News Briefs

WFAA 8 covered the inspiring story of Kymber’Lynn Jackson, the first female in Dallas ISD to bring home the UIL state wrestling championship title. Jackson, a student at North Dallas High School, is not your typical athlete. Click here to see the full report.

Exercising your body and your brain go hand in hand. Celebrate National Brain Awareness Week by adding simple healthy lifestyle tips to your daily routine, such as getting enough sleep and eating more vegetables. Make exercise a social gathering and invite friends for a 20-minute walk every day to increase brain productivity. A game of kickball is a fun way for parents and children to play together and get fit. Growing leaner and wiser at the same time? That’s a win-win!

During the Youth Sports Safety Summit held in Irving on Monday, the National Athletic Trainers Association gave Dallas ISD their Youth Sports Safety Ambassador Award. CW 33 reports on how the award follows the district’s new policy that puts a full-time athletic director at every high school in the district. Click here to view the full report from CW 33.