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Godley ISD asks parents to acknowledge social media use 'pledge,' but says it's not a mandate
GODLEY -- A small school district serving students from Tarrant, Hood, and Johnson counties is asking parents to be kinder online.However, making this pledge part of the school registration process for the upcoming year has stirred a social media controversy."It was definitely executed in a bad way, if that was their intent," said Godley ISD trustee Kayla Lain. Lain said she had no vote or input on a page that appears during the district's online registration process. The page requires parents to acknowledge the following:"If I have an issue with something at school, I will not immediately post to social media....
UTA spearheads Quantum For All science initiative
Led by UTA, the National Quantum STEM Camp gathered over 70 students and professors at Martin High School last month, aiming to remove some of the mystique around quantum information science by giving teachers the tools to teach it. The camp is part of a larger initiative called Quantum For...
Students advocate for disability rights
National Disability Independence Day, celebrated every July 26 on the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being signed into law, serves as an opportunity to continue the advocacy for individuals with disabilities. Two students in the Disabilities Studies minor program, Cheyenne Hennesay and Marissa Reeves, share their story...
AISD to host 10th annual Back to School Kickoff
Arlington ISD is hosting its 10th annual Back to School Kickoff from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 3 at AT&T Stadium, continuing the district’s decade-long commitment to providing students with free resources. Students and families currently enrolled in AISD schools can register for the event online. Attendees will receive...
Country music star Morgan Wallen makes stop in Arlington on second leg of his tour
ARLINGTON, Texas — The hit country music artist Morgan Wallen is in North Texas for two days-worth of concerts. Wallen is making a stop in Arlington for his “One Night At A Time” tour. He will be performing at AT&T Stadium on Thursday and Friday (June 25 and 26). Both concerts will begin at 4:30 pm.
Forgery of financial instrument, theft of service in this week's crime log
This is a crime wrap-up from July 18 to 22. On July 18, a female staff member reported receiving two fraudulent checks, UTA Police Capt. Mike McCord said in an email. The checks were denied, so there was no pecuniary loss to the university. Forgery where the value of the...
Kellen Moore may already regret joining Eagles after reported turmoil
Dallas Cowboys fans couldn't help but roll their eyes after Brian Schottenheimer was promoted to offensive coordinator last year. While it was already confirmed that Mike McCarthy would call plays, the fan base was hoping the Cowboys would look externally for Kellen Moore's replacement. When all was said and done,...
Magnitude 5.1 West Texas earthquake felt in Downtown Dallas
DALLAS - For the second day in a row, an earthquake has rattled homes in West Texas. Many people in North Texas also felt this one. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, there was a magnitude 5.1 earthquake at 9:28 a.m. on Friday. The epicenter was near Hermleigh, Texas, which...
Eighth Street Downtown Back Open for Business
The ground floor of the Sandman Signature Fort Worth Downtown Hotel is still wrapped in plywood, a reminder of the explosion that shook downtown Fort Worth on Jan. 8. The ripple effect from the explosion blew out windows and rattled businesses for blocks in every direction from the blast zone. A reported 21 people were injured in the explosion, which authorities believe was caused by a gas leak.
Police in Texas Try to Arrest Librarian for Civil Rights Book
Shocking: Texas Librarian Faces Arrest for Checking Out Toni Morrison Book. It really has to suck some days to be a cop. Imagine showing up for your shift one day, ready to arrest murderers and pedophiles, and your superior officer informs you that your assignment for the day is to go investigate and arrest a librarian for loaning out a book about civil rights.
State Of Texas Lands At Number Two In Nation For Reckless Driving
We've all seen bad driving in the state of Texas right?. It caused all of us to probably say a few choice words and wonder if the person is even paying attention while on the roadway. We mean, who forgets to drive in between the lines painted on the the pavement? Simply put, it's very frustrating.
Miss South Texas Junior Teen seeks national title
(Seguin) — At the start of summer, 16-year-old Casey Hernandez was just beginning her journey into the pageant world. Now mid summer, the Seguin High School student officially holds the title as the Miss South Texas, Junior Teen for the America’s National Teenager Scholarship Organization (ANTSO). Her journey, however, does not stop there and she is now preparing to compete for the national crown this weekend in Dallas.
DroneTogether Franchise Ready to Take Flight Nationwide
Summertime is a busy period for Scott Zimmerman and his Texas-based DroneTogether franchise. He runs 63 camps in Austin, San Antonio, Houston and Dallas throughout June and July with hundreds of students ages 4 to 18 enrolled. At the same time, DroneTogether lines up instructors and registers thousands of students...
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