The Fort Worth International Center has been busy these past two years receiving and hosting international visitors, counseling local companies about trade opportunities and entering into unique partnerships that will benefit this generation and generations to come. Meeting Addresses Violence Against Teens Violence, or the fear of it, seems to pervade the existence of our teenagers whether in schools, churches or on our streets. 1's Citizen and Youth Advisory Committee and NPD No. 1 officers for the Town Hall meeting began two months ago. Youth Advisory Committee Chairman Randy Serna. Not only will violence in the schools and the community be discussed but also truancy.
Bottom line is that kids have to get an education.
During a recent sample period in Miami, more than 71 percent of 13 to 16 year olds prosecuted for criminal violations had been truant. The public is urged to attend the Oct. 7 special Town Hall Meeting at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Questions, answers and comments from the audience will follow comments from the panel. For more information, call 871-6400. So you want to start a small business even though you know you'll face difficult challenges and pitfalls, and that in many instances you'll work long hours with minimal short-term return.