Governor Abbott Proclaims October “Principals Month” in Texas

National Principals Month is your opportunity to say “thank you” to principals everywhere and to share with the community all the great things that principals do.

Houston County Electric Cooperative, Inc. Announces 2017 Government-in-Action Youth Tour

The board of directors of Houston County Electric Cooperative, Inc. in conjunction with Texas Electric Cooperative (TEC) and National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) has elected to sponsor two deserving students in an all-expense paid trip to our state and nation's capital. High school students enrolled as sophomores, juniors or seniors in the 2016-2017 school years may apply.

The 2017 tour will be the 52^nd Annual Government-in-Action Youth Tour. Two lucky teens will win an all-expense paid trip to our nation's capital and experience a guided trip of a lifetime, June 7^th through 16_^th,, 2017. The trip will include air fare, transportation while in Washington, hotel rooms, food cost as well as tours of many exciting, inspirational and educational sites. Recipients will travel from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to Washington National Airport. Cooperative staff will transport students to and from Austin Texas.

It is virtually effortless to apply. Candidates must submit an application and a typed 500-word essay. An independent panel will judge the application and essay. This year the topic is "The President selects the Cabinet." The Cabinet includes the head of 15 executive departments, and members of the Cabinet possess a wide range of skills and expertise to ensure the safety, security and stability of our country. Please select 2 of the 15 Cabinet positions to fill. Explain which positions you would like to fill, who you would select for the position and why. The winners will travel with other students from Texas and join some 1500 other students from across the nation. This tremendous opportunity will include tours of Mount Vernon, The Smithsonian Museums, Potomac River boat cruise, and other historical sites and memorials.

If you are a sophomore, junior or senior in high school this year and your parent or guardian maintains permanent residence on Houston County Electric Cooperative's electrical lines you may apply. Applications are available from your local high school counselor, US History teacher, Government teacher, and online.

Click Here for Entry Form

For More information from the Houston County Coop Click Here

Texas Youth Tour Official Site

2016 Spirit Days

Apply now for the 2017 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards!

Deadline to enter is November 8, 2016

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program is the United States' largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer community service. The program was created in 1995 by Prudential in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) to honor middle level and high school students for outstanding service to others at the local, state, and national level.

The program's goals are to applaud young people who already are making a positive difference in their towns and neighborhoods, and to inspire others to think about how they might contribute to their communities. Over the past 21 years, more than 115,000 young people have been officially recognized for their volunteer efforts.

We promote great deeds for youngsters across the United States of America, and welcome entrants also from across the world. Our list of extra locations is found below.

If you would like to find out more about us, do not hesitate to contact us .

November 8, 2016
Student application deadline.

November 18, 2016
Deadline for schools and officially designated local organizations to select and certify local Honorees for state-level judging.

February 7, 2017
Judging results are announced by NASSP and Prudential.

May 6 - 9, 2017
National recognition events in Washington, D.C.