News Briefs

Candidates for the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees have until 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13 to submit their filing packets to secure a place on the ballot. The first day to file is Wednesday, Jan. 14. Three seats are up for election: District 8, Northwest Dallas, Love Field, and parts of East and West Dallas, currently represented by Joe Carreón District 2, North and Near East Dallas, currently represented by Sarah Weinberg District 6, Southwest Dallas, currently represented by Joyce Foreman Candidates may file an application in-person at the Office of Board Services, located at 5151 Samuell Blvd., Room…

The South Oak Cliff High School Golden Bears are celebrating a historic victory after earning their third UIL 5A, Division II state championship title. Dallas ISD will honor the milestone with a parade recognizing the dedication, perseverance, and excellence of the student-athletes and coaching staff. The championship parade will take place Saturday, Jan. 10, inviting students, families, alumni, and community members to line the route and cheer on the Golden Bears. The parade will conclude with a celebration at South Oak Cliff High School. South Oak Cliff is one of only eight schools in Texas to advance to the UIL…

January is School Board Recognition Month, and Dallas ISD is honoring our nine trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students. The theme this year is “Our Future Is Public,” which exemplifies the critical role our school trustees have in shaping the future of our communities. School board members help connect educational opportunities for our students and the state’s future workforce. Under Dallas ISD Board of Trustee leadership, district elementary and middle schools received top rankings in recent reports from the U.S. News & World Report, received the highest bond rating of a AAA from Kroll…

South Oak Cliff High School is headed back to the UIL state championship for the fifth straight season, making the Golden Bears one of only eight schools in Texas UIL history to accomplish this rare feat.  But for SOC, the milestone is only part of the story. This year, they face the Lions, the same opponent that denied them a win last season, and the Golden Bears are determined to write a different ending. “When it’s five in a row, you don’t really think about how long it’s been,” said Jason Todd, head coach. “It just feels like part of…