Fort Worth ISD to vote on school closures
The Fort Worth ISD school board is set to vote on closing 18 campuses.
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The Fort Worth ISD school board is set to vote on closing 18 campuses.
A rural North Texas school district canceled classes for the week after a night of severe storms.
Mayor Parker discusses her concerns for Fort Worth ISD's performances and managing a growing city.
Most schools — 86% — said a lack of funding was their top concern in defending against cyberattacks
The district plans to present its finalized list of closures to the Board of Trustees during a special meeting Tuesday.
With two weeks left in the legislative session, Texas lawmakers remain divided on school finance issues.
If passed, HB 6 would allow suspensions for students from pre-K to second grade – students ages 4 to 8.
If passed, the bill would allow suspensions for students from pre-K to second grade – students ages 4 to 8. Lacey Beasley spoke with Kennedale ISD educators about the impact of the proposed bill.
The Texas Education Agency said that for the 2024-2025 school year, an estimated 30,000 first-year teachers, with no prior teaching experience, were hired in Texas. Less than half were certified.
Most schools — 86% — said a lack of funding was their top concern in defending against cyberattacks
Tuesday night, Fort Worth ISD's Board of Education learned new details about a proposal to close 18 schools over the next four years in response to a $17 million budget deficit and steadily declining student enrollment.
The majority of the campuses slated for closure are elementary schools.
The Fort Worth Independent School District has finalized a proposal to close 18 schools over the next four years in response to a $17 million budget deficit and steadily declining student enrollment, according to documents.
The TEA told the state it could take over managing the school district or close one school that has failed five consecutive years.
Questions are swirling at the Texas Capitol over the future of the Texas Lottery and the Lottery Commission.
Fort Worth ISD says it is taking steps to prevent this from happening again.
As of last week, LISD said it is posting openings to hire drivers, monitors, mechanics and support staff.
Come summer break, 460 bus drivers will be laid off by Lewisville ISD.
The Texas Democratic Party chairman told CBS News Texas that Democrats are considering taking legal action against the state to keep the education savings account bill from taking effect.
On Tuesday, Dallas ISD addressed the state of the district following the release of the Texas Education Agency's latest A-F ratings.
"It's an opportunity for DISD to come together with all the teachers and leaders in the district to really talk about where we are as a district."
The ratings revealed that Dallas ISD dropped from a 'B' to a 'C'. Here's the breakdown of those scores.
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Texas lawmakers passed the legislation on April 24 with a vote of 19-12.
It's been five years since state lawmakers increased the per-student funding for public schools.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
A coalition of advocacy groups and a Democratic-led city filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE agents to polling sites ahead of the midterm elections.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
The former president joined Condoleezza Rice in Dallas to recount the uncertainty, sacrifice and spirit of service that followed.
President Trump vowed Wednesday to send a $5,000 "dividend" to every American citizen after the midterms, but only if Republicans hold onto control of Congress. He didn't offer details on how the payments would work.
A coalition of advocacy groups and a Democratic-led city filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE agents to polling sites ahead of the midterm elections.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
The former president joined Condoleezza Rice in Dallas to recount the uncertainty, sacrifice and spirit of service that followed.
President Trump vowed Wednesday to send a $5,000 "dividend" to every American citizen after the midterms, but only if Republicans hold onto control of Congress. He didn't offer details on how the payments would work.
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
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.
A coalition of advocacy groups and a Democratic-led city filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE agents to polling sites ahead of the midterm elections.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
President Trump vowed Wednesday to send a $5,000 "dividend" to every American citizen after the midterms, but only if Republicans hold onto control of Congress. He didn't offer details on how the payments would work.
Democrat James Talarico told CBS News' Ed O'Keefe he won't use AI in political advertising in the race for the Texas U.S. Senate seat, adding, "every ad that we put out is made by human beings."
President Trump's departure to Texas was delayed after an emergency slide on the new Air Force One deployed on the tarmac before he boarded.
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.
President Trump's speech at the Republican National Committee convention touched on the polarizing NBA trade that sent superstar guard Luka Dončić from the Mavericks to the Lakers.
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died at 70.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
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.
Dolly Parton died in Nashville on Aug. 25 at the age of 80 — a shock to fans around the world who weren't aware of her illness.
Ben Shelton ended Carlos Alcaraz's title reign in the latest-finishing match in U.S. Open history, pulling out the victory in a marathon tussle that ended at 3:33 a.m. Wednesday.
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.
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.
