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UNT receiver Grayson O'Bara stepping out of superintendent mom’s shadow with big return to Denton
Grayson O’Bara always toed the line during his days as a standout wide receiver at Guyer High School. That’s just who O’Bara is. Focusing on doing everything he was supposed to — and doing it to the best of his ability — is how he became an elite player for one of the top programs in the state, not to mention an excellent student who carried a 4.2 GPA in his senior year of high school.
aisd.net
Deaf Bowie High School football player proves ‘you can do anything’
When Kaleb Phifer first approached the Bowie High School football program about joining the team, coaches treated him like any other freshman looking for a chance to play. The difference was that Phifer is deaf. Today, the senior safety has become much more than a member of the Volunteers football...
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Retired custodian gets new elementary school named in her honor
AUBREY, Texas (WFAA) — A new elementary school in Texas will be named after Marilyn Hampton, a retired custodian who worked for the district for 39 years. The Aubrey Independent School District surprised Hampton with the announcement during a red carpet presentation at Wednesday’s board meeting. Surprise announcement.
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CBS Texas
DeSoto football learned hard lesson from 0-2 start. Now the Eagles are having fun again
After opening with two losses, the defending Class 6A Division II state champions say a humbling start helped them rediscover the intensity, consistency, and joy that fueled last year's title run.
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Students pivot after UT Arlington polling location removed
ARLINGTON, Texas — More than 1 million voters live in Tarrant County, where there are now fewer places to cast a ballot. County officials removed 92 polling locations, one of which is the Maverick Activity Center at the University of Texas at Arlington. Students are figuring out transportation with...
sachsenews.com
Sachse overcomes slow start, improves to 8-0
Sachse seniors Trason Haley, left, and Zaivehn Ramsey tackle Lakeview Centennial senior quarterback Dakari Jernigan on Thursday, Oct. 22. Photo by Tina Lopez / C&S Media. A week ago, Sachse starting quarterback Christian McCaffrey left the game in the second quarter with an apparent injury. It was a tough injury...
culturemap.com
Dallas elementary school ranks No. 2 in Texas for 2027, per U.S. News
Twenty Dallas-Fort Worth elementary and middle schools are being hailed as the most brilliant beacons of Texas early education in U.S. News and World Report's new list of ranking the best K-8 schools in the Lone Star State for 2027. One exemplary Dallas ISD school, Sudie L. Williams Talented and...
The Cross Timbers Gazette
Argyle ISD trustee resigns abruptly, board president steps down soon after
Argyle ISD’s board of trustees continues to endure personnel changes after Monday’s meeting saw a trustee walk out after announcing his resignation and the board president step down. Board Secretary Matt Slaton announced his resignation from the board of trustees midway through the meeting Monday evening, and proceeded...
Plano Magazine
Plano ISD responds to memorial, “petition will stay up,” says family
A Plano Senior High School alumnus is calling on Plano ISD to replace a memorial honoring deceased students and alumni after its removal during campus renovations. A petition calling for the replacement of a memorial at Plano Senior High School has gained more than 1,000 signatures. Its organizer is Zack Rabah, whose late brother was among those honored at the site.