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Students at Amber Terrace, Cockrell Hill, and The Meadows elementary schools learned the value of where food comes from through a unique school project.

The garden revitalization project, sponsored by WIPRO at the University of North Texas at Dallas, educated PreK through 5th-grade students about the origins of food and the importance of healthy eating habits.

The program incorporated both hydroponic and traditional outdoor gardening methods, allowing students to engage in hands-on learning experiences.

The hydroponic system, which grows plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil, provided an up-close view of plant root development and the overall life cycle of plants.

Meanwhile, the outdoor garden exposed students to conventional gardening practices, including soil preparation, seed planting, weeding, and watering.

Throughout the year, students cultivated a variety of plants and observed their growth from seeds to maturity.

Through their efforts and methods of gardening, the students were able to harvest fresh produce, including tomatoes, peppers, and leafy greens.

The harvest reinforced lessons on plant care and growth and supplied healthy food for students’ families.

At the end of the harvest, students even provided DeSoto ISD superintendent Dr. Usumah Rodgers with some of the produce from the students.

Rogers praised the program’s success in fostering an interest in gardening, nutrition, and environmental stewardship among DeSoto’s youngest learners.

The school district is said to be eager to continue this initiative in the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, further nurturing the development of green thumbs among students.

For more information and to view a photo album of the project, click here.

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DeSoto’s annual Crawfish Festival, a beloved family-friendly and community event celebrating Louisiana’s rich culinary heritage has been cancelled.

This year’s festival was cancelled due to forecasted inclement weather according to the city’s website and social media post.

“After careful consideration, we have determined that it is in everyone’s best interest to cancel the event. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We appreciate your understanding and support,” the post read.

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The Dallas Theater Center’s 40th annual CENTERSTAGE gala and fundraiser fundraised $400,000 from the “CENTERSTAGE 40: A Brand New Day,” themed event.  

The event chaired by Hamilton A. Sneed with honorary chairs T.D. and Serita Jakes and Helen and Frank Risch, commemorated the theater’s 65 years of artistic contributions and its Tony Award-winning legacy.

“Tonight is all about celebrating not only the work that DTC does on the stage but also the work that DTC does off the stage and in our community,” Sneed said.

“I want to challenge you tonight to think about the next generation of young people and the next 65-plus years of the theater. We don’t get to 40 Centerstage nights or 65 years of theater without the support of friends like each of you.”

The gala brought together nearly 260 guests, including Linda and Bill Custard, Anita Hawkins, Kimberly Alexander, Chuck Steelman, Andy Smith and Paul von Wupperfeld, Diane and Hal Brierley, and Kristen and Reed Gibbons.

The evening was designed to mirror the elegance and ambiance of Broadway’s iconic Supper Club, 54 Below, featuring themed cocktails, live entertainment, and exclusive auction experiences.

Guests were welcomed with Lallier Champagne and treated to live performances by Diane and Hal Brierley Resident Acting Company members Tiffany Solano and Zachary J. Willis.

The pre-dinner cocktail reception also featured a pop-up gallery showcasing works by participants in DTC’s Public Works and historical highlights from Project Discovery.

Sneed opened the formal proceedings with a warm welcome and expressions of gratitude, notably recognizing the original 1984 Centerstage Chairs Linda Custard, Bess Enloe, and Jane Dune.

But the highlight of the evening was a dazzling performance by the legendary Broadway star André De Shields.

Guests enjoyed a VIP meet-and-greet with De Shields, adding a personal to

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — The Dallas Mavericks cruised into the NBA Finals Thursday night after defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-103.

The Mavs’ victory was sealed by stellar performances from Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, who each scored 36 points in the blowout win.

Doncic’s all-around performance was instrumental in the Mavericks’ blowout win.

In addition to his 36 points, he secured a double-double with 10 rebounds while Irving, meanwhile, complemented his scoring with five assists.

Irving was also perfect from the free-throw line.

The Mavericks’ offensive onslaught was on full display at the Target Center in Minnesota as their ball movement and sharp shooting overwhelmed the Timberwolves from the start.

Dallas executed fast breaks and pick-and-rolls to perfection, creating numerous scoring opportunities and maintaining a relentless attack that left Minnesota unable to keep pace.

Doncic set the tone for the rest of the game, starting strong and going 4 for 4 from downtown.

 “He let his teammates know that it’s time and they’ve got to take it up a notch,” coach Jason Kidd said. “He sent the invites out, and they all came.”

With this victory, the Mavericks celebrated their Western Conference Championship and now set their sights on the NBA Finals.

The Mavericks will take on the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals to try and bring back a second championship to Dallas.

It has been 13 years since Dallas won its first NBA championship. Jason Kidd, now head coach of the Mavericks earned Dallas its first championship alongside Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki.

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