School District May Add $300 Activity Fee
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.
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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.
The Sigma Nu fraternity has suspended all activities of its Kappa Sigma chapter at Texas A&M University following the death of 19-year-old member Anton Gridnev by drug overdose last weekend.
Surveillance and cellphone video captured violent winds, flying debris, and a wall collapse as the storm moved through North Texas.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Sam Howell led a fourth-quarter comeback, but New Orleans won on Daniel Carlson's late 53-yard field goal.
The Ross wildfire has burned more than 80,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forcing evacuations, closing roads and disrupting schools.
The collision occurred about 6:40 p.m. near Jim Miller Road and C.F. Hawn Freeway.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
North Texas Republicans discuss their excitement and expectations for first RNC Midterm convention to be held in Dallas. Among the group that spoke with Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink were Jennifer Stoddard Hoydu, former chair of the Dallas County Republican Party, conservative activist Sanjay Narayan and Isaac Laster, the chairman of the Young Republicans of Texas. The group discussed how the midterm convention could help revitalize voters as a whole.
Jim Henson, the director of the Texas Politics Project at UT Austin, discusses new poll results. He talks about the Senate race between AG Ken Paxton and James Talarico. The poll also provided new insights into public opinion on data centers in Texas.
Democratic candidate for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa discusses the new poll from the Texas Politics Project that shows her within 5 percentage points of incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott. She talks about how she plans to attract the undecided voters. She also discusses her stance and vision for data centers and property taxes.
"Space is the hot thing," President Trump said at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Carlos Tellez Sanchez had worked at a car dealership in Dallas during the day and drove for Uber Eats at night to support his family.
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.
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.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
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.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Romo was cited with passing on the right, possessing open intoxicants and operating a vehicle while intoxicated, court records show.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
NFL player Miles Sanders was arrested in the Pittsburgh area for driving under the influence, according to court records.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
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.
