Rusk high school students learn the dangers of drunk driving through mock accident

Rusk high school students learn the dangers of drunk driving through mock accident

RUSK, Texas (KETK)- Students at Rusk ISD were exposed to the reality of how drinking and driving can change a life forever and the consequences that follow getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. Tyler High School student earns scholarship worth more than $100,000 The mock accident was created through the efforts of the Rusk Fire Department, UT Health, Wallace Thompson Funeral Home, Issacs Wrecker Service, and Cherokee County's Sheriff…

Counties object to EMS proposal in state budget

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Simpson County EMS demonstrates dangers of driving to high school students

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AAA wants tri-county residents to stop driving while high

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DUI reenactment drives home dangers of drinking & driving to high school students

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