The Coppell Cowboys and Cowgirls competed in the District Meet on Friday at North Lakes Park in Denton, leaving everything on the course against one of the toughest districts in Texas. Both squads ran with determination and heart, and while team qualification proved just out of reach, Coppell runners delivered personal bests and standout performances that capped an impressive season.

Cowgirls Highlights

The Varsity Girls’ team ran courageously, with five of seven runners posting personal records. Senior leader Maya Easterwood ran one of the finest races of her career, finishing 2nd overall with a PR — the fastest 5K time ever recorded by a Coppell athlete. “Maya executed her race plan perfectly,” said Coach Wren. “We were hoping she could challenge for first, but that was still a phenomenal performance.” She will advance to the Regional Meet in Lubbock on October 21.

The JV Girls also ended their season on a strong note, with Charlotte Baade leading the way and running the 7th fastest Coppell girls’ time on the course. Solid efforts from Vanini Agarwal, Shrriya Bedse, Bess Williams, and Hannah Stumm highlighted the depth and improvement across the girls’ program this season.

Cowboys Highlights

The Varsity Boys ran a competitive race that gave them a chance to qualify, but fell just short against top district opponents. Still, two standout athletes — Diego Morales and Sidharth Kerthipati — earned individual qualifications to Regionals, each running personal bests.

Coach Wren praised their effort: “Both Diego and Sid have continued to improve as the season has gone on. I’m excited to keep training them and see how they compete in Lubbock.”

The JV Boys’ squad turned in the best finish of the day, placing multiple runners in the top group and showing the future is bright. Standouts included Rodrigo Abrego, Jose Murillo, Marco Noyola, Srivanth Rudrangi, Vihaan Sahni, Abishek Suresh, Rigved Nehere, and Allan Ramirez. Many recorded personal or near-personal bests, demonstrating the depth Coppell has moving forward.

Coach’s Perspective

Coach Wren reflected on the District results:
“Sometimes you can do everything you’re capable of and still get beat. That’s what happened today for both our boys and girls. But I couldn’t be prouder of how they competed. We had so many PRs, and we proved that our athletes are learning how to run tough races.”

He also noted the scale of improvement: 19 out of 27 Coppell girls ran season bests, while 24 out of 45 Coppell boys ran season bests at District.

Looking Ahead

Coppell will now turn its attention to the Regional Meet in Lubbock on October 21, where Maya Easterwood, Diego Morales, and Sidharth Kerthipati will represent the Cowboys and Cowgirls. For the rest of the team, the season will officially conclude at the Nike South Invitational in College Station on November 24.

Until next time, Coppell Cross Country will keep pushing forward!

Photo credit: Adrian Holguin

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

Join Folds of Honor North Texas for its most important night of the year. On Saturday, November 15th, on the field at AT&T Stadium, Folds of Honor North Texas will host its 2025 Gala. The gala brings together first responders, military families, veterans, scholarship recipients, and members of the North Texas community. 

Funds raised at the gala will provide educational scholarships for the families of our nation’s heroes. Join Folds of Honor North Texas in supporting the loved ones of those who have sacrificed to protect our freedoms.

Sponsorship opportunities include: 

Commander in Chief Sponsor for $250,000

General Sponsor for $100,000

Colonel Sponsor for $50,000

Major Sponsor for $25,000

Captain Sponsor for $17,000

Freedom Sponsor for $11,000

Liberty Sponsor for $5,500

To learn more, please visit https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/f84fc95f-f2d0-434e-82ca-efc094ef9be0/events/vevt:3909fdb6-7c7b-4d87-b5c1-fe4b8ad83661/home/story.

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden Celebrates 20 Years of the City’s Premier Autumn Experience Through November 2

Park Place Dealerships Serves as the Official Automotive Sponsor of Autumn at the Arboretum

The 20th annual Autumn at the Arboretum is in full swing, featuring more than 100,000 pumpkins, gourds and squashes that transport guests to a fall wonderland. Park Place Dealerships, the official automotive sponsor, is helping bring this highly anticipated annual event to life.

Running through November 2, Autumn at the Arboretum welcomes guests from across Texas to experience breathtaking fall scenes featuring pumpkins from Floydada – known as the Pumpkin Capital of Texas. As guests stroll the walkways, they will encounter more than 150,000 vibrant, fall-blooming plants, creating a sensational seasonal display.

This year’s special feature, ¡Mundo México!, celebrates the beauty and richness of Mexican culture. The exhibit showcases contemporary art, harvest traditions, and iconic sculptures by world-renowned Oaxacan artists Jacobo and María Ángeles.

“There’s no better way to celebrate new beginnings than by spending a beautiful fall day at the Dallas Arboretum,” said Kara Connor, Community Engagement Manager at Park Place Dealerships. “Park Place is honored to once again support Autumn at the Arboretum, bringing families and friends together to experience the beauty of the fall season and enjoy the creative and colorful ¡Mundo México! exhibit.”

As the Dallas Arboretum welcomes a new season, Park Place Dealerships also celebrates new beginnings with the addition of Kurt Fegraeus, the new General Manager at Park Place Volvo.

Joining the team in September 2025, Fegraeus brings more than 30 years of automotive industry experience, and a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the Park Place Volvo team. Outside of work, Kurt is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys tennis, hunting, and fishing. 

Park Place Dealerships, founded in 1987, has long supported the arts, medical research, children’s advocacy, and education. Today, the company employs more than 1,400 Members across eight luxury automotive dealerships in North Texas, representing Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volvo, Acura, and Land Rover. Park Place BodyWerks Collision Centers in Fort Worth and Dallas, and the Park Place Auto Auction, round out the company’s offerings. For more information, visit parkplace.com.

Winnsboro Center for the Arts (WCA) invites you to raise a glass and savor creativity at the 16th Annual Art & Wine Festival in historic downtown Winnsboro. This FREE, two-day celebration perfectly blends fine art, Texas wines, irresistible food and rich Texas music, making it the ideal fall weekend escape - and it's just two hours from DFW! The festival returns to The Bowery in downtown Winnsboro on Friday, November 7, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This year's festival features several DFW artists, including Dana Brock and Linda Donaho from McKinney, Hanna de Volska and Bethany Klein from Fort Worth, Daniel Dziuba from Carrollton, Essie Graham from Plano and Sandy Shiroma from Arlington.

The weekend event offers festival goers a remarkable juried showcase of 45 artists, from Deborah Bartlett’s shimmering fused glass mosaics to Brock’s vivid watercolors, Bettine Godwin’s bold oil paintings and Kyle Jordan’s nature-inspired woodworking. Guests can stroll among fine art in a variety of mediums, handcrafted ceramics, elegant hand-dyed silk fashions and more, each piece as unique as the artist behind it.

And what pairs better with art than a good pour? Guests can sip wines from nine Texas wineries, including Landon Winery, Cicada Ridge Vineyard and Maydelle Wines, or sample seasonal craft brews from Winnsboro’s own Cypress Creek Southern Ales. 

No festival is complete without good eats, and this year’s lineup is as tempting as ever, offering both decadent specialty food vendors and fun food truck options. Specialty offerings include Grazed & Co., with individual gourmet charcuterie boxes and D&R Gourmet Blends olive oils. Winnsburger food truck will be on site with legendary burgers and tots, and La Doña Cocina Móvil will spice things up with street tacos. 

Ambience for the festival will be provided by The Kirbys, Eve’s Road, Stacey Knight-Finley, and Kevin Tinney and Chase Glover, ensuring the Bowery is filled with live music as well as art and wine.

For those who want a taste of cowboy culture, don’t miss “Cowboy Tales,” a free juried art exhibit in the gallery at Winnsboro Center for the Arts, which celebrates the traditions of the American West.

“The Art & Wine Festival has become a cherished tradition for both locals and visitors,” said Cyndie Ewert, festival coordinator. “It’s the perfect way to experience our East Texas culture and sense of community while celebrating creativity in all its forms.”

WCA plays a key role in bringing cultural programming, exhibitions and entertainment to Winnsboro and East Texas. WCA is supported in part by grants from the Texas Commission on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, Wood County EDC, Winnsboro EDC and Christus Mother Frances Health Systems. Winnsboro’s Cultural Arts District is recognized by the Texas Commission on the Arts for its vibrant arts scene. Winnsboro is also recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as a Texas Main Street Community and an accredited member of Main Street America for its successful downtown revitalization. 

For more information about the Annual Art & Wine Festival, and other cultural events, visit the website.

ABOUT WINNSBORO CENTER FOR THE ARTS: Winnsboro Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Winnsboro, Texas. As a multi-disciplinary arts center, it serves communities throughout Northeast Texas, engaging people in educational programming, cultural experiences, and entertainment. All scheduled programs are subject to change.

Themed: Texas Preservation the Luncheon is presented by Highland Park Village

The Preservation Park Cities Distinguished Speaker Luncheon presented by Highland Park Village happens on Monday, October 27th at a local private club and features Brent Hull, an award-winning builder, as the featured speaker.  Honorary Chairs are Jan and Bruce Harbor. Lauren Cooper and Porter Fuqua are chairs. Jason Morski, President, PPC.

Brent Hull is an award-winning master builder and expert in historically accurate architectural millwork and moldings. For over thirty years his craftsmanship has enhanced nationally registered properties and homes across the country. Hull honed his expertise at Boston’s North Bennet Street School where he trained in the art of traditional building and historic preservation prior to founding Hull Millwork & Hull Homes in Fort Worth, Texas. When Brent is not working with his teams, speaking or consulting about how to build better and more beautifully, he enjoys reading and writing about historic architecture. He has authored five books on historic millwork; his most recent book released this spring, Millwork: The Design and Manufacturing of Historic Millwork from 1740-1950.

The morning begins with a reception and passed hors d’oeuvres followed by the luncheon and presentation from the featured speaker. The event also includes important updates from a Preservation Park Cities representative. The Distinguished Speaker Luncheon celebrates historic preservation and is designed to generate awareness of the role history and preservation play in enhancing the quality of life for everyone who lives and works in the Park Cities communities. D Home is media sponsor.

Individual tickets start at $300 each. Table Sponsorships start at $3,000 up to $10,000 with varying benefits. Marketing Sponsorships start at $5,000 up to $7,500. All are available here: https://www.preservationparkcities.org/luncheon

Contact for more information: Office manager. Phone: 214-528-0021. Email:  info@preservationparkcities.org

Overview:

• The Historic Home Tour, Distinguished Speaker Luncheon and the Park Cities Car Show are the organization’s only fundraisers each year. The proceeds are allocated to help further our mission to celebrate and promote the preservation of Park Cities architecture, history, aesthetics, and cultural traditions.
• The purpose of the annual Historic Home Tour is to showcase architecturally and historically significant homes of the Park Cities and illustrate how these homes have been restored or remodeled to serve the lifestyle needs of families today.
• The organization landmarks architecturally and historically significant homes in the Park Cities, some of which are on the Historic Home Tour.
• Members of the organization enjoy historic and preservation oriented educational programs.

Preservation Park Cities Mission:
Preservation Park Cities mission is to preserve and promote the history, architecture, aesthetics, and cultural traditions of the Park Cities. Proceeds of the Distinguished Speaker Luncheon, Historic Home Tour and the Classic and Antique Car Show will be used to fund:

• Property Landmarking
• Stewardship of the PPC archives at the UP Library
• HPISD Architecture/History Student Scholarship Award
• The Distinguished Chair for History at HPHS
• The “Save the Top 100” campaign and the new book: The Houses of the Park Cities: An Architectural Guide to the Historic Houses of Highland Park and University Park Texas

Membership in PPC is open to the community. For more information visit www.preservationparkcities.org

Social Media: Facebook @preservationparkcities     Instagram @preservationparkcities/
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Photo of PPC VIPs by Rob Wythe, Wythe Portrait Studio

Other photos courtesy PPC