Dallas ISD voters greenlight record $6.2 billion school bond package
Dallas ISD voters weighed in on a historic $6.2 billion Dallas ISD bond package aimed at replacing aging schools and upgrading campuses across the district.
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Dallas ISD voters weighed in on a historic $6.2 billion Dallas ISD bond package aimed at replacing aging schools and upgrading campuses across the district.
Dozens of speakers took to the podium to try saving International Newcomer Academy,
As superintendent Dr. Pete Licata restructures the district, staff in these areas have been identified as potential targets for that reduction in force.
The Texas Education Agency announced Thursday that Ena Meyers will be leading the district.
Voters can approve or deny specific layers of the bond if they don't want to approve the whole package.
The district said this is part of its vision of having a well-paid workforce.
The misdemeanor case has been sent to prosecutors for review, authorities say.
Taniyah Lucky was honored during what she thought was a routine team meeting, becoming one of 300 KFC employees nationwide awarded scholarship support.
From the first day of school to March 31, 2026, the district reported an increase of more than 200,000 additional books checked out compared to the previous year.
Classroom teachers, principals, librarians, nurses, or school counselors could be impacted.
District says move protects classrooms while addressing budget pressures.
In a press release, those SBOE members stated they are "deeply concerned by a recent revelation" by a content advisor leading the 2025 Social Studies TEKS review.
The bond would build 26 brand new schools, renovate and modernize all campuses, remove the 700 remaining portable classrooms, and upgrade security.
Texas is considering adding Biblical passages to required K-12 reading lists and revising social studies standards, sparking debate over religion and diversity.
A year after video footage of alleged abuse inside a special education classroom went viral, a federal judge dismissed most of the civil lawsuit against Millsap ISD and its leaders.
James Hauser, who has a rare genetic condition called 1p36 deletion syndrome, faces daily challenges with physical and developmental delays.
This time, it's Keller Independent School District.
This is the first year Dallas ISD will offer tuition-free pre-K for all 3 and 4-year-olds.
More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt.
UNT Dallas awarded nine seniors in its teacher residency program financial support to help them complete full-time student teaching as the region continues to face a shortage of certified educators.
Students at Heritage Elementary in Grapevine-Colleyville ISD are the voices behind "Only Readers in the Building."
"Schools must be allowed to apply, and their applications must be processed on the same terms as the other schools in accordance with the law," National Deputy Director of CAIR Edward Ahmed Mitchell said.
A federal judge ordered Texas to extend the TEFA application deadline to March 31 after lawsuits challenged the exclusion of Islamic schools from the program.
If a pre-k student does not meet any of these criteria, they are not eligible for a pre-k voucher.
The district of nearly 36,000 students says students could face criminal charges in some cases.
Heather Ormand says community and medication-assisted treatment can play important roles in helping people overcome substance use disorder.
A routine trip to a Lewisville ATM could have changed one man's financial life a bit. Instead, it revealed something rich about his character.
"Every day, 24/7, it's some shooting, fighting," one resident said.
The traveling baseball phenomenon blends competition and entertainment while building connections with fans and local families.
The spokesperson for the Dallas Police Department has added published author to her list of titles.
Heather Ormand says community and medication-assisted treatment can play important roles in helping people overcome substance use disorder.
A routine trip to a Lewisville ATM could have changed one man's financial life a bit. Instead, it revealed something rich about his character.
"Every day, 24/7, it's some shooting, fighting," one resident said.
The traveling baseball phenomenon blends competition and entertainment while building connections with fans and local families.
The spokesperson for the Dallas Police Department has added published author to her list of titles.
The situation, food banks warn, is getting worse.
Dallas nonprofit Hunger Busters has been under scrutiny since an I-Team investigation in January.
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.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert sit down with Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink to discuss changes in the city. Morgan Stanley announced a $1.2 billion hub in Dallas, bringing 3,800 jobs to the area. The two talk about the city budget and an update on the negotiations with the police and fire associations.
President Trump and the leaders of the country's largest artificial intelligence companies have signed a set of voluntary safety standards, as calls mount for tighter guardrails on powerful AI technology.
Thursday's visit comes as North Texas is set to face significant rainfall.
Federal prosecutors in Texas have charged a Venezuelan delivery driver who was shot by an ICE agent earlier this month with assaulting a federal officer.
The Senate on Thursday approved a sweeping college sports bill to establish a federal framework for college athletics aimed at protecting student athletes — despite some pushback from some Democrats who argue that it could do the opposite.
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.
This Saturday, the Walk to End Lupus will put a spotlight on the autoimmune disease and the North Texans living with it.
About 40 million Americans are on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
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.
The investment bank is set to make the move after local and state officials extended tax incentives and a grant.
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.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is leaving little doubt that he believes errors in game management by his coaching staff in the final seconds of a 34-31 loss to Baltimore cost his team the victory.
Police said Smith had an outstanding warrant out of Southlake, Texas, a suburb of Fort Worth.
Cecilia Zandalasini scored 22 points, Gabby Williams added 20 and four assists, and the second-seeded Golden State Valkyries ran away from the Dallas Wings by halftime.
For a moment, it looked as though it would be the Cowboys who would win the game in regulation.
The Texas Rangers were eliminated from postseason contention on the final day of the regular season with a 6-4 loss to the Minnesota Twins, who got a home run and three RBIs from Josh Bell to back Dean Kremer's seven innings of one-run pitching.
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Sylvester Stallone said he took a series of odd jobs to make ends meet before the bruised but unbowed Rocky Balboa.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on 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.
