TEA to meet with Lake Worth ISD community amid possible takeover
The meeting is an opportunity for parents, teachers and the community to ask questions and learn more about the takeover.
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The meeting is an opportunity for parents, teachers and the community to ask questions and learn more about the takeover.
The TEA announced the state takeover of the district last month.
A 56-year-old man is dead after fleeing from a traffic stop where officers determined he had warrants for sex-related crimes.
The Texas Education Agency sent a letter to Lake Worth ISD on Thursday, announcing that the state would step in and take over the district.
"I saw evidence of significant practice that will result in learning. I also saw significant challenges," said TEA Commissioner Mike Morath.
Autumn Billings was arrested around 3 a.m. Wednesday in Lake Worth.
A woman whose pit bull allegedly attacked a 47-year-old woman at a Lake Worth dog park last week was arrested early Wednesday morning, according to police.
The Fort Worth and Lake Worth police departments have released 911 audio and dash and body-worn camera footage from a shooting incident on Skyline Drive on Jan. 30.
The Fort Worth and Lake Worth police departments have released 911 audio and dash and body-worn camera footage from a Jan. 30 shooting incident that led to the death of 35-year-old Nicholas Sides.
After barricading himself inside a Lake Worth home for hours, the suspect exited with a gun to his head and refused to follow police commands, police said.
Landon Nicolas Rollins turned himself in and was later released from the Tarrant County Jail on Tuesday.
Out of 1,200 responses from the community, 97 percent say they're satisfied or very satisfied with the police response.
A man was arrested and charged with stealing a large sum of money from an athletics booster club in North Texas.
Police are still looking for Demond Deshun Scott, 32, in addition to a fourth unidentified person.
Police believe the robbers are part of an organized retail crime organization.
It happened just after 3:30 a.m. at Walgreens Pharmacy located at 6244 Lake Worth Blvd.
Police in Lake Worth arrested dozens of people over two days last week in the first operation targeting human trafficking that law enforcement has done in the city.
As a part of Operation April Fools, 41 men and one woman were arrested for solicitation of prostitution.
Hayden Elijah Alxaraz-Ybarra was arrested and charged with two felony counts of manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance.
A brother-sister duo has been arrested in connection to a string of retail thefts across North Texas.
Newly released video from the Lake Worth Police Department shows the moments before and after an overserved man hit and killed a Euless detective with his car.
Four people are in the hospital this morning after a short police chase in Lake Worth ended in a crash.
Three of the people involved in the chase are in critical condition and one other is stable. Police say some of those involved are wanted on outstanding warrants and that one of the people involved is a minor.
CBS 11 meteorologist Erin Moran visited the third and fourth graders at Howry STEAM Academy in Lake Worth.
Eight children and teens were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The suspected shooter is also dead.
The Dane County Sheriff's office said a "significant" number of people were arrested at the Ridglan Farms facility, which has accused of constant abuse, specifically towards beagles. The facility denies the accusations.
U.K. counterterrorism police are investigating a spate of arson attacks against Jewish sites in London.
Temperatures this week will warm-up by midweek and our rain chances will return to the forecast.
A spokesperson said the suspect got out of the car and punched the officer.
Eight children and teens were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The suspected shooter is also dead.
The Dane County Sheriff's office said a "significant" number of people were arrested at the Ridglan Farms facility, which has accused of constant abuse, specifically towards beagles. The facility denies the accusations.
U.K. counterterrorism police are investigating a spate of arson attacks against Jewish sites in London.
Temperatures this week will warm-up by midweek and our rain chances will return to the forecast.
A spokesperson said the suspect got out of the car and punched the officer.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
A North Texas baby placed under the safe haven law is at the center of a rare custody fight after the biological family came forward months later seeking to reclaim him.
The city's human resources department presented plans to improve outcomes, including more accountability and adding new support positions to help employees navigate the process.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
Texas Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales and California Democratic Congressman Eric Swalwell both submitted resignation letters on Tuesday to the House clerk.
Allen West has resigned as Dallas County GOP Chairman following internal backlash over his decision to use joint vote centers for the May primary runoff. The resignation comes just over a month after he was re-elected, with the party set to appoint an interim leader on Monday.
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker discusses a controversial data center project and speaks with Jack Fink regarding an $845 million city bond election.
The Democrats running for Texas Attorney General are taking aim at two high-profile state laws approved by Republicans last year. Former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski and State Senator Nathan Johnson of Dallas are vying for their party's nomination during the primary runoff on May 26.
The Democrats running for Texas Attorney General are taking aim at two high-profile state laws approved by Republicans last year. Former Galveston Mayor Joe Jaworski and State Senator Nathan Johnson of Dallas are vying for their party nomination during the primary runoff on May 26th.
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.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
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.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
The UConn star is now joining what many are calling one of the best revamped rosters of the upcoming 2026 season.
The agenda for next week's city council meeting includes a proposal to contribute what will be $273 million in upgrades to the stadium.
Jake Oettinger stopped 21 shots and two of Buffalo's four shootout opportunities.
Mavrik Bourque had his first NHL hat trick and added an assist as the Dallas Stars rallied from a pair of deficits and beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5.
The Minnesota Lynx selected guard Olivia Miles with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft on Monday.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
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.
