Coppell ISD school board decides to close Pinkerton Elementary
Coppell ISD's school board decided Monday night to close Pinkerton Elementary as part of controversial budget cuts. Families even protested the changes, hoping for a different outcome.
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Coppell ISD's school board decided Monday night to close Pinkerton Elementary as part of controversial budget cuts. Families even protested the changes, hoping for a different outcome.
Another North Texas school district could decide on Monday whether or not to close schools to save money.
Lynn McKinney is the longest-tenured employee at Aledo ISD, having been at the district for 37 years.
Some students and parents within Fort Worth ISD claimed acts of racism happened at a high school football game earlier this month.
The district is facing a multi-million-dollar budget deficit, similar to many other districts across North Texas.
At a special Fort Worth ISD school board meeting Tuesday night, parents, teachers and community members expressed concerns about the superintendent's performance.
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker said the district has consistently lagged behind other large Texas school systems in performance.
The district shifted the times and locations of several sports games following a deadly shooting last week.
Fort Worth ISD will announce finalists in February 2025, with scholarship winners to follow in the spring.
Amid a rash of threats against schools on social media, North Texas police departments have arrested five people.
Several North Texas school districts rescheduled or canceled sporting events after receiving threats this week.
Last month, Mayor Mattie Parker publicly commented on the education shortfalls, calling for changes and improvements.
Project RightSize impacts 1,100 students, according to Superintendent Tabitha Branum.
TWU is now the only woman-focused university in the nation with a professional pilot program.
Students at KEOM handle much of the daily programming during school hours, while professionals take over after hours.
The 15-year-old boy admitted to posting the content.
His initiative has grown so large that he's providing thousands of snacks to multiple schools in the district.
Grand Prairie ISD Superintendent Jorge Arredondo was placed on paid administrative leave just three months after being chosen to lead the district.
Four people were killed and nine more were hospitalized with injuries after a shooting Wednesday morning at a high school in northern Georgia, authorities have confirmed.
Some decent-paying occupations are seeing job losses because of AI and changing consumer habits. Here's what to know.
"Our public schools are in crisis and our teachers are struggling," said State Representative Mihaela Plesa, D-Plano.
The Young Women's STEAM Academy focuses on sparking a love of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in every girl who attends the school.
Mattie Parker said the district has consistently lagged behind other large Texas school systems in performance.
On Tuesday night, Mayor Mattie Parker voiced her frustrations directly to the Fort Worth ISD school board after a recent report revealed alarmingly low student performance rankings for FWISD.
For the first time, a free weekend-long retreat is now open to Dallas-Fort Worth-area public school teachers.
President Trump told reporters as he flew into Japan that he expects to have a trade agreement with China finalized by the end of his tour of Asia.
Former President Joe Biden received the lifetime achievement award at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute in Boston Sunday.
The app helps users identify Republican contacts who haven't voted and send reminders via text or social media.
Officers found evidence of gunfire in the Bowlero parking lot after a crowd had dispersed.
Rookie R.J. Harvey scored three times as Denver overwhelmed Dallas, which hasn't beaten the Broncos since 1995.
President Trump told reporters as he flew into Japan that he expects to have a trade agreement with China finalized by the end of his tour of Asia.
Former President Joe Biden received the lifetime achievement award at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute in Boston Sunday.
The app helps users identify Republican contacts who haven't voted and send reminders via text or social media.
Officers found evidence of gunfire in the Bowlero parking lot after a crowd had dispersed.
Rookie R.J. Harvey scored three times as Denver overwhelmed Dallas, which hasn't beaten the Broncos since 1995.
In Texas, where the number of dialysis centers is higher than in any other state, the I-Team discovered that the problem is especially severe.
Earlier this year, the department found that 55 cases filed from 2019 to 2022 were sitting open and unworked.
They are small and cheap, and they are turning legal rifles into illegal machine guns.
ICEBlock, a crowdsourced app with 1.4 million users, was removed from the App Store following pressure from federal officials and criticism after a shooting at an ICE facility.
Even officers fired for drugs or excessive force can win their jobs back under Texas' civil service system — and many do.
President Trump told reporters as he flew into Japan that he expects to have a trade agreement with China finalized by the end of his tour of Asia.
The USDA notice comes after the Trump administration said it would not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits through SNAP.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said service members will miss paychecks by Nov. 15 if the government shutdown stretches on.
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
Three candidates are running in the heavily conservative district: Republicans Leigh Wambsganss and John Huffman, and Democrat Taylor Rehmet.
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.
In Texas, where the number of dialysis centers is higher than in any other state, the I-Team discovered that the problem is especially severe.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
It's the viral video seen across the country showing a 10-year-old Lavon girl saving her choking brother.
Lineman Brian Abalos is used to danger. Every day, he is up in the air working on power lines.
A 70-year-old Dallas County man has died from the West Nile virus, DCHHS said Monday, marking the first reported West Nile death in the county this season.
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.
It's estimated that thousands of content creators are living in North Texas. But how much are they earning from it, and could anyone be successful at it?
The SEC approved TXSE as a national securities exchange, paving the way for the first new, fully integrated U.S. stock exchange in decades — and the only one based in Texas.
The Plano store will close in early 2027 after the company sold the property to the mall's developer.
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
Rookie R.J. Harvey scored three times as Denver overwhelmed Dallas, which hasn't beaten the Broncos since 1995.
Robert Geathers, who played at South Carolina State University from 1977 to 1980, was awarded $10 million. His wife, Debra, was awarded $8 million.
Two weeks ago, Mangold revealed he was looking for a kidney donor.
The Cowboys (3-3-1) initially ruled out Diggs for Sunday's visit to Denver (5-2).
"It resonates because we've all had people affected by cancer," Gemmi Schottenheimer, wife of head coach Brian Schottenheimer, said.
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
Kim Kardashian revealed she was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm and appeared to blame stress. Doctors say stress isn't usually a direct cause, but can influence risk factors.
Another Taylor Sheridan show is filming in Downtown Fort Worth this week, prompting road closures. Here's when.
The 2025 State Fair of Texas drew about 2 million visitors, roughly 400,000 fewer than last year, as many families cited affordability concerns.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
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.
