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Dr. Cantu Named State Finalist for Superintendent of Year
The Texas Association of School Boards announced today that Mansfield ISD Superintendent, Dr. Kimberley Cantu is one of five finalists for the annual Superintendent of the Year award. “The Superintendent of the Year program was specifically designed to showcase the outstanding work happening in school districts from across the state...
Seniors Kickstart Their Year with a Retreat to Riverbend
On Wednesday, August 14, McKinney Christian Academy’s 2025 Senior class headed out to begin their annual retreat adventures. Before heading to Riverbend Retreat Center, they made a stop at Pinstack to enjoy bowling, arcade games and chicken tenders. This was a hit among the senior class, allowing them to shake any nerves by having fun together. Senior, Havilah Mahadi added “I loved that they took us to Pinstack. It was such a fun way to start the retreat!”
MCA New Staff 2024-2025
McKinney Christian Academy will start the 2024-2025 school year with several new faces around all three campuses. There are 11 new staff members, including a Spanish teacher for the Lower School, Isadora Brudwick, Lower School Music and Honor Choir Director, Angella Caruth, fourth-grade Language Arts and Bible teacher, Michelle Cross, World Literature II and English Composition teacher, Timothy Clark, 6th-12th grade band and the Worship Team Director, Jordonn Searcy, Biology, AP Biology and Honors Human Anatomy and Physiology teacher Nolan Frederick, College Advising and Academics Director Jennifer Heard, Middle School Head Football Coach and IT assistant Brant McAloon, 6th grade Math and 7th grade Bible teacher Tiffanie Prince, Middle School Art teacher and Library assistant Angelly Cintron and 7th-grade Math teacher and also Administrative Assistant Patti Dallhoff.
The rules have changed. Read this before you buy or sell a home!
DALLAS — There have been a lot of headlines lately about legal settlements that are changing the way homes are bought and sold. Probably the most talked about settlement was the $418 million one entered into by the National Association of Realtors earlier this year. That agreement, and the changes it brought about, just went into effect nationwide this month.
Everything Costs: Would Texans Tolerate Bag Or To-Go Container Fees?
A TikTok video recently went viral of a woman complaining about a 10-cent bag fee on her Chic-fil-A order. She was outraged and threatened Chic-fil-a: "Count your days." However, it wasn't Chic-fil-a's fault she got the bag upcharge, it's local law in her town. It went into effect this past January but I suppose this is the first time she noticed.
New Technology Results With Mother Arrested In Texas Cold Case
A 23 year old Texas cold case finally got the break it needed because of new technology developed in the field of DNA, and thanks almost entirely to private donations, charges were finally brought against the mother of a day old baby that was abandoned in 2001, and buried with the name Angel Baby Doe.
Teen's art project goes viral after being turned away from State Fair of Texas competition
DALLAS — The State Fair of Texas is just weeks away and one of the most beloved traditions of the fair is the Arts and Crafts contest. Judging is already underway to select the winners of the 2024 competition; however, one teen competitor got some disappointing news before the competition even started. Sixteen-year-old Kaylee Rodgers made a dress completely out of poker cards, with plans to enter it in this year's arts and crafts competition at the fair. However, days before the competition started, the judges told her the dress was too big for the category she was competing in, and...
Man captured in Houston days after being added to Texas’ Most Wanted List
A Harris County fugitive who was recently added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Immigrants List has been captured, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced. Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce, a 20-year-old from Honduras, had been wanted by authorities since July of 2024 for aggravated sexual assault of a child under the age of 14.
Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas awards $42 million to Houston-area research centers
The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas awarded Houston-area cancer research centers over $42 million in grants. (Courtesy Pexels) The Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas awarded $60.6 million in grants to institutions across Texas, including roughly $42 million to Houston-area cancer research projects, according to an Aug. 21 news release from CPRIT.
Serial Entrepreneur & Restaurateur Ebony Austin Blends Grits With HBCU Scholarships For Fabulously Philanthropic Cause [Exclusive]
Before Black Business Month ends, we’re spotlighting a sensational serial entrepreneur and restaurateur who’s promoting her line of stone-ground grits with an HBCU-benefiting twist. Ebony Austin, the visionary behind Nouveau Bar & Grill, Nouveau Noir, Nouveau Creations, and Stir House Atlanta, is expanding her philanthropic efforts with “Grits...
Salvation Army Lewisville Center expands its services after recent renovations
LEWISVILLE, Texas - The Salvation Army Lewisville Center for Worship Service has undergone a massive renovation. The revamped facility features a newly renovated commercial kitchen, which will now have the capacity to serve double the number of people during one meal, six days a week. Currently, the Salvation Army of...
Preston Hollow Crime Reports Aug. 19-25
A thief took off in a blaze of glory after stealing property from a fire station in the 5900 block of Royal Lane. A theft of property occurred in the 11200 block of Strait Lane. An AT&T line was cut at an unspecified time in the 12600 block of Preston...
Venture Dallas Kicks Off 2024 Startup Awards Nominations
Venture Dallas is firing up its search for North Texas’ most innovative companies, as nominations open for its Startup of the Year 2024 awards. The winners will be revealed at the annual summit on October 30, building on the momentum of last year’s inaugural honors. The awards bring...
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