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Coppell High School’s Engineering Booster Club welcomed students, parents and community members on Sept. 26 for an afternoon gathering in the school’s newly opened engineering space.

For many parents, it was their first opportunity to see the new facility and learn more about what Coppell’s engineering students are doing throughout the year.

The reaction from families was especially exciting. Many parents said they had not realized Coppell High School had such an impressive space dedicated to engineering. Several commented on the quality of the classrooms and equipment, with some even comparing the facility to what they might expect to see at a private school.

The new space gives Coppell’s engineering students more room to design, build, collaborate and prepare for competitions. With students participating in programs such as Technology Student Association (TSA) and Robotics, having adequate space is an important part of giving them opportunities to put what they learn in the classroom into practice.

The Engineering Booster Club appreciates Coppell ISD’s investment in providing a space where these programs can continue to grow.

Bringing Parents, Teachers and Students Together

The Sept. 26 event was also an opportunity for families to meet the teachers and learn more about the engineering program.

Mr. Garner, Mr. Brown and Mr. Price spent the afternoon visiting with parents and giving tours of the new space. Families were able to see where students work on projects, prepare for competitions and turn their ideas into something they can actually build and test.

Students were an important part of the afternoon as well. TSA student leaders shared their own experiences with parents and younger students, including freshmen who are just beginning to discover the opportunities available through Coppell Engineering.

Having students talk about their experiences gave families a chance to hear directly from those who participate in the program and learn more about what TSA, Robotics and other engineering activities can offer.

Most importantly, the afternoon brought together students, teachers, parents and community members who share an interest in supporting Coppell’s engineering programs.

Supporting Coppell Engineering

The Engineering Booster Club works alongside teachers and families to support Coppell High School’s Engineering, TSA and Robotics programs.

This year, the Booster Club hopes to raise $6,000–$8,000 to help provide additional resources and opportunities for students. Support from parents, local businesses, sponsors and the Coppell community play an important role in helping the club reach that goal.

The Booster Club is grateful to everyone who attended the event and to the parents, volunteers and sponsors who continue to support Coppell Engineering.

We are excited to see the new engineering space filled with students and look forward to seeing what they will design, build and accomplish this year.

Get Involved

Interested in supporting the Coppell High School Engineering Booster Club through sponsorship, volunteering or other opportunities?

Visit: https://www.chsengineeringboosters.com/join-ebc.html

For additional information, please contact:

Patricia Chi
Coppell High School Engineering Booster Club
chi.patricia@gmail.com
(469) 831-3709

Patricia Chi
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Coppell High School’s Engineering Booster Club welcomed students, parents and community members on Sept. 26 for an afternoon gathering in the school’s newly opened engineering space.

For many parents, it was their first opportunity to see the new facility and learn more about what Coppell’s engineering students are doing throughout the year.

The reaction from families was especially exciting. Many parents said they had not realized Coppell High School had such an impressive space dedicated to engineering. Several commented on the quality of the classrooms and equipment, with some even comparing the facility to what they might expect to see at a private school.

The new space gives Coppell’s engineering students more room to design, build, collaborate and prepare for competitions. With students participating in programs such as Technology Student Association (TSA) and Robotics, having adequate space is an important part of giving them opportunities to put what they learn in the classroom into practice.

The Engineering Booster Club appreciates Coppell ISD’s investment in providing a space where these programs can continue to grow.

Bringing Parents, Teachers and Students Together

The Sept. 26 event was also an opportunity for families to meet the teachers and learn more about the engineering program.

Mr. Garner, Mr. Brown and Mr. Price spent the afternoon visiting with parents and giving tours of the new space. Families were able to see where students work on projects, prepare for competitions and turn their ideas into something they can actually build and test.

Students were an important part of the afternoon as well. TSA student leaders shared their own experiences with parents and younger students, including freshmen who are just beginning to discover the opportunities available through Coppell Engineering.

Having students talk about their experiences gave families a chance to hear directly from those who participate in the program and learn more about what TSA, Robotics and other engineering activities can offer.

Most importantly, the afternoon brought together students, teachers, parents and community members who share an interest in supporting Coppell’s engineering programs.

Supporting Coppell Engineering

The Engineering Booster Club works alongside teachers and families to support Coppell High School’s Engineering, TSA and Robotics programs.

This year, the Booster Club hopes to raise $6,000–$8,000 to help provide additional resources and opportunities for students. Support from parents, local businesses, sponsors and the Coppell community play an important role in helping the club reach that goal.

The Booster Club is grateful to everyone who attended the event and to the parents, volunteers and sponsors who continue to support Coppell Engineering.

We are excited to see the new engineering space filled with students and look forward to seeing what they will design, build and accomplish this year.

Get Involved

Interested in supporting the Coppell High School Engineering Booster Club through sponsorship, volunteering or other opportunities?

Visit: https://www.chsengineeringboosters.com/join-ebc.html

For additional information, please contact:

Patricia Chi
Coppell High School Engineering Booster Club
chi.patricia@gmail.com
(469) 831-3709

Patricia Chi
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Coppell High School’s Engineering Booster Club welcomed students, parents and community members on Sept. 26 for an afternoon gathering in the school’s newly opened engineering space.

For many parents, it was their first opportunity to see the new facility and learn more about what Coppell’s engineering students are doing throughout the year.

The reaction from families was especially exciting. Many parents said they had not realized Coppell High School had such an impressive space dedicated to engineering. Several commented on the quality of the classrooms and equipment, with some even comparing the facility to what they might expect to see at a private school.

The new space gives Coppell’s engineering students more room to design, build, collaborate and prepare for competitions. With students participating in programs such as Technology Student Association (TSA) and Robotics, having adequate space is an important part of giving them opportunities to put what they learn in the classroom into practice.

The Engineering Booster Club appreciates Coppell ISD’s investment in providing a space where these programs can continue to grow.

Bringing Parents, Teachers and Students Together

The Sept. 26 event was also an opportunity for families to meet the teachers and learn more about the engineering program.

Mr. Garner, Mr. Brown and Mr. Price spent the afternoon visiting with parents and giving tours of the new space. Families were able to see where students work on projects, prepare for competitions and turn their ideas into something they can actually build and test.

Students were an important part of the afternoon as well. TSA student leaders shared their own experiences with parents and younger students, including freshmen who are just beginning to discover the opportunities available through Coppell Engineering.

Having students talk about their experiences gave families a chance to hear directly from those who participate in the program and learn more about what TSA, Robotics and other engineering activities can offer.

Most importantly, the afternoon brought together students, teachers, parents and community members who share an interest in supporting Coppell’s engineering programs.

Supporting Coppell Engineering

The Engineering Booster Club works alongside teachers and families to support Coppell High School’s Engineering, TSA and Robotics programs.

This year, the Booster Club hopes to raise $6,000–$8,000 to help provide additional resources and opportunities for students. Support from parents, local businesses, sponsors and the Coppell community play an important role in helping the club reach that goal.

The Booster Club is grateful to everyone who attended the event and to the parents, volunteers and sponsors who continue to support Coppell Engineering.

We are excited to see the new engineering space filled with students and look forward to seeing what they will design, build and accomplish this year.

Get Involved

Interested in supporting the Coppell High School Engineering Booster Club through sponsorship, volunteering or other opportunities?

Visit: https://www.chsengineeringboosters.com/join-ebc.html

For additional information, please contact:

Patricia Chi
Coppell High School Engineering Booster Club
chi.patricia@gmail.com
(469) 831-3709

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Last call, football fans! The Texas-OU showdown is almost here, and there’s still time to turn game day into a full weekend of rivalry-fueled fun with Rivalry Weekend, Elevated at Sheraton Dallas. Located in the heart of downtown, Sheraton Dallas puts fans in the middle of the action with easy access to football, food, drinks, and plenty of opportunities to show off your team pride. The special weekend rate also includes a 2 p.m. late checkout, giving fans a little extra time to recover from the rivalry excitement before heading home.

Keep the competition going at Draft Sports Bar & Lounge, where flatscreens keep you close to the action, local ice-cold brews are on tap, and chef-curated bar bites are served fresh. Then, venture out to explore downtown Dallas, Deep Ellum, the Arts District, and more. So, whether you’re shouting Hook ’Em or Boomer Sooner, now’s the time to rally your crew, grab your burnt orange or crimson, and book your rivalry weekend before it’s too late.

Sheraton Dallas Hotel is located at 400 North Olive Street, Dallas, Texas 75201. For more information or to book a stay, visit www.SheratonDallas.com. To learn more about private events, contact the sales team at DALDHOutletmanagers@marriott.com or call 469-371-1486.

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Coppell Cross Country split up for two meets Saturday, with the team’s top 16 runners traveling to College Station for the Nike South Invitational while the rest of the Cowboys and Cowgirls competed at the Byron Nelson Invitational.

Across both meets, Coach Wren saw plenty to be encouraged about as the team moves closer to the District Meet.

“Overall, I believe this was the best week we've had as a program,” Coach Wren said. “I am extremely pleased with the results.”

 

Individual and Team Highlights

Nike South — Varsity Elite Boys, 8th Place

The Varsity Elite Boys finished eighth at Nike South, with Sidharth “Sid” Kerthipati leading Coppell with a 15th-place finish in 15:34.

The course measured a little longer than a standard 5K at approximately 3.2 miles, but the Cowboys handled it well. Tanish Neelapu, Itsuki Pena, Alesh Khowala, Abishek Suresh, Isaiah Assefa and Sam Meier all finished within 30 seconds of one another.

“We talked this week of running together more as a team, and we were able to execute that plan on the Nike course,” Coach Wren said.

Top Performers:

  • Sid Kerthipati — 15th, 15:34
  • Tanish Neelapu — 56th, 16:23
  • Itsuki Pena — 84th, 16:41
  • Alesh Khowala — 94th, 16:47
  • Abishek Suresh — 99th, 16:49
  • Isaiah Assefa — 102nd, 16:51
  • Sam Meier — 109th, 16:53

Nike South — Varsity Elite Girls, 14th Place

Maya Easterwood returned to competition for her first 5K of the season and finished seventh in 18:05.

Bishakha Sinha, Mirabelle Sagel, Rachel Stumm, Anusha Patki and Angie Nguyen also worked closely together, with all five finishing within 15 seconds of one another.

“It was great to see her back on the course competing again,” Coach Wren said of Easterwood. “I absolutely loved seeing them work together as a team. The competition that is taking place on our girls' team is really pushing each girl to run well on race day.”

Nike South — Varsity Boys, 13th Place

Cannon Stehly led Coppell’s Varsity Boys with a 40th-place finish in 17:19. Ahan Kothalkar and Rigved Nehere followed closely, both finishing in 17:31. Marco Noyola and Vihaan Sharma rounded out Coppell’s top five.

“I enjoyed watching these young men attack the course and run intelligently,” Coach Wren said.

Nike South — Varsity Girls, 18th Place

Shrriya Bedse led the Varsity Girls, finishing 78th in 22:13. Adeline Mendola ran a personal best, while Hannah Stumm and Anandi Dhulipalla finished as Coppell’s third and fourth runners. The three finished within four seconds of one another.

“I really love the improvement I'm seeing from this group,” Coach Wren said.

 

Byron Nelson Invitational

Varsity Elite Boys

Diego Morales returned from injury and competed in his first 5K of the season, finishing 29th in 16:44.

“He ran a good time, but most importantly, he was able to complete his first 5K,” Coach Wren said. “It'll be nice to get Diego back in the mix with the other guys.”

Varsity Open Girls — 10th Place

Vanini Agarwal led the Varsity Open Girls with a 10th-place finish in 21:17, recording a season-best time. Avery Arthur finished 54th in 23:12.

Varsity Open Boys — 7th Place

Sandre Houdier led the Varsity Open Boys with a 31st-place finish in 18:32. Vihaan Sapkota, Austin Shelby, Baron Schott and Vihaan Chodisetti rounded out Coppell’s top five.

“They did a great job of representing us today,” Coach Wren said. “I love seeing their growth.”

JV Girls

Amy Achim led Coppell’s JV Girls, finishing 61st in 24:54.

JV Boys — 7th Place

Alexander Marks and Noah Law led a strong showing by the JV Boys, finishing 12th and 19th, respectively. Calvin Wolf, Jesiah Resnowski and John Udovich also ran well.

“These kids continue to show up, put in the work, and it's beginning to show,” Coach Wren said.

 

Looking Ahead

Coppell will compete at the Jesuit XC Classic next week, the team’s final meet before District.

“I look forward to seeing the kids improve a little more this week heading into championship season,” Coach Wren said.

With one regular-season meet remaining, the Cowboys and Cowgirls will look to build on what Coach Wren described as their best week of the season as they prepare for the championship portion of their schedule.

We’re proud of their efforts, and we’ll keep pushing forward until the next race!

Contact Information
For more details or to support Coppell High School’s Cross Country program, please contact:
Patricia Chi
chi.patricia@gmail.com
(469) 831-3709

Patricia Chi
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Coppell Cross Country split up for two meets Saturday, with the team’s top 16 runners traveling to College Station for the Nike South Invitational while the rest of the Cowboys and Cowgirls competed at the Byron Nelson Invitational.

Across both meets, Coach Wren saw plenty to be encouraged about as the team moves closer to the District Meet.

“Overall, I believe this was the best week we've had as a program,” Coach Wren said. “I am extremely pleased with the results.”

 

Individual and Team Highlights

Nike South — Varsity Elite Boys, 8th Place

The Varsity Elite Boys finished eighth at Nike South, with Sidharth “Sid” Kerthipati leading Coppell with a 15th-place finish in 15:34.

The course measured a little longer than a standard 5K at approximately 3.2 miles, but the Cowboys handled it well. Tanish Neelapu, Itsuki Pena, Alesh Khowala, Abishek Suresh, Isaiah Assefa and Sam Meier all finished within 30 seconds of one another.

“We talked this week of running together more as a team, and we were able to execute that plan on the Nike course,” Coach Wren said.

Top Performers:

  • Sid Kerthipati — 15th, 15:34
  • Tanish Neelapu — 56th, 16:23
  • Itsuki Pena — 84th, 16:41
  • Alesh Khowala — 94th, 16:47
  • Abishek Suresh — 99th, 16:49
  • Isaiah Assefa — 102nd, 16:51
  • Sam Meier — 109th, 16:53

Nike South — Varsity Elite Girls, 14th Place

Maya Easterwood returned to competition for her first 5K of the season and finished seventh in 18:05.

Bishakha Sinha, Mirabelle Sagel, Rachel Stumm, Anusha Patki and Angie Nguyen also worked closely together, with all five finishing within 15 seconds of one another.

“It was great to see her back on the course competing again,” Coach Wren said of Easterwood. “I absolutely loved seeing them work together as a team. The competition that is taking place on our girls' team is really pushing each girl to run well on race day.”

Nike South — Varsity Boys, 13th Place

Cannon Stehly led Coppell’s Varsity Boys with a 40th-place finish in 17:19. Ahan Kothalkar and Rigved Nehere followed closely, both finishing in 17:31. Marco Noyola and Vihaan Sharma rounded out Coppell’s top five.

“I enjoyed watching these young men attack the course and run intelligently,” Coach Wren said.

Nike South — Varsity Girls, 18th Place

Shrriya Bedse led the Varsity Girls, finishing 78th in 22:13. Adeline Mendola ran a personal best, while Hannah Stumm and Anandi Dhulipalla finished as Coppell’s third and fourth runners. The three finished within four seconds of one another.

“I really love the improvement I'm seeing from this group,” Coach Wren said.

 

Byron Nelson Invitational

Varsity Elite Boys

Diego Morales returned from injury and competed in his first 5K of the season, finishing 29th in 16:44.

“He ran a good time, but most importantly, he was able to complete his first 5K,” Coach Wren said. “It'll be nice to get Diego back in the mix with the other guys.”

Varsity Open Girls — 10th Place

Vanini Agarwal led the Varsity Open Girls with a 10th-place finish in 21:17, recording a season-best time. Avery Arthur finished 54th in 23:12.

Varsity Open Boys — 7th Place

Sandre Houdier led the Varsity Open Boys with a 31st-place finish in 18:32. Vihaan Sapkota, Austin Shelby, Baron Schott and Vihaan Chodisetti rounded out Coppell’s top five.

“They did a great job of representing us today,” Coach Wren said. “I love seeing their growth.”

JV Girls

Amy Achim led Coppell’s JV Girls, finishing 61st in 24:54.

JV Boys — 7th Place

Alexander Marks and Noah Law led a strong showing by the JV Boys, finishing 12th and 19th, respectively. Calvin Wolf, Jesiah Resnowski and John Udovich also ran well.

“These kids continue to show up, put in the work, and it's beginning to show,” Coach Wren said.

 

Looking Ahead

Coppell will compete at the Jesuit XC Classic next week, the team’s final meet before District.

“I look forward to seeing the kids improve a little more this week heading into championship season,” Coach Wren said.

With one regular-season meet remaining, the Cowboys and Cowgirls will look to build on what Coach Wren described as their best week of the season as they prepare for the championship portion of their schedule.

We’re proud of their efforts, and we’ll keep pushing forward until the next race!

Contact Information
For more details or to support Coppell High School’s Cross Country program, please contact:
Patricia Chi
chi.patricia@gmail.com
(469) 831-3709

Patricia Chi
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Coppell Cross Country split up for two meets Saturday, with the team’s top 16 runners traveling to College Station for the Nike South Invitational while the rest of the Cowboys and Cowgirls competed at the Byron Nelson Invitational.

Across both meets, Coach Wren saw plenty to be encouraged about as the team moves closer to the District Meet.

“Overall, I believe this was the best week we've had as a program,” Coach Wren said. “I am extremely pleased with the results.”

 

Individual and Team Highlights

Nike South — Varsity Elite Boys, 8th Place

The Varsity Elite Boys finished eighth at Nike South, with Sidharth “Sid” Kerthipati leading Coppell with a 15th-place finish in 15:34.

The course measured a little longer than a standard 5K at approximately 3.2 miles, but the Cowboys handled it well. Tanish Neelapu, Itsuki Pena, Alesh Khowala, Abishek Suresh, Isaiah Assefa and Sam Meier all finished within 30 seconds of one another.

“We talked this week of running together more as a team, and we were able to execute that plan on the Nike course,” Coach Wren said.

Top Performers:

  • Sid Kerthipati — 15th, 15:34
  • Tanish Neelapu — 56th, 16:23
  • Itsuki Pena — 84th, 16:41
  • Alesh Khowala — 94th, 16:47
  • Abishek Suresh — 99th, 16:49
  • Isaiah Assefa — 102nd, 16:51
  • Sam Meier — 109th, 16:53

Nike South — Varsity Elite Girls, 14th Place

Maya Easterwood returned to competition for her first 5K of the season and finished seventh in 18:05.

Bishakha Sinha, Mirabelle Sagel, Rachel Stumm, Anusha Patki and Angie Nguyen also worked closely together, with all five finishing within 15 seconds of one another.

“It was great to see her back on the course competing again,” Coach Wren said of Easterwood. “I absolutely loved seeing them work together as a team. The competition that is taking place on our girls' team is really pushing each girl to run well on race day.”

Nike South — Varsity Boys, 13th Place

Cannon Stehly led Coppell’s Varsity Boys with a 40th-place finish in 17:19. Ahan Kothalkar and Rigved Nehere followed closely, both finishing in 17:31. Marco Noyola and Vihaan Sharma rounded out Coppell’s top five.

“I enjoyed watching these young men attack the course and run intelligently,” Coach Wren said.

Nike South — Varsity Girls, 18th Place

Shrriya Bedse led the Varsity Girls, finishing 78th in 22:13. Adeline Mendola ran a personal best, while Hannah Stumm and Anandi Dhulipalla finished as Coppell’s third and fourth runners. The three finished within four seconds of one another.

“I really love the improvement I'm seeing from this group,” Coach Wren said.

 

Byron Nelson Invitational

Varsity Elite Boys

Diego Morales returned from injury and competed in his first 5K of the season, finishing 29th in 16:44.

“He ran a good time, but most importantly, he was able to complete his first 5K,” Coach Wren said. “It'll be nice to get Diego back in the mix with the other guys.”

Varsity Open Girls — 10th Place

Vanini Agarwal led the Varsity Open Girls with a 10th-place finish in 21:17, recording a season-best time. Avery Arthur finished 54th in 23:12.

Varsity Open Boys — 7th Place

Sandre Houdier led the Varsity Open Boys with a 31st-place finish in 18:32. Vihaan Sapkota, Austin Shelby, Baron Schott and Vihaan Chodisetti rounded out Coppell’s top five.

“They did a great job of representing us today,” Coach Wren said. “I love seeing their growth.”

JV Girls

Amy Achim led Coppell’s JV Girls, finishing 61st in 24:54.

JV Boys — 7th Place

Alexander Marks and Noah Law led a strong showing by the JV Boys, finishing 12th and 19th, respectively. Calvin Wolf, Jesiah Resnowski and John Udovich also ran well.

“These kids continue to show up, put in the work, and it's beginning to show,” Coach Wren said.

 

Looking Ahead

Coppell will compete at the Jesuit XC Classic next week, the team’s final meet before District.

“I look forward to seeing the kids improve a little more this week heading into championship season,” Coach Wren said.

With one regular-season meet remaining, the Cowboys and Cowgirls will look to build on what Coach Wren described as their best week of the season as they prepare for the championship portion of their schedule.

We’re proud of their efforts, and we’ll keep pushing forward until the next race!

Contact Information
For more details or to support Coppell High School’s Cross Country program, please contact:
Patricia Chi
chi.patricia@gmail.com
(469) 831-3709

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TXWF Grants 2026 Texas Women's Foundation grantees and leaders

Through its 2026 Community Grant Cycle, Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) has awarded $900,000 to 25 nonprofit organizations working to remove the barriers to economic security, stability and success for Texas women, their families and their futures. 

As part of the annual grant cycle, two special groups of supporters selected nonprofits to champion through their annual giving and engagement. Texas Women’s Foundation’s Board Alumnae awarded $40,000 to Shared Housing Center for housing and wraparound services from the Virginia B. Whitehill endowed fund. TXWF’s Nineteen network, named in honor of the organization’s 19 diverse and determined founders, awarded $40,000 to The Family Place for its Children’s Educational Service program.

All 25 grant recipients were recognized and celebrated at a special reception on September 25.

Karen Hughes White, Texas Women’s Foundation president and CEO, said, “Forty-one years ago, 19 dynamic women came together to empower women’s philanthropy and to invest in organizations doing critical work in their communities. Now, four decades later, that commitment has grown to more than $115 million invested in Texas women, their families and their futures. These incredible nonprofit organizations are removing barriers for Texas women and their families and creating opportunities in the areas of healthcare, childcare, education, workforce development and more. We’re proud to support them as we work together to build Strong Women and a Better Texas for all.”

The grantee recipients:

Collin County:

The Turning Point Rape Crisis Center (Plano)

Dallas County:

AVANCE North Texas

The Concilio

Community Does It (Cuenta Conmigo): Family Mental Health Clinic

Dallas Innovation Alliance

The Family Place

Frazier Revitalization, Inc.

Hope Clinic of Garland

Hope Cottage

Home Point

Juliette Fowler Communities

Literacy Achieves

Owenwood Neighbor Space

Prism Health North Texas

Resource Center Health

Shared Housing Center Inc.

Sharing Life Community Outreach

Trinity Restoration Ministries - The Well

Denton County:

Cumberland Youth and Family Services

Hearts for Homes

Tarrant County:

Methodist Justice Ministry

DFW:

ChildCareGroup

Hope’s Door New Beginning Center

Mosaic Family Services

St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy

To learn more about Texas Women’s Foundation’s grants and the process for application, visit txwf.org/grants.

About Texas Women’s Foundation:

Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) raises funds from a broad base of donors, including individuals, foundations and corporations. These resources support nearly $5 million in investments each year to help eliminate the barriers to women’s economic security, stability and success through targeted research and advocacy, intentional grantmaking and leadership programs. Since its inception in 1985, TXWF has invested more than $90 million in grantmaking in support of Texas women, their families and their futures, and another $25 million-plus in research, advocacy and educational programs for a total impact of more than $115 million over the last 41 years. TXWF’s vision for a strong and vibrant Texas for all  remains at the forefront of its work.

TXWF’s targeted research into the issues impacting the economic security of Texas women and families will continue to guide its work. The biannual report on the economic issues that face Texas women and their families provides corporate and community leaders, and state and local lawmakers with critical data to inform policies, practices and programs across the state. In addition, Texas Women’s Foundation is an acknowledged leader and advocate in the mission-aligned investing movement, deploying 100 percent of its invested assets – endowments, operating investments and donor-advised funds – in a values-based portfolio that yields strong financial returns and social benefits that align with its mission. For more information, visit www.txwf.org, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram or donate now.

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It’s time to grab your tickets, round up your crew, and get ready to hear those famous words: “Howdy, Folks!” The State Fair of Texas is now open, bringing Big Tex, classic fair food, midway rides, live entertainment, creative exhibits, and plenty of Texas-sized fun to Fair Park. Make your fair experience even easier with Stay and Play at the State Fair of Texas at Sheraton Dallas, giving fairgoers a convenient place to stay before or after a full day at the fairgrounds.

Located in the heart of downtown Dallas, Sheraton Dallas puts guests within easy reach of Fair Park and the rest of the city through the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). After sampling your way through the fair, take a break from the crowds and return to the hotel to relax, grab a drink, or continue the fun at Draft Sports Bar & Lounge. The package makes it easy to turn a trip to the State Fair into a complete Dallas experience.

Book your stay at www.SheratonDallas.com and make your State Fair visit one to remember.

Sheraton Dallas Hotel is located at 400 North Olive Street, Dallas, Texas 75201.

 

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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS – In recognition of Sepsis Awareness Month, Medical City North Hills is marking 10 years of Code Sepsis, a pioneering partnership with the North Richland Hills Fire Department that helped transform how patients with suspected sepsis are treated before arriving at the hospital.
 
Developed in 2016, Code Sepsis enables specially trained paramedics to identify suspected sepsis, obtain blood cultures and begin antibiotics in the field.
 
North Richland Hills became the first fire department in the nation to carry and administer antibiotics for suspected sepsis patients. Early results showed significant promise, with sepsis deaths declining from approximately 50% to below 20%. The protocol has become a model for prehospital sepsis care in North Texas, demonstrating the impact hospitals and first responders can have when they work together to bring lifesaving care to patients sooner.
 
“Ten years ago, this was a new concept that challenged the traditional way sepsis care was delivered,” says Curtis H. Johnson, MD, medical director of emergency services at Medical City North Hills. “Our hospital and EMS partners believed that recognizing sepsis and beginning treatment before a patient arrived at the hospital could give them a better chance at recovery. Today, we're proud to celebrate a decade of that partnership.”
 
Sepsis is the body's extreme response to an infection and is a life-threatening medical emergency that can progress to a critical stage quickly. At least 1.7 million U.S. adults are diagnosed with sepsis each year, and at least 350,000 die or are discharged to hospice, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Globally, sepsis is associated with an estimated 48.9 million cases and 11 million deaths annually.
 
Sepsis Awareness Month serves as an important reminder to recognize the signs and symptoms of sepsis and seek medical care immediately. Symptoms can include:
  • Fever
  • Shivering or feeling very cold
  • Confusion or disorientation
  • Shortness of breath
  • Extreme pain or discomfort
  • Clammy or sweaty skin
  • High heart rate or weak pulse
As part of the HCA Healthcare system of care, Medical City North Hills also uses a Sepsis Prediction and Optimization of Therapy (SPOT) tool for hospitalized patients. SPOT uses rules-based algorithms focused on patient vital signs, labs, nursing reports and other data to help identify sepsis approximately six hours earlier than traditional screening methods. The adoption of SPOT has significantly reduced the time from alert to clinical action for inpatients, which has been associated with improved sepsis outcomes and earlier interventions.
 
Learn more about emergency services at Medical City North Hills here.
 
ABOUT MEDICAL CITY NORTH HILLS
Medical City North Hills is a 164-bed, acute care hospital located in North Richland Hills, Texas. With a medical team of more than 500 physicians, Medical City North Hills offers a broad range of services including a Level III Trauma Center, a full range of cardiovascular services, comprehensive orthopedic and spine programs, neurology, graduate medical education and an internal medicine residency clinic.
 
Medical City North Hills is part of Medical City Healthcare.
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