GEORGE WEST, Tx — George West Primary School has been recognized as one of 28 schools statewide to receive the inaugural Lone Star Ribbon Schools award from the Texas governor, marking a significant achievement for the small community's educational excellence.

The award acknowledges outstanding academic performance and progress in closing achievement gaps, adding to the school's already impressive legacy in education.

"I'm not surprised. I'm really impressed by this school district," said Debbie Russell, who has four grandchildren attending the George West Independent School District, with three enrolled at the primary school.

Russell said she is glad the state is recognizing the hard work educators are putting into the students.

"It means that my grandkids are going to the right schoo

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