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Runny noses and sore throats are common as students head back to class.
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Runny noses and sore throats are common as students head back to class.
It can be a battle to get your student motivated to do homework.
As the new school year begins, here are some ways to address stranger danger to your kids.
Teachers and students in the Anna Independent School District will be hearing the school bells less often this year.
"No more practicing the practice test," DISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde said.
Christian Sampson is focused on his bright future despite everything that has happened in the past, but he promises to return to DFW one day as a champion of hope for others.
Of Dallas ISD's 140,000 students, about 20% don't have access to high-speed internet.
Students from around the world are hoping to spend this upcoming school year in North Texas, but they need host families to take them in.
At Crowley ISD they kicked off this school year in a special way, rolling out the red carpet for students and staff at Sue Crouch Elementary.
Another school district in North Texas will make the move to clear backpacks this school year.
A new state law will soon make it easier for military members to become teachers.
A Thompson Elementary School teacher was fired after reportedly posting "alarming, racist statements" to X, formerly known as Twitter.
There are many schools taking action as they prepare to greet students in the sweltering heat.
The new law, requiring Texas school districts to have armed security at campuses, goes into effect Sept. 1.
It's back to school week for a lot of kids in North Texas and communities are rallying to give them what they need to succeed.
Facing a national teacher shortage, hundreds of districts across 26 states have switched to a four-day school week to help recruit and retain staff.
Free haircuts and uniforms were handed out at FreeLife church this weekend.
Both the Dallas Mayor's Back to School Fair and Tarrant County's Back to School Roundup are preparing low-income students for the school year.
The district says heading into the new school year, they've received 8,000 applications—a record for them.
Already at arms over the AP African American studies course, the College Board has accused Florida of having "effectively banned" the advanced placement psychology class.
School Districts and families across North Texas are prepping for the first day of classes!
Mesquite and Dallas ISD will require all students to carry clear backpacks this school year.
The Governor said teacher pay raises may be one of the items on the agenda of the third special session he calls sometime this fall.
A North Texas school district took their teachers on the road Wednesday morning to generate excitement for the upcoming school year.
This is in response to SB 17, signed by Governor Greg Abbott. It bans public universities and colleges from maintaining programs and training on diversity.
Rain chances will continue next week, slowly dwindling by Friday.
Texas Republicans disagree over prohibiting AI data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods.
The working paper called "Impacts of Unauthorized Immigration on U.S. Labor and Housing Markets" was released in March.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator, who was reportedly scheduled to do an interview on Sunday.
Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness were gunned down in her Topeka, Kansas, home in 2002. Authorities believed it was a crime of passion. Sisco's daughter set out to help prove it was her mother, Dana Chandler, who was responsible.
Rain chances will continue next week, slowly dwindling by Friday.
Texas Republicans disagree over prohibiting AI data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods.
The working paper called "Impacts of Unauthorized Immigration on U.S. Labor and Housing Markets" was released in March.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator, who was reportedly scheduled to do an interview on Sunday.
Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness were gunned down in her Topeka, Kansas, home in 2002. Authorities believed it was a crime of passion. Sisco's daughter set out to help prove it was her mother, Dana Chandler, who was responsible.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
Texas Republicans disagree over prohibiting AI data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods.
The working paper called "Impacts of Unauthorized Immigration on U.S. Labor and Housing Markets" was released in March.
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator, who was reportedly scheduled to do an interview on Sunday.
Republican U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne of Irving discusses a new report on the impacts of illegal immigration during the Biden administration on housing, rent, and labor. She also discusses H-1 B visa fraud and her upcoming job fair.
State Representative Shelley Luther lives near Sherman and says she moved there for the freedoms of rural Texas. That's why she said she is against allowing data centers in Texas rural areas. "If your data center causes noise, air pollution, contamination takes up all the water, then you're infringing on everybody else's private property, right? So once they roll over into other people's property rights, then that's a problem."
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.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this pest and how to keep your pets safe and healthy.
Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
Ezequiel Durán homered twice for the AL West-leading Rangers.
The Tampa Bay Rays selected Emerson, 18, who was widely considered the best all-around player in the draft.
Cole Winn retired all four batters he faced in the seventh and eighth innings for his second win in two nights.
Mario Martinez, the owner of Legends Barbershop and Co., dropped everything to trim up the Swedish soccer team last month.
With 20,996 fans in attendance, the game broke the regular-season mark of 20,711 set on Sept. 19, 2024.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
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.
