Looking Back 9/19/2002

Archive Photo OCESD#1 volunteer firefightyer Larry Williams and his wife Holly pose on the downtown Dallas street in front of the Renaissance Tower on the Saturday morning before the 9/11 anniversary.

Ronnie Herrera

What’s in a name

Every occupation has a vocabulary of its own; those whose business is to keep track of the weather are no exception, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. They come up with what is known as “wacky weather words” every once in a while. Take the term “frog strangler.

Calling all little artists! SMA Playdate is Back!

The Stark Museum of Art is excited to announce the return of our SMA Playdate program for children ages 5 and under and their grown-ups beginning Friday, September 9, 2022! This FREE monthly program is held on the first Friday of the month from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. in the Walter G.

Prestigious grant sends SHSU students across the globe

Sam Houston State University students and faculty embarked on a unique journey to Bangladesh this summer in response to a prestigious RO1 grant from the National Institute of Health (NIH).

Splooting squirrels

It gets hot and humid in New York City come summertime but the city’s most prolific inhabitants -- its squirrels -- have found a way to keep cool, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. It’s called “splooting.

Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame accepting nominations through Nov. 1

The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame committee is seeking nominations through Nov. 1 of individuals and organizations for induction in next year’s hall of fame.

Why are my trees dying?

Leticia “Letty” LeBert, County Extension Agent-Agriculture/Natural Resources Orange We have been getting several calls about their trees dying. Some are dying gradually, and others are green in the summer and suddenly, the leaves are brown!

VISD Employees of the Month

Pine Forest Elementary James Parsley, who is the new principal at Pine Forest Elementary, was nominated for Employee of the Month by the Cafeteria Staff. They say he has been an incredible help in the cafeteria. Mr.

Family Day is Back at the Stark Museum of Art!

Create and play with us at the Stark Museum of Art’s Family Day on Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Enjoy arts and crafts, a Tot Spot just for children 4 and under, a scavenger hunt and more!