Coverage dated October 27, 2026

Beloved janitor bursts into tears after school district awards her unexpected honor for 39 years on the job: 'I can’t speak'

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A beloved former Texas school janitor — who spent nearly four decades cleaning classrooms and helping students — burst into tears after receiving an unexpected honor from the school district. Marilyn Hampton retired as a custodian in 2022 after working for the Aubrey Independent School District for …

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    A beloved former Texas school janitor — who spent nearly four decades cleaning classrooms and helping students — burst into tears after receiving an unexpected honor from the school district. Marilyn Hampton retired as a custodian in 2022 after working for the Aubrey Independent School District for …

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