Results For Beat the Street for Little Feet 2026
"Beat the Street for Little Feet" 2026
Top Results:
Overall Winner: Jana Shawver (San Angelo) - 24:28
Top Male Finisher: G. Conway (Sweetwater) - 26:11 (Age 9)
Top Female Finisher (Sweetwater): Kennedy Baker - 26:14
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Sweetwater ISD Board to Deliberate on Future Calendar and Winter Weather Recovery
SWEETWATER, TX — The Sweetwater Independent School District (SISD) Board of Trustees will convene for a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 5:30 PM to address critical planning for the upcoming academic year and official recovery from recent winter weather. The agenda highlights several key action items, including the adoption of the 2026-2027 academic calendar and a formal request to the state regarding missed instructional time.
Key Action Items: Planning and Recovery
The Board is slated to consider and potentially act on the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar. This annual decision establishes the start and end dates for students, as well as the placement of holiday breaks and staff development days for the next school year.
Additionally, trustees will vote on a Texas Education Agency (TEA) Waiver for Bad Weather Days. This request follows a significant snow and ice storm during the last week of January 2026, which forced the closure of all campuses on January 28 and 29.
Waiver Details: The district is seeking to waive 465 minutes of instructional time for those dates.
Supplemental Context: Under Texas Education Code, districts are generally required to make up at least two missed days using built-in "bad weather days" or additional minutes before applying for such waivers. This application indicates that the January storm necessitated a formal request to maintain . . . .
SWEETWATER, TX — The Sweetwater Independent School District (SISD) Board of Trustees will convene for a regular meeting on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 5:30 PM to address critical planning for the upcoming academic year and official recovery from recent winter weather. The agenda highlights several key action items, including the adoption of the 2026-2027 academic calendar and a formal request to the state regarding missed instructional time.
Key Action Items: Planning and Recovery
The Board is slated to consider and potentially act on the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar. This annual decision establishes the start and end dates for students, as well as the placement of holiday breaks and staff development days for the next school year.
Additionally, trustees will vote on a Texas Education Agency (TEA) Waiver for Bad Weather Days. This request follows a significant snow and ice storm during the last week of January 2026, which forced the closure of all campuses on January 28 and 29.
Waiver Details: The district is seeking to waive 465 minutes of instructional time for those dates.
Supplemental Context: Under Texas Education Code, districts are generally required to make up at least two missed days using built-in "bad weather days" or additional minutes before applying for such waivers. This application indicates that the January storm necessitated a formal request to maintain the district’s funding and attendance compliance.
Student and Staff Recognition
The meeting will open with a celebration of National Career & Technology Education (CTE) Month. This recognition highlights programs that provide students with technical skills and career-ready training, a recurring priority for the district as seen in previous discussions regarding CTE facilities.
In addition to student honors, the Board will enter a closed session to discuss personnel matters, followed by a potential vote in open session regarding Administrator Contracts. This follows the Board’s recent action in January to extend Superintendent Reggy Spencer’s contract through January 2028.
Financial Oversight and Bond Progress
The Board will also review a Bond Update to inform the public on the progress of ongoing construction or facility improvement projects funded by taxpayers.
A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to the Consent Agenda, which includes the approval of January’s financial reports.
General Fund Status: As of early February, the district’s General Fund revenue is 41.03% realized, totaling approximately $9.6 million of the estimated $23.4 million budget.
Expenditures: The January check payments list shows a variety of operational costs, ranging from standard electricity and gas charges to specialized testing fees such as a $5,150 payment for ACT testing at the High School.
Security and Maintenance: Recent financial activity also includes payments for secure site background checks and various plumbing and maintenance supplies across the district's campuses.
Public Participation
As with all regular meetings, a Public Forum is scheduled early in the agenda. Citizens wishing to address the Board must sign up by 5:30 PM and are limited to three minutes. At the previous January meeting, public comments included concerns regarding the implementation of Senate Bill 11 related to daily prayer time in schools, demonstrating the Board’s role as a venue for community dialogue.
The meeting will be held at the Puckett-Dudensing CTE Building.
Nolan County Commissioners Court Sets Feb. 9 Meeting With Grants, Road Materials, and Budget Items on Agenda
Residents of Nolan County will have the opportunity to hear updates and see county business in action when the Nolan County Commissioners Court meets Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the Nolan County Courthouse in Sweetwater. The meeting is open to the public and will cover a range of routine and policy-related matters affecting county operations.
One of the early highlights on the agenda is the presentation of service awards, which recognize county employees for years of service or notable contributions. These awards are typically used to acknowledge institutional knowledge, dedication, and long-term commitment to public service.
Commissioners will also consider approval to pursue a grant through the University of North Texas (UNT). While details of the grant are not specified in the agenda, such grants often relate to technical assistance, research partnerships, public safety initiatives, or community development projects. Approval at this stage allows the county to formally apply and move forward if funding is awarded.
Another item involves review of the 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Annual Racial Profiling Report for 2025. Texas law requires law enforcement agencies and prosecutors to . . . .
Residents of Nolan County will have the opportunity to hear updates and see county business in action when the Nolan County Commissioners Court meets Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the Nolan County Courthouse in Sweetwater. The meeting is open to the public and will cover a range of routine and policy-related matters affecting county operations.
One of the early highlights on the agenda is the presentation of service awards, which recognize county employees for years of service or notable contributions. These awards are typically used to acknowledge institutional knowledge, dedication, and long-term commitment to public service.
Commissioners will also consider approval to pursue a grant through the University of North Texas (UNT). While details of the grant are not specified in the agenda, such grants often relate to technical assistance, research partnerships, public safety initiatives, or community development projects. Approval at this stage allows the county to formally apply and move forward if funding is awarded.
Another item involves review of the 32nd Judicial District Attorney’s Annual Racial Profiling Report for 2025. Texas law requires law enforcement agencies and prosecutors to compile and submit annual data on traffic stops, arrests, and searches to ensure compliance with anti-profiling statutes. Commissioners’ approval confirms the report has been received and meets state requirements.
Infrastructure and road maintenance will also be a major topic. The court will consider going out for bids on fuel, Grade 3 and Grade 4 gravel, flex base, CRS, and CRS-2P materials. These materials are essential for maintaining county roads, bridges, and rights-of-way. By soliciting bids, the county seeks competitive pricing and long-term cost savings for taxpayers.
Routine operations are addressed through a request to purchase office supplies, ensuring county departments have necessary materials to continue day-to-day work.
Commissioners will then receive reports from department heads, which may include updates from road and bridge crews, law enforcement, emergency management, or administrative offices. These reports provide transparency and help commissioners track progress and address emerging needs.
The agenda concludes with consideration of claims, line-item transfers, and budget amendments as requested by the county auditor. This step authorizes payment of county bills and adjusts budget accounts as needed to reflect actual expenses and priorities during the fiscal year.
The agenda notes that the Commissioners Court may enter closed session on any item when legally permitted under the Texas Government Code, typically for discussions involving personnel, litigation, or real estate matters.
The meeting notice was filed Feb. 3, 2026, by the Nolan County Clerk, meeting state requirements for public transparency. Residents interested in county government are encouraged to attend and stay informed about decisions affecting local services and tax dollars.
