Since the application of the doctrinal framework for strict scrutiny is at odds between the high court and the Fifth Circuit, the Supreme Court’s analysis in Fisher II is of great interest. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in the first appearance of Fisher I in 2011 and the second in 2014 that the University’s admissions format is constitutionally sound based on a strict scrutiny analysis. In its 2013 ruling in Fisher I, the Supreme Court surmised that the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals failed to properly apply the strict scrutiny analysis to the contested plan. Under the Top Ten Percent Law high school students who graduate in the top ten percent of their class are eligible for automatic admission to any public college or university in Texas. The main issue in this case centered on the question of whether the University’s implementation of its admissions plan, in conjunction with the state’s Top Ten Percent Law, meets the two-prong strict scrutiny standard of first, being a compelling state interest and second, a narrowly tailored means to meet the stated objective. University of Texas at Austin (hereinafter referred to as Fisher I and Fisher II) was heard for a second time. Pilots and their guests who fly in receive free admission.įort Worth Oktoberfest is today through Saturday at Panther Island Pavilion (9/22-24).During the United States Supreme Court’s 2015-16 term, Fisher v. Tickets are $10 per person or $20 per carload. Visitors can sample entries in the barbecue cook-off competition or choose refreshments from a variety of other vendors.
There's food, of course, with a pancake breakfast to start things off at 8:30 am. Car and motorcycle shows, flyovers of vintage and modern aircraft and guest speakers will complete a full day of activities. in his "Check-Six" MiG-17F, the Trojan Phlyers, and more. They'll have several performers lined up, including Randy Ball of Fighter Jets Inc. You'll see everything from a kid's zone to static displays of military, vintage and new aircraft. 1 British Flying Training School Museum and will offer a full day of events and attractions. Located on 33 acres, about twenty minutes outside of Dallas, the historic estate is said to be truly haunted by its previous owners.įright Fest 2016 starts this weekend (9/23) at Six Flags Over Texas.Ĭheck out the Flights of Our Fathers Air Show & Fly-In Saturday (9/24) from 8:15 a.m. Reindeer Manor Halloween Park, the oldest haunted attraction in Texas, opens this weekend (9/24) for its 43rd year.
This non-profit organization supports Special Needs & Veterans service organizations in the North Texas area. The Care & Mercy Foundation (CMFTX) is holding its 8th Annual Care & Mercy Foundation Golf & Gala at the Hilton Garden Inn Lewisville (Gala) and Coyote Ridge Golf Club (Golf) Monday and Tuesday September 26th & 27th. Duck Fest kicks off at the Harbor with a Corporate Duck Beauty Pageant & Race, Rubber Duck Race, Arts, Crafts, Vendors, Food, Inflatables, live concert, and a Glow in the Dark Rubber Duck race. This all day event starts at 10 am and goes through 9:30 Saturday night. Thousands will watch as thousands of rubber ducks splash into the fountain at the Harbor in Rockwall and race down towards the finish line. This Saturday (9/24), check out the Rockwall Rubber Duck Regatta! This is the annual fundraiser benefiting Boys & Girls Club of Rockwall County and Meals on Wheels of Rockwall County. The Scotsman who became an American television host, stand-up comedian, writer, actor, director and producer will be at the Winspear Opera House for one night only Thursday, February 16. Starting tomorrow morning at 10am (9/23) …you can buy tickets to see the awesome Craig Ferguson. The Greek Food Festival of Dallas is happening at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Friday through Sunday (9/23-25). The Plano Balloon Festival is this weekend at Oakpoint Park and Nature Preserve. This will mark the first time such a large collection of Smithsonian gems will be on exhibit outside the Washington museum complex. Also, running through November 23, Autumn at the Arboretum features the nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village with over 90,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash and was named one of "America's Best Pumpkin Festivals," according to Fodor's Travel in 2015.Įnormous and spectacular gems from the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection …officially called Giant Gems of the Smithsonian…are on display at the Perot Museum now through Jan 17, 2017.
(9/22) Memphis Soul is an 8-piece group with a sound and style inspired by such artists as Earth, Wind and Fire, Otis Redding, Al Green and Aretha Franklin. Dallas Arboretum's Cool Thursdays Concert Series tonight features Memphis Soul, Premier Motown Band.
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