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Aubrey Education Foundation Awards Grants
By Amy Ruggini | Aubrey
The Aubrey Education Foundation awarded 11 innovative and technology grants, totaling $22,178, to Aubrey Independent School District teachers in May. AEF Executive Director Rhonda Brawner, Aubrey ISD administrators, and representatives from CoServ and the city of Aubrey surprised teachers in their classrooms with large paper checks. The teacher grants are partly funded by endowments from CoServ Charitable Foundation and Boeing, and AISD Employee Giving. This year’s grants included a floral cooler for floral design classes, funding for three robotic teams, a Google smart speaker, mobile STEM carts, fine motor light…Read More
Sarah Auer at the USA Gymnastics Region Three Championships
By Amy Ruggini | Aubrey
Aubrey High School freshman Sarah Auer placed in the top 10 at the USA Gymnastics Region 3 Level 7 Championship in Kansas City, Missouri over the April 2729 weekend. Sarah placed fifth on balance beam, ninth on vault, ninth on the uneven bars and ninth all-around. Sarah was one of 480 gymnasts competing from Texas, Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Wyoming. She placed first in the vault, second in the all-around competition and the bars event at the level 7 state competition earlier in the month.Read More
Aubrey High School Student Qualifies for State Bass Fishing Tournament
By Amy Ruggini | Aubrey
Aubrey High School Sophomore Adam Eggleston qualified for the State Bass Fishing Tournament through THSBA (Texas High School Bass Association) in his first year on a fishing team. Adam will participate in the tournament on May 19th and 20th.Read More
Aubrey High School Students Showcase Art at State Visual Arts Scholastic Event
By Amy Ruggini | Aubrey
Aubrey High School students Kimmie Wesson, Emily Perez, and Sarah Wainwright competed among the top six percent of Texas high school artists at this year’s State Visual Arts Scholastic Event on Saturday, April 28 at San Marcos High School. Kimmie Wesson and Sarah Wainwright earned the Gold Seal for their artwork. Kimmie earned the prestigious honor for two artworks. The Gold Seal was awarded to only 150 artworks. Sarah and Kimmie both earned $100 scholarships in a sketchbook drawing competition, and Kimmie took home a $200 award in a 2D artwork competition.Read More
AMS Seventh Grade Field Trip to San Antonio, Austin
By Amy Ruggini | Aubrey
A highlight of the Aubrey Middle School’s seventh grade is their annual Seventh Grade Field Trip to Austin and San Antonio in April. Four buses, 50 chaperones, 164 students and 10 staff members take a three-day bus trip down to San Antonio. The bus caravan stopped in Austin to tour the state capitol. They visited the Wonder World Park in San Marcos before making it in time for dinner in San Antonio. The jam-packed trip also included visits to the Buckhorn Museum, the Alamo, Ripley’s Believe It or Not/ Wax Museum, Historic Market Square and Sea World.Read More
O’Dell Nursery Now Open
By 380news | Aubrey
On April 29, several people in the community came out to help celebrate the Grand Opening of O’Dell Nursery. They are located on Highway 377 in Krugerville/Aubrey, TX. Drop in to see their beautiful assortment of f lowers, trees and plants!Read More
Music Academy Welcomed to the Area with a Ribbon Cutting
By Jim Manning | Aubrey
Scott Tucker of the Music Academy celebrated the opening of their new location with a ribbon cutting. They were welcomed to the area by the Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce. During the opening event they provided musical entertainment by several of their talented musicians. They are located at 8800 US Highway 380 in Crossroads, TX. To learn more about their classes and upcoming summer camps contact them at 940-4687625.Read More
Aubrey FFA Livestock Show and Sale
By Amy Ruggini | Aubrey
AUBREY ISD, TX – The Aubrey FFA capped off their season with the Aubrey FFA Livestock Show on Saturday, April 7. Photos-top left Aubrey FFA seniors (Connor Laughlin, Justice Thompson, Dylan Morgan, Sadie Saxon, Lara Ebler, G.W.Stander, Jarom Larman, Brady Pierce, Jackson Reynolds) Second Photo The AMS FFA 8th gradersRead More
Aubrey FFA at the Denton County Youth Fair
By Amy Ruggini | Aubrey
AUBREY ISD, TX – The Aubrey FFA team comprised of Brady Pierce, Jackson Reynolds, Connor Laughlin and Ethan Blankenship built a smoker and won the Grand Champion Ag Mech title at the Denton County Youth Fair. Photo: ( left to right) Tracy Yarbrough (advisor), Brady Pierce (senior), Jackson Reynolds (senior), Connor Laughlin (senior), Ethan Blankenship (Junior)Read More
Velocity Physical Therapy Welcomed by Aubrey Chamber
By Jim Manning | Aubrey
Wes McFall and his employees at Velocity Physical Therapy was welcomed to the area with a ribbon cutting ceremony by the Chamber of Commerce in Aubrey. Velocity Physical Therapy is located at 8800 US 380 in Cross Roads, TX. For more information please contact them at 940-365-9200.Read More
Aubrey Chamber Welcomes Total Eyecare/Total Eyewear Gallery
By Jim Manning | Aubrey
Members of the Aubrey 380 Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Total Eyecare/Total Eyewear Gallery with a ribbon cutting ceremony. This is the second location for Total Eyecare/Total Eyewear. Their new location is located at 8800 US highway 380, suite 500 in Cross Roads, TX. They can be reached at 940-488-4228.Read More