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Louisiana native steers Plano Senior High as new principal
Kennitra Robertson, the new principal of Plano Senior High School, brings 17 years of experience in Plano ISD to her role. Originally from South Louisiana, Robertson has served as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal at various schools in the district. Her career in education began after college, inspired by her work as a tutoring coordinator. Robertson's approach to leadership emphasizes building strong relationships with students and staff, a philosophy she developed through her diverse roles in education. As she takes the helm at Plano Senior, Robertson aims to continue the school's tradition of academic excellence while fostering a supportive community for all students.
Plano Police Offer Program For Lost Elderly, Disabled Persons
The Plano Police Crime Prevention Unit implemented the successful Take Me Home Program, aiding high-risk individuals in getting home safely. Originally developed by the Pensacola Florida Police Department, the program is widely adopted in various cities across North Texas to assist those who may face communication challenges during emergencies or who may become lost due to cognitive issues. This assistance may be necessary for individuals who are unable to speak or properly identify themselves, become disoriented, or exhibit behavior that could be misinterpreted by first responders. This program is a free service available to any Plano resident who may have difficulty communicating,...
Poolside protector: Allen lifeguard keeps swimmers afloat
Eva Petrini, a lifeguard at the city of Allen's natatorium, was initially inspired to pursue the role after observing lifeguards at the Aquatic Center during a high school swim class. She highlights the diverse responsibilities of lifeguarding, emphasizing the importance of knowledge and readiness to handle various water-related emergencies. Eva finds fulfillment in establishing connections with regular patrons and has transitioned to a head lifeguard role, relishing the autonomy and challenges it brings.
Cowboys delay training camp news conference because of Jerry Jones trial in Texarkana
The Dallas Cowboys' traditional state of the union news conference in Oxnard, Calif., involving owner and general manager Jerry Jones and executive vice president Stephen Jones, has been pushed back from Wednesday to Saturday because of a court case in Texarkana, the team announced. Normally the first training camp news...
Smith's progression at QB makes Archer City more dangerous
Landon Smith wasn’t sure he wanted to be Archer City’s quarterback heading into his junior season. But at the insistence of his coaches, Smith made the move from receiver to quarterback. “What we basically ended up doing is taking our best all-around athlete and putting the ball in his hands on every down,” Archer...
Tremors in Texas: 3 Deadly Earthquakes That Made Their Mark
When people think of earthquakes, Texas isn't the first place that comes to mind. However, the Lone Star State has had its share of seismic events that have left an impact. Texas is not known for frequent or intense earthquakes like the West Coast, but they do happen. Volcano Discovery...
East Texans react to Biden withdrawal from presidential election
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — President Joe Biden announced on social media on Sunday that he will not be accepting his presidential nomination. KETK spoke with voters in Tyler on Monday afternoon to hear what they think about his decision. “I think they did the American people a favor by dropping down,” Debbie Attaway, a Pickton […]
Cooler temps, muggy weather in store for North Texas
NORTH TEXAS — Another day of Flash Flooding risk is winding down as the threat moves south beginning Tuesday.Slow-moving storms training over the same areas in an atmosphere of deep tropical moisture produced 3"-4" of rain quickly in scattered areas. As the night wears on the flooding threat should abate. Tuesday morning's commute should be dry.The rest of the work week calls for smaller storm chances and cooler days (for July). While it will be very muggy each day this week, afternoon storms will be rather sporadic. Bigger rains will be further south as the stationary front drifts toward the coastline of Texas.Where the rain threat is higher, there is also a significant flooding threat.North Texas finds itself in a very unusual weather pattern for July, a persistent trough is parked over the central plains. This keeps temperatures below normal and rain chances in the picture.This pattern could hold until the end of the weekend. After that, as we count down to the start of August (next Thursday), the typical summer heat creeps back in.Here is your 7-day forecast:
A&M's Elko is mending fences with state's high school coaches
SAN ANTONIO — Texas A&M’s Mike Elko has gone to great lengths to not pour dirt on Jimbo Fisher’s grave since Elko took over as Aggies coach. Fisher was Elko’s former boss, after all. But it’s no secret that there was a bit of a disconnect...
Goodwill Stores In Texas Are Saying NO To These Items!
Today is the ideal time to thoroughly clean your home and open the windows. Look for those items that haven't been touched in a long time. I adore organizing my belongings and giving away items I don't need. It's liberating in a way to get rid of "junk," because as they say, what's rubbish for one person is treasure for another.
Texas recruiting ace Joe Hamilton returns to Florida in sudden about-face
Joe Hamilton is back in town. (Photo via Florida Gators) College football is known for its crazy recruiting flips, changes of heart and even some full-circle roller-coaster ride decisions, but that’s usually an activity relegated to 17 or 18 year old recruits. We don’t see much of it from coaches.
Chris Koetting, Mel Maxfield indcuted into Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor
Chris Koetting and the late Mel Maxfield gave the Texas Panhandle much recognition following their decades of distinguished accomplishments on Saturday night in San Antonio with both men being named as recent inductees into the hallowed halls of the Texas High School Coaches Association Hall of Honor. Koetting and Maxfield...
Frisco PD Invites Residents to Enhance Community Safety with Updated Mobile App
The Frisco Police Department is staying ahead of the curve by offering residents an innovative way to stay informed and involved with community safety. The department's most recent invitation to the public is a call to download the latest update of their mobile app—an all-in-one digital tool designed for efficient communication between officers and the community they serve.
FB: Fedor, Daniels, Smith Named Preseason All-SLC
Follow @HCUFootball FRISCO, Texas – Senior Dillon Fedor earned first team preseason all-Southland Conference honors with teammates Dion Daniels and Zae Smith picking up second team laurels in an announcement made by the league office on Monday morning. Fedor, last season's first team all-conference kicker, returns following a junior season in which he connected on 76.9 percent (10-of-13) of his field goal attempts. He was a perfect 31-of-31 on PAT attempts and drilled a career-long 50-yard field goal in a 17-13 win over Texas A&M-Commerce. Daniels started every game in 2023 on an offensive line that helped produce the top...
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