Dallas

Dallas Public Schools: Required Reading for the Week

By Bethany Erickson / December 2, 2014 /

This weekend, the Mister, Tiny and I will be heading to the DISD Magnet Fair I mentioned last week, to get a bit of the lay of the land. Next week also means dropping by the Dealey open house as well – so keep your eyes peeled for what I’ve gleaned from those two treks…

Dallas Public Schools: Important Dates Coming Up

By Bethany Erickson / November 26, 2014 /

  If you are considering a magnet program or are just interested in your neighborhood Dallas public school, these are some dates you need to mark on your calendars. To get the lay of the land, Dallas ISD will be hosting a Magnet Fair Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the…

Dallas Public Schools: Committed, For Now

By Bethany Erickson / November 24, 2014 /

Last week, I wrote about the decisions we have coming up regarding real estate, and our son’s education. And I love, love, love all the reader feedback and comments. This week? This week I’d like to talk about our thought process thus far. My husband and I are products of public schools – albeit not…

A Proud Dallasite: Nina Pham and Bentley’s Heartwarming Reunion

By Cassie Evans, J.D. / November 1, 2014 /

While everyone is out enjoying this glorious fall day, complete with cool weather and crisp air, Nina Pham, America’s favorite Ebola-free nurse, was reunited with her darling blenheim Cavalier King Charles spaniel, Bentley. Bentley stole most of the nation’s hearts when he became the first dog quarantined in case he had contracted Ebola from his…

Dallas is a Mess Today!

By Candy Evans / October 3, 2014 /

This big boy came down in yesterday’s storm, bringing down the tree lights. So I have to call Unique Electric first, then a tree man.  My front driveway is even worse. Judging from my drive home along Royal Lane, I am not alone. Are you all busy cleaning up today after the storm, too? Power…