Parents Upset Over 'Pay To Play' Proposal For Frisco ISD Students
Following the news of a budget shortfall in the Frisco ISD, some parents of Frisco students are outraged over a potential new "pay to play" situation.
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Following the news of a budget shortfall in the Frisco ISD, some parents of Frisco students are outraged over a potential new "pay to play" situation.
You have to look hard on the list of possible budget cuts Frisco ISD is considering to notice it. But a proposed $300 activity fee sticks out like a sore thumb to parents.
Ground has been broken for a $60 million expansion at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in a push to bolster science-related studies and research.
Amanda Marquez collapsed during volley practice and went into cardiac arrest Tuesday, August 23rd. A team of Creek Valley staffers immediately came to the 13-year-old's rescue.
A report commissioned as part of Texas' sweeping new prekindergarten initiative recommends capping classroom size at 22 students -- something most pre-K programs statewide are already doing.
Following a recent fight with the U.S. Department of Education, ITT Educational Services says it is ceasing operations of all its ITT Technical Institutes permanently.
A Keller mother fighting to place cameras in classrooms with special-needs students is finally seeing success.
Anne Holton will be campaigning in Dallas on Tuesday for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. Holton is the wife of Democratic vice presidential nominee Sen. Tim Kaine, and Virginia's former Secretary of Education.
Paper? Pencils? Laptops? Robots? Teachers across the country are increasingly relying on crowdfunding to stock their classrooms with both mundane and sometimes big-ticket education items.
Jeremy Shuler is the home-schooled child of two aerospace engineers who were living in Grand Prairie when the 12-year-old boy applied to Cornell. Now, at an age when most kids are attending middle school, Shuler is going to college.
Nearly every student in the Northwest ISD made it to class on time on Friday. Some of them have been late every day since the school year began due to bus route problems.
Frisco ISD leaders in the fast-growing Collin County suburb are working to fill a $30 million hole after voters rejected a proposed 13 cent tax hike last weekend.
A mother in Keller has won a legal battle to have video surveillance cameras in special education classrooms in Texas. She began the journey after claims that her son was being mistreated.
Districts of Innovation. If you haven't heard the new education buzz-words yet, chances are you will.
Natural gas service has been restored at a Dallas ISD high school after an odd smell caused evacuations and made some students sick. South Oak Cliff High School went without natural gas service for more than a day.
State audits of power and water use could shape new rules lawmakers consider next year.
Experts warn that higher transportation costs could push up the price of food and other everyday goods.
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
Abbott's brief remarks were made at the end of a press conference held in Gainesville.
The ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan delivery driver was not wearing a body camera at the time of the shooting, sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
The situation, food banks warn, is getting worse.
Dallas nonprofit Hunger Busters has been under scrutiny since an I-Team investigation in January.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
The ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan delivery driver was not wearing a body camera at the time of the shooting, sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, the 28-year-old Venezuelan national shot by an ICE officer on Sunday, said in a phone call on Monday that he's "not doing well."
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
About 40 million Americans are on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
Phoenix forced a difficult shot at the buzzer as Paige Bueckers' 3-point attempt did not hit the rim.
Dak Prescott has broken Tony Romo's franchise record for touchdown passes with four in the Dallas Cowboys' 37-20 victory over the Washington Commanders.
The Cowboys are hoping for a comeback win for their home opener Sunday against the Washington Commanders.
Toronto leadoff hitter Brett Bateman reached base and scored three times as the Blue Jays beat AL West-leading Texas 7-2 to avoid a series sweep.
Olivia Miles broke Caitlin Clark's WNBA record for points by a rookie in a season in the Minnesota Lynx's game against the Connecticut Sun.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
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.
