'They're Like My Kids': Dallas ISD Teacher Sends Handwritten Letters To Her Students
One Dallas ISD teacher is making the year even more memorable for her students by sending them handwritten letters while they remain at home.
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One Dallas ISD teacher is making the year even more memorable for her students by sending them handwritten letters while they remain at home.
Dallas ISD students voiced their frustrations Wednesday afternoon over the district's decision to move ahead with virtual graduations for its Class of 2020.
A traditional graduation ceremony is a milestone some local high school seniors may never experience, after a decision by the Dallas Independent School District not to hold in-person celebrations this year.
Alyssa Rodriguez has been looking forward to graduating high school and getting her diploma walking across the stage since Day 1 in high school.
"I've worked for for years and every other district seems to be able to come up with something, but they're putting us online," said senior Aubrey Tierney.
Dallas ISD is apologizing after hackers popped pornography on-screen during an online Zoom meeting between dozens of students, teachers, and parents to discuss graduation last week.
While students are continuing to learn from home, state and local leaders are looking to address the lack of internet for hundreds of thousands of students across Texas.
Robert Marc Flores, 59, is currently in the Garland Detention Center on a bond of $50,000 for online solicitation of a minor.
More than 60 recreation centers and school sites provide enrichment and educational camps for kids each year.
Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa addressed concerns about how the district will start the next school year as the pandemic continues.
Dallas ISD Officer Vincent Remediz is on day 26 of being on a ventilator. He is one of four DISD officers who tested positive for the coronavirus last month.
Dallas ISD's commencement ceremonies will begin May 22. Fort Worth ISD's will take place over a "period of several days in June."
Governor Greg Abbott said Tuesday the state of Texas formally appealed FEMA's denial of Major Disaster Declaration request for Public Assistance.
"We knew we had to do what it took to get our students what they needed to do the work," Coach Robley Cash said.
When 'Time' magazine decided to honor frontline heroes in the coronavirus pandemic, several Dallas ISD cafeteria workers snagged a spot on the cover.
They've been empty for weeks, but soon two Dallas ISD schools will be serving those whose families are serving us.
It was the largest one-day food offering for one location in the city of Dallas so far during the coronavirus pandemic.
At Thursday's Dallas ISD school board meeting it was discussed how final grades will be given.
DART and Dallas ISD have partnered to deliver weekly meals for students, with the first DART busload of food arriving at Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center.
During a morning press conference Dallas Independent School District Superintendent Michael Hinojosa said, "It looks very unlikely that we'll come back to school this school year."
Four Dallas ISD police officers have been infected with the coronavirus, officials said Monday, and at least one of them has been hospitalized.
In an effort to keep students and parents from leaving their homes often, Dallas ISD has changed their grab-and-go program by offering a week's worth of meals that can be picked up once a week.
Dallas ISD launched a pilot program Monday to get more meals to more students in need during the coronavirus outbreak.
The coronavirus outbreak has students across North Texas now adjusting to a new normal and for many that means learning online.
Dallas ISD leaders are moving quickly to support struggling families: and the lesson brought home Monday is that there are many.
The family of Marysol Perez and her infant son, Eric Jr., is filing a lawsuit alleging gross negligence by the utility company.
On June 25, 2026, an unimaginable loss hit the Barboza family at a home along McCart Avenue in Fort Worth's southside.
As the 64-year-old remains jailed without bond, detectives are interviewing additional people to determine whether there may be more victims while the school district moves to terminate his employment.
A Texas fugitive trying to make it to Mississippi is in custody after deputies say they caught him trying to make a Greyhound bus connection in Atlanta.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
The family of Marysol Perez and her infant son, Eric Jr., is filing a lawsuit alleging gross negligence by the utility company.
On June 25, 2026, an unimaginable loss hit the Barboza family at a home along McCart Avenue in Fort Worth's southside.
As the 64-year-old remains jailed without bond, detectives are interviewing additional people to determine whether there may be more victims while the school district moves to terminate his employment.
A Texas fugitive trying to make it to Mississippi is in custody after deputies say they caught him trying to make a Greyhound bus connection in Atlanta.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear formally requested an update from Sen. Mitch McConnell amid a weekslong hospitalization that has prompted growing speculation about his health.
Abbott has ordered an investigation into a Rio Grande Valley hospital over allegations it advertised "birth tourism" packages to foreign nationals.
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump is tightening bonds with Turkey.
Talarico has said he wants to create a federal public health insurance option, raise the federal minimum wage and increase taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
President Trump held separate calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war.
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.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this pest and how to keep your pets safe and healthy.
Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
Commercial air service from Collin County will take off in November with a flight to Fort Myers, Florida.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
The team and the city asked for feedback from surrounding homeowners, so they will hopefully give the green light to the project.
Jessica Shepard had 22 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists for her third triple-double of the season, and the Dallas Wings beat the New York Liberty 88-77 on Tuesday night.
Argentina erased a two-goal deficit in the final 11 minutes as Lionel Messi scored the equalizer and Enzo Fernández netted a stoppage-time winner to beat Egypt 3-2.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
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.
