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About 70,000 students initially enter the TMEA All-State competitive process 1,875 students are selected to perform in 18 All-State ensembles All-State performances will be held as part of the TMEA Clinic/Convention, February 12-15, 2025. Over 30,000 people from Texas and around the world are expected to attend the convention that features over 300 workshops, 100 performances, and 600 exhibiting companies and higher education institutions. This is the nation’s largest music educators convention. Alyssa Delgado, a member of the Queen City High School Band will perform with the Texas All- State 4A Symphonic Band in San Antonio, Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the Henry B González Convention Center as part of the 2025 Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/ Convention.

Congress passed the H.R.82 Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, introduced by Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6] on Jan. 9, 2023. On Friday, Dec. 20, the Senate voted 76-20 with bipartisan support and signed into law by President Joe Biden on Jan. 5, 2025. According to the congressional website, the “bill repeals provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government.”

Pasqualita Burleson, the daughter of Winneolia Burleson and the granddaughter of the late Waymon Burleson and Mae Lois Burleson (Atlanta Independent School District Coach/Principal, and Teacher/Librarian) graduated from Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches, Texas, on December 14, 2024, with high honors. Pasqualita graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health. She is a 2019 graduate of Atlanta High School. Pasqualita expresses gratitude and appreciation to her family, teachers, Fine Arts Club, and the entire Atlanta Community for all the love and support shown to her over the years.