Memphis Future Farmers of America (FFA) welding students compete in the First Annual Cotton Field Classic Build-Off and Welding Certification Event Saturday, Sept. 16 at Lorenzo Independent School District. At the build-off, over $65,000 in scholarships were awarded to students across Texas. Competitors traveled from Brock, Floydada, Huntsville, Lockney, New Waverly, Petersburg, Perryton, Slaton and Sands. Photo Courtesy of Memphis ISD

The Memphis High School (MHS) Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) senior team of Gizelle Rodriguez, Maggie Cook and Corrina Torres, along with MHS FCCLA Adviser Summer Lindley, visit the Memphis Lions Club Wednesday, July 12. The team presented their Students Taking Action with Recognition (STAR) Event Level 3 Event Management project, which they recently took gold with at the National Leadership Conference in Denver, Colo. Courtesy Photo

Memphis High School FFA students receive their Lonestar Degrees, the highest degree the state association can bestow upon a member, at the 95th Texas FFA State Conference Tuesday, July 10- Friday, July 14 in Dallas. From left: Photo Courtesy of Memphis ISD

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The Memphis Independent School District (ISD) Back to School Bash will be held from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10 at the Memphis City Park. Following, Meet the Cyclones will be held from 7-8 p.m., and a Pool Party, sponsored by the Memphis Chamber of Commerce, will be held from 8-10 p.m. Graphic Courtesy of Memphis ISD

The Memphis Lions Club welcomes Texas Department of State Health Services’ Denise Jameson, of Lubbock, who shared provided services with the club, including the prevention of infant, child and adolescent injury and death through evidence-based education and programs, such as vehicular hyperthermia prevention, water safety and human trafficking awareness. Courtesy Photo