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Little Kids Rock, a national nonprofit, donated brand new instruments to students at Thomas Jefferson High School to replace those instruments lost and damaged in October’s storm. Little Kids Rock presented the instruments to the school’s modern band program on Dec. 11. Little Kids Rock is a national nonprofit dedicated to building a world where kids can live purposeful lives by ensuring all public school children have the opportunity to unlock their inner music makers.

JCPenney surprised 500 Thomas Jefferson High School students, who were affected by October’s tornadoes, with a $100 JCPenney gift card each in a special assembly. The donation was part of JCPenney’s long-standing tradition of supporting its communities through helping close the opportunity gap for underserved youth through essential clothing needs, access to youth programs and career readiness support, and disaster relief assistance.

The Multiple Career Magnet Center (MCMC) celebrated the achievements of 40 students who are currently employed or studying in a community college. MCMC is a Dallas ISD campus that helps prepare high school students with special needs to thrive in careers. This year, the Dallas ISD Special Education department partnered with Eastfield College. This campus will teach special courses where students can receive a Certification on Customer Service upon completion of the program. The school offers several programs that simulate a job site, such as Culinary Arts, Hospitality & Tourism, Dry Cleaning and Laundry, Business Technology, Childcare, Building Maintenance Technology…

On Election Day in November 2019, all registered Dallas County voters were able to vote at any polling location in Dallas County thanks to the new Countywide Vote Centers. Dallas County will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, to receive comments and statements from the public regarding the use of Countywide Vote Centers used in the November election Public comments will be recorded and made a part of Dallas County’s request to permanently establish Countywide Vote Centers for Election Day voting in Dallas County. Dallas County residents can obtain more information about Vote Centers, and provide their…