Students From Low-Income Families Get New Shoes At Dallas Elementary School
At one Dallas elementary school, every child received a new pair of athletic shoes on Friday.
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At one Dallas elementary school, every child received a new pair of athletic shoes on Friday.
More than three months after the tornado, Dallas area leaders are still waiting for the federal disaster declaration.
It's called Lily's Law and it was named after a Mockingbird Elementary School student in Dallas ISD.
Teilor Johnson, 19, the daughter of Dallas ISD trustee Maxie Johnson, is charged with capital murder in the death of Quincy Wyatt.
Dr. Silvia Salinas has held positions in Dallas ISD ranging from coaching to teaching and working at the main office on North Central Expressway in Dallas.
"DISD failed to protect Marc Strickland and other students, and this lawsuit is an accountability mechanism," attorney Justin Moore said Wednesday.
The equipment Andrus donated includes equipment bags, helmets, bats, gloves, catchers gear, baseballs, softballs and other items.
The teenager who was shot at a high school basketball game in Dallas last week died Saturday, and now his shooter's charges will be upgraded to murder.
The Dallas student said he believes the best way to honor Dr. King's legacy is "to commit ourselves to his vision of nonviolence. Violence is not the solution to anything. Violence only breeds more violence."
In the video Audrey Billings posted on YouTube, the attack appears to go on for about 15 minutes.
After a shooting at a Dallas high school basketball over the weekend, Garland ISD has decided to step up its own security measures by implementing a new bag policy for its sporting events.
From now on, bags and purses will not be allowed into Dallas ISD sporting events and security will use wand metal detectors on attendees.
A 15-year-old DISD student is accused of bringing a gun to a basketball game and opening fire, now administrators are making big safety changes.
A 15-year-old boy has turned himself in for the shooting at a high school basketball game Saturday night.
Marian Jones, Ms. Marian to people around Dallas ISD's Lakewood Elementary School, gave smiles and hugs even though she was undergoing kidney dialysis. An organ donor changed all of that.
Winter Break meals are free to all children and youth through age 18.
The school was shut down for major renovations two-and-a-half years ago.
One of the murder suspects accused of killing and burning a man's body is the daughter of Dallas ISD trustee Maxie Johnson, whose own son was murdered this summer.
Two schools in Dallas -- a high school and middle school -- were placed on lockdown after reports of a shooting near the campuses.
DISD said no one was injured but district police are still investigating the incident.
At Dallas ISD's downtown City Lab High, a holiday tradition became a learning tool as students staged a unique 'Polar Express' event for younger scholars Thursday.
The district said the move is necessary to "stay competitive in the market and provide the support needed for students and campuses."
Participating schools throughout the district will be serving morning snack from 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. and lunch from 12:30 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Dallas ISD officials discussed a series of rebuild plans for Jefferson Wednesday, but not Cary or Walnut Hill.
The Dallas Cowboys scored points in the community Wednesday as a group of players and cheerleaders delivered lunches to teachers and staff forced to relocate schools after last week's tornadoes.
Four crime scenes frame a familiar foe in North Texas for police and those who want it to end.
Two people have died after a gathering in an East Fort Worth city park led to a fight and two shooting calls Monday night, police said.
The suspect died from what is believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
Due to his height, 24-year-old Jordan Wilmore was encouraged to play basketball his entire life. But policing was his true calling.
Shock and disbelief rippled through McKinney on Sunday after a former city manager and his wife were found dead inside their home.
Four crime scenes frame a familiar foe in North Texas for police and those who want it to end.
Two people have died after a gathering in an East Fort Worth city park led to a fight and two shooting calls Monday night, police said.
The suspect died from what is believed to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said.
Due to his height, 24-year-old Jordan Wilmore was encouraged to play basketball his entire life. But policing was his true calling.
Shock and disbelief rippled through McKinney on Sunday after a former city manager and his wife were found dead inside their home.
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 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.
Brian Cole told investigators he believed that the 2020 election had been tampered with and he felt "someone needs to speak up," the DOJ alleges in court documents.
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.
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.
Caleb Hawkins ran for two touchdowns and caught a scoring pass, Ashton Gray added a pair of rushing touchdowns and Cameron Dormer had two scoring catches as No. 23 North Texas beat San Diego State 49-47 in the New Mexico Bowl on Saturday night.
Russell Westbrook scored 21 points and moved past Magic Johnson for seventh place on the NBA's career assists list while leading the Sacramento Kings to a 113-107 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
The university fired ex-coach Sherrone Moore on Dec. 10 for having an "inappropriate relationship" with a female staffer.
Call it a Cowboys Christmas. It could be a new tradition for Cowboys fans.
Dak Prescott threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns, and the Dallas Cowboys blew most of an 18-point lead before squeezing past the Washington Commanders 30-23.
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.
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
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.
