April 28, 2011 - April 18 was the deadline for filing your individual tax return. But that wasn't the only event that occurred this tax season. Although you might not have been aware of it, Tax Freedom Day fell on April 12.

Tax Freedom Day, calculated annually by the Tax Foundation, is the day on which Americans have earned enough money to pay this year's federal, state and local taxes. Of course, Tax Freedom Day is something of a fiction, because most people pay their taxes throughout the year, via their paychecks. Furthermore, when you pay taxes, you help fund public education, the police, the fire department, highways, college scholarships and many other important elements of society. Nonetheless, you may want to use the concept of Tax Freedom Day to look for ways to reduce the taxes associated with your investments.

April 28, 2011 - The Leonard Independent School District is the center of learning excellence for the community and surrounding area. LISD strives to provide an atmosphere where local youth can find intellect, purpose, friendship, significance, and guidance on the way to their future responsibilities. The staff and faculty of LISD constantly endeavor to expand their knowledge, improve facilities, and provide a secure environment to make a child's educational experience the best it can be. The identity and future of a community largely rests upon its school district and LISD will proudly carry this banner with integrity.