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Duncanville ISD
Now that the new law on teaching the Bible in schools is in place, many districts are still trying to figure out how to effectively teach the Bible as literature.
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009
Brian Allen, formerly of Today Newspapers, started the online-only paper a little over a year ago.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Cathy Self-Morgan will serve as athletic director while the search for a permanent replacement continues.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Results from a recent community survey showed residents have a positive impression of Duncanville Independent School District.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Leslie K. Bedford Memorial Foundation held the first annual Miss LESLIE (Ladies Exemplifying Strong Leadership in Excellence) Pageant at the Women's Museum in Fair Park in Dallas.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Each candidate was given three minutes to provide an opening statement, one minute to address each question and one and a half minutes for a closing statement.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
The DISD school board approved a budget proposal for 2009-10 outlining reductions and providing a 5.3 percent increase for teachers.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
The closure of the natatorium, originally scheduled by the district for March 1, has been postponed to Sept. 1.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Among those who have already filed are current Councilmember-At-Large Dorothy Burton and former councilmember Anthony Skinner.
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009
Duncanville ISD is trying to save money but these people neeeeeeed their pool.
Monday, Feb. 2, 2009
The board of trustees voted to extend Dr. Alfred Ray's contract by two years, taking him through June 30, 2012.
Friday, Dec. 5, 2008
Cedar Hill and Duncanville school districts will attempt to raise their tax rates to the maximum amount allowed by the state in elections today.
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
Kevin Eaton earned the First Place trophy for Student Congress competition in the National Forensic League’s National Speech and Debate Tournament.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Michael Gaitan from Hyman Elementary earned the Elementary award, while John Tahaney of Duncanville High earned the Secondary Teacher award.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Duncanville mostly stayed with the status quo, with the only change being Grady Smithey Jr. defeating incumbent Deborah Hodge for the Place 4 city council seat.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Of course, the boos came in relation to a comment about George W. Bush.
Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008
Some really good news. Get it? DO YOU GET IT?
Friday, Jan. 11, 2008
Earlier this month, a 7-year-old boy was suspended after he told a classmate to wear a darker shirt because he could see the girl's bra strap.
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
Ah, the old "officer-asks-for-your-I.D.-and-you-don't-have-it -so-he-asks-you-to-leave-so-you-do-and-then-he- eventually-sets-your-face-on-fire."
Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2007
Mansfield Summit was able to match Duncanville play for play.
Monday, Aug. 27, 2007
Because--for the love of Jesus--your third grader does not need to carry a cell phone.
Thursday, Aug. 9, 2007
Chris Anderson isn't a new kid on the block, sorry for the lame reference, for the Panthers. He's been an assistant with the team for the last four years.
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Athletic Director Kevin Ozee announced that a member of the Panther coaching staff, Sedrick Love, has been named as Reeves' replacement.
Monday, May 21, 2007
An on-campus fight caught on video has resulted in the resignation of longtime Duncanville High School swim Coach Frank Gammon.
Friday, May 11, 2007
If early voting is any indication, a record number of ballots may be cast in the Saturday, May 12, election.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
While the court case against him was officially dismissed April 23, its aftermath is still a concern for Duncanville High School senior Joseph Smith.
Friday, May 4, 2007
Whether they win regionals or not, the school itself wins my award for "coolest school mascot logo thing."
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Bob Rombach's decided to hang up his cleats after 39 years as a head coach.
Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Way to go, Tiffany Jackson.
Monday, April 9, 2007
Here at Pegasus News, we sent a short questionnaire out to every candidate running for public office in the greater-DFW area. Cynthia Werner, who is running for Duncanville ISD Board of Trustees - Place 2, recently sent back her answers to the questionnaire.
Friday, April 6, 2007
RAAAAAAAAARGH!
Thursday, April 5, 2007
This summer, Tiffany Jackson will be playing in the Big Apple.
Thursday, April 5, 2007
The Panthers have won three state titles in five trips to the state tournament.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
"Arvid said that while Phillips expressed remorse during the trial, his account of the night of Roy's death differs from witnesses' testimony."
Monday, Feb. 26, 2007
Great high school basketball action taking place at Ellis Davis Field House on Saturday.
Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007
DeSoto is poised to launch a sneak attack against the top spots in 5A boys basketball. Tonight is the final regular season game.
Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007
The teacher's aide was arrested at his home in December on charges of attempted indecency with a child.
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007
If some Duncanville High School students have their way, Duncanville Outreach Ministries will be "Extreme Makeover's" next choice.
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2007
Congratulations to seventh grader Jordan Campbell from Byrd Middle School, winner of the District Spelling Bee held on Friday, January 19.
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007
Candlelight Vigil for Soldiers at Fort Hood Just a day before Veteran's Day, UT-Arlington students remember the soldiers wounded and killed at Fort Hood on Thursday. The public is invited to share this somber event with students. More info
