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Elder Care Friends Volunteers Needed in DeSoto Area

DeSoto, TX - The Visiting Nurse Association needs Eldercare Friends volunteers in the DeSoto area to visit the homebound elderly and provide assistance with shopping, escorted transportation, errands, or other activities.

Cedar Hill Students Are World Class Travelers

Written by Ramona Logan

Cedar Hill, TX. - January 26, 2012 - Cedar Hill Independent School District students are traveling the world as a part of the districts mission to become a world-class school district. Members of the Aviators Club at Bessie Coleman Middle School are raising funds and preparing for a trip to Kenya March 8-16, 2012.

DeSoto ISD thanks Board for their service

Written by Beth Trimble

DeSoto, TX - On January 23, the DeSoto ISD Board of Trustees were treated to a reception by the district and community in honor of School Board Recognition Month. The celebration included staff, students and community members on hand to thank them for their service to the families and employees of DeSoto ISD.

Is your Facebook profile hurting you?

Your Facebook profile may be doing you more harm than good. What you choose to include on your Facebook profile can alter not only what people think about you but the the way they treat you.

LMS Bring Your Parents to School Day

Written by S. Cole-Hamilton

Lancaster, TX/ Lancaster ISD/January 25, 2012– On Thursday, Jan. 19, more than 100 new temporary students arrived at Lancaster Middle School bright and early. They reported to the counselor’s office, received a schedule and proceeded to class.

CHOCOLATE, WINE AND OTHER SUPER FOODS TO FIGHT HEART DISEASE

While heart disease remains the leading cause of death in America, consumers are trying to find more ways to improve their diets to lower their cardiovascular risk. One in three adults has someform of heart disease. 

Misha Sturns Named Executive Director Of the Heart of a Warrior Charitable Foundation

Misha Sturns has been named executive director of the Heart of a Warrior Charitable Foundation. Founded by Gail Warrior, chief executive officer of Warrior Group, HOAW provides summer educational opportunities for children who would not otherwise have access to quality summer programs.

DeSoto Senior Activity Center Volunteer of the Month

DeSoto, TX - Audrey Arletta Scott is our volunteer of month.  Audrey was born in Dallas, TX, and has one brother and one sister and she is the oldest.  She has three sons, one daughter and eight grandchildren.

Lancaster High School - CW33 News

The Lancaster High School cypher video made the CW33 News last night. To check out the coverage, click the link below:

WINGS graduates enjoy final ceremony

Written by Beth Trimble

DeSoto, TX — For 16 young men and women, the day had finally come – one they thought had passed them by – to be presented their high school diploma!