Grand Prairie ISD names lone finalist to lead district after superintendent controversy
The appointment comes about one month after the district's board accepted Jorge Arredondo's resignation.
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The appointment comes about one month after the district's board accepted Jorge Arredondo's resignation.
The new bill, introduced by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), seeks to add layers of protection to Bitcoin ATM transactions.
Worries among parents and students have continued to escalate.
For a limited time, Cane's in Grand Prairie has a Valentine's Day pop-up in the drive-thru.
The school board's decision to accept the voluntary separation agreement for Arredondo comes about two months after voting in favor of terminating him.
Asia Times Square in Grand Prairie is celebrating the Lunar New Year now through Feb. 12.
Pop star, actor and Grand Prairie native Selena Gomez announced her engagement to music producer Benny Blanco.
Jorge Arredondo was placed on administrative leave in September, three months after being chosen to lead the district.
This week, Brittany Rainey takes us to a magical forest at the Texas Trust CU Theatre Festival Grounds.
He is jailed in Grand Prairie on $200,000 bond.
On Saturday in Grand Prairie, the Annual Sneaker Ball, hosted by CBS News Texas morning anchor Carmen Blackwell, celebrated acts of service with a focus on supporting community youth.
A Dallas County judge issued a temporary restraining order against the district after Jorge Arredondo sued.
The murder occurred on Aug. 8, 2008, in the 2600 block of Channing Drive in Grand Prairie.
Just months into his tenure, Grand Prairie ISD Superintendent Jorge Arredondo has gone from unanimous approval for his hiring to paid administrative leave.
Nearly 20 years after receiving a Purple Heart, Antonio Lewis was gifted a new roof.
Antonio Lewis received a Purple Heart in 2004 in Iraq after getting hit with an improvised explosive device. Almost exactly 20 years later, he was gifted a new roof.
The district has confirmed an outside law firm has been brought in to investigate, but it has not revealed what it's investigating or why.
Water in Grand Prairie is now safe to use, according to city officials, after a "foaming agent" was found in the water supply. Schools, however, remain closed.
Superintendent Jorge Arredondo was placed on administrative leave Wednesday night without explanation.
"It's over," the mayor said at a 9 p.m. news conference. "We got a clean bill of health about an hour ago from TCEQ."
Water distribution continued Thursday at Lone Star Park after a "foaming agent" was found in the City of Grand Prairie's water supply.
The vote came during a specially called school board meeting Tuesday evening.
Eight GISD campuses will offer grab-and-go lunches.
Grand Prairie ISD announced schools will be closed on Thursday. Eight GISD campuses will offer grab-and-go lunches.
Grand Prairie Mayor Ron Jensen said the "foaming agent" found in the city's water supply was the result of a fire that was fought Tuesday night.
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
The fog will begin to lift once the sun rises and mixing occurs in the atmosphere.
Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
Families say love, forgiveness and coparenting turned animosity into friendship and a lifesaving gift.
Relatives say the 14-year-old's wheelchair rolled down concrete stairs. The district cites ongoing communication.
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
The fog will begin to lift once the sun rises and mixing occurs in the atmosphere.
Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
Families say love, forgiveness and coparenting turned animosity into friendship and a lifesaving gift.
Relatives say the 14-year-old's wheelchair rolled down concrete stairs. The district cites ongoing communication.
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.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
At a legislative hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Judge Rob Kelly for being absent in his county's time of need.
Republican consultant Vinny Minchillo tells Jack Fink the party wants Jasmine Crockett to run for U.S. Senate to run for the seat because they don't believe "that's going to work in general election." "I think she is too extreme and too far left for even Texas Democrats," said Minchillo. He also discusses the battle between Republican candidates.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott discusses his campaign for a possible historic fourth term. He also tells Jack Fink about his thoughts on casino gambling and emphasizes his property tax plan.
Matt Angle, Director of the Lone Star Project, a Democratic PAC, discusses Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's potential entry into the U.S. Senate race. He tells Jack Fink that Crockett's potential entry is a good and bad thing. "Three of our very best communicators are all in the same race," said Angle.
Two people who survived an early September U.S. attack on an alleged drug boat were waving overhead before they were killed in a now-controversial second strike, according to two sources.
The man suspected of planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC is believed to be a Trump supporter and has been speaking with investigators, multiple sources told CBS News.
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
It's called H3N1, and it can not only cause more severe illness in older adults, but it's also proving to be resistant to flu vaccines.
A North Texas man serves the community as a full-time Crowley police officer; however, that young officer is the one who needs help after he received a life-threatening diagnosis over the summer.
The toolkit includes tips for caretakers and applies to anyone with dementia.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
Fans in North Texas could see Lionel Messi and Argentina in Arlington.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb suffered a concussion against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Thursday.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
The heavy metal band has not only changed lives with their music; they've also changed lives with their philanthropy – from donations to food banks and disaster relief, to their charity, All Within My Hands, which has donated to workforce education and other critical services.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
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.
