Wilson County News

Students impress senator during capitol visit

East Central High School seniors Jayden Campos, Marshall Cavazos, and Belinda Rivera went to the Capitol Building in Austin, April 9, to attend live sessions of Congress in both the Texas State House and Senate. Between attending sessions, the seniors visited with state Sen. Roland Gutierrez. As part of an independent study course they have been taking to challenge the AP Comparative Government and Politics exam, they prepared for the visit by investigating what legislation would be discussed on the floors that day. Gutierrez was so impressed with the students’ preparation that he asked his fellow senators to pause the...

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