School Security Changes Have Parents Dropping Kids At The Curb
For some it's the end of a tradition that has taken place for generations. Security enhancements at many North Texas schools this year may keep parents at the curb.
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For some it's the end of a tradition that has taken place for generations. Security enhancements at many North Texas schools this year may keep parents at the curb.
Arlington ISD Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos talks about his goals for the upcoming school year, and some of the challenges that the district is expecting to face.
An Arlington family says the school district will not allow a six-year-old with autism to take a life-saving device to school.
Students in Keller ISD will have to get used to some changes regarding the dress code.
Oran M. Roberts Elementary School is the latest replacement school under the 2008 Bond program set to open in the fall.
Struggling retailer JCPenney is under fire again, this time for one of the company's latest 'back to school' television advertisements.
The new school year is just days away. This year, when thousands of Dallas Independent School District students return to the classroom they'll be surrounded by better security.
The superintendent of the Cedar Hill Independent School District is resigning. Horace Williams announced Tuesday that he is stepping down
Texas A&M University has fulfilled a longtime goal Monday with its acquisition of Texas Wesleyan Law School.
A Dallas high school teacher accused of having sex with her 17-year-old freshman student is no longer behind bars.
Retailers are bracing for big crowds this weekend. At the stroke of midnight on Friday, Texas officially kicked off its annual sales tax holiday.
The Texas Education Agency says 92 percent of districts and nearly 85 percent of Texas schools meet the state's minimum standards.
Smartphones don't make smart babies, an advocacy group declared Wednesday in a complaint to the government about mobile apps that claim to help babies learn.
Plano residents may be looking at a property tax election this fall. The Plano ISD wants a tax hike that so high, it would automatically trigger an election.
August is in full swing and that means school is about to start. As incoming freshman and parents experience new situations, there's an increased likelihood of making mistakes. Check out the big 3!
Most major retailers and grocery stores will be open on New Year's Eve, although some will have reduced hours.
Ken Seals passed for 258 yards and the game-winning touchdown in overtime as TCU rallied to beat No. 16 USC 30-27 in the Alamo Bowl.
If you're buying fireworks to ring in the new year, prepare to see an increase at the cash register.
A night headed to a Mavs game changed everything. Two Dallas brothers are now fighting to recover after a violent crash.
A 25-year-old Tarrant County woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for recruiting girls into sex trafficking and forcing them to have sex or money, officials said.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The Kennedy Center board, whose members were appointed by President Trump, voted earlier this month to add his name to the building.
The removal by a U.S. military cemetery in the Netherlands of two displays recognizing Black troops who fought in World War II has spurred anger there.
The U.S. military has hit at least 30 alleged drug vessels in the region since early September, killing 107 people.
President Trump said the U.S. hit a "big facility" last week linked to alleged drug boat operations, as tensions ratchet up with Venezuela.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
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.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The first state-run psychiatric hospital will open next summer under the direction of UT Southwestern Medical Center in the heart of Dallas' Medical District.
A Georgia family celebrates their first Christmas with baby Anna Claire after life-saving heart surgery at Cook Children's in Fort Worth, a procedure other hospitals wouldn't attempt.
'Tis the season for holiday parties, air travel, and respiratory viruses.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
Ken Seals passed for 258 yards and the game-winning touchdown in overtime as TCU rallied to beat No. 16 USC 30-27 in the Alamo Bowl.
On Tuesday, the Dallas Cowboys waived cornerback Trevon Diggs, opening the way for Diggs to become a free agent.
Quarterback Drew Brees and wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald headline the list of modern era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Max Christie led the Mavericks with 25 points and Brandon Williams scored 22. Cooper Flagg had 15 points, eight assists and six rebounds.
Andrew Heaney has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball after 12 seasons, including a 2023 World Series Championship. He pitched for the Marlins, Angels, Dodgers, Pirates and Yankees over the course of his career.
France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.
The Grammy-winning artist Beyoncé became the fifth musician to achieve the wealth milestone, Forbes said Monday.
Actor Mario Rodriguez alleged in the lawsuit filed last week in California that Tyler Perry sexually assaulted him during encounters between 2014 and 2019.
French politicians were divided on Monday over how to pay tribute to the late Brigitte Bardot who, despite her screen legend, courted controversy in later life with her far-right views.
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
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.
