Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Kent Scribner Retiring At End Of Contract In 2024
Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Kent Scribner said in a letter to the district's board that he plans to retire at the conclusion of his current contract.
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Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Kent Scribner said in a letter to the district's board that he plans to retire at the conclusion of his current contract.
Some school districts are requiring teachers and students wear masks to protect against COVID-19. In others, it's optional.
"Cleaning, disinfecting of all surfaces. We also have a spray cleaner that's hospital-grade," said Fort Worth ISD Chief of Operations Joseph Coburn.
Parents unleashed verbal attacks on the Fort Worth ISD school board Tuesday night, calling on the board and even the superintendent to step down.
Brookins had served on the board since 2019 and was the District 4 representative and the board's second vice president.
Some bond issues passed and others failed Tuesday night throughout North Texas.
Eligible full-time, part-time and substitute employees who voluntarily provide proof of vaccination by November 15, can get $500.
It is often said that every vote counts -- on Tuesday in Fort Worth voters proved it. Proposition A, the $1.21 billion Fort Worth ISD bond, passed by just 42 votes.
The bulk of the money, $115 million meant for improving aging middle schools and building new elementary schools, and late Tuesday night, that proposition was too close to call with 50% for and 50% against.
Mattic had successfully battled health problems over the past few years, but his passing was "completely unexpected," Fort Worth ISD said in a statement.
According to Fort Worth ISD's website, after a COVID-19 case is confirmed students determined to be close contacts are advised to quarantine for 10 days.
The FWISD school board voted to approve the one-time stipend for teachers and staff who can show proof of full vaccination by November 15.
The Fort Worth Independent School District is offering a one-time $500 incentive to employees who get fully vaccinated against COVID.
Southwest High School Principal John Engle said, "Richard was an amazing educator. His passion for student success was evident in every part of our engineering program."
The Fort Worth ISDs mask mandate was short-lived on Monday. Shortly after the policy went into effect an appeals court granted a temporary injunction preventing enforcement.
Starting tomorrow, Fort Worth ISD will require all employees, students, parents and visitors to wear a face mask while inside any district building.
"I see it as a pro and con," student Bryanna Marie Garcia said.
The directive requires all staff, parents, students, and visitors to wear protective face masks at all Fort Worth ISD indoor facilities, absent a medical exemption.
The order from Judge John Chupp also specifically instructs the district to inform employees of the injunction, and let them know violations could come with sanctions.
In 1968, Gales became the basketball coach at Trimble Technical High School, where he would teach and coach for the next 30 years.
During the special meeting, parents headed to the podium clearly divided on whether or not masks help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The Fort Worth ISD Board has approved a temporary virtual learning option for students who have been unable to return to school due to a documented medical condition.
The school district said the breakdown is 908 students and 185 staff members in quarantine after either testing positive for COVID-19 or being exposed to someone with COVID-19.
Pending board approval, the Temporary Virtual Learning Option (TVLO) will begin on Monday, September 13 and continue through the rest of the fall semester.
The board called a special meeting on Tuesday, August 17, to address last week's legal action that reversed the district's mask mandate.
The animals are evidence in a DOJ‑led cruelty investigation after a video surfaced of the ranch owner shooting a dog.
Advocates say long waits, lost staff, and new online hurdles are shutting out older Americans who rely on in‑person support.
Amplified Minds uses music, art, and community connection to help North Texans manage stress and find balance.
Daniel Comeaux touts rising morale and falling crime while facing questions over immigration data and downtown safety claims.
Tarrant County judge launches investigation after Alexandria Venable's arrest.
The animals are evidence in a DOJ‑led cruelty investigation after a video surfaced of the ranch owner shooting a dog.
Advocates say long waits, lost staff, and new online hurdles are shutting out older Americans who rely on in‑person support.
Amplified Minds uses music, art, and community connection to help North Texans manage stress and find balance.
Daniel Comeaux touts rising morale and falling crime while facing questions over immigration data and downtown safety claims.
Tarrant County judge launches investigation after Alexandria Venable's arrest.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
The official proclamation says the road will ensure "that his legacy continues to inspire future generations."
The Senate now has two funding packages on its plate ahead of its weeklong recess.
Early voting begins in five weeks, on Tuesday, February 17.
The White House defended a video that appeared to show President Trump flipping off a person who yelled at him while touring a Ford factory in Michigan on Tuesday.
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.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.
In Plano, Dragonfly Scans is a healthcare company that wants to show you what's happening inside your body.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
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.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Two past Dallas Open champions, Americans Tommy Paul and Riley Opelka, are also set to compete.
Amber Glenn can now add Olympian to her resume after putting together a phenomenal free skate, which won her a third consecutive U.S. Figure Skating title.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
The Bulls put seven players in double figures, outscored the Mavericks 38-8 in fast-break points and never trailed.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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.
