Grand Prairie ISD superintendent resigns amid controversy and calls for transparency
The school board's decision to accept the voluntary separation agreement for Arredondo comes about two months after voting in favor of terminating him.
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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.
Bottled water distribution continued Wednesday morning at Lone Star Park, with dozens of cars lined up to get a case. According to the city, the distribution will continue as long as supplies last.
Grand Prairie warned residents living north of I-20 not to use city drinking water after a foaming agent was found in the water supply Tuesday evening.
A witness stated that the man was last seen jumping into the pond and did not resurface.
It's hard to describe one North Texas man as anything other than a walking miracle. He went in for a checkup, and a doctor found an enlarged aorta that was at risk of rupturing and killing him at any time.
The child's mother raised the allegation in May, but regulators say none of the four professionals contacted law enforcement or child protective services.
Ranchers raced to save livestock as flames threatened homes and destroyed structures at Worth Ranch.
The agreement, which still requires probate court approval, will resolve civil claims stemming from the 2019 fatal shooting and directs most funds to Jefferson's nephews.
Police said the investigation began after family members reported concerns about interactions with an elderly resident who later moved to a different facility.
Advocates say canyons and rugged landscape have historically deterred illegal crossings in the region.
The child's mother raised the allegation in May, but regulators say none of the four professionals contacted law enforcement or child protective services.
The Ross wildfire has burned more than 50,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forcing evacuations, closing roads and disrupting schools.
Ranchers raced to save livestock as flames threatened homes and destroyed structures at Worth Ranch.
The agreement, which still requires probate court approval, will resolve civil claims stemming from the 2019 fatal shooting and directs most funds to Jefferson's nephews.
Police said the investigation began after family members reported concerns about interactions with an elderly resident who later moved to a different facility.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Advocates say canyons and rugged landscape have historically deterred illegal crossings in the region.
Canadian government officials said they are also providing aid for workers and businesses that could be hurt by U.S.-imposed tariffs.
The charges against Major Jason Watson are believed by his attorneys to be among the only instances for officers of his rank in the history of the U.S. military to be charged under Article 88.
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence.
President Trump said the U.S. is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid an escalating trade fight with Canada.
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.
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.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
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.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
Many North Texas Native Americans celebrated Pete's debut Saturday with joy.
The WNBA has been the subject of recent debates on whether transgender women should be allowed to participate in the league.
Paige Bueckers scored 18 of her 32 points in the first quarter, Jessica Shepard had 11 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 92-70 to tie the franchise's single-season wins record.
Ezequiel Durán and Elias Díaz hit solo homers, Cal Quantrill worked six scoreless innings and the Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Sunday.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
After Hayden Panettiere's death, fans resurfaced her claim that Neutrogena had fired her in 2015 over her comments about postpartum depression.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
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.
