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Texas teacher who built speech program from scratch receives emotional $100K surprise

By Home - CBSNews.com Jun 23, 2025 | 10:19 AM

Deb Garoui, who is featured in the new documentary “Speak,” has helped students in rural West Texas find their voice through speech and debate while caring for her seriously ill son. David Begnaud surprised her with a $100,000 gift in recognition of her dedication.

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