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Small School Districts in Texas, Kentucky Close Due to Surge in COVID Cases

A surge in COVID cases has forced some small school districts in two states to close.
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Small School Districts in Texas, Kentucky Close Due to Surge in COVID Cases
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Jana J. Pruet
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Most Texas students are back in the classroom, but for one tiny rural school district, back-to-school was short-lived.

A spike in COVID cases forced a small Texas school district to close earlier this week when nearly a quarter of its staff tested positive for the virus.

Jana J. Pruet
Jana J. Pruet
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Jana J. Pruet is an award-winning investigative journalist. She covers news in Texas with a focus on politics, energy, and crime. She has reported for many media outlets over the years, including Reuters, The Dallas Morning News, and TheBlaze, among others. She has a journalism degree from Southern Methodist University. Send your story ideas to: [email protected]
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