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Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune [reprinted with permission]
In a state where the population continues to rapidly swell, the sprawling Dallas-Fort Worth region remains a fundamental source for those gains.
Adding 131,767 residents from 2017 to 2018, the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area gained more residents than any other metropolitan area in the country and was behind more than a third of Texas’ population growth in that period, according to population estimates the U.S.
The Blanco baseball team continued their playoff path with a Regional Semi-final win against the Banquete Bulldogs this past weekend. In the best two-of-three series Blanco won 2-0. Playing at the Jourdanton High School baseball field Friday, May 24, Blanco run-ruled the Bulldogs 12-2 in six innings. Saturday, May 25 the Panthers won 12-3.
AJ Briscoe pitched the distance Friday, going six innings, striking out seven and scattering five hits.
The Education Foundation hosted nearly 200 people for a fiesta-themed Top 10 Banquet held at Carriage Hills Ranch Wednesday, May 22. This is the second year the Foundation has hosted the event.
With school board members in attendance along with Education Foundation members, the BHS Class of 2019’s Top 10 students and their teachers who most significantly influenced were honored while their families cheered them on.
Carl Struck, the President of the Education Foundation played the part o ...
