TO ALL THE GiRLS I HAVE LOVED BEFORE (WiLLiE & JULiO) I am no longer in the trenches of red headed toddler tantrums, teenage drama and the 24/7 vigilance that was required to keep my one small human alive. The “heavy lifting,” as they say, is mostly behind me. And let me tell you —…
By the time April rolls around in North Texas, we’re usually already eyeing the back door. While much of the country is still waiting for consistent warmth, we tend to get an early invitation to outdoor living season. Afternoons stretch longer, mornings feel softer, and suddenly the patio starts calling your name again. This year,…
What if everyday citizens were trained to help before professional responders could arrive? hours can feel like an eternity. It was during the devastating fires and mudslides of 1990s California that a simple but powerful idea took r `oot — what if everyday citizens were trained to help before professional responders could arrive? From that…
In Fort Worth, there are children who love stories — but cannot yet read them on their own. Behind every statistic about literacy is a child sitting in a classroom, trying their best. A child who may be bright, curious, and full of imagination, yet struggling quietly as letters and sounds refuse to come together…
With New Commercial Music Technology Program Northwest Campus of Tarrant County College is preparing to launch an innovative new Commercial Music Technology Certificate Program, designed to equip students with workforce-ready skills in audio recording, music business, and music production. The one-year technical workforce certificate, currently in development, is expected to launch by Fall 2027. The…
Boswell Brothers Carry EMS ISD Lessons Into Law Enforcement When students walk across the stage at graduation, their futures stretch wide with possibility. For Boswell High School graduates Antoine (2014) and Koby (2015) Stevenson, that future led them to careers of service, protecting local communities alongside their parents. Koby has served with the Fort Worth…
The Heart Behind Greenfield Elementary’s Specials At Greenfield elementary, working “better together” is more than a phrase — it’s a daily commitment lived out by art/music teacher Shannon Jackson and P.E. teacher Jill Buchanan. Together, they have built a partnership rooted in trust, creativity and an unwavering belief in what students can achieve. From The…
Spring is blooming along the 287 corridor, and so is our local fashion scene. FromOld Town Keller to Southlake Town Square, charming boutiques are filled with fluttery dresses, vintage denim, and one-of-a-kind accessories just waiting to be discovered. Consider this your invitation to slow down, shop small, and fall in love with fashion right here…
There was a time when going to the grocery store meant human interaction. Eye contact. The polite nod from the friendly cashier who wore a proper uniform with pride. The gentle choreography of placing items on the conveyor belt while the same said cashier asks if I have found everything okay, and perhaps I lied…
Welcome to the Spring 2026 edition of EMS Proud in partnership with 287 North Living! As we move into the final stretch of another outstanding school year, I am continually reminded of what makes Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD such a special place, our students, our people and our unwavering belief in what’s possible for every child….