:34 – 2:35 Exam 8
(all)
Tuesday, June 2
7:16 – 9:17 Exam 3
(9-11)
9:23 – 11:25 Exam 7
(9-11)
Early Release @ 11:25
Wednesday, June 3
7:16 – 9:17 Exam 2
(9 – 11)
9:23 – 11:25 Exam 6
(9 – 11)
Early Release @
11:25
Thursday, June 4
7:16 – 9:17 Exam 1
(9 – 11)
9:23 – 11:25 Exam 5
(9 – 11)
Early Release @ 11:25
All students must
be in class even if
exempt from final
exam.
Congratulations to our Top 10% students for 2015: Kaitlin Alexander, Luis
Alvarez, Samuel Alvarez, Luken Baker, Regan Batson, Ashley Bautista,
Madeleine Blunt, Kameron Boren, Courtney Boyd, Bryce Brady, Jacob Brooks,
Dustin Calhoun, Jasmine Chan, Kaira Chavez, Ishwar Chuckaree, Caleb Clark,
Brice Cooper, Sindy Corrales, Zachary Crane, Robert Curewitz, Shawn Day,
Zulimar Del Toro Periz, Emily Deptula, Beatriz Dos Santos, Connor Doyel,
Hannah Eason, Connor Ervin, Durbin Feltman, Jorge Flores, Ethan Francis,
Jade Garza, Reagan Gibbs, Carl Goudeau, Emma Gray, Logan Green, Paige
Guidry, Joshua Heard, Melanie Horrell, Phoebe Ho-Stone, Emma Hudroge,
Micah Hutcherson, Rebekah Jacobs, Kyle Knox, Drew Lawson, Sarah Litchfield,
Bryce Lutan, Madysen Lyons, Jonathon McClanahan, Collin NcNemar, Makenzie
Menchaca, Natalie Miller, Anna Mussleman, Aubri Nelson, Tarek Nouraldeen,
Chandler Ochs, Isaiah Odom , Ashlyn Ortiz, Nikka Palapar, Morgan Peake,
Carlos Pavel Pinon, Alliana Marie Posadas, Diarra Raymond, Alexis SacchiniRodriguez, Brian San, Kelsey Scibek, Amber Serrett, Amy Sharp, John
Shumake, Samuel Shumake, Christopher Simpson, Alicia Steinley, Victoria
Strimple, Artisia Susanto, Sarah Szyperski, Gabriel Tatman, Nicole Testerman,
Luke Torres, Morgan Traylor, Paige Venema, Veronica Villafranco, Abigail
Wharton, Kassandra Wheeler, Meghan Winterer, Geralyn Wissink, and Brent
Wooldridge.
ORHS is a Testing
Site for the
ACT/SAT
Remember to click
on ORHS to test at
your home campus!
The Voices of Oak Ridge – 2015 Grads!
Testing Dates
ACT Testing:
06/14/2014
09/13/2014
10/25/2014
12/13/2014
02/07/2015
04/18/2015
06/13/2015
SAT Testing:
06/07/2014
10/11/2014
11/08/2014
12/06/2014
01/24/2015
03/14/2015
05/02/2015
06/06/2015
STAAR TESTING
December 1 - 5
March 30-English I
April 1-English II
May 5-Algebra I
May 6-Biology
Late Arrival for
seniors:
March 30 and April 1
@ 10:40am
Late Arrival for
Juniors:
April 1 @ 10:40am
EOC TESTING
AP TESTING
May 4 through May 15
Phoebe Ho-Stone and Amy Sharp
Graduation Caps and Gowns!
Did you forget to order a cap and gown for graduation? It's not
too late!
Call Herff Jones at 281-367-4723 or visit them online at
www.mygradaccount.com today!
After Prom Party!
The After Prom Party has been changed to “Operation
Graduation” and will be held at TopGolf on Wednesday, June
3, 2015. Check in will start at 11:30pm and students will be
released starting at 5:30am. Due to the three day holiday this
change in schedule will be more convenient for parents and
students. Tickets will go on sale in the school cafeteria during
lunches starting next week.
School Holidays
2014/2015
Labor Day:
September 1
Thanksgiving:
November 24-28
Winter Break:
Early Release
December 19 @
11:30am-January 2
Teacher Work Day
January 5
Martin Luther King
Day:
January 19
Presidents’ Day:
February 16
Spring Break:
March 16 - 20
Holiday:
April 03
Memorial Day:
May 25
Early Release:
Tuesday, June 2
@ 11:35 a.m.
Wednesday, June 3
@ 11:35a.m.
Thursday, June 4
@ 11:35 a.m.
Pep Rally
Dates/Themes
(8:52 – 9:17)
Senior Campus:
August 29
Overall Spirit
September 19
CAMO
October 3
Pretty in Pink
October17
Homecoming
November 6
St. Jude Rocks
st
1 Playoff Game
Super Hero
Prom 2015!
Homecoming:
Game-October 17
Dance-October 18
8:00pm-11:00pm
On-line Information
Oak Ridge War Eagle Baseball!
Good Luck to our Oak Ridge High School Baseball Team! Let’s
take it all the way!
ORHS Website
CISD Website
CISD Calendar
What Bus Do I Ride?
PTO Meetings
Held in the ORHS
Library at 10:30am
nd
2 Thursday of
Each Month
September 11, 2014
October 09, 2014
November 13, 2014
December Cancelled
January 08, 2015
February 12, 2015
March 12, 2015
April 09, 2015
May 14, 2015
www.orhspto.webs.com/
“After Prom Party”
Meetings
Saturday, April 25 @
6:00pm:
Pink Explosion Studio
27328 Robinson Rd.
Suite 214
Conroe, TX 77385
Oak Ridge will be playing at Baylor on Thursday, May 28 and
Friday, May 29 at 7:30pm. They will play again on Saturday at
2:00pm if needed.
Spring Exam Schedule 2015!
The Spring Exam Schedule can be found on page 19 of this
newsletter.
Spring Exemption Policy 2015!
Senior Checklist
The Spring Exemption Policy can be found on page 20 of this
newsletter.
Recommendation
Letters: (teachers/staff
need a minimum of 10
days to write letters)
Cap/Gown, and
Announcements:
HERFF JONES
281-367-4723
[email protected]
www.myhjgrad.com
Panoramic
Pictures:
Herndon Panoramics
1-210-413-5077
Scheduled for: 5/22/15
Fees and Fines:
Must be clear
Prom Ticket Sales:
May 14-21 all lunches
$80.00 @ school
$100.00 at door
All Fees and Fines
Must be clear!
Senior Prom:
May 22, 2015
“After Prom Party”
Has been cancelled.
Senior Awards
Night:
May 28, 2015
Important Dates!
June 1 - Last day of senior exams – beginning of underclass exams
June 2 - Graduation Practice in Old Gym @ 8am
June 2 - Senior Picnic @ North Shore Park following practice
(Seniors will need to supply their own transportation)
June 3 - Graduation Practice @ Pavilion
(seniors should report to ORHS @ 9am to be bused to the Pavilion)
June 3 - Graduation Ceremony 2015 @ Pavilion
(Seniors report at 6:30pm)
June 4 - Final day of exams – Final day of the school year
Summer Mover Notification!
If you are aware now that you will be moving during the
summer and will not be returning to ORHS next year, please
come to the front office and fill out a Summer Mover
Notification Form.
If you become aware after school is out that you will move out
of ORHS attendance zone, please call Janet Williamson at 832592-5525 or come by the front office during summer office
hours and complete the Summer Mover Notification Form.
We will give you a packet to take to your new school.
Senior Exams:
May 27, 28, 29 and June
1
Graduation
Meeting:
June 2, 2015-Old Gym
Graduation
Practice:
Wednesday, June 3,
2015 @ The Woodlands
Pavilion
Graduation Tickets:
Distributed after
Graduation Practice
Senior Picnic:
June 2 @ North Shore
Park
Graduation:
Wednesday, June 3,
2015 @ The Woodlands
Pavilion
New Student Registration!
If you are new to the area and are moving into our attendance
zone please call to schedule an appointment at 832-592-5300.
Library News!
Students – all library books are due May 29th. Please return
books and pay any late fees before May 29th. The library is a
place for you to begin you LIFE-LONG LEARNING, SO DON’T
FORGET THE PUBLIC LIBRARY OVER THE SUMMER! Not
sure what to read next? Stop by the Oak Ridge Library for a
summer reading list. Thanks for a great year!
Textbooks!
Now is the time of year to locate your textbooks and be ready to
turn them in. Lost textbooks will prevent students from
obtaining a VOE, parking spaces, attending prom and
graduation activities. So please have your student check under
the bed, in the closet, in the trunk of the car and at their
friend’s houses for any textbooks that may be checked out to
them. AP books should be turned in between May 18-22. All
other books will be turned in between May 26-29. Thanks as
always for your continued support.
End of Year - Locker Clean Out!
Locker clean out will begin on Monday, June 1 and Tuesday,
June 2. No backpacks will be allowed on Wednesday, June 3
and Thursday, June 4.
Summer VOE Requests!
If you are planning on taking Driver’s Education this summer,
you will need a VOE. To get a VOE you will need to go to your
Assistant Principal’s office and request one. You will also need
to go back to your AP’s office to pick up your VOE before your
last day of school. Please get on the VOE request list now.
Early Release Days!
We will have early release on Tuesday, June 2, Wednesday,
June 3 and Thursday, June 4 at 11:25am. Please remember that
on early release days you are not to visit any other campuses.
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The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is administered by
the Texas Department of Agriculture. No form of identification
is required. Kids 18 years of age or under simply show up at
Houser or Ford Elementary for breakfast from 7:30am to
8:00am and for lunch from 11am to 12:30pm. Starting June 10
through July 2.
Oak Ridge HS Special Occasion Dress Code
As we approach the special occasions this spring, remember that
decorum counts. While planning for your upcoming event, please keep
the following attire standards in mind. If you have a question about what
to wear for these occasions, please check with a counselor, administrator
or event sponsor. Many of these are once-in-a-lifetime events and we
want them to be special for you.
Appropriate attire for Prom includes the following:
 S p a g h e t t i s t r a p s a n d s t r a p le s s d r e s s e s w ill b e p e r m it t e d .
 T w o -piece dresses must overlap. No midriff may show when arms are
raised.
 M e s h , s e e -through, and revealing cut-outs will not be allowed.
 F r o n t a n d b a c k o f d r e s s m u s t n o t b e t o o lo w -cut or revealing. Back of
dress may not go below natural waist.
 S h o r t d r e s s e s m u s t n o t b e h ig h e r t h a n 4 in c h e s a b o v e t h e k n e e . T h is
includes any slits on long dresses, dresses with sheer/mesh bottoms, and
the front of bi-level dresses.
 U n d e r w e a r m u s t b e w o rn.
 B o ys m u s t w e a r s t a n d a r d fo r m a l w e a r w h ic h in c lu d e s d a r k b u s in e s s
suits and appropriate footwear. Blue jeans are not allowed.
 F lip -flops and slides are not allowed.
 P r o p e r a n d fo r m a l g r o o m in g is e x p e c t e d .
 N o n o n -formal headwear (caps, etc.) allowed.
 Co s t u m e s , p a r t y a c c e s s o r ie s , a n d s u n g la s s e s a r e n o t a llo w e d .
 I f yo u a r e n o t d r e s s e d a p p r o p r ia t e ly, yo u w ill n o t b e a llo w e d t o e n t e r
the Prom so if in doubt, check with an administrator prior to the event or
don’t wear it. This is a special occasion and we don’t want you to miss it.
Appropriate attire for Senior Awards, National Honor Society
Inductions, Athletic Banquets and Other Special Events
includes the following:
 M a le s s h o u ld d r e s s in s e m i-formal wear including slacks, dress shirt,
tie and nice shoes. Jackets and ties are encouraged but not required.
 F e m a le s s h o u ld d r e s s in s e m i-formal wear which may include dresses
or dress slacks and nice shoes.
Senior Information!
The Oak Ridge High School Class of 2015 will graduate at 7:30
p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Cynthia Woods
Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands. Graduates will be
required to arrive at 6:40 p.m. Each graduate will receive 7
tickets for guests to sit in the seated area. Unlimited seating is
available on the lawn and tickets are not necessary for lawn
seating. Caps and gowns will be distributed to each graduate
immediately following the graduation meeting and preliminary
practice on Tuesday, June 2. This graduation practice is at
8:00 a.m. in the old gym and is required for all graduates. Also
required for all graduates is the on site graduation practice at
the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion at 9:00 a.m. on June 3.
Students will be bused to that practice. Tickets will be
distributed to all graduates upon our return to ORHS.
Students needing additional tickets will need to network to
make their own exchanges with others who may have more
tickets than they need. Oak Ridge High School will not provide
ticket exchange services. The ceremony will also be streamed
live online.
Graduation is a formal ceremony and appropriate attire is
required.
Blue jeans, tennis shoes & flip flops are not
permitted.
Boys - white dress shirt, tie, slacks, & dress shoes
Girls – dress or skirt & blouse, dress shoes;
For most girls, only shoes will be visible beneath the
graduation robe. Girls who wear slacks must wear dress
slacks with dress shoes.
Students’ personal items (cell phones, purses, cameras, etc)
must be left with family members for safekeeping.
No items can be taken to the graduate seating area at the
Pavilion.
Handicapped Seating!
Seating for handicapped guests at ORHS graduation can be
requested here:
http://goo.gl/forms/TpWjqiUBSL
Information is also available on the ORHS website in the
Senior Corner. Hard copies of the form to request seating for
handicapped guests are available in the ORHS front office.
Requests must be received by Friday, May 29, 2015.
ORHS Summer driver – Education Classes
2015
Summer driver education
classes are now available
on-line at www.esc6.net .
REGION ESC. 6
DRIVER
EDUCATION
936-435-8325
The course will be held at the ORHS 9th
grade campus.
The courses will be held June: 12, 15,
16, 17(Law Phase) and classroom/lab
phase is July: 8, 9, 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17,
20, 21, 22, 23.
Class times for ORHS summer classes
(1:00pm-5:00pm).
Registration Session Numbers: #188999
and # 189000.
We also have other summer classes
available listed on-line your child may
attend at the TWHS campus if it works
better for your Summer schedule.
Cost: $ 380.00 and fee can be paid out in
course.
On-site registration April 23-24 and
May. 21-22. Payments can also be made
on-line for your convenience.
Advertise Your Company in the ORHS Yearbook!
If you have your own company or know someone who does,
why not place an ad in the ORHS Aerie Yearbook! Your
advertising dollars help us preserve the highlights and events
of the year. We sincerely want to create a great yearbook for
our students and our community. With your advertising
dollars, we can accomplish our goals. Support our program
and start creating your ad today! Simply email Sarah Parker to
get started or visit
http://orhs.conroeisd.net/Teachers/sjparker/ for more
information!
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ACT or SAT!
Planning to take an ACT or SAT this year? Please remember
that a TEST TICKET and PHOTO ID are required when you
arrive to take your test. If you do not have a photo ID, you can
have a student ID made in the ORHS library PRIOR TO TEST
DAY. If you need to print your test ticket, you may print one in
the College and Career Center (B202) PRIOR TO TEST DAY!!
Driver License Attendance Verification
(Verification of Enrollment – VOE)
To obtain a driver’s license in the state of Texas, a student
between the ages of 15 and 18 must annually provide to the
Texas Department of Public Safety a form obtained from the
school verifying that the student has met the 90 percent
attendance requirement for the semester preceding the date of
application. The student can request this form at their
Assistant Principal’s office. Requests are typically processed
within 24-48 hours. Students should remember that buildings
are closed during spring and winter break as well as holidays
and should plan accordingly.
CONROE ISD CHECK ACCEPTANCE POLICY
In the event that a check written to Oak Ridge High School,
Cafeteria or District Office is returned unpaid by your bank,
Conroe ISD or its agent (CheckSmart Recovery) will redeposit
your check electronically. Additionally, you understand and
agree that we may electronically collect a returned check fee of
$30.00 plus applicable sales tax. The use of a check for
payment is your Acknowledgement and Acceptance of this
policy and its terms. You may reach CheckSmart Recovery at
(888) 851-6634.
Regards,
Tommy Johnson, Principal
Oak Ridge High School
ORHS Mission Statement
Oak Ridge High School will provide an educational
environment so that all students…
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Strive to achieve the highest levels of academic achievement
Operate as responsible citizens in a rapidly changing world
Awaken a positive image of self and others; and
Recognize that education is not received but achieved.
Continued…
Nondiscrimination Statement
The Conroe Independent School District does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and
provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other
designated youth groups. The following persons have
been designated to handle inquiries regarding these
non-discrimination policies:
Title IX Coordinator, 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, Texas
77304; (936)-709-7700 and the Section 504/ADA
Coordinator, 3205 W. Davis, Conroe, Texas 77304; (936)
709-7670.
El Distrito Escolar Independiente de Conroe no
discrimina por motivos de raza, color, nación de
procedencia, sexo, discapacidad o edad, de sus
programas y actividades y ofrece acceso igualitario a los
programas de Escultismo (Boy Scouts) y otros grupos
juveniles autorizados. Las personas siguientes han sido
designadas para atender las preguntas relacionadas con
estas políticas antidiscriminatorias:
Coordinador del Título IX, cito en el 3205 W. Davis,
Conroe, Texas 77304; (936) 709-7700 y Coordinador de
la Sección 504/ADA, cito en el 3205 W. Davis, Conroe,
Texas 77304; (936) 709-7670.
Marquee
Birthday Announcements
Order Form Below!
Marquee Birthday Announcements
REQUEST FORM
Student’s Name:_______________________________
(Please Print Neatly)
Student’s Birthday:_____________________________
Parent/Guardian’s Name:________________________
(Please Print)
Parent/Guardian’s Signature:_____________________
Phone Number:________________________________
Announcement will run for 24 hours.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Circle desired announcement format:
Option #1
Happy ##th Birthday, Student’s Name
Option #2
Happy Birthday, Student’s Name
Cost is $20.00 (cash or check payable to O.R.H.S.)
*Completed Announcement Request Form and payment must be received 3 school days
prior to desired announcement date. For questions or additional information please
contact Mrs. McKenzie at (832)592-5541.
Continued…
NEWS FROM THE COLLEGE &
CAREER CENTER
May 28, 2015
SENIORS! IT IS TIME TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ON NAVIANCE FAMILY CONNECTION
PRIOR TO GRADUATION!
1. Please check to see if you owe Transcript Fees on Naviance Family Connection.
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Click on the "Colleges" tab
Click on "Transcripts"
Click on "View status of all of my transcript requests".
If you owe money, please pay on the ORHS Webstore.
2. Complete the Senior Exit Survey (this is required by CISD for graduation).
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Click the "About Me" tab on Naviance Family Connection.
Click on the "senior survey" link
3. Order your FINAL TRANSCRIPT to be sent to the school you will be attending! Instructions are listed in
the updates section on Naviance Family Connection Main Page. Don't forget to order a Final Transcript
from LoneStar - Montgomery if you are in Dual Credit. Athletes - don't forget to order a final transcript for
NCAA.
If you have any questions or problems, please visit the College & Career Center(Room B202).
JUNIORS! IT IS TIME TO REGISTER FOR CISD DESTINATION COLLEGE! Destination College will be June 11 from 8 AM – 4
PM at College Park High School. The Registration fee is $25 (payable to TWHS). The sessions will include: College
Applications, Essay Writing, Finding the Right Fit, How to Pay for College, College 101. There will be a student panel of
former students providing wonderful insight. There will also be a mini college fair to students and parents. Space is
limited! Please find a registration form at the end of this article. You can also come to the College & Career Center to pick
one up. Return the application a fee payment to the College & Career Center.
JUNIORS!
It is time to register for SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS!
We are adding new programs every week so check out the complete list with much more information on Naviance Family
Connection – click on “colleges” then “enrichment programs”. Press Ctrl and click on the name of the program to access
the website for more information.
SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS FOR 2015 (Press Ctrl and click on the name of the program to access the
website for more information)
Name
3 Days of Fashion!
Big Red Summer Academic Camp
Blueprint Signature Summer Program at George Washington
University
Blueprint Signature Summer Program at Lehigh University
Blueprint Signature Summer Program at Stonehill College
Blueprint Signature Summer Series at UCLA
Colorado College Summer Precollege Program
Duke TIP (Talent Identification Program) Field Studies
High School Summer Scholars Program
iD Tech Camps
SCAD Rising Star
Sea Camp
Sports Media Summer Camp
Stanford University High School Summer College
Stephen F. Austin Summer Theatre Workshop - Technical
Theatre and Design
Stephen F. Austin University Summer Theatre Workshop Acting
Summer Challenge Program
Summer Pre-College at Marist
Summer Scholars Academy
University of Texas Pre-College Camps
Organization
Deadline
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising,
06/11/2015
Los Angeles
University of Nebraska at Lincoln
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Location
California
The George Washington University
07/01/2015
Lehigh University
Stonehill College
University of California, Los Angeles
Colorado College
Duke University
Washington University in St. Louis
Over 60 prestigious Universities including
Trinity, University of Houston, St. Edward's
TCU, SMU, Stanford, NYU, Yale, UT, Emory and
more!
Savannah College of Art and Design
Texas A&M University, Galveston
Oklahoma State University
Stanford University
07/01/2015
07/01/2015
07/01/2015
06/05/2015
Nebraska
District of
Columbia
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
California
Colorado
United States
Missouri
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United States
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United States
Texas
Oklahoma
California
Stephen F. Austin State University
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Texas
Stephen F. Austin State University
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Texas
Boston University
Marist College
Texas Lutheran University
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Massachusetts
New York
Texas
The University of Texas, Austin
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Texas