It's rare, but there have been stories of high school athletes suffering heart issues on the field, and there's been more than one death. One of those stories is too many.
Millions of teachers all over the world know their incredibly underpaid jobs can be pretty thankless at times. But Ellen DeGeneres gave back in a big way to one teacher who gives so much of herself.
With my alma mater in the news recently, I've found myself reflecting on my days at White Oak High School. Growing up in White Oak is an experience that I look back on with a grateful attitude.
Kids may love it when East Texas gets sleet, ice or snow because it's usually a day off from school. But what about Mom or Dad? They might have to be at work no matter what and cancellations throw a wrench into things.
Winter weather has made its way back in to East Texas and once again is causing some problems on the roads. The weather has forced some schools in East Texas to delay the start of classes on Thursday, March 5, or cancel them all together.