26Texas Public Schools Honored as Inaugural Lone Star Ribbon Schools
The previously named National Blue Ribbon Schools program has transitioned to Texas Leadership The Texas Education Agency (TEA) congratulates the 26 Texas public schools named 2025 Lone Star Ribbon Schools. Governor Greg Abbott announced the honorees today, recognizing their outstanding academic performance and efforts to close achievement gaps. “These 26 schools represent the very best of Texas public
Three Lakes Student Finalist in Statewide “I Am Texas” Contest
Story by Jennifer Hines Tyler ISD is proud to announce that Viviana Llamas, a student at Three Lakes Middle School, has been named a finalist in the 2025 I Am Texas Writing and Art Contest hosted by The Bryan Museum in Galveston. Viviana’s
Tyler Legacy Students Kick Off Chick-fil-A Leader Academy with Book Giveaway
Students are stepping into leadership Story by Jennifer Hines Tyler Legacy High School students are stepping into leadership through the kickoff of the 2025–2026 Chick-fil-A Leader Academy, one of the nation’s largest high school leadership programs. This year, 55 Legacy students joined peers
Tyler High School’s Dawn Stewart Records 400th Career Victory
Story by Jennifer Hines Tyler High School Volleyball Head Coach Dawn Stewart notched her 400th career victory with a 3-1 victory over Mount Pleasant on Tuesday, September 23. “I feel nothing but gratitude, coaching against a former player (Mount Pleasant), having a former
Longview High School named to Mahomes 15 with adidas; Gladiator uniforms, player store unveiled
Patrick Mahomes and adidas today announced the Mahomes 15, an elite group of 15 high school football programs nationwide chosen to wear the Super Bowl MVP’s new Gladiator logo. Longview High School is one of only two Texas schools selected for the honor,
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Story by Sylvia Wood Houston — Roosevelt Nivens of Lamar Consolidated ISD was named Superintendent of the Year (SOTY) by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) on Sept. 12 at txEDCON, the largest annual gathering of public education leaders in the state.
Jack Elementary Honors Namesake with Patriot Day Tradition
Students and staff at Dr. Bryan C. Jack Elementary School gathered with community members around the campus flagpole to honor all patriots, first responders, and the school’s namesake during the annual Patriot Day ceremony. The student-led event featured the Pledge of Allegiance to