Today's 5: School District in the News

School news is in the forefront today as Plainview's boys take on Calhoun in high school basketball Tuesday, the day after the school district unveiled new electronic buses that will join its fleet next fall.

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On Tuesday:

1.The Hawks of host Calhoun in a game at 4:30 p.m. at the high school.

2. Did you see our story and photos about the that will join the fleet of the  in the 2012-2013 school year.

3. The hosts a meeting of the Group Tuesday at 6:45 p.m. The guest speaker is Marc McCord, a professional day trader, who will discuss stock market investing and day/swing trading strategies. Free; open to all.

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