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May 2011

Funeral services held for former Westbank resident William McKenzie “Mack” Palmer

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 | Special to the Picayune

William McKenzie “Mack” Palmer died on May 1, 2011, at Granada Hills, Calif.

WRMS, student win awards for stock-market prowess

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 | Staff Report

West Ridge Middle School student Eric Cen won top honors in the fourth- through eighth-grade division in the Austin Regional Stock Market Game Program.

Anyone willing to serve EISD residents deserves gratitude, respect

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 | Ed Allen | 3

Ronna Martin, Rob Hargett and Beau Ross were sworn in as the newest members of the Eanes school board Monday night, and we have no doubt that they will serve to the best of their abilities.

Legislature close to passing budget in final week of session

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 | Special to the Picayune

Actions taken by the state House and Senate point toward the possibility of completing a state budget on or before May 30, the final day of the session.

Eanes school board works to continue excellence

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 | Special to the Picayune | 9

While the school year comes to a close, a new chapter is beginning in Eanes Independent School District.

Westlake band awarded prestigious Sudler Shield

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 | Special to the Picayune

Westlake High School  band director Kerry Taylor directs the wind ensemble during the final concert of the year Friday at the Performing Arts Center where he was presented with the prestigious Sudler Shield.

Elizabeth Hudgins nabs presidential award, student hearts

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 | Dane Anderson

When 30-year-old Elizabeth Hudgins stood on a stage in Washington D.C. last week to accept the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching, her head was probably filled with numbers.

Soire raises $92k for Partnership for Children

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 | Special to the Picayune

“Under a Circus Big Top” was the festive theme for the sixth annual Celebration for Children.

Lacrosse: Chap trio honored by THSLL

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 | Special to the Picayune

Jackson Grimes, Matthew Gabriel and Michael Edwards were recently named to the 2011 Texas High School Lacrosse League Division I all-state team.

Travis County pitches in to help WHS with Alive at 25

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 | Dane Anderson

Deputy Kevin Cotton from the Travis County Sheriff’s Office presented a $900 check to Westlake High School Principal Linda Rawlings at a recent Eanes school board meeting.

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