Dallas ISD News: Dallas ISD News Briefing: Oct. 2

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For Immediate Release: Oct. 2, 2026

DALLAS - Leila P. Cowart Elementary School teacher assistant, Denise De La Cruz, spends her school days supporting students and her evenings carrying on a 43-year family tradition at the State Fair of Texas. Her family's award-winning concession stands earned multiple Big Tex Choice Awards, with this year's "Holy Flan! Buñueloco" named a finalist. With deep Dallas ISD roots - including her father, the namesake of Trinidad "Trini" Garza Early College High School - De La Cruz's story brings together education, family legacy, and plenty of fair flavor.

VISUALS: Celebrating National Custodian Day
Students and staff at Marcus Leadership Academy lined school hallways for a special parade honoring the campus custodial team for National Custodian Day. Students applauded and showed their appreciation to the staff members who work behind the scenes daily to keep their campus clean, safe, and operational.

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VISUALS: Hispanic history comes to life in Pleasant Grove
Students at the School for the Talented and Gifted in Pleasant Grove brought Hispanic culture and history to life during an interactive living wax museum presentation. As part of a class research project, students dressed as Hispanic figures, artists, athletes, and leaders, stepping into character to share stories of their influence and impact.

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