Texas Teachers Are Making Surprise, In-Person Visits To Students Struggling With Online Learning
There are teachers in Texas and across the country that are going the extra mile-- literally -- to try and help students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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There are teachers in Texas and across the country that are going the extra mile-- literally -- to try and help students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Starting today the Arlington Fire Department will start inoculating thousands of district employees with the one-shot Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine.
A "chivalry" assignment given to high school students in the Shallowater Independent School District instructed girls to "walk behind men daintily as if their feet were bound," and "not complain or whine."
The TEA said local school boards have full authority to determine their local mask policy.
The president of the University of Texas says racist emails sent to the university amid a debate over the school song "The Eyes of Texas" were "abhorrent and hateful" and don't truly represent the Longhorns' alumni and fans.
Most North Texas area school districts released statements on social media responding to Gov. Greg Abbott's announcement Tuesday, March 2, the state was fully reopening soon with no COVID-19 restrictions.
It's no secret that students can't learn very well if they don't have enough to eat. So a high school in North Texas has come up with an innovative solution to the problem.
The Biden administration has announced that state education departments would have flexibility surrounding standardized testing this year, but would not have broad authority to cancel the examinations.
"I have a big concern. Are they lacking in education? I think that they probably are," said parent Amy Deal.
Frozen pipes don't play favorites as 131 of them busted in Dallas ISD, damaging 113 campuses, more than a third of the district's schools.
Following an initial assessment of 95 Arlington ISD facilities, school district leaders have determined nine might not be able to reopen for in-person instruction by Thursday,
Last year a pair of Texas teens launched their own event after the national contest was canceled, but the Scripps National Spelling Bee has announced it's return this year with a virtual and in-person event.
On top of the floods, many are also dealing with connectivity issues from power outages, and boil orders that impact the ability for kids to wash their hands, and for cafeterias to produce food.
Students across the Metroplex are getting one more snow day Friday. But schools are spending the day, and likely the weekend, trying to figure out if they'll be ready for students to return next week.
Arlington ISD is reporting some 21 schools and two administration buildings have been damaged and the concern heading into the weekend is that there could be more.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Returned holiday goods are increasingly routed to bulk resale platforms, where small businesses and resellers snap up inventory for second‑life sales.
Nearly 5 million travelers are expected through DFW Airport as construction, packed roads and peak flight days set the stage for a hectic holiday stretch.
John Horn High School educators earned spots in the 350‑member Band Directors Marching Band, chosen from more than 700 applicants.
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
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.
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock is hoping voters will elect him next year to the seat he has held since July. Hancock and the Comptroller's office are building the state's new education savings accounts program from the ground up. It is set to take effect for the 2026-27 school year, which begins in August.
Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General and current State Senator Nathan Johnson tells Jack Fink about their campaign goals and what they think about key issues for the position.
Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General, attorney and former FBI agent Tony Box tells Jack Fink about their campaign goals and what they think about key issues for the position.
Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General and former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski tells Jack Fink about their campaign goals and what they think about key issues for the position.
The Justice Department has disclosed thousands of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following years of pressure from lawmakers and abuse survivors.
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.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The holiday season can mean festive lights, shopping for your children's gifts, and more time using technology.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
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.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Seguin's return to the ice will be reevaluated after the Olympic break, which is in February, Stars GM Jim Nill said.
Cooper Flagg, who will turn 19 on Sunday, is averaging 25.4 points over his last eight games.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn't enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
It's history in the baking.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
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.
