In a state where football is KING, some schools are making some difficult choices regarding education:
[LEFT]The Keller school district, facing a budget deficit of up to $30 million next year, is cutting $800,000 from its athletic budget. About 1,000 students will lose the opportunity to participate in athletics, including previously untouchable football, as the district will set a maximum number of teams for each sport.
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Read more:
High school football feels first budget cuts | Football | DFWVarsity.com (http://www.star-telegram.com/2011/04/06/2981080/high-school-football-feels-first.html#ixzz1IqWNd1OR - broken link)
The Friday Night Gladiator fights become more competitive as schools struggle during the economic downturn and shrinking property values...........
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