News Briefs

As we approach that time of year for red, runny noses, coughing and congestion, here are 10 ways to minimize your exposure to germs that can develop into the common cold, flu, respiratory infection or the newly identified enterovirus. Remember the tip about singing “Happy Birthday” while scrubbing your digits? Wash your hands and wash often. Also, limit touching your face, nose and mouth as much as possible. We found a use for the inside of your elbows—a shield for coughing and sneezing. Many household cleaning agents are encouraging consumers to start “healthing” versus cleaning. Make this a practice in…

Jon Dahlander, executive director of news & information for Dallas ISD, appeared on Fox Business’ “Opening Bell with Maria Bartiromo” to discuss how schools in the district are working to prevent possible Ebola contagion.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Dallas ISD students are helping to do their part. For the second year, students at Zan Wesley Holmes Jr. Middle School will spend the next few weeks decorating pumpkins to donate to the Susan G. Komen Walk for the Cure. For their efforts, the students are scheduled to be recognized by KDFW’s Clarice Tinsley as Hometown Heroes on Ch. 4, at 5 p.m., Monday, Oct. 6.  The pumpkins will be decorated using colorful beads, rhinestones, ribbons and other embellishments and delivered to North Park on Oct. 16 to adorn the survivors’ tent at…