In 1966, the Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas opened its doors to patients in the Southwest Metroplex. As a teaching hospital, it also welcomed medical students with open arms. It had especially close ties with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, located about ten miles away. By 1971, Dallas Presbyterian offered several educational programs for… Read more »
Today, students in Dallas are heading back to school, many to Sam Tasby Middle. The school’s namesake, Sam Tasby, passed away on Sunday, August 16 from prostate cancer. He was 93 years old. Though Tasby was not one to enjoy the spotlight, he initiated a lawsuit 45 years ago that would forever change education in… Read more »
In 1964, the Texas Industrial Arts Association appointed a new executive secretary to its ranks: Dr. M. D. Williamson, Associate Professor of Industrial Arts at North Texas State University. He was chosen at the annual TIAA conference at Texas A & M University in College Station. Williamson is pictured above, alongside the rest of the… Read more »
In 1978, proponents of equal rights for women were beginning to feel a little trapped. When the 27th amendment passed the Senate and House of Representatives in 1972, Congress placed a seven-year deadline on the ratification process–1979. In the first year, 22 of the required 38 states (including Texas) ratified the amendment. Hope dwindled, however,… Read more »
Industrial arts education–woodshop, metalworking, plastics, upholstery . . . the list of classes goes on for quite a while. Whatever it may be, industrial arts, or IA, helps students learn a skilled trade. IA played an important role in America’s public education system during the 20th century, especially during and after the second World… Read more »
In 2015, there aren’t many people who pay a cable bill anymore. Instead, they opt for streaming services that offer more flexibility with a much lower cost. However, it wasn’t long ago when people were so excited to get a clear picture on their TV’s, they’d eagerly pay the $8.50 a month for 30… Read more »
