The Prairie Republic

Since the Cowboys kickoff today, we celebrate THE Legend, The Man, The Hat

The Man in the Hat For 29 seasons as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Tom Landry was the image of professionalism and sportsmanship. His determination and leadership made the Cow

New season. New scoreboard

The first woman elected governor in Texas History

“Ma” Ferguson Emerged as a Pioneer in Texas Politics She grew up in a time when women almost never attended college, almost never spoke out on the issues, and certainly never voted. But one woman did all of the

The First Lady of Texas The name “Ima Hogg” has been a running joke in Texas for many years.  However, for anyone who knew her or had ever been touched by her many works, the rea

Our first feature from Dr. Kenneth Bridges - talking about the "father of Texas". Though it may not be who you think it is...

Austin Led Early Efforts to Settle Texas Many historians have called Stephen F. Austin the “father of Texas” for his efforts to bring the first settlers from the United States into Texas. But th

We have a new section to our publication!!! We are proud to announce a weekly column from Dr. Kenneth Bridges, a Grand Prairie native son and history professor will be featured weekly on The Prairie Republic in a new section - The Texas History Minute!

This section is devoted to Texas history. Some things you may know but most of it is going to give you some interesting facts and stories about our great state and the people that have made it great!

Stories will come out weekly, be sure to share these with 7th graders and their teachers!

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KICKS, Community, and Phat Daddy’s Announce Upcoming Feed the Homeless Event FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FORT WORTH, TEXAS, JUNE 27, 2015 - KICKS is proud to announce an upcoming event in which students, parents, teachers, and one local bus

Happy Canada Day to all our Canadian friends!

Today is Sunglasses Day. If you see people wearing sunglasses indoors, then you know why. Had you ever even heard of this holiday?

With the end of the school year comes the spring field trips.

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Field Tripping As a kid, I loved field trips. Didn’t matter where we went. Museums. Grocery stores. City dump. Just get me out of the school and I’d be happy. Imagine my d