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Texas custodian Marilyn Hampton breaks down in tears as new elementary school is named in her honor
Hampton worked for the Aubrey district for thirty-nine years, and the school opens next August; it was previously just Elementary School Number Five.
On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on BBN After HoursPublished
At a glance
- First reported by New York Post: “Texas custodian Marilyn Hampton breaks down in tears as new elementary school is named in her honor”, with reporting from WFAA (via KWTX) and WFAA (via KBTX).
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 2:44 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
- Topics: Texas.
- BBN covered this story before: Musk threatens Democrats; screwworm found in Texas elk (October 21).
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- New York PostTexas custodian Marilyn Hampton breaks down in tears as new elementary school is named in her honor
- WFAA (via KWTX)Retired custodian gets new elementary school named in her honor October 24, 2026 · facts used on air
- WFAA (via KBTX)Retired custodian gets new elementary school named in her honor October 24, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorA school in Texas has a name this morning, and it belongs to the woman who spent thirty-nine years keeping the district clean.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorMarilyn Hampton was a custodian for the Aubrey school district, and Wednesday at a board meeting they rolled out a red carpet and told her the new elementary school is Marilyn Hampton Elementary.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorShe was not expecting it, and by every account she cried.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorOf course she cried! They also gave her a Marilyn Hampton Elementary shirt, which is the best swag at any school board meeting in America!
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorUntil now the building was called Elementary School Number Five. It opens next August.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNumber Five. Poor thing.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorSuperintendent Shannon Saylor says Hampton also bought and delivered school supplies and helped students study for tests. In her words, "She is truly Aubrey ISD."
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorShe's one of eight siblings and the only one to graduate high school, and now she has a school.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThat's a family reunion with bragging rights.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThese days she sits in a rocking chair at the district's Early Bird Learning Center, feeding a little girl named Claire.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorRetired from custodian, promoted to landmark. Is Number Six still available, Gloria?
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