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Denton ISD names Dr. Susannah O'Bara lone superintendent finalist
DENTON, Texas - The Denton Independent School District could soon have a new superintendent. Trustees named Dr. Susannah Holbert O’Bara the lone finalist for the job during Tuesday night’s school board meeting. She is the acting superintendent of schools. The law requires a 21-day waiting period before naming...
Leading Argyle ISD to Excellence
After 23 years of hard work and dedication to Argyle ISD, Dr. Telena Wright has passed on the role of superintendent to Dr. Courtney Carpenter. Dr. Wright retired from her position on June 30, 2023 after 15 years of overseeing major developments and accomplishments within the district. She will forever be remembered for her outstanding contributions to the district with the Argyle ISD administration building being dedicated to her.
Unholy Alliance: Texas-Ed Commish now UNT El Prez
Harrison Keller Resigns as Texas Higher Education Coordinator, Will Take Over as President of the University of North Texas. Harrison Keller, the commissioner of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, is stepping down. Keller will become the president of the University of North Texas as of August 1, the university announced on Monday.
Two TAMS Students awarded Goldwater Scholarship for research in AI and chemistry
Two high school graduates from the university’s Texas Academy for Mathematics and Science have been awarded the Barry Goldwater Scholarship, an award for undergraduate students pursuing math, science and engineering research fields. Sarang Goel graduated from TAMS, an academy for junior and senior high school students, last semester and...
Aubrey ISD grad sticks to goal in Duck Brand contest
Isaac Cervantes is hoping being Stuck at Prom will be highly beneficial for him. He is a finalist in the 2024 contest in which he and four other tux creators and five dress creators are vying for scholarship money, and Isaac poured himself into the project in every way he could think of—his heritage, his love of music and his faith.
Flower Mound council approves special use permit for new Lightbridge Academy
On July 1, the Flower Mound Town Council approved a special use permit to help pave the way for a new early education child care center. (Don Munsch/Community Impact) A new early education child care center is moving forward with plans to open in Flower Mound after plans for the location received clearance from council for a deviation for its roof requirements.
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