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Inside the massive school lunch program feeding millions of students across America
ABILENE, Texas — Nearly 30 million students nationwide receive school lunches each school day through a federal program designed to help children access nutritious meals. National School Lunch Week spotlights the program’s role in supporting student nutrition, including at Wylie East Elementary School, where staff work to ensure students have access to balanced meals.
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Football to play Lewisville Oct. 16
The football team will play against Lewisville Oct. 16 at Max Goldsmith Stadium at 7 p.m. This will be their seventh game this season and their fourth in district play. The team heads into the game against 3-3 Lewisville, who is currently ranked 13th in the state on a four-game win streak after beating Wakeland 38-10.
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dentonisd.org
Denton ISD Earns Heart Safe School District Recognition Across All Campuses
Denton ISD is proud to announce that every school across the district has officially earned Heart Safe School recognition by partnering with Cook Children’s Health Care System through Project ADAM Texas. This district-wide designation reflects Denton ISD’s commitment to providing a secure environment equipped to handle sudden cardiac emergencies when every second counts.
The Cross Timbers Gazette
Lewisville High quarterback could return for game against Flower Mound
Lewisville High School could get back its original starting quarterback in time to play against Flower Mound on Friday, Oct. 23, according to a report from the Dallas Morning News, if all goes well at a scheduled University Interscholastic League state executive committee hearing. The hearing, scheduled for Thursday, Oct....
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Taking on Heritage, football hopes to score wins
Football (0-3) take on Heritage High School (0-3) for another District 5-5A game on Thursday at 7:00p.m. at the Ford Center for another District 5-5A Div. 1 match. “Our preparation and approach don’t necessarily change based on our opponent,” head coach Chip Gregory said. “We will make adjustments based on what our opponent presents schematically.”
USA TODAY
Texas high school football coach placed on leave for second straight season
For the second time in two seasons, Cedar Hill (TX) will have another person calling plays for the remainder of the year as head coach Nick Ward was placed on administrative leave. Matt Stepp of Dave Campbell's Texas Sports first reported the news on X, citing a district email. Defensive coordinator Brice Musgrove will serve as the program's interim head coach. Cedar Hill has had its struggles this season, going 1-5 with its lone win coming on Sept. 18 at Midlothian (TX) by 10. In their losses, the Longhorns have been beaten by an average of 21 points and outscored 88-193. BREAKING per a district email Cedar Hill ISD has placed Cedar Hill HS head coach Nick Ward on admin leave and DC Brice Musgrove will serve as interim HFC #txhsfb — Matt Stepp (@Matt_Stepp817) October 15, 2026 Cedar Hill shared the letter it sent to parents regarding the situation to USA TODAY. It reads as follows: "Longhorn Family, I am writing to share some information with you. Coach Nicholas Ward has been placed on leave, pending an investigation. Federal privacy laws prevent us from discussing specifics about personnel matters, but we want to make you aware of the situation.
DFWChild
See the 2026 A-Rated Schools in Dallas ISD
Looking for Dallas ISD schools that earned top marks from the state? The campuses below received an A in the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) 2026 accountability ratings. Dallas ISD earned an overall B with a score of 85 out of 100. Here’s a closer look at its individual A-rated schools, with enrollment, grades served and student-teacher ratios. All ratings and statistics are from school profiles on txschools.gov.
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South Oak Cliff High School earns A-rating after decade of transformation and community rebirth
DALLAS — When the bell rings at South Oak Cliff High School, the halls fill with casual moments that often become treasured memories. SOC isn’t just a school. To many, it’s home. “There's a sense of pride, a sense of pride, a sense of belonging,” said Nina...
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UTA Student Senate passes resolution calling for a vote to rename the UC
In its meeting Tuesday, the Student Senate voted on two resolutions and introduced three new ones. Resolution 26-11, “A Center for Every Maverick,” which called for renaming the E. H. Hereford University Center, passed unanimously. If implemented, a student referendum will be placed on the spring 2027 election ballot.
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UNT to cancel classes? | Monday Nightly News, October 12th, 2026
More political drama as election day nears. Residents of the Denton area are gearing up for Halloween. After low attendance at the UNT football game Saturday, university officials are providing incentives to students to start attending the games. Website: https://www.northtexastelevision.com/. Follow ntTV on Instagram: / northtexastv. Follow ntTV on Twitter:...
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2 Dallas-area universities rank among Texas' 10 best for 2027
With early application season in full swing, two Dallas-area universities are racking up new accolades on a new list of the 10 best Texas colleges for 2027. The University of Dallas and University of Texas at Dallas respectively ranked as the 6th and 10th best Texas universities in WalletHub's annual "College & University Rankings" report, proving DFW students don't have to travel out of state to earn a top-notch degree.
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Denton's TWU to Unveil Quakertown Memorial a Century After Forced Removal
Texas Woman's University will hold two ribbon-cutting ceremonies next Tuesday for the Quakertown Memorial and a new outdoor trail system, marking a long-awaited public tribute to a Black community that was forcibly displaced from the land nearly a century ago. The Quakertown memorial ceremony is set for 10 a.m. at 700 E. University Drive in Denton, just south of the university's athletic fields.
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The 2026 A-Rated Schools in Richardson ISD
Richardson ISD’s A-rated campuses include elementary schools, junior highs and Richardson High School, with locations in both Richardson and Dallas. These 13 schools earned the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) highest grade in its 2026 accountability ratings. An A represents a score of 90–100, reflecting student achievement, academic progress and how well schools close achievement gaps among student groups. The district received an overall B with a score of 83 out of 100. Below, find each A-rated campus’s score, enrollment, grades served and student-teacher ratio. All ratings and statistics are from school profiles on txschools.gov.