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Students get to pick out books to keep If there was any doubt about what books students at Anderson Elementary prefer, there isn’t anymore. The “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series is a big player. Followed closely by “Captain Underpants.” The facts became apparent before the Thanksgiving break when a few students at the school…
RE/MAX hot air balloon crew gives demonstration What do you get when you mix a giant hot air balloon and a school full of curious little learners? “An experience students will never forget,” said Short Elementary principal Betsy Berkebile. Thanks to a special partnership with the KC Realty Group at RE/MAX Trinity, the school welcomed…
Mission Joy Toy Drive benefits Mission Arlington Christmas Store This holiday season, Arlington ISD and its incredible community partners are on a mission to bring smiles and joy to local children with an exciting new event — the inaugural Mission Joy Toy Drive. The drive benefits the Mission Arlington Christmas Store, a program that helps…
Learn how to make Gaby’s Apple Pie One of the secrets to making a good apple pie is patience. That’s what Gaby Perea says. But you won’t just need patience when you’re making Gaby’s Apple Pie. You’ll also need a lot of patience to wait until dessert to eat Gaby’s Apple Pie. The Martin High…
Whatever it’s called, this homemade stuffing is good You can call it stuffing or you can call it dressing. Gaby Perea calls it stuffing. Call it whatever you want, but you have to have it at Thanksgiving. The turkey isn’t complete without it. But don’t just pick up some instant stuffing at the store. Try…
Brine and rub recipes for a moist, tasty bird It all starts with the turkey. And David Hamilton is here to make sure you cook a bird this Thanksgiving to remember. Hamilton is a junior at Sam Houston High School and an advanced culinary student at the Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center. And cooking…
Ross read the book “Lou” Arlington mayor Jim Ross is quick thinking for someone who’s 179 years old. At least that’s the number he gave to second graders at Duff Elementary last Wednesday when he jokingly told them him age. But when he was asked the real number and answered 64, he was told by…
Get ready for Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is next week. Do you know what you’re cooking? If you don’t – that’s ok. We can help. Two Arlington ISD culinary students have several recipes they’re going to share with you next week to help you get ready for Thanksgiving. So be sure to check the Arlington ISD Looped…
Arlington ISD support services center bidding now Arlington ISD is getting a new support services center to house transportation, security and health services. Planning for the 2019 Bond project is now complete, and bidding is open until Dec. 4 for a general contractor. The architect is Corgan. The district hopes to start construction in February.…
Arlington ISD’s Board of Trustees meeting last night is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. Watch the Board Brief from the trustees meeting on Nov. 21, 2024, or read the brief below. Board Brief from the trustees meeting on Nov. 21, 2024 Isaiah Jackson, a fifth grader from Thornton Elementary,…