Coronavirus In Texas: DART Delivering Meals Via Bus To Dallas ISD Students
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.
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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 big concern is continuing education at home with an estimated 40% of the student body lacking internet access.
Dallas County health officials announced 11 new cases of coronavirus Wednesday morning, which include more evidence of community spread.
Multiple North Texas school districts say they will pay employees while schools are closed indefinitely due to coronavirus.
The student attends J.L. Long Middle School and is said to be doing well at home.
The school district said the decision follows advice from Dallas County Health and Human Services.
The meals are available for students up to 18-years-old and to students with disabilities without regard to age.
More than 50 options were taste-tested by the students from all grade levels who then voted on their preferences.
This impacts students who started high school in the 2017-2018 school year or thereafter.
The Texas Education Agency has weighed in twice, both time siding with the boy's parents.
"The students will come for the academics, but we also have our band program, and it has been wonderful. Working with young people keeps you young," Hill said.
The showcase gives community and business leaders an opportunity to see how district programs impact student lives.
Right now, 2,800 homeless students are enrolled in Dallas ISD schools. A good portion of them attend either North Dallas, W.T. White or South Oak Cliff High School.
First and second graders at Dallas ISD's Reagan Elementary School thought they were learning how to be safe. But little did they realize, they were about to be surprised.
There's nothing worse than a broken heart, especially the one inside our bodies.
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.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Mesquite ISD uses WBGT readings to determine when athletes need more breaks, less equipment, or indoor workouts.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Organizers call it the "Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room."
The EPA and FDA investigated, with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
Mesquite ISD uses WBGT readings to determine when athletes need more breaks, less equipment, or indoor workouts.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Organizers call it the "Donald J. Trump and Jeffrey Epstein Memorial Reading Room."
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
The EPA and FDA investigated, with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
Crews are adding the final touches to Victory Plaza outside the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at 13 airports, allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter the gates.
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
While the spotlight will be national, some of the biggest stakes are right here in Texas.
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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.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
Breanna Stewart had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists to help the U.S. win its 33rd in a row in the tournament.
Dallas Cowboys left guard Tyler Smith will miss at least the first month of the season because of a left thumb injury that needs surgery.
After falling short in the fourth round of the Texas UIL high school football playoffs last season, North Crowley returned to the field with expectations higher than ever.
Jackie Young scored 10 points to lead the struggling offense in the 55-52 win on Sunday.
Jake Burger homered twice and Ezequiel Duran had his 12th game this season with at least three hits as the Texas Rangers rallied from two four-run deficits to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-6.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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.
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