Keller ISD won’t accept “acceptable” rating

By Pegasus News wire

The district is appealing the TEA's expected 2008-09 academic ranking.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Keller parents angry about same-sex marriage article in elementary yearbook

By Pegasus News wire

The article was part of a "Year in Review" section that was put together by the yearbook's publishers, and was not approved by Keller ISD officials.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

1,000 students at Keller Central High School leave after threats of shooting spread by text

By Pegasus News wire

By the end of the day police found no weapons or evidence an actual threat.

Saturday, May 2, 2009

Casa Mañana announces nominees for Betty Lynn Buckley Awards

By Pegasus News wire

Drama programs at Tarrant County High Schools have been put under speculation.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Keller Middle School bans energy drinks

By Pegasus News wire

The school banned the drinks because they claim the caffeine-laden refreshments are a danger to students' health.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

1st Annual Keller ISD Film Festival to hold awards ceremony on March 5

By Pegasus News wire

Nearly 400 students participated in the filmmaking competition, and you can check out the finalists' entries online.

Friday, Feb. 13, 2009

Keller ISD students watch the heck out of televised inauguration ceremonies

By Pegasus News wire

Every TV at Fossil Ridge High was turned to the momentous event.

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009

UPDATED: Keller ISD caves to media pressure, will show Obama inauguration

By Pegasus News wire

Keller officials say that they "shouldn't sacrifice the instructional time" to view the proceedings.

Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009

Armed Forces Bowl: The Houston Cougars scratch and claw to hang on against Air Force 34-28

By Todd E. Jones

Something had to give. The Houston Cougars were winless in their last eight bowl games, and Air Force had never won a game at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth.

Thursday, Jan. 1, 2009

Armed Forces Bowl: Two players will finish college football careers in their hometown

By Todd E. Jones

Defensive end Phillip Hunt began the year on several watch lists and he didn't disappoint.

Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008

Keller votes against new stadium, for district growth

By Pegasus News wire

Until 2010, all four high schools will compete at the current 8,000 seat stadium at Keller High School.

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008

Audio interview: Keller ISD Athletic Director Bob Dejonge

By Doug Miller

We talk about the proposed stadium, his vision on winning, whether or not Keller High School is changing its mascot plus a host of other topics.

Monday, Oct. 20, 2008

Audio interview: Keller ISD Board Member Jason Wylie

By Doug Miller

We talk with Wylie about the upcoming bond, his opinion on our Superintendent, whether he cheers for the Indians, Panthers or Chargers plus a host of other topics.

Monday, Oct. 20, 2008

Keller ISD nominated for Lone Star Emmy

By Doug Miller

The district was nominated for their PSA, "Education: Go Get It."

Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2008

Citizens divided on bond for new stadium for Keller ISD

By Pegasus News wire

Stadium could be a necessity with new high school set to open soon, but some think the district has higher priorities.

Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008

Keller middle school student interviewed by police without parents’ prior knowledge, consent

By Pegasus News wire

Keller Police say it won't happen again. But what about policies in the rest of the state of Texas?

Friday, Sept. 26, 2008

Bible study not a big draw at Tarrant County high schools

By Pegasus News wire

At least five area districts are not conducting the course because the required numbers of students didn't sign up.

Friday, Aug. 29, 2008

TEA rates 64 Tarrant County schools “Exemplary,” 15 “Academically Unacceptable”

By Erin Rice

Carroll ISD, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, Keller ISD, and HEB ISD all received one of the two highest ratings.

Friday, Aug. 1, 2008

Keller High School principal Mike Krels surprisingly reassigned

By Pegasus News wire

Krels became principal of the school three years ago.

Monday, June 30, 2008

2008 Keller election results: PegNews content partner ousted from Council position

By Erin Rice

It was a tough day for incumbents in Keller.

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Two Keller ISD baseball teams in Bi-District Playoffs Friday and Saturday

By Erin Rice

Ahem. Note to Lewisville H.S. and Wichita Falls Rider: youwillloseandyouwilllikeit.

Friday, May 2, 2008

Keller ISD to foot bill for Fort Worth trees

By Pegasus News wire

Fort Worth is asking for $500,000 from the Keller ISD.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Tuesday’s wind caused extensive power outages

Most power was restored by midnight

By Pegasus News wire

Grapevine, Colleyville, and Keller schools and DFW airport were affected

Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008

Keller school board approves superintendent’s raise 5-2

By Pegasus News wire

New salary is $205, 000

Friday, Jan. 25, 2008

ACLU releases annual banned books report

By Alex Bentley

They say they're "celebrating" banned book week, but something tells me the festivities will be subdued.

Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007

Keller educator named State Elementary Teacher of the Year

By Pegasus News wire

This is the second straight year that Keller ISD can claim a State Teacher of the Year.

Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007

Half of Texas’ top teacher finalists are from the DFW area

By Jeff Melcher

Top teachers get their props.

Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007

Keller ISD Hidden Lakes teacher named Region XI Elementary Teacher of the Year

By Pegasus News wire

"Simpson is a remarkable person and an extraordinary teacher," said Dr. James R. Veitenheimer.

Monday, Aug. 27, 2007

Keller High assistant band teacher accused of having sex with 16-year-old student

By Pegasus News wire

The alleged sexual contact took place at his home.

Saturday, Aug. 25, 2007

Keller ISD convocation ceremonies welcome 340 new teachers

By Pegasus News wire

Welcome, teachers, to your new office. Leave the BA at the door. You won't need it here.

Monday, Aug. 20, 2007

Keller ISD considering offering free bus rides to Trinity schools students

By Pegasus News wire

The measure, which was narrowly turned down last school year, is expected to cost approximately $150,000.

Monday, Aug. 6, 2007

Keller ISD’s Central High sends off its second graduating class

By Pegasus News wire

More would have graduated had the students not taken catching their school symbol, a lightning bolt, so seriously.

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

415 Fossil Ridge seniors graduated on Monday

By Pegasus News wire

Fossil Ridge 2007 Valedictorian, Frank Rogers, will attend SMU to study business and political science (great major) while Salutatorian Katharine George will attend TCU in the Fall.

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Keller High’s top grads to pursue medical sciences in college

By Pegasus News wire

Grads: If you begin to change your mind about the medical science majors, just remind yourself of how hot the doctors on Grey's Anatomy are.

Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Keller ISD and city council elections draw large early-voting turnout

By Pegasus News wire

Over 4,000 early birds have cast their opinions/aspersions.

Friday, May 11, 2007

3,000 middle school students invited to Texas Stadium for the Third Annual Student Arts Celebration

By Pegasus News wire

Now if Texas Stadium could attract a decent coach and a free safety that can cover, we'd be in business.

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

“The Hole” at Keller High School

By Doug Miller

The hole up at Keller High School is now huge. The recent rains have washed out under the sidewalk and the hole is now 5 times the size it once was.

Friday, April 27, 2007

Keller ISD to host Suicide Awareness Night for parents, staff

By Pegasus News wire

Symptoms include being emo.

Friday, April 27, 2007

Keller athletic director appointed to State Advisory Board of Athletic Trainers

By Pegasus News wire

By the hand of Rick Perry, Spurlock will soon occupy the most prestigious office an athletic trainer can have in Texas.

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

Keller candidates having trouble getting their message out

By Jim Carson

Until yesterday, the last time I had spoken to KISD Trustee Randy Pugh was December 3rd, 2005. That was the day that I joined Randy, Jim Maine and others in a grass-roots petitioning effort to bring the Keller Town Center library to a vote.

Monday, April 16, 2007