High school seniors who’ve overcome
These students didn’t let life’s blows keep them down.
Alums return to their schools as faculty
Read about what motivated these former students to reenter the classroom in a very different role.
Q&A: DISD Trustee Mike Morath
He’s stepping down from a lucrative job and committing 10 years to the school district.
Marsh Middle School’s reading challenge
At the same time every day, silence falls on Jack Wallace’s eighth-grade English class. “You don’t hear anything for the next 15 minutes.”
Children’s book writer Marci Peschke
The Kramer Elementary librarian eventually caught the attention of a publisher at the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.
Before and after: 4030 Cedarbrush
“It’s much more modern.”
Gio’s Café & New York Deli
Gio’s has become a breakfast hotspot, serving homemade corned beef hash delivered straight from Carnegie Deli in New York City.
Wines for Mother’s Day and roast chicken thigh
First and foremost, if you know what Mom likes, give it to her.
Out and About: May 2011
A roundup of this month’s best neighborhood events.
True crime: Gold jewelry gone
While gold is always a target for a crafty thief, the escalating prices can make for a more profitable take.
