Karen Molinar steps up as Fort Worth ISD superintendent amid budget, literacy challenges
She's been with the district for almost three decades, holding multiple roles.
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She's been with the district for almost three decades, holding multiple roles.
The district is considering closing more than 20 schools to address a $17 million budget deficit.
Parents from three Fort Worth ISD schools met Wednesday night to voice their frustrations about the district's proposal to close over 20 schools due to a significant enrollment drop and $17 million budget shortfall.
Dr. Karen Molinar, interim superintendent, is now the lone finalist for the permanent role as Fort Worth ISD faces challenges with school closures and improving test scores.
Dallas and Fort Worth ISD remain open on Wednesday as winter weather continues. Check our website for a full list of closures, cancelations and delays.
In compliance with Texas law, the district's board must wait 21 days before making a final decision.
Fort Worth ISD could name a finalist for the open superintendent position on Tuesday.
A Fort Worth ISD task force is meeting Thursday to discuss the possibility of closing 25 schools due to a steady decline in enrollment and a $17 million budget deficit.
The district has 79 elementary schools but is projected to need as few as 51 to meet enrollment needs.
Fort Worth ISD is considering closing several campuses due to a decline or lack of enrollment.
Fort Worth ISD said the district is actively investigating the post and is committed to the safety of its students.
Fort Worth ISD is investigating a social media post from a teacher's account calling on ICE to visit North Side High School.
State testing results show two-thirds of FWISD students fail to meet grade-level standards.
"She's really inspiring. She's kind of our mentor," said freshman Victoria Castillo.
Dallas ISD and Fort Worth ISD are monitoring road conditions, heating systems and safety protocols as a winter storm approaches Thursday. CBS News Texas will provide a list of all closures on our website.
With the makeover, Melissa Weiner's classroom will no longer be a cobbled-together space but a haven for learning and growth in an environment her students deserve.
Students at the Young Women's Leadership Academy pitched their idea for "Bot Builders" to Mayor Mattie Parker.
In a significant move to provide nutritious meals, Fort Worth ISD is introducing 12 food markets at local schools, ensuring students and families have access to fresh produce and essential groceries.
Dozens of McLean Middle School students are preparing for the 2025 Music for All National Festival in Indianapolis next March.
The McLean Middle School wind ensemble is one of 10 bands nationwide selected to perform at the 2025 Music for All National Festival in March.
The expo provided families with information about specialized academic programs for the 2025-2026 school year.
Hundreds of families attended the one-stop shop to learn about programs for grades K-12.
Xerox is providing temporary solutions in light of a printing crisis affecting Fort Worth ISD, with De Zavala Elementary and other campuses unable to access printing services for weeks.
Dr. Karen Calvert Molinar is embracing the role of interim superintendent at the Fort Worth ISD for a second time and has already lined out her priorities ahead.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
Police are still working to identify the suspect and determine what led to the gunfire.
Hazmat crews are working to prevent the oil from going down storm drains. White Rock Creek runs through the area.
Police said Garrett Michael Davis has been charged with felony voyeurism and placed on administrative leave.
Nahida Bristy and Zamil Limon were last seen in the Tampa area on April 16. Limon's roommate has been charged with their murders.
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Police are still working to identify the suspect and determine what led to the gunfire.
Hazmat crews are working to prevent the oil from going down storm drains. White Rock Creek runs through the area.
Police said Garrett Michael Davis has been charged with felony voyeurism and placed on administrative leave.
According to the city, at about 9 a.m. Thursday, a 16-inch water line at McLeroy Boulevard and Saginaw Boulevard was struck by a contractor.
Prosecutors said Broadnax, 37, confessed to the shooting, telling reporters during jailhouse interviews that "I pulled the trigger" and that he had no remorse.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Former FBI Director James Comey was charged with two counts arising out a now-deleted image he shared on Instagram that showed seashells arranged to read "86 47."
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. As long as a voter is in line by 7 p.m., they will be able to cast their ballot.
Seven seconds passed between when the alleged gunman at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner — carrying a shotgun initially concealed by a jacket — first encountered federal law enforcement and when he was subdued, sources told CBS News.
Test strips cost about $1 each and can be used to check drugs for dangerous contaminants, including fentanyl and xylazine.
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.
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.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
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.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
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.
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The Kentucky Derby will see a full field of 20 horses in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Quinn Hughes led Minnesota to its first playoff series victory in 11 years, scoring twice in the Wild's 5-2 victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 6 on Thursday night.
Nathan Eovaldi delivered seven scoreless innings as the Rangers blanked the Yankees 3-0, snapping New York's hot streak and avoiding a sweep in Arlington.
Matt Boldy scored the tiebreaking power-play goal in the final minute of the second period and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 4-2 for a 3-2 lead in the first-round Western Conference series.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
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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