Fort Worth ISD Mourns Passing Of Elementary School Principal Steven Mattic
Mattic had successfully battled health problems over the past few years, but his passing was "completely unexpected," Fort Worth ISD said in a statement.
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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.
State District Judge John Chupp has approved a restraining order against Fort Worth ISD by a group of parents, saying it lacks the authority to require face masks.
Dozens of parents showed up to the school board meeting requesting a district-wide mask mandate due to the COVID-19 surge in North Texas and beyond.
Fort Worth ISD's 2021-2022 school year starts Monday, August 16, and all campuses will return to in-person learning.
The district said schools are able to provide free and healthy meals this year due to guidance from the United States Department of Agriculture.
The Fort Worth Independent School District is looking to parents, students, and educators to help design the district's future technology plan.
Fort Worth ISD has put up internet towers throughout the city in an effort to provide service to underserved communities ahead of the new school year.
Good news for some parents and classroom teachers in the Fort Worth Independent School District who won't have to buy classroom supplies for the 2021-2022 school year.
The Board of Education approved Tuesday night, the rental of three mobile trailers that will allow for raising of temporary cell tower sites in three different neighborhoods.
FWISD said Monday, it is partnering with anti-human trafficking nonprofit organizations, Unbound North Texas and 3Strands Global Foundation.
Ker'Sean Ramey, 41, is set to die by lethal injection at the state penitentiary in Huntsville.
U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime.
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.
Ker'Sean Ramey, 41, is set to die by lethal injection at the state penitentiary in Huntsville.
U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime.
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.
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.
U.S. and Iranian delegations met on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, rekindling diplomacy amid Trump's threat to "annihilate" the regime.
Justice Elena Kagan declined a request from a surrogate to intervene in a custody dispute with a California couple.
The Trump administration is planning to welcome up to 17,500 additional White Afrikaners from South Africa as refugees over the next 12 months, according to a notice sent to Congress.
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.
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.
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