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09/25/2026 · Union County

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Hico, Texas: Pie, Back Roads, and a Surprisingly Good Dinosaur Problem

Hico is the kind of Texas town you pass once and then spend years wondering why you didn’t stop. Park downtown, order the chicken-fried steak at the Koffee Kup, and leave room for a slice of pie because self-control is not a road-trip virtue.

09/25/2026
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Move It Monday

The Suitcase Carry: One Dumbbell, Surprisingly Serious Fitness

Carrying a weight in one hand looks almost too simple to count as exercise. That’s exactly why the suitcase carry is so useful: it trains your grip, core, posture, and walking mechanics without requiring a complicated workout.

09/25/2026

From Scratch

The Crispiest Chicken Thighs Start in a Cold Pan

Chicken thighs are the weeknight answer when you want dinner to taste like you tried harder than you did. Start them in a cold cast-iron skillet, and you’ll get bronzed, crackling skin instead of a sad, rubbery flap.

09/25/2026

The Workshop

Build a Better Birdhouse from One Fence Board

In one afternoon, a $10 fence board can become a sturdy nesting box instead of a decorative wooden tomb. Here’s the simple design, the measurements that matter, and the hole size that keeps unwanted guests out.

09/25/2026

Off the Path

Emerald Lake: Three Alpine Lakes and One Excellent Excuse to Slow Down

Rocky Mountain National Park’s Emerald Lake Trail is short enough for beginners but dramatic enough to make you feel like you’ve wandered into a movie set. Go early, bring layers, and don’t rush the lakes in between.

09/25/2026

Tight Lines

The Last Two Hours of Incoming Tide Are Prime Time

Redfish, striped bass, flounder, and hungry largemouth all have one thing in common right now: they like moving water and easy meals. Fish the tide—or the wind-driven current—and quit blaming the lure.

09/25/2026

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Transportation Clear Search Input Close Search Results Transportation Contact Us Union County School District, Florida 255 SE 8th Ave Lake Butler, FL 32054 352-448-0180 Fax: 386-496-4394 Tony Raish  -  Coordinator raisht @union.k12.fl.us P: 352.448.0180 Bus Routes Link Rules for Bus Ridership Link The Purpose Statement for the Union County School District The purpose of Union County School District is to provide a collaborative learning culture where students are dedicated to excel with commitment from staff, families, and community. 55 S.W. 6th Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054, P: 352-448-5051 Digitally Designed by BramJam, LLC Share by:

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Technology Department Get Help! Submit a help ticket Contact Us Kevin Craft, IT Coordinator craftk @union.k12. fl. us Kyle Halfacre, IT Coordinator halfacrek @union.k12. fl.us Wesley Smith, Technician smithwe @union.k12. fl.us Cailyn Stalnaker, MIS Director mis @union.k12. fl.us The Purpose Statement for the Union County School District The purpose of Union County School District is to provide a collaborative learning culture where students are dedicated to excel with commitment from staff, families, and community. 55 S.W. 6th Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054, P: 352-448-5051 Digitally Designed by BramJam, LLC

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Covid Covid Parent Letter Updates Covid Quarantine Guidance The Purpose Statement for the Union County School District The purpose of Union County School District is to provide a collaborative learning culture where students are dedicated to excel with commitment from staff, families, and community. 55 S.W. 6th Street, Lake Butler, FL 32054, P: 352-448-5051 Digitally Designed by BramJam, LLC Share by:

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