Update on assistance request for the Rodriguez family, who lost their home and all of their belongings to a fire earlier this week. The drop-off address has been updated. Please visit http://bit.ly/37JfvX1 for details and specific needs. Thank you in advance for your help.

Black History Month: In 2021, Kamala Harris became the first woman of African or Asian descent to become vice president. Harris's mother immigrated to the United States from India and her father immigrated from Jamaica. https://www.biography.com/political-figure/kamala-harris

In 2008, Barack Obama became the first Black president of the United States. https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/barack-obama

Additional Resource for updates: Please follow Judge Trey Duhon on Facebook for Waller County updates and helpful information. @treyforjudge https://www.facebook.com/treyforjudge.

Black History Month: Before Oprah Winfrey and Michael Jordan joined the billionaire’s club, Robert Johnson became the first African American billionaire when he sold the cable station he founded, Black Entertainment Television (BET) in 2001. https://rljcompanies.com/about/

IMPORTANT UPDATE: The annual Friends of Royal FFA Chili Supper has been moved to Sunday, February 21. "To Go" Chili starts at 4:00PM, sit down meal starts at 4:30PM. Auction starts at 6PM. Chili will be $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: The Royal Junior High Track Meet scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 16 has been cancelled due to the anticipated harsh weather conditions. The new date will be announced at a later time, if applicable.

In 1940, Hattie McDaniel was the first African American performer to win an Academy Award—the film industry’s highest honor—for her portrayal of a loyal slave governess in Gone With the Wind. https://www.biography.com/actor/hattie-mcdaniel

Winter has arrived! Forecast: https://bit.ly/2MULUCs. To keep yourself and your loved ones safe, make sure you prepare your home and your car before the storm hits, and bring any outside pets indoors! Stay warm, Falcons! http://bit.ly/3qjGpMo

Reminder! Monday, 2/15 is a student and staff holiday!

Give blood, save a life! Visit the mobile blood drive at Shire Distillery (505 Bains St #303, Donor Coach, Brookshire, TX 77423) on Saturday, February 13. Visit https://www.commitforlife.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/332509 for complete details!

Madam C.J. Walker was born on a cotton plantation in Louisiana and became wealthy after inventing a line of African American hair care products. She established Madame C.J. Walker Laboratories and was known for her philanthropy. https://www.biography.com/inventor/madam-cj-walker

Tomorrow (Thursday 2/11) is the Lady Falcons’ first playoff game against Worthing high school! The game will be at Royal High school gym @7pm. Please join us in supporting the team as they embark on their playoff journey! 🎉🎉🎉

ORDER NOW! RHS Valentine's Day Bouquet Orders Deadline is TODAY, Wednesday, 2/10/2021. Visit http://bit.ly/3jAw9MU to place your order.

Black History Month: Shirley Chisholm was the first African American woman elected to the House of Representatives in 1968. She was the first female candidate for president of the United States. https://www.history.com/topics/us-politics/shirley-chisholm

Black History Month: Hiram Rhodes Revels was the first African American ever elected to the U.S. Senate. He represented the state of Mississippi from February 1870 to March 1871. https://www.biography.com/political-figure/hiram-r-revels

Tomorrow is Safer Internet Day! Here are 5 tips for staying safe on the internet with your kids. Try them out! 😊

Black History Month: George Washington Carver developed 300 derivative products from peanuts among them cheese, milk, coffee, flour, ink, dyes, plastics, wood stains, soap, linoleum, medicinal oils and cosmetics. https://www.biography.com/scientist/george-washington-carver

On April 5, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play Major League Baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers. He led the league in stolen bases that season and was named Rookie of the Year. https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/jackie-robinson

REMINDER! Monday, February 8 is a student holiday (Staff Professional Day). Enjoy your day off!