North Texas School Districts Work to Combat COVID-19 Slide
Across North Texas, school districts saw more students struggle when COVID-19 forced classrooms to close, especially in math.
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Across North Texas, school districts saw more students struggle when COVID-19 forced classrooms to close, especially in math.
The Fort Worth ISD Board has approved a temporary virtual learning option for students who have been unable to return to school due to a documented medical condition.
During the hearing, Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa gave most of the provisions of the bill the thumbs up. "I am in support of Senate Bill 15."
The 2021-2022 school year started on Wednesday, Aug. 11. That week, the district reported 24 positive cases on school campuses. The next week, that number rose to 276.
Looking back Robin Zinsou says she urged her pregnant daughter to get a COVID vaccine, but the 32-year-old educator was afraid it might harm her unborn child. Paige Ruiz later died from COVID complications.
One of the most anticipated novels of the year is from University of Oklahoma professor Honorée Fanonne Jeffers. He debut work "The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois," is now available and is an Oprah Winfrey book club pick.
They showed up outside the Grapevine-Colleyville ISD's school board meeting o show support for Principal James Whitfield, who they believe is being unfairly treated and targeted because of his skin color.
Students at Dallas Hybrid Preparatory attend class on campus two days a week and spend three learning from home, but the real magic is how they connect while they're away.
It will be in effect beginning Thursday, August 26 through Friday, September 24 and will apply to all students, staff and visitors.
Many North Texas colleges and universities start the fall semester Monday, fully in-person for the first time in nearly a year-and-a-half.
The Texas Education Agency has announced the governor's ban on mask mandates will not be enforced during ongoing legal battles.
The school district said the breakdown is 908 students and 185 staff members in quarantine after either testing positive for COVID-19 or being exposed to someone with COVID-19.
Pending board approval, the Temporary Virtual Learning Option (TVLO) will begin on Monday, September 13 and continue through the rest of the fall semester.
The parents gathered at the Prosper ISD administration office the morning of August 20 to make their request.
Gov. Abbott asked the Supreme Court of Texas to support his ban of mask mandates -- they declined. As a result, the lower court ruling allowing school districts to require masks on campuses stands.
Sunday, the coldest air of the season is expected in the morning.
In partnership with the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, UNT is using a $400,000 grant to focus on how the technology could make commutes safer.
The country's leader criticized President Trump on Saturday, blaming him for "casualties, damages and accusations" against Iran.
The McLendon‑Chisholm fire station now houses a Safe Haven Baby Box, offering parents in crisis a protected way to surrender a newborn under Texas law.
Late Friday evening, the Celina ISD released the findings of an external independent investigation after the arrest of middle school coach Caleb Elliott.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
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.
The country's leader criticized President Trump on Saturday, blaming him for "casualties, damages and accusations" against Iran.
Democratic candidate for State Senate District 9 Taylor Rehmet discusses his campaign and priorities for the position.
Republican candidate for State Senate District 9 Leigh Wambsganss discusses her campaign and priorities for Republican voters.
Democratic State Rep. and U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico discusses his campaign with Eye on Politics Jack Fink. He says that, in the general election, voters should consider electability.
Puerto Rico's former governor Wanda Vázquez was previously indicted in a federal corruption case.
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.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.
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.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
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.
"CBS Mornings" got an exclusive first look inside the new Buffalo Bills stadium to see what makes it unique.
The Mavs were without rookie Cooper Flagg, who was out with an ankle injury.
Airion Simmons is charged with wire fraud and bribery.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
FIFA says it has received over 500 million ticket requests for 2026 World Cup matches in the U.S., Canada and Mexico— with prices as high as $8,680.
A new class at Texas Christian University is drawing students in with a hit TV series and a clear path toward a real-world career.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
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.
