TEA appoints conservator to oversee Fort Worth ISD
The TEA on Thursday appointed a conservator for the Fort Worth ISD and said it will go ahead with appointing a Board of Managers in the state's takeover of the district.
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The TEA on Thursday appointed a conservator for the Fort Worth ISD and said it will go ahead with appointing a Board of Managers in the state's takeover of the district.
A recent surge in North Texas teacher arrests, including several in Celina ISD, is sparking concerns about vetting practices and student safety in Texas schools.
The school board also discussed new attendance zones for elementary, middle and high schools with underutilized campuses.
Micheale Clark is charged with child endangerment and is currently in the Collin County Jail on a $35,000 bond.
Police said the student, a 16-year-old girl, reported the relationship.
North Texas school districts holding VATREs include Carroll, HEB, Garland, Denton, Northwest, Bland, Rockwall, Crandall, and Peaster ISDs.
On the ballot on Tuesday was Voter-Approved Tax Rate Elections (VATRE), where voters decided whether to approve a property tax rate increase. This increase would help fund day-to-day operations like teacher salaries, student programs, safety, and other operational costs.
The McKinney ISD school board is scheduled to meet on Wednesday to discuss the future of three campuses.
This comes in the aftermath of the Texas Education Agency announcing a takeover of the district last month.
A Celina High School teacher and coach is on administrative leave after allegations of inappropriate conduct at his previous school. Now, that school district is responding.
Ford said AI is necessary for the future of education, and if schools aren't tapping into it now, she said they'll get left behind.
The board is set to talk about possibly taking action on superintendent Karen Molinar's position amid the TEA takeover.
Dallas ISD Discover is Saturday morning in Fair Park, which shows off various schools and programs.
Walder was charged with endangering a child, a second-degree felony, according to court records.
In a letter from the school district, officials said the teacher was removed from her classroom on suspicion of being intoxicated.
Two Cedar Hill High School band directors have been placed on leave while police investigate allegations made by former students, according to district officials.
VATRE is a proposition some North Texans might see on the ballot this Election Day.
CISD said closing Town Center would have saved over $1 million in payroll.
Emily King said her daughter's handwriting showed signs of dyslexia and teachers brushed it off.
The school was slated for closure, but after receiving heavy criticism from parents, it will remain open.
Brianna Lanoye, the principal of the Buffalo Academy of Science, kept telling people she wanted to invite the whole school to her wedding. So, her school did the next best thing.
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath visited Lake Worth ISD on Tuesday amid a possible state takeover. He said during his visit that he expects more change.
"I saw evidence of significant practice that will result in learning. I also saw significant challenges," said TEA Commissioner Mike Morath.
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath is set to visit Lake Worth ISD on Tuesday.
The Frisco ISD school board is set to vote Monday night on closing Staley Middle School.
The sky will be mostly sunny, and winds will remain from the south at 5 to 10 mph.
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.
"It was definitely a miracle to make it through," Dallas Fire-Rescue paramedic Robert Kober said.
With 20,996 fans in attendance, the game broke the regular-season mark of 20,711 set on Sept. 19, 2024.
The sky will be mostly sunny, and winds will remain from the south at 5 to 10 mph.
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.
"It was definitely a miracle to make it through," Dallas Fire-Rescue paramedic Robert Kober said.
With 20,996 fans in attendance, the game broke the regular-season mark of 20,711 set on Sept. 19, 2024.
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.
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."
Republican Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian discusses data centers in Texas. He disagreed with Governor Abbott's assertion last week that AI Data Centers should be prohibited in rural Texas neighborhoods, saying rural Texas is dying. He says Texans can and should develop solutions to problems identified with these data centers.
Eight months ago, Hegseth told top military leaders there would be "no more beardos" and "fat troops."
Supreme Court upholds transgender sports bans but rejects Trump’s birthright citizenship order in major term-ending rulings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
