Fort Worth ISD begins new school year as TEA takeover decision looms
"It's palpable the difference that you feel when you walk through a campus today than a year ago," said Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker.
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"It's palpable the difference that you feel when you walk through a campus today than a year ago," said Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker.
Superintendent Karen Molinar said the school district has taken bold actions for this school year.
Fort Worth ISD students returned to the classroom on Aug. 12. Lacey Beasley spoke with educators and FWIDSD officials to see how they prepared.
A signed guitar from our auction started to generate a lot of buzz after legendary Country singer/songwriter Randy Travis offered to sign it as well.
Several cut locks and chains remained, but every piece of the church's new metal auditorium and family life center was gone.
At least five vehicles were involved, FWPD said.
A Heat Advisory is in effect for most of North Texas Saturday, Aug. 9, until about 7 p.m.
Police haven't said if the person who struck the driver will face charges.
Around 5:30 a.m., three lanes on westbound I-30 were blocked. Traffic was backed up to Bryant Irving Rd.
The TEA commissioner said the state is watching Fort Worth ISD closely and might replace the school board.
As the Texas Education Agency continues to evaluate the Fort Worth ISD, Texas State Sen. Phil King said if the decision were his and a decision had to be made today, he would replace the school board.
A typical summer day is ahead in North Texas with sunny skies and hot temperatures.
The city said will preserve $277 million in federal grants for things like public safety, utilities for low-income housing and funding for city workers.
By ending the DEI programs, the city will preserve $277 million in federal grants.
Tuesday begins a warming trend with highs in the mid-90s, which are still below average for this time of year.
As the final countdown to the start of the school year begins, in districts throughout North Texas, there's an unspoken reality: there are thousands of kids and their families who don't have legal status.
The Storm Prediction Center has just issued a marginal risk, level 1 out of 5, for the threat of isolated severe thunderstorms.
At about 3:45 a.m., officers were called to the 1800 block of E. Robert Street in response to the shooting.
Saturday at DFW, the forecast high is 91 degrees with a chance of an isolated storm.
DFW officially hit 100 degrees for the first time in 2025 yesterday and more triple-digit temperatures are on the way Wednesday.
More than 800 people remain displaced after a fire destroyed the Cooper Apartments in Fort Worth.
The musical-comedy will have you "a-maized." Two of the show's cast members – Miki Abraham, who plays Lulu, and Quinn Vanantwerp, who plays Gordy, stopped by CBS Texas to talk corn and teach Karen Borta the popular “corn kickline.”
For the first time in more than 30 years, a Fort Worth community long considered a "health care desert" now has nearby access to basic medical care.
Another hot and sunny day is ahead with highs near 100 degrees in Dallas-Fort Worth this afternoon.
A heat advisory will go into effect starting at 12 p.m. Monday and will continue through 7 p.m. Tuesday.
