Dallas ISD Stocking Each Campus With COVID-19 Rapid Tests: 'We Are Hoping To Have A Safe Start To School'
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Following an extended calendar in an effort to address learning loss, this year they're offering students more built-in social and emotional learning time.
Students at several Dallas ISD campuses will head back to class on Monday as the district looks to address COVID's academic slide with more time in the classroom.
This year, all instruction will be in person, but the district has adjusted calendars to address the needs of students and learning loss.
Dallas ISD is hosting vaccine clinics most of the week at area high schools from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
With her performance on Saturday, Sha'Carri Richardson, a 21-year-old alumnus of Dallas Carter High School and LSU, picked up a spot in the Tokyo Olympics.
During the investigation, police said they also discovered John Lentz works for the Boy Scouts of America and volunteers at his church in Dallas.
Cafeteria, custodian, transport and teacher assistants are part of the Support Personnel category. The minimum pay for a support worker is $12.12 per hour.
Online learning-- a disaster for most students, but a lifeline for a few. So Dallas ISD school leaders want that few to have that option.
Kaci Anderson plans to attend Regis University in Denver in the fall, having been accepted into their accelerated nursing program.
What could be the prototype for the future of public education will open this fall inside a nearly 100-year-old building currently sitting vacant in Uptown.
One more step to go before it is official. Pfizer COVID vaccines could soon be administered to children as young as 12 in North Texas.
The nonprofit founded by HEB Chairman Charles Butt is an educational leadership institute that supports student achievement, by first helping districts grow great leaders-- from central staff to principals.
In an effort to reach a wider audience, the district's mental health department is hosting t its first ever Mental Health Matters Symposium on Saturday, May 1.
Across Dallas ISD on Monday, high schools launched an effort called, "Finish Strong," encouraging seniors to return to campus for the year's final quarter.
It's crunch time for seniors in Dallas ISD. Too many are in danger of not graduating -- and it's not all academic.
Putting students through a military-inspired program is a unique thing one Dallas ISD school is doing to improve behavior and grades.
The campuses are considering alternative calendar options to give students a chance to reclaim academic ground lost to Covid-19.
Frozen pipes don't play favorites as 131 of them busted in Dallas ISD, damaging 113 campuses, more than a third of the district's schools.
Arlington ISD is reporting some 21 schools and two administration buildings have been damaged and the concern heading into the weekend is that there could be more.
Class will return as all-virtual learning Thursday, Feb. 18, and Friday, Feb. 19 for Dallas ISD. Forth Worth ISD will announce decision Wednesday.
Dallas and Fort Worth ISDs, the largest school districts in the area, both pivoted to 100% online learning on Thursday.
Dallas ISD is launching a door-to-door effort to reach those with the most to lose: Class of 2021 seniors.
The Dallas Independent School District has teamed up with Dallas County to host in-person COVID-19 vaccine registration events at several campuses.
As we celebrate Black History Month, Dallas ISD is highlighting a new initiative. In the district, minorities make up more than 90% of the total student body.
The Texas Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling that state Attorney General Ken Paxton testify in a whistleblower lawsuit at the heart of impeachment charges brought against him in 2023.
The Deep Ellum Block Party transforms the neighborhood into a hub of musical performances, local art and family-friendly activities.
After a chilly start, temperatures will soar into the 70s and near 80 degrees this weekend.
Officials said the man, a tourist in his 60s, was kayaking with friends in the Franklin River when he slipped and became trapped.
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
The Texas Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling that state Attorney General Ken Paxton testify in a whistleblower lawsuit at the heart of impeachment charges brought against him in 2023.
The Deep Ellum Block Party transforms the neighborhood into a hub of musical performances, local art and family-friendly activities.
After a chilly start, temperatures will soar into the 70s and near 80 degrees this weekend.
Officials said the man, a tourist in his 60s, was kayaking with friends in the Franklin River when he slipped and became trapped.
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
A Collin County man is facing an extremely rare traffic citation after an encounter that was caught on video.
The CBS Data Team learned there are about 5600 mail thefts reported every year in the North Texas region- that's more than 15 reported thefts a day.
The Texas Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling that state Attorney General Ken Paxton testify in a whistleblower lawsuit at the heart of impeachment charges brought against him in 2023.
A newly filed bill by State Representative Jared Patterson, R-Frisco, would require social media platforms to verify a new user is 18 or older. The legislation would also allow the Texas Attorney General to target a social media platform if there are minors on the platform. Patterson told Jack about the bill, and also discussed the upcoming Texas House Speaker's race.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says a new deal with Mexico to secure much-needed water for the Rio Grande Valley will provide significant benefits to farmers and cities in the region. However, he also noted in a conversation with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink that the state needs to implement more long-term solutions to address water needs comprehensively.
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, feeling the sting of this month's election results, says he and other Democrats are committed to making changes. Veasey of Fort Worth was recently selected as a vice chair for the New Democrat Coalition, a group of 100 pragmatic, center-left members of Congress. He spoke with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink days before his appointment as vice chair.
State Rep. David Spiller, a Republican from Jacksboro, supports President-elect Donald Trump's plan to use the military for mass deportations, arguing that the economic concerns are outweighed by the billions already spent by the federal government. He disagrees with State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who believes the policy will harm the economy.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Cook Children's Medical Center has reported a record-high number of visits for respiratory viruses.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Auri and her sister Suri were preparing to walk their dogs when the 8-year-old started choking.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
Seventeen thousand workers depend on those containers to arrive by train or truck transport inside southern Dallas County’s International Inland Port.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
The announcement comes days after the Wings won the first pick in the 2025 WNBA draft.
The Mavericks said Thursday their five-time All-Star will be re-evaluated in a week.
After another home blowout, fans are left wondering what to look forward to with seven games remaining.
The front office remains behind head coach Mike McCarthy, and QB Cooper Rush will continue to start.
Joe Mixon ran for three touchdowns, Derek Barnett returned a fumble 28 yards for a score and the Houston Texans beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-10.
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
Ridley Scott returns to ancient Rome with "Gladiator II" nearly 25 years after the Oscar-winning original.
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
Jake Paul's promotions company says the fighter's unanimous decision over Mike Tyson was the highest-grossing combat sports event in Texas since 2021.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
