Fort Worth ISD Hiring New Superintendent Tuesday
Interim Superintendent Walter Dansby was named the sole finalist last month. But by state law, he could not be officially hired until now.
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Interim Superintendent Walter Dansby was named the sole finalist last month. But by state law, he could not be officially hired until now.
The district is still struggling with budget cuts.
Walter Dansby acknowledges he is the first African-American superintendent in Fort Worth's history. But he's quick to point out, that is not why he is the new superintendent.
The Fort Worth ISD named Walter Dansby the district's new superintendent. He spoke with CBS 11 News about challenges that the district now faces.
The field was narrowed from five, down to two and finally just one. Tonight the Fort Worth ISD School Board is expected to reveal the name of the candidate for school superintendent.
Fort Worth school trustees are ready to name the finalist in their search for a new superintendent.
Sharp divisions on the Fort Worth ISD Board of Education could be a factor in the search for a new superintendent. But one superintendent search panel member said the discord could turn out to be a positive factor.
It's becoming a growing trend in public schools, gender-specific campuses. Fort Worth ISD has approved an all-boys school for next year. But the plan is not fully supported in Stop Six, the very neighborhood that's set to house the school.
This Saturday both the Dallas and Fort Worth Independent School District's will have city and school leaders out knocking on the doors of possible middle and high school dropouts.
The 15-year-old was jumped by two boys in the school cafeteria of O.D. Wyatt High School Thursday afternoon, police said.
The educational future of nearly 80-thousand Fort Worth students is temporarily in the hands of someone new.
The Texas Education Agency has been investigating Arlington Heights High School for about a year. Now there are reports the Fort Worth ISD school over-reported attendance numbers.
The FWISD has determined who will lose their jobs in an effort to balance the district's budget.
The budget-cutting axe may fall Tuesday night in Fort Worth. Hundreds of Fort Worth Independent School District teachers could lose their jobs following an evening school board meeting.
Police are investigating whether two high school baseball players sacrificed chickens in a bid to improve their games.
Fort Worth ISD is once again holding a special meeting to discuss potential budget cuts in the district as it faces a two-year deficit in the $80 Million range.
In its long list of sometimes unpopular ideas for cutting the budget, Fort Worth ISD is now looking at one of the most controversial: changes to its Terminal Pay program, which planners say could eventually save tens of millions of dollars.
The Fort Worth Independent School District is increasing the financial incentive for teachers who give early notice of their intention to resign this year.
A Fort Worth school with a rich history is in the middle of a fight over its future.
Bartonville police said the investigation is ongoing.
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.
Bartonville police said the investigation is ongoing.
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.
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.
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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.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
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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