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High School Senior Has Graduation Ceremony at Hospital
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of completing a giant milestone, and graduating high school definitely belongs on that list. The cheers, the gowns, and sounds of Pomp and Circumstance all mark an occasion that sets most of us on our life’s journey. But for one North Texas teen, this auspicious occasion seemed like one she would have to sit out due to her current battle with cancer. The fact of the matter was that 19-year-old Kaley Banuelos would be undergoing chemo treatment on the same date as her high school graduation. This scenario left Banuelos with little choice in the matter, given the seriousness of her illness.
Argyle to face Grapevine on Saturday with spot in state tournament on the line
HURST — Argyle coach Ricky Griffin caught up with his counterpart from Grapevine in the moments after the second game of their teams’ Region I-5A series on Friday night. Grapevine had just cruised to an 8-2 win at Danford Field to force a decisive third game at 1 p.m. Saturday back at the L.D. Bell High School.
To comply with DEI law, UNT counsel edits faculty policy regarding academic freedom
University of North Texas administrators made another policy change earlier this month to comply with the Texas Legislature’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion offices, training, programs and hiring statements. This time, university officials removed a reference to “diversity, equity and inclusion” from the policy regarding academic freedom and...
Four Coppell ISD students receive YMCA Scholarships
On May 22, 20 north Texas high school seniors collectively received academic scholarships of $276,000 courtesy of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas Foundation as part of the annual college scholarship program. Out of the 20 students who received $12,000 scholarships, four of them recently graduated from Coppell ISD schools. Jason...
ICYMI: Frisco ISD approves 3% staff raise, $963M budget
Liberty High School teacher Yasmine Secrist leads students through an assignment. (Courtesy Frisco ISD) Catch up on recent news from Frisco ISD. Frisco ISD officials adopted a total budget of $963.78 million with a potential $30.81 million shortfall in the general fund for fiscal year 2024-25. Without additional state funding, FISD officials are expecting to use rainy day funds to mitigate the size of the district’s potential $30.81 million shortfall.
University system continues to serve women in law
Current Principal Lecturer and Pre-Law Advisor at the university, Dr. Wendy Watson, Ph.D., said that for much of its existence, the legal field has been plagued with misogyny coming from conservative, traditional views of gender roles which have been prolonged by a male-dominated field. Watson also said the legal field...
Coram Deo Academy celebrates 25 years of education
Coram Deo Academy has campuses in Flower Mound, Plano and Dallas. (Courtesy Adobe Stock) Coram Deo Academy is celebrating its 25-year anniversary this year. The Christian private school has three campuses, including one in Flower Mound. Coram Deo Academy was initially Flower Mound Classical Christian School and served 57 students in grades 6-12 when it first opened in 1999, according to its website. The school has since expanded and operates campuses in Plano and Dallas.
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