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The Blinn College District Board of Trustees received a preliminary enrollment report last week indicating that fall 2022 registration has increased over last year’s figures. Dr. Becky McBride, Vice Chancellor for Student Services, shared that as of Monday, Sept. 12, Blinn’s unofficial fall enrollment was 17,255 students, a 2.52% increase from the same time period last year. This included a 3.08% increase in contact hours, which is included in the formula to determine state funding.

Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among children in the nation, so the Texas Department of Transportation is reminding parents that one of the most important things they can do to protect children is to properly install and use a car seat. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states that 46 percent of all child car seats are misused. TxDOT’s “Save Me With a Seat” campaign kicks off in September to coincide with National Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 18–Sept. 24. The campaign invites parents to schedule a free car seat safety check by visiting Save me with a Seat and entering their ZIP code to find the nearest TxDOT Traffic Safety Specialist in their area. TxDOT offers free car seat safety checks year-round. When child car seats are used correctly, they can help reduce injuries and prevent fatalities when children are involved in a crash,” said TxDOT executive director Marc Williams. “We urge parents to schedule a car seat check today to ensure they are safely and correctly using the right car seat for their child.”

Saturday, July 23, is the 71st Annual Celebration and fundraiser for the Industry Volunteer Fire and Rescue.

It will be held at the Firemen's Park on Highway 159 in Industry, and Fried Chicken plates with all the trimming will be served from 5 to 7:30 p.m. for $15 per plate, dine-in or carry out. There will also be a variety of cakes and pies available.

According to the flier for the event, all donations and support will help to purchase firefighting equipment to better serve the community.