The Write Team Podcast

David Weaver

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  1. 1h ago

    School House Rocks | Beyond the Letter Grade: How Karnack ISD Is Measuring What Really Matters

    A school district is more than a letter grade—and student success is about more than a test score. On this episode of School House Rocks, host David Weaver welcomes Karnack ISD Superintendent Angela Fitzpatrick back to the show for an update on the new school year and an inside look at how the small East Texas district is measuring progress from the classroom all the way to the school board. At the center of the conversation is Karnack ISD’s new district scorecard, which establishes measurable goals through 2031 in academics, teacher retention and certification, facilities, operations, safety, finance, and the overall student and staff experience. But Mrs. Fitzpatrick says the most important measure remains the individual student sitting in the classroom. She shares how Karnack is engaging students through hands-on science, video game creation, technology, and learning experiences designed for the world today’s students will eventually enter. The conversation also highlights Karnack ISD’s recognition as a Healthy School Campus for the second consecutive year, upcoming community meetings, alumni activities, a new approach to Open House, and the importance of strengthening the partnership between parents, educators, and administrators. Because when home and school work together, students grow. The Write Team Podcast is a production of Write Team Services LLC. 🙏 Special thanks to our episode sponsors: Stiles Electric ⚡ Compressor Components 🛠️ Karnack Independent School District 🏫. Hashtags: #SchoolHouseRocks #TheWriteTeamPodcast #KarnackISD #EducationLeadership #StudentSuccess #SchoolAccountability #PublicEducation #TexasEducation #SchoolLeadership #EducationalLeadership #EastTexas #SchoolCommunity #StudentEngagement

  2. 9h ago

    The Write Team Daily: "Patty Hearst: Fugitive"

    September 18, 1975. San Francisco. After more than a year of kidnapping, radical politics, bank robberies, violence, and a nationwide manhunt, federal agents finally captured Patty Hearst, granddaughter of publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst. Nineteen-year-old Hearst had been kidnapped in 1974 by the radical Symbionese Liberation Army. Weeks later, she shocked the country by announcing that she had joined her captors and adopted the name “Tania.” Then came the unforgettable images of Hearst carrying a weapon during a San Francisco bank robbery. Was she a kidnapped victim acting under coercion? A willing participant? Or something in between? Hearst's arrest, trial, conviction, commuted sentence, and eventual presidential pardon made her story one of the most controversial criminal cases of the twentieth century—and raised questions about coercion, captivity, and free will that remain debated today. Then, celebrate National First Love Day, revisit the first chiropractic adjustment, remember the creation of the CIA, and look back at the final episode of Guiding Light after an extraordinary 72-year broadcasting run. Plus, relive one of the strangest finishes in the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry, celebrate teen idol Frankie Avalon, remember Mi'kmaq Chief Henri Membertou, and continue our journey through the 67th verse of each biblical book with Proverbs 3:12 and the reminder that God's correction is evidence of a loving Father who desires to shape our character. 🎧 The Write Team Daily is our daily podcast covering history, world events, sports, culture, faith, and inspiration. Thank you for listening, and be sure to give us a like or a follow! #PattyHearst #Hearst #TrueCrimeHistory #September18 #Yankees #RedSox #FrankieAvalon #Proverbs312 #ThisDayInHistory #TheWriteTeamDaily ✍The Write Team Podcast is a production of Write Team Services LLC. 🙏Thank you to our Write Team sponsors! Stiles Electric ⚡ Compressor Components 🗜 Elysian Fields ISD 🐝 Hallsville Independent School District 😾 Karnack ISD 🏹

  3. 1d ago

    From The Press Box: Hallsville Ladycats Volleyball with Coach Andrew Harbison

    🏐🐾 THE LADYCATS ARE OFF AND RUNNING IN DISTRICT PLAY! Hallsville head volleyball coach Andrew Harbison returns to From The Press Box to talk with David Weaver about his first season leading the Ladycats and a strong start to district competition. Hallsville challenged itself with a demanding non-district schedule against high-level 5A and 6A competition. Now, Coach Harbison believes those experiences are paying off. The Ladycats opened district play 3-0 without dropping a set, including a big road victory at Whitehouse. Coach Harbison discusses building a faster style of volleyball, handling momentum, developing trust with his new team, overcoming injuries and the players who have stepped into important roles. And despite the impressive district start, Coach believes one thing: The best is still yet to come. 🏐 Plus, we look ahead as Hallsville continues district play with road matches against Tyler and Nacogdoches. 🎙️ We're From The Press Box on The Write Team Podcast! ✍The Write Team Podcast is a production of Write Team Services LLC. 🙏Thank you to our show sponsors! Stiles Electric ⚡ Compressor Components 🗜 Hallsville Independent School District 😾

  4. 1d ago

    The Write Team Daily: "Bloody Lane"

    September 17, 1862. Near Sharpsburg, Maryland. Before the sun went down, more than 22,000 Union and Confederate soldiers would be killed, wounded, or missing in the Battle of Antietam—the bloodiest single day in American military history. The fighting raged through the Cornfield, across a narrow road forever remembered as Bloody Lane, and around the stone crossing now known as Burnside Bridge. When darkness finally silenced the guns, Robert E. Lee's invasion of Maryland had been stopped. Five days later, President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, giving the battle consequences far beyond the fields where it was fought. Then, celebrate International Country Music Day, discover Antonie van Leeuwenhoek's microscopic world, revisit an early attempt at the long-playing record, remember the premiere of MASH*, and say goodbye to one of daytime television's longest-running dramas, As the World Turns. Plus, return to Canton, Ohio, for the humble meeting that gave birth to the organization that became the NFL, celebrate East Texas native and three-time Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes, remember Dred Scott and his historic fight for freedom, and continue our biblical journey with Psalm 7:11 and the reminder that God's justice is never flawed and His righteousness never fails. 🎧 The Write Team Daily is our daily podcast covering history, world events, sports, culture, faith, and inspiration. Thank you for listening, and be sure to give us a like or a follow! #Antietam #BattleOfAntietam #BloodyLane #CivilWar #AmericanHistory #September17 #NFLHistory #PatrickMahomes #Psalm711 #TheWriteTeamDaily ✍The Write Team Podcast is a production of Write Team Services LLC. 🙏Thank you to our Write Team sponsors! Stiles Electric ⚡ Compressor Components 🗜 Elysian Fields ISD 🐝 Hallsville Independent School District 😾 Karnack ISD 🏹

  5. 2d ago

    From The Press Box: District Play Arrives | Week 4 East Texas Football & Pick ’Em

    🏈🔥 DISTRICT PLAY IS HERE — AND WEEK 4 IS LOADED ACROSS EAST TEXAS. The first three weeks gave us surprises, statement wins and plenty of questions. Now, for many East Texas teams, the games that determine championships and playoff spots are beginning. On this week's From The Press Box, David Weaver and Matt Paul look back at the biggest developments from Week 3 before turning their attention to a Week 4 schedule featuring major district openers and several outstanding non-district matchups. Is Kilgore's defense a legitimate concern after surrendering 64 points to Gilmer? Is District 6-5A Division II becoming more wide open than expected? Can Daingerfield shake off another difficult non-district start? And after Longview's first loss of the season at Ruston, did the Lobos actually get exactly the kind of test they needed before district play? Then it's time for the From The Press Box Pick 'Em Challenge, where Matt has suddenly created some separation after David endured what he calls the worst week of his football-picking life. 😂 This week's slate includes: 🏈 North Forney at Longview 🔥 Tyler at West Mesquite 🐾 Hallsville at Greenville ⭐ Nacogdoches at Marshall 🐯 Mount Pleasant at Whitehouse 🔥 Texas High at Terrell 🏈 Chapel Hill at Lindale 🐶 Bullard at Kilgore 🔥 Gilmer at Sulphur Springs 🐰 Daingerfield at Atlanta 🏈 Grand Saline at Joaquin 🔥 Jefferson at Liberty-Eylau 🏈 Beckville at New Diana ⚔️ West Rusk at Garrison 🐝 Elysian Fields at Mount Enterprise David and Matt also discuss a special night coming Friday at Maverick Stadium as Marshall honors former head coach Dennis Parker, the coach who led the Mavericks to the 1990 state championship, by naming the field in his honor. For David, that story is personal. Parker was his high school coach, and David reflects on the patience required to build the Marshall program, the championship success that eventually followed and the lasting impact Coach Parker had on the young men who played for him. District races are beginning. The Pick 'Em pressure is growing. And another huge weekend of East Texas high school football is almost here. 🎙️ It's From The Press Box on The Write Team Podcast! #FromThePressBox #TXHSFB #EastTexasFootball #TexasHighSchoolFootball #FridayNightLights #TheWriteTeamPodcast ✍The Write Team Podcast is a production of Write Team Services LLC. 🙏Thank you to our Write Team sponsors! Stiles Electric ⚡ Compressor Components 🗜 Elysian Fields ISD 🐝 Hallsville Independent School District 😾 Karnack ISD 🏹 Smackover-Norphlet School District (AR) 🐎

  6. 2d ago

    The Write Team Daily: "The Earth Is Ringing"

    September 16, 2023. Around the world, seismic instruments began detecting something scientists couldn't explain. Every 90 seconds, the Earth seemed to pulse. Again. And again. And again. The mysterious signal continued for nine straight days. Eventually, researchers traced it to remote eastern Greenland, where a massive rock-and-ice landslide had plunged into Dickson Fjord and generated a colossal tsunami. Trapped inside the narrow fjord, the water oscillated back and forth in a phenomenon known as a seiche—producing vibrations detectable around the planet. It was one of the most extraordinary geological events ever documented: a remote landslide and towering tsunami that effectively made the Earth ring like a bell. Then, celebrate National Guacamole Day, revisit the premiere of The Bob Newhart Show, recognize National Barber Day, remember the groundbreaking release of Rapper's Delight, celebrate National Play-Doh Day, and commemorate the Mayflower's historic departure for the New World. Plus, remember the remarkable 70-year coaching career of Amos Alonzo Stagg, celebrate comedian and Parks and Recreation star Amy Poehler, remember Fred Quimby and his role in bringing Tom and Jerry to generations of audiences, and continue our “6:7” devotional journey with Job 6:7 and a reminder that faith doesn't require us to hide our pain from God. 🎧 The Write Team Daily is our daily podcast covering history, world events, sports, culture, faith, and inspiration. Thank you for listening, and be sure to give us a like or a follow! #Greenland #MegaTsunami #EarthWasRinging #Geology #September16 #AmosAlonzoStagg #AmyPoehler #TomAndJerry #Job67 #TheWriteTeamDaily ✍The Write Team Podcast is a production of Write Team Services LLC. 🙏Thank you to our Write Team sponsors! Stiles Electric ⚡ Compressor Components 🗜 Elysian Fields ISD 🐝 Hallsville Independent School District 😾 Karnack ISD 🏹

  7. 2d ago

    The Coach Maines Show: Trusting The Process | Elysian Fields Heads to Mount Enterprise

    🐝🏈 THE PROCESS CONTINUES — AND THE JACKETS ARE STILL FIGHTING. Elysian Fields enters the final week of non-district play looking for its first win of the season as the Yellowjackets travel to Mount Enterprise Friday night. On this week's Coach Maines Show, EF head coach Bo Maines joins David Weaver to look back at the 35-7 loss to New Boston and explain why the final score didn't tell the entire story. Coach Maines discusses the changes being made in practice and within the Jackets' offensive and defensive schemes, why adversity can ultimately strengthen a program, and why he remains encouraged by the commitment and effort he's seeing from his players. 🐝 Players of the Week and young Jackets continuing to develop 💪 Building a program instead of simply chasing wins 🏈 A Mount Enterprise team presenting plenty of different looks 🔥 Why getting that first victory could provide an important psychological boost before district play 🐝 The “Hive Mentality” Coach Maines wants from his Yellowjackets And Coach drops a little teaser for Friday night: The Jackets have “something different” coming. 👀 Plus, Rapid Five takes us beyond football with Coach Maines' love for baseball, his transition from defensive coordinator to head coach, what he enjoys most about East Texas and what defines a true Yellowjacket. 🐝 Elysian Fields at Mount Enterprise 📅 Friday, Sept. 18 | ⏰ 7 p.m. 🎙️ The Coach Maines Show on The Write Team Podcast

  8. 3d ago

    The Write Team Daily: "The Tank"

    September 15, 1916. The Western Front. After more than two years of trench warfare, British soldiers introduced a secret weapon during the Battle of Flers-Courcelette, part of the larger Battle of the Somme. The tank. The British Mark I was slow, noisy, mechanically unreliable—and unlike anything soldiers had ever encountered. Designed to cross trenches, crush barbed wire, and shield troops from machine-gun fire, the new armored vehicle made an imperfect battlefield debut. Many broke down before reaching the fight, but those that operated successfully offered a glimpse of warfare's future. The age of armored warfare had begun. Then, recognize National IT Professionals Day, revisit the founding of Forbes, remember the television debuts of The Lone Ranger and Columbo, celebrate National Double Cheeseburger Day, and return to Seattle for the opening of the first Costco warehouse. Plus, remember the extraordinary tennis career of Roger Federer, celebrate Prince Harry, revisit the remarkable story of Jumbo the elephant, and continue our biblical journey with the 67th verse of Esther—Esther 3:8—and a warning about the destructive power of prejudice, deception, hatred, and revenge. 🎧 The Write Team Daily is our daily podcast covering history, world events, sports, culture, faith, and inspiration. Thank you for listening, and be sure to give us a like or a follow! #WorldWarI #WWI #TankHistory #MarkI #BattleOfTheSomme #September15 #RogerFederer #PrinceHarry #Esther #TheWriteTeamDaily ✍The Write Team Podcast is a production of Write Team Services LLC. 🙏Thank you to our Write Team sponsors! Stiles Electric ⚡ Compressor Components 🗜 Elysian Fields ISD 🐝 Hallsville Independent School District 😾 Karnack ISD 🏹

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  • Creator
    David Weaver
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
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