2025 Big Tex Choice Awards finalists named
This year's culinary competition started out with 76 entries, the most ever, according to fair officials.
Man arrested in Grapevine road rage shooting that injured boy
A 59-year-old man was arrested after a SWAT standoff, accused of shooting into a pickup during a Grapevine road rage incident that injured a 7-year-old boy.
Volunteer pilots fly shelter animals to Fort Worth from Central Texas
"We are pulling shelter pets and opening kennel space so that families can be reunited with their lost and found pets. Why wouldn't we step up to do that?"
North Texas mom creates a one-stop shop for fellow homeschooling parents
The Homeschool Hub, owned by Krissa Tejeda, is tucked on a quiet corner in Lewisville.
Public schools in Texas are set to get $8.5 billion in funding. Here's exactly where the money will go.
Nearly half of that new funding will go towards teacher pay raises.
More North Texas school districts are switching to 4-day weeks. Here's why.
Districts have said that moving to a four-day school week will help them recruit and retain quality teachers.
Two bills to keep an eye on as the Texas legislative session wraps up
As the final week of the Texas legislative session begins, there are a few education bills that could make it to the finish line.
What does it mean when a Texas school gets an 'A' rating?
When Lacey Beasley talked to Prosper ISD Superintendent Holly Ferguson, she said the ratings aren't what they are chalked up to be.
Fort Worth ISD board gives final approval to close 18 schools
The closures, which primarily impact elementary campuses, are part of Fort Worth ISD's broader Facilities Master Plan.
Kennedale ISD leaders talk pros, cons of HB 6
If passed, HB 6 would allow suspensions for students from pre-K to second grade – students ages 4 to 8.
Why are Texas schools hiring uncertified teachers?
The Texas Education Agency said that for the 2024-2025 school year, an estimated 30,000 first-year teachers, with no prior teaching experience, were hired in Texas. Less than half were certified.
Lewisville ISD to cut nearly 500 school bus drivers
As of last week, LISD said it is posting openings to hire drivers, monitors, mechanics and support staff.
Dallas ISD to address state of the district following TEA's latest grade report
The ratings revealed that Dallas ISD dropped from a 'B' to a 'C'. Here's the breakdown of those scores.
National Teacher Appreciation Day is May 6: Here are deals for educators in North Texas
Educators are advocates, listeners, encouragers and a voice of reason.
Newly released TEA ratings show declines for major North Texas districts
The release comes after the TEA prevailed in a lawsuit which challenged the legality of changes to the rating system.