Drug-Free All Star Drug Court Meeting

For the Drug-Free All Star November meeting, the All Stars visited with Judge Todd Kassaw, 159th District Court, and attended Drug Court. The Drug-Free All Stars of Angelina County are a group of high school seniors who serve as role models for the community by living an alcohol, tobacco, and drug-free life. The Drug-Free All Star program, in partnership with TxDOT, aims to reduce crashes, injuries, and deaths on Texas roadways. Judge Kassaw discussed the consequences of alcohol and drug misuse and the impact of the choices students make now on their future. Students also heard directly from several Drug Court participants on how the program has positively affected their lives. Drug-Free All Stars also observed participants during Drug Court who have committed to their sobriety. The Coalition, Inc. appreciates Judge Kassaw and Drug Court for allowing the All Stars to visit and see the positive impact Drug Court has on our community.

Kneeling in front from left to right: Ti’ara Nieves, Samantha Burns, Avery Williams, and Yolanda Rubio. Second row from left to right: Ava Alaniz-Guerrero, Natalie Limon, Emily Awtrey, Trent Gorman, Maegan Gomez, Elizabeth Jacobo, Kendyl Metcalf, and Verania Paulin. Third row from left to right: Brylee Barbee, Kaylie Blaylock, Skye Wyckoff, Samantha Naramore, Natalie Courtney, Jolie Garcia. Fourth row from left to right: Zach Rowell, Kasie Lopez, Chloe Napier, Cara Phillips, Jaxson Frankens, Annabelle Liddle, Giselle Jaime, Zahra Martinez, Alyssa Luna, Roxana Flores, Justice Jackson, and Bryan Cordero. Fifth row from left to right: Alex Tiu, Cooper Hatcher, Ava Straughan, Dulce Flores, Cailyn Crow, Kenady Hathorn, and Agustina Mezzano. Last row from left to right: Kristina Guardado, Judge Todd Kassaw, and De’Andrew Dodd.

Since 1988, The Coalition has focused on eliminating the use of harmful substances by affecting public policy, laws, attitudes and behaviors, all in an effort to foster healthy life-long choices for the local community. For more information about Drug-Free All Star program, contact Abby Baker at The Coalition at 936-634-9308.