Fort Worth ISD's CFO leaving as potential state takeover looms
The district said its search for a new CFO is underway.
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The district said its search for a new CFO is underway.
Lawsuit accuses education software provider of failing to encrypt sensitive data and ignoring basic cybersecurity protocols.
District says seats were available. A parent says a puddle made the seat unusable.
Texas Education Agency investigation supports claims that the district denied evaluations and services required under federal law.
Superintendent Karen Molinar said the school district has taken bold actions for this school year.
To say Christian Wilson is thrilled to teach at Dallas Independent School District's Adamson High School would be an understatement.
As the final countdown to the start of the school year begins, in districts throughout North Texas, there's an unspoken reality: there are thousands of kids and their families who don't have legal status.
The upcoming school year is only a month away.
A group of parents is suing Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD over violations they said led to school closures.
Gamell has over 24 years of experience in public education.
DISD trustees could vote on a new student code of conduct for the next school year, which includes a district-wide cellphone ban for students.
The teens' dedication even got one of them grounded.
Teachers and non-administrative staff across Texas will receive salary increases under the new legislation.
For over 20 years, thousands of undocumented students have benefited from the Texas Dream Act.
CHISD said the goal is to increase scholar focus, reduce classroom distractions and enhance academic engagement across all grade levels.
Teachers and non-administrative staff across Texas will receive salary increases under the new legislation.
The Texas Senate is expected to approve the bill. It will then head to the House.
The measure could be voted on in the House on Friday.
Most schools — 86% — said a lack of funding was their top concern in defending against cyberattacks
The district plans to present its finalized list of closures to the Board of Trustees during a special meeting Tuesday.
The majority of the campuses slated for closure are elementary schools.
The TEA told the state it could take over managing the school district or close one school that has failed five consecutive years.
"It's an opportunity for DISD to come together with all the teachers and leaders in the district to really talk about where we are as a district."
Texas lawmakers passed the legislation on April 24 with a vote of 19-12.
It's been five years since state lawmakers increased the per-student funding for public schools.
Temple Israel Rabbi Josh Bennett and staff member Cassi Cohen say their security training prepared them to respond quickly when a man rammed a vehicle into their synagogue.
Southwest Airlines announced Friday that it will stop operating flights out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport in June.
First Alert Weather Days are in place for both Sunday and Monday.
Samuel Ramirez Jr., 33, was wanted for his alleged involvement in the murders of two women on May 21, 2023.
Parts defect affecting Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles can increase the risk of injury, according to a safety notice. Here's what to know.
Temple Israel Rabbi Josh Bennett and staff member Cassi Cohen say their security training prepared them to respond quickly when a man rammed a vehicle into their synagogue.
Southwest Airlines announced Friday that it will stop operating flights out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport in June.
First Alert Weather Days are in place for both Sunday and Monday.
Samuel Ramirez Jr., 33, was wanted for his alleged involvement in the murders of two women on May 21, 2023.
Parts defect affecting Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles can increase the risk of injury, according to a safety notice. Here's what to know.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
The federal observer program sends neutral observers to monitor election sites to ensure voters don't experience discrimination at the polls.
The Senate approved a package of bills aimed at lowering housing costs, the most sweeping housing legislation in decades and a rare point of bipartisan consensus in an election year, with the issue of affordability top of mind for many voters.
More than 300 TSA officers have quit since the partial government shutdown began last month, according to agency statistics obtained by CBS News.
The first week of the U.S.'s war with Iran cost around $11.3 billion, military officials told members of Congress in a briefing this week, according to sources familiar with the meeting.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Jason Robertson had two goals and two assists to tie a career high in points and Jamie Benn also scored twice as the surging Dallas Stars beat the Edmonton Oilers 7-2.
Khris Middleton scored 22 of his season-high 35 points in the fourth quarter, Daniel Gafford added a season-high 22 points as the Dallas Mavericks snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 120-112 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
A person with knowledge of Baltimore's decision told The Associated Press that Crosby failed his physical.
After a season of jarring change and inconsistent play, the Atlanta Hawks appear to be coming together at just the right time.
Jamie Benn's power-play goal lifts the Stars past Vegas 2-1 as Dallas extends its points streak to 13 games.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
