Fort Worth ISD names lone finalist for new superintendent
The Fort Worth ISD school board has unanimously named Dr. Angélica Ramsey as the lone finalist for superintendent.
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The Fort Worth ISD school board has unanimously named Dr. Angélica Ramsey as the lone finalist for superintendent.
The school year is ramping up, and so are COVID cases.
Many parents and students said they're stressed about all the challenges coming with this school year.
In the two biggest school districts, police are expected to be on their toes more than ever with the security of children and teachers now the primary concern.
The district's safety and security team said they've been busy over the summer looking at doors and locks, cameras, fire alarms, intercoms and PA systems.
An appeals court has thrown out an order that has kept the Fort Worth Independent School District from enforcing a mask requirement.
The district and the committee chair confirmed the decision Thursday, after residents noticed a district website no longer lists meetings dates and locations.
Buses will run on a two-hour delayed schedule for both school districts.
North Texas' two largest school districts, along with others, have cancelled classes for Thursday, Feb. 24, due to freezing temps and wintery precipitation.
The new location is 12 miles from where the meetings were before, in a different part of the city.
More than 400 students were given college acceptance letters from Paul Quinn College, a private Historically Black College and University in Dallas.
The plan is for 15 teams from Fort Worth ISD to compete in the league starting in March.
The Fort Worth ISD is closing all campuses and district offices on Thursday and Friday, February 3-4 due to anticipated inclement weather.
MedStar said that four students at Fort Worth's Polytechnic High School were being treated for overdose symptoms after they received a call on Thursday, January 27.
Each location is open one day each week and performs rapid/antigen testing only.
"If they are motivated and passionate about teaching, we want those prospective teachers residing in Mexico City to know FWISD is hiring."
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.
All 20 people who spoke at Tuesday's public hearing supported a proposed moratorium as city officials examine concerns about electric capacity and other resources.
CBS News Texas obtained records and audio recordings from an internal affairs investigation.
The suspect later told officers his injuries came from people he had been playing pool with earlier.
Flamengo players have criticized the condition of the playing surface in Rio de Janeiro, but NFL officials and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones say they expect the field to be ready Sunday.
Court documents show that Camp Mystic faces a criminal investigation that could include manslaughter or negligent homicide charges in the deaths of 27 girls amid devastating flooding last year.
All 20 people who spoke at Tuesday's public hearing supported a proposed moratorium as city officials examine concerns about electric capacity and other resources.
CBS News Texas obtained records and audio recordings from an internal affairs investigation.
The suspect later told officers his injuries came from people he had been playing pool with earlier.
Flamengo players have criticized the condition of the playing surface in Rio de Janeiro, but NFL officials and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones say they expect the field to be ready Sunday.
Court documents show that Camp Mystic faces a criminal investigation that could include manslaughter or negligent homicide charges in the deaths of 27 girls amid devastating flooding last year.
The situation, food banks warn, is getting worse.
Dallas nonprofit Hunger Busters has been under scrutiny since an I-Team investigation in January.
Nearly 300 railroad crossings used by school buses in Texas have a history of crashes.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
The ICE officer who shot a Venezuelan delivery driver was not wearing a body camera at the time of the shooting, sources familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, the 28-year-old Venezuelan national shot by an ICE officer on Sunday, said in a phone call on Monday that he's "not doing well."
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.
About 40 million Americans are on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Mounjaro.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
The Republican Midterm Convention starts Wednesday at the American Airlines Center.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
Phoenix forced a difficult shot at the buzzer as Paige Bueckers' 3-point attempt did not hit the rim.
Dak Prescott has broken Tony Romo's franchise record for touchdown passes with four in the Dallas Cowboys' 37-20 victory over the Washington Commanders.
The Cowboys are hoping for a comeback win for their home opener Sunday against the Washington Commanders.
Toronto leadoff hitter Brett Bateman reached base and scored three times as the Blue Jays beat AL West-leading Texas 7-2 to avoid a series sweep.
Olivia Miles broke Caitlin Clark's WNBA record for points by a rookie in a season in the Minnesota Lynx's game against the Connecticut Sun.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
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.
