Lillian
Lillian, TX · Education
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Allen, Frisco ISD sport state-ranked boys basketball teams to begin 2026-27 season
Nov. 13 marks the first day of non-district games for UIL boys basketball programs, officially putting the 2026-27 season in full swing. Last season saw programs like Frisco Heritage and Little Elm make history by winning the first state championships in their respective histories. Both teams graduated sizable senior classes, while other area squads look to make their own push towards hoisting a UIL title by season’s end. Several of those programs have generated some early buzz for 2026-27 as part of the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches' preseason state rankings. Class 6A 1. Allen Ranked atop 6A to begin the season, the Eagles are coming off a 24-7 campaign that produced a District 6-6A championship and an appearance in the regional finals. Allen has advanced at least three rounds deep in the playoffs each of the past three seasons, including a state semifinal run in 2025, and it’ll navigate its 2026-27 campaign with four of its top six scorers from last season back in the fold. The Eagles graduated the all-state production and leadership of guard Nehemiah Lawrence and will look players like all-region guard and senior Cadarian Urune-Williams, a Lamar commit, to help pick up that slack. Seniors
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TWU’s First Major Fundraising Campaign Hits $195M Mark
When Texas Woman’s University publicly launched its first-ever major fundraising campaign in September 2023, the goal was ambitious: raise $125 million by the Denton school’s 125th anniversary in 2026. With less than two months remaining in the fundraising effort, the university isn’t just on track to meet that...
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The Cross Timbers Gazette
Argyle High School band brings home gold at UIL State marching competition
After a band season consisting of early mornings, late nights and a lot of practice, Argyle High School marched home from San Antonio victorious, adding another state title to the trophy case. The Pride of Argyle High won its ninth state title at the 2026 UIL State Marching Band Tuesday...
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South Dallas Parents Fight to Save J.J. Rhoads as District Weighs Six School Closures
About 50 parents, grandparents and other community members packed into J.J. Rhoads Learning Center last month after word spread that the South Dallas pre-K campus could be shut down. The Dallas ISD board of trustees is scheduled to discuss a school consolidation proposal at a meeting set for 4 p.m. Thursday at 5151 Samuell Blvd. in Dallas, and the list includes Rhoads along with five other campuses.
Parent Diaries
Marilyn Hampton Cleaned Aubrey ISD Schools for 39 Years, and Now the Texas District Is Naming Its New Elementary School After Her
Aubrey ISD is naming its new elementary school Marilyn Hampton Elementary for a custodian who worked 39 years in its schools; it opens in August 2027. The post Marilyn Hampton Cleaned Aubrey ISD Schools for 39 Years, and Now the Texas District Is Naming Its New Elementary School After Her appeared first on parentdiaries.com .
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A-Rated Schools in Wylie ISD
Schools get report cards, too. The Texas Education Agency (TEA) assigns public schools an A–F rating based on student achievement, academic progress and how well they close achievement gaps among student groups. An A is the highest rating, representing an overall score of 90–100. Wylie ISD earned an A with a score of 92. Below, explore the district’s A-rated schools, with ratings and statistics drawn from school profiles on txschools.gov.
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Hockaday, Greenhill Students Bring STEM to Community
Math may be a useful skill, but it doesn’t usually make for compelling reading. That is, unless you’re browsing articles on Youth Stemline, a website created by students at Greenhill School and The Hockaday School for peers to express their interests in math, science, and technology. The website’s...
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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.