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Many families hold cherished memories of sharing bedtime stories with their children. But have you ever thought of tucking in your pup with a tale? Good Night Cookies, written by Texas author John J. O’Reilly, grew out of his experience telling a nightly story to his Golden Retriever, Grace Kelly, and her trusty sidekick, Mr. Mischief, a dapper black and white cat. Based on the true adventures of Grace Kelly as a pup, Good Night Cookies delights both children and pets alike.
Student Spotlight
Ronald Reagan High School senior Joshua Sutton has much to say. He joined the school’s Student Voice Now Club his freshman year to have the opportunity to share his opinions about NEISD policies and proposals at conferences with district officials.
This year, he’s part of an elite group of tenured members from each high school selected to attend monthly luncheons with Superintendent Dr. Sean Maika in person.
Travel Time
New Year’s resolutions have a way of starting with the best intentions before slowly drifting off—kind of like that gym membership we swear we’ll use. But what if this year’s goals came with an airplane ticket, a passport stamp, and maybe even a little sparkling toast? Travel has a way of turning resolutions into something you’ll want to stick with—and maybe even look forward to.
Pet Tip
We’ve seen the television ads during the holidays that feature a happy family gathered around a tree delightedly cuddling a fluffy new puppy adorned with a floppy bow. While the picture may seem Norman Rockwell perfect, don’t forget to count the long-term costs of adding a new furry member to your family. Too many people realize far too late they woefully underestimated the obligation of taking care of a pet for a lifetime.
Dental Digest
People who live or work in the Deerfield area close to one of San Antonio’s busiest northside thoroughfares now have a new option for dental care that fits their family’s schedule. 7to7 Dental & Orthodontics opened their 11th office at 16350 Blanco Road in the Mission Oaks shopping center on December 1st. 7to7 Dental Co-owner Justin Coke researched the area and realized it was underserved of dental offices that offer the convenient hours that are 7to7 Dental’s trademark.
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Chicken Chores
What would it look like if a pair of baby ducks had a pool party?
That’s the idea that hatched in 2023 for Dana Haby, 11-year librarian at Timberwood Park Elementary School. She had spent the past month sharing the development of incubating ducklings over the school’s live-streamed announcements. Now her sons begged to bring the adorable balls of fluff home for the weekend.
Victorious Valentine
What are you doing for Valentine’s Day? You can’t miss it; stores have been festooned with pink and red hearts since the Christmas decorations came down. American culture prioritizes making the perfect romantic gesture to show your partner how special they are. A miscalculation can cause unintended consequences.
Wish List
Sometimes San Antonio’s city programs seem far away and of little impact or interest in Stone Oak. District 9’s Councilman John Courage wanted to find a way to engage the community and bring dollars to benefit his district directly. In 2018 he launched the first participatory budget, soliciting feedback from District 9 constituents about projects that would make a difference to its residents.
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New Years Baby
While most of us were blowing horns or making a toast at 12 as the year advanced to 2023, Lauren Jacks was celebrating in a more memorable way. She ushered in the New Year with the delivery of her daughter, Avery, who arrived at two seconds past midnight at Stone Oak’s North Central Baptist Hospital.
Bank of America
Bank of America today announced four San Antonio high school juniors and seniors were selected a Student Leaders® (#BofAStudentLeaders), an eight-week summer internship providing students with first-hand experience in serving their communities.
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