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At 26, Plano figure skater Amber Glenn became the oldest American woman in nearly a century to compete in Olympic figure skating and brought home gold. Now her hometown is rolling out the red carpet to celebrate her historic achievement.
High school and college students from Plano swept multiple gold medals at a prestigious national career skills competition. Their wins showcase how hands-on technical education is launching young people into successful careers.
A Texas school foundation is proving that removing barriers works better than just raising expectations. Since 1993, they've invested $25 million to ensure every student can learn, grow, and succeed.
Nearly 1,000 Texas students designed NASA-style mission patches while their classmates prepared real experiments for launch into orbit. Two Plano ISD winners will represent their district as student science heads to the International Space Station.
After winning team gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, figure skater Amber Glenn says she's not ready to retire. The 26-year-old Texan overcame mental health struggles to become the oldest female skater to represent Team USA in nearly a century.
Ryan Lasko, a top Oakland Athletics prospect, is recovering sensation in his legs and hands weeks after fracturing his neck in an outfield collision that left him temporarily paralyzed. The 24-year-old's progress is giving hope to fans and fellow players across baseball.
Montgomery Bohde becomes the first Texas A&M student ever to win the prestigious Churchill Scholarship, earning a full ride to Cambridge University. The computer science whiz is using machine learning to discover new medical treatments.
Frisco ISD just earned an A rating for the second year running, making it the biggest school district in Texas to achieve the state's top grade. The district's score climbed to 91 this year, proving that excellence can scale even in a system serving thousands of students.
Forty-two Collin County schools just earned spots on Texas's 2025 Honor Roll for helping every student succeed, regardless of their background. These schools are proving that with the right approach, all kids can thrive academically.
Northern Illinois Food Bank is feeding more neighbors than ever before, surpassing even pandemic-era demand with 98 million meals distributed last year. This September, they're calling on volunteers to help continue the momentum during Hunger Action Month. #
Figure skater Amber Glenn is heading to her first Olympics after winning three straight US championships. She credits coming out as bisexual and pansexual in 2019 as the turning point that freed her to become her authentic self on the ice.
More than 7 million free eggs are heading to Texas food banks after the state won an antitrust settlement against three major egg producers accused of inflating prices. The first 1.7 million eggs have already arrived, with another 5.3 million coming soon to help families struggling with high food costs.