News Briefs

Robert E. Lee Elementary School opened its doors to the community during a special open house the morning of Nov. 11. The event was an effort led by Council members Phillip Kingston and Adam Medrano to re-introduce Robert E. Lee Elementary School to the community it proudly serves. Visitors were treated to welcome messages from a variety of speakers, including Board president Miguel Solis, Superintendent Mike Miles and new principal Bridget Ransom. Community businesses donated coffee and pastries to supplement the event. As a welcome, the parent group at the school presented Ms. Ransom with a basket that included gift…

UIL Football Playoffs are getting under way this week. Check out where the top Dallas ISD finishers will compete this weekend. CLASS 6A DIVISION I  REGION II BI-DISTRICT Skyline (10-0) vs. Lake Highlands (4-6) 7:30 pm, Friday, Nov. 14 at Forester Field CLASS 5A DIVISION I REGION II BI-DISTRICT Kimball (7-3) vs. Mansfield Lake Ridge (6-4) 7:30 pm, Friday, Nov. 14, at Grand Prairie’s Gopher-Warrior Bowl Mansfield Summit (6-4) vs. Spruce (6-4) 7 pm, Thursday, Nov. 13, at Midlothian DIVISION II REGION II BI-DISTRICT Hillcrest (9-1) vs. Terrell (7-3) 7:30 pm, Friday, Nov.14, at Homer B. Johnson Stadium…

Hundreds of Dallas ISD students helped honor veterans on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the 2014 Dallas Veterans Day Parade. The annual parade honors the men and women who have served in the U.S. military, and this year’s specifically highlighted the sacrifices of wounded veterans. See a complete photo gallery here.