Metroplex school districts split on reopening as Mansfield ISD reverses course after late-night road check
It was a bit of a split decision for school districts across the metroplex whether to open up or stay closed on Thursday.
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It was a bit of a split decision for school districts across the metroplex whether to open up or stay closed on Thursday.
North Texas is feeling the impact of the winter storm that swept across the region. After rounds of freezing rain, sleet and snow, roads are hazardous.
Blanton Elementary has seen enrollment drop by nearly 300 students since 2016.
The district is hosting a community meeting Wednesday night to talk about the likelihood of closing Blanton Elementary.
The GCISD board is set to discuss the possible school closures and the mayor's offer to raise $2 million to keep them open.
Officials said the school will reopen on Monday.
The McKinney ISD school board is scheduled to meet on Wednesday to discuss the future of three campuses.
Several parents spoke at a Coppell ISD town hall as the district discussed possibly closing Town Center Elementary.
The district recently shared seven proposals with families, each involving closing one or two campuses. Schools named in the scenarios include Dove, Colleyville, Bear Creek, Bransford and Glen Hope.
The school district said classes will resume on Friday after a power outage closed the campus on Thursday.
The closures, which primarily impact elementary campuses, are part of Fort Worth ISD's broader Facilities Master Plan.
The district plans to present its finalized list of closures to the Board of Trustees during a special meeting Tuesday.
The majority of the campuses slated for closure are elementary schools.
Fort Worth families are rallying to save their campuses as the district plans to close or consolidate more than a dozen schools.
In two follow-up social media posts, FSU clarified that while classes and business operations will resume on Monday, they will offer flexibility to those who "may not be ready to return."
Crowley ISD sent an alert to parents and staff members concerning the closure of J.A. Hargrave Elementary early Monday morning.
"The people who have shown up here represent thousands of people who don't want our tax dollars subsidizing, affluent private schools."
Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and a Speaker of the Texas House held a joint news conference for the first time since 2019.
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD is the latest North Texas school district considering closing campuses.
The district is considering closing more than 20 schools to address a $17 million budget deficit.
For the first time, the new Speaker of the Texas House, Dustin Burrows said school choice will pass.
Dallas and Fort Worth ISD remain open on Wednesday as winter weather continues. Check our website for a full list of closures, cancelations and delays.
A handful of school districts canceled classes for Wednesday and others have issued a delayed start.
The district has 79 elementary schools but is projected to need as few as 51 to meet enrollment needs.
Dallas ISD could make the decision to cancel school as early as 1 p.m. Wednesday due to to the incoming winter storm.
A short pursuit into Prosper ended with a barricaded suspect and road closures along Gee Road, police say.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
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Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
An Ohio man has been charged with threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance while he was visiting his home state last month.
A short pursuit into Prosper ended with a barricaded suspect and road closures along Gee Road, police say.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
An Ohio man has been charged with threatening to kill Vice President JD Vance while he was visiting his home state last month.
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Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
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Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller (R) discusses his re-election campaign and reacts to Gov. Abbott's decision to endorse his challenger.
The criticism continued even after the White House removed the video after the initial backlash.
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.
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.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
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.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
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Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate secured the rights to perform his Minions-themed program at the Milan Cortina Games hours before he was set to skate.
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.
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