Godley
Godley, TX · Municipal
twulasso.com
Two years since DEI removal
In 2023, Governor Greg Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 17 (SB17) or the “DEI ban” bill. This legislation explicitly banned diversity, equity and inclusion policies in Texas public universities. Diversity, equity and inclusion can be loosely defined as the institutional practice of explicitly promoting historically marginalized groups. Effective Sept. 2025, Texas Woman’s University faced the challenge of complying with state law and keeping the tradition of bridging neutrality gaps on campus.
wehsblueprint.com
It’s a Texas Thing
Homecoming mums are a popular Texas tradition that allow students to show off their personality, interests and school spirit. From simple designs to elaborate creations, each mum is unique to the person wearing it. For some students, it is their first time experiencing the tradition, while for seniors, it can be a meaningful final homecoming memory. These photos show how students at Wylie East celebrate the tradition in their own way.
TexasHighways
The Largest Urban Hardwood Forest in the U.S. is in … Dallas?
A few years ago, I kayaked on the Trinity River into the Great Trinity Forest. Though I could see the downtown Dallas skyline, I was surprised when I pulled my kayak up the muddy bank next to a man fishing. I could see highways but couldn’t hear the constant drone of cars or urban life that’s seemingly inescapable in a city of more than 1.25 million.
The Cross Timbers Gazette
Argyle approves rules for soon-to-open Argyle Nature Trail
A new park in the heart of Old Town Argyle is nearing completion as construction continues and rules are decided. The Argyle Parks Board approved a list of rules for the Argyle Nature Trail, a small park on four acres of land tucked behind the shopping centers at the corner of Hwy 377 and Cook Street in Old Town, at its Oct. 14 meeting.