Dallas ISD Mask Mandate Expires, Students And Staff Now Have Options
Students in North Texas' largest school district will head back to the classroom without a mask mandate Monday.
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Students in North Texas' largest school district will head back to the classroom without a mask mandate Monday.
As COVID-19 cases begin to decrease across North Texas' largest school district, Dallas ISD announced that masks would no longer be required, effective Monday, Feb. 28.
Buses will run on a two-hour delayed schedule for both school districts.
North Texas' two largest school districts, along with others, have cancelled classes for Thursday, Feb. 24, due to freezing temps and wintery precipitation.
The Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra is celebrating its 50th anniversary by continuing to expand its reach by making a difference in local schools.
Hinojosa says he's targeting the end of spring break to make wearing masks in schools voluntary.
Dallas ISD schools are closing on Thursday Feb. 3 and Friday, Feb. 4 due to anticipated inclement weather.
Dallas ISD inducted the fourth class into its Sports Hall of Fame earlier today. Keith Russell gives a quick look at some of the legends who made it.
At first it will only be offered for grades 3 - 9, but the hope is to expand to K - 12 in the years to come.
As the Omicron surge sickens even the vaccinated, local schools are working harder than ever to keep classrooms staffed.
Hinojosa's current contractual agreement with the district calls for the formulation of a "Succession Plan," to recruit and retain a new chief leader of the school system.
Dallas ISD and others are following the CDC's guidelines, which changed last month. But the Texas Education Agency says students should still stay home for 10 days.
Some school districts are requiring teachers and students wear masks to protect against COVID-19. In others, it's optional.
Freddie James is rooting for South Oak Cliff like you wouldn't believe, but wants to clarify the idea that this could be Dallas ISD's first state football title in over 60 years.
DISD is working with a local tech start up to create a mental health smoke alarm and put it where young people live: online.
A Dallas ISD program is helping students and parents stay mentally healthy in an uncertain world.
Dallas ISD is implementing a retention incentive that could amount to as much as $3,500 for the year.
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Earlier this year, Dallas ISD made the decision to eliminate school suspensions. The district has moved to a new, unique approach for addressing bad behavior.
Fifty years ago this month, Dallas' system of segregated schools finally began to unravel. And a plumber named Sam Tasby was the dad plucking at the legal cord.
"The incentive will be distributed in the form of a gift card that can be used as cash," Dallas ISD said in a news release.
DISD says some current and former student names, addresses, Social Security numbers, dates of births, grades, custody status, and even medical conditions may have been exposed.
Dallas ISD said it is notifying those whose records have been impacted.
Only a month after losing their daughter, the Blackwells are turning their grief into action.
Deputies say the victim had been helping a stranded driver on the shoulder when the SUV veered off the roadway.
City leaders and community groups are distancing themselves from Chávez as allegations reshape how his legacy is recognized.
Police say the overnight crash underscores the risks first responders face while managing traffic at major scenes.
David Punch's pregame confidence proved prophetic as his late assist to Xavier Edmonds lifted No. 9 seed TCU past Ohio State, 66–64, after the Buckeyes mounted a furious second‑half rally.
Only a month after losing their daughter, the Blackwells are turning their grief into action.
Deputies say the victim had been helping a stranded driver on the shoulder when the SUV veered off the roadway.
City leaders and community groups are distancing themselves from Chávez as allegations reshape how his legacy is recognized.
Police say the overnight crash underscores the risks first responders face while managing traffic at major scenes.
David Punch's pregame confidence proved prophetic as his late assist to Xavier Edmonds lifted No. 9 seed TCU past Ohio State, 66–64, after the Buckeyes mounted a furious second‑half rally.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
The family of an Afghan immigrant who died one day after being taken into custody by ICE in Texas says it has received no answers as to what caused the man's death.
In a resignation letter, Joe Kent said Iran "posed no imminent threat to our nation," and he asserted that "we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby."
The Pentagon has prepared multiple options for President Trump as potential next steps in the Iran war.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told senators that the Iranian regime "appears to be intact but largely degraded" by ongoing U.S. and Israeli strikes.
The leader of Cuba is vowing to put up "resistance" against the U.S. as President Trump suggests he may "take" the island nation, whose communist government has faced intense U.S. pressure and languished under energy shortages.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
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.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
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.
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar is out for the entire 2026 season and will lose his $15 million salary after his second positive test for a performance-enhancing drug.
Cunningham got hurt in Tuesday's win over Washington, leaving midway through the opening quarter with what the team called back spasms.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Olivia Miles makes the types of nifty passes that can leave fans gasping in astonishment.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
The Kennedy Center's board of directors has voted to shut down operations for two years following this summer's July 4 celebrations.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
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Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
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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