Fort Worth ISD managers vote to close a school, cut some staff
Dozens of speakers took to the podium to try saving International Newcomer Academy,
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Dozens of speakers took to the podium to try saving International Newcomer Academy,
As superintendent Dr. Pete Licata restructures the district, staff in these areas have been identified as potential targets for that reduction in force.
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.
Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers pulled away to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers.
The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Mark Williams, of Grimes, Texas, is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
"It pulls on my heartstrings," retired Sgt. Jon Lujan said.
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers pulled away to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers.
The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Mark Williams, of Grimes, Texas, is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
"It pulls on my heartstrings," retired Sgt. Jon Lujan said.
Voters across North Texas weighed billions in bond proposals, transit participation and local leadership races in the May 2 municipal elections.
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
The incident occurred one week after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Trump was rushed off the dais.
There was no immediate reason given for the 81-year-old's hospitalization.
Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock of Georgia called the Supreme Court's decision last week to strike down Louisiana's congressional map and weaken the Voting Rights Act "a massive and devastating blow."
Republican U.S. Representative Pat Fallon was one of the members of Congress who sat on a task force following the first two assassination attempts on President Trump in 2024.
The nation's highest court increased restrictions on the use of race when drawing congressional, state legislative and other districts.
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.
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.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
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.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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.
Spencer Torkelson hit a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers pulled away to a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers.
Dillon Dingler hit a three-run homer, Keider Montero pitched into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 5-1.
FC Dallas beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday night to snap a four-game winless streak.
Cherie DeVaux became the first woman to train the winner of the opening leg of the Triple Crown.
Cameron Rider's fatigue, body aches and fever were diagnosed as pneumonia, but he couldn't seem to get better.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
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.
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.
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