Grapevine, GCISD, Southlake honor 9/11 first responders
Grapevine, Grapevine-Colleyville ISD and Southlake held events to remember and honor those who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack.
The details: Grapevine High School’s wrestling team honored first responders with the sixth annual 9/11 tribute climb.
The wrestling team ran with veterans and first responders from Grapevine and Colleyville at Mustang-Panther Stadium, according to a news release from Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. They climbed 1,980 steps to simulate the 110 flights of stairs that first responders climbed inside the twin towers, according to the release.
Put in perspective: The city of Grapevine held its annual Day of Remembrance Ceremony for the 9/11 attacks.
Fire Chief Darrell Brown mentioned that the names of 39 Fire Department of the city of New York firefighters were added to the World Trade Center memorial wall to honor those who have died in the last year from 9/11-related illnesses.
Brighton selling watches, handbags in new Southlake location
Brighton has opened its new location within Southlake Town Square. The chain retailer sells signature jewelry and charms, accessories, leather handbags and more, according to its website.
The context: Brighton has been in Southlake Town Square since 2018 and was previously located at 335 Grand Ave. E., according to previous reporting.
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The new brunch spot, Main St., celebrated its grand opening in September.
The restaurant held a ribbon cutting ceremony and offered light refreshments Sept. 11.
Main St. offers a variety of breakfast options from the “All American” combo that comes with an 8-ounce steak to skillet-style Migas, a Spanish and Tex-Mex breakfast dish that comes with scrambled eggs and chorizo.
The restaurant also offers a variety of lunch items such as burgers, sandwiches, wraps, soups and salads.
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Although Palato Italian Kitchen and Lounge is located on the ground floor of Hall Hotel in Frisco, General Manager Hans Ritten and Director of Food and Beverage Carl Rogers are pleased to see a balanced mix of local diners and hotel guests enjoying the restaurant.
Ritten describes the ambiance as elegant yet approachable.
“This is for families, first dates and business [meetings],” Ritten said. “We want to make sure it's not a special occasion restaurant, it’s for everyone. We don’t want people to feel intimidated.”
Alpha School showcases expedited learning through artificial intelligence alongside state, federal leaders
Austin-based private school Alpha School is aiming to expedite learning for more students using artificial intelligence at new academies opening across the country.
What happened: On Sept. 9, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited Alpha School in Austin alongside Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath. Alpha School co-founder MacKenzie Price highlighted how the school is using AI to personalize and improve students’ education.
What they're saying:“It's the most exciting thing I've seen in education in a long time,” McMahon said about Alpha School. “I'm incredibly enthusiastic about this.”
How it works: Students complete their academic learning in two hours each day using an AI platform known as 2 Hour Learning. Price said the Alpha School model enables students to learn twice as fast as they would in a traditional school setting.
The update: Alpha School opened several new academies across the United States this school year, including a K-3 school in Plano and K-8 school in Fort Worth. The company is planning to open an academy in Houston this winter.
