Technology plays important role in elementary school libraries
It's the dawn of a new era for public school libraries.
Books still play a major role in elementary education, but new advancements in technology are changing the game.
At two 109 elementary schools, the people who bring books to life f
Is the Log Cabin Village home to the 109’s best-known ghosts?
Editor's note: Don't go looking for ghosts after hours at Foster Cabin or anywhere else at Log Cabin Village. If you want to visit the ghosts, do it in the daytime and buy a ticket. The Log Cabin Village is owned by the City o
Local musician loves to entertain Fort Worth, Texas
George Miadis is a self-described up-and-coming musician who is all about the Fort Worth area. You can find him playing familiar tunes at the Potbelly Sandwich Shop on 3058 S. University Drive or performing with his band at the Aardvark at 2905 W. Berr
St. Andrew shows appreciation for parents
St. Andrew thanked parents for hard work put into the preparation and planning of St. Andrew’s annual Fall Festival. A wildcat weekend “Booth Chair Thank You” ice cream social was held on Sunday, October 17.
This event allowe
Slideshow: St. Andrew Catholic School 2010 Fall Festival
Competition and Congregations: Rivalry in the Fort Worth Jewish Community
When it comes to religion, and Judaism in particular, the bottom line is brand loyalty, said Rabbi Ralph Mecklenburger of the Beth-El Synagogue.
The 109’s two Jewish congregations, the Ahavath Sholom and Beth-El synagogues are .14 miles a
St. Andrew begins Spanish instruction before first grade
Filing in one by the one, students enter the classroom, which immediately fills with noise.
“Silencio,” calls out Spanish teacher Lourdes Nedrelow as she directs the attention of her students to the chalkboard. Once she has gained
City has no solution for flooding in the 109
When many homes in the 109 and surrounding ZIP codes were built in the 1920s and 1930s, the drainage system built to control flooding was not planned with growth in mind.
Greg Simmons, the city’s storm water manager, said the system worke
How the city's budget cuts affect the 109
Residents of the 109 will not see any specific cuts in service and the taxes will not be raised because of the new $1.3 billion budget unanimously approved Sept. 21 for the 2011 fiscal year, Councilman W.B. “Zim” Zimmerman said.
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