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Several schools closed, classes delayed Tuesday due to severe weather
GARLAND, Texas - The severe weather forced several school districts in North Texas to close. Some are also canceling camps or delaying classes because of the storms. Garland ISD said it made the decision to close all schools and offices in an effort to keep students and staff members safe.
RING KING: Duncanville QB Russell sits atop throne Of TXHSFB
Duncanville football has become the BRAND of Texas high school football over the past eights years making State Title runs and having some of the top recruits in the country. The now back-to-back State Champs sit atop the throne of Texas high school football, with a chance to go back-to-back-to-back with the "Ring King" 4-star quarterback & SMU-commit Keelon Russell leading the charge.
Irving ISD moving children to relocation points after schools hit with power outages
The Irving ISD says they're moving children from nearly a dozen schools that are without electricity to relocation centers after powerful thunderstorms pushed through the city early Tuesday morning. With power not yet restored at 11 campuses, the district said they were relocating children to other facilities that still had...
Concordia University Texas to offer new scholarship amid nursing shortage
Concordia University Texas is trying to make its nursing program more accessible as the state continues to experience a nursing shortage. Starting this fall semester, the private Lutheran university’s Dallas campus will provide all eligible students in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program a scholarship worth $10,000.
Mesquite ISD teacher inspires students through passion for education and mentorship
Emily Garcia Barran, a first-year teacher at Mesquite ISD, shares her journey of discovering her passion for teaching and guiding youth towards success. Growing up in the Mesquite area, she found her calling in education and embraces the role of a mentor, role model, and advocate for her students. Recently awarded the First Class Teacher Award, Garcia Barran values investing in the next generation and finds fulfillment in seeing her students thrive. Despite the challenges of a large class size, she remains dedicated to giving her students the support they need to excel.
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