Students Pleasantly Surprised By School Cancellations
Several Plano students said they were caught off-guard finding out Monday classes were cancelled.
Several Plano students said they were caught off-guard finding out Monday classes were cancelled.
Dr. Joel Boyd has not officially been named as the new Fort Worth ISD superintendent, but he is ready for the job and already has a plan to increase the graduation rate.
Fort Worth ISD has a lone finalist for the superintendent position.
Teachers and Fort Worth police officers kept a close eye outside McLean Middle School. This after a man in a hoodie came on campus, brandished a knife, and cut the clothing of a student.
15 Fort Worth ISD schools had only partial power or none at all - yet still had classes.
Police temporarily closed Sagamore Hill Elementary School in Fort Worth as kids arrived for classes on Thursday. They were searching the building for burglary suspects.
That difference between one football helmet and the next, experts say, could mean as much as a 50 percent reduction in the chance of suffering a concussion.
The sounds of construction have quickly been replaced with the sounds of frustration. In south Fort Worth the first week of school is a big mess. Road construction is creating a lot of chaos.
It's out with the old and in with the new this year in the Fort Worth Independent School District, as schools welcome a new interim superintendent this year.
Last year the Fort Worth Independent School District had 28 schools on the "needs improvement" list. This year there are only 24.
Fort Worth ISD is in full search mode, looking for their next leader. It's their fourth superintendent in just ten years.
A Fort Worth school district audit has deemed more than $2.7 million worth of computer equipment and technology as unnecessary or unused.
The first class of teachers and school administrators seeking a school marshal license begin training Monday.
Fort Worth kids and youngsters around Tarrant County can pre-register for the 10th Annual Back to School Round-Up set for August .
Dr. Patricia Linares is the new interim superintendent for the Fort Worth Independent School District. Friday afternoon principals and teachers at a special called meeting greeted her.
A familiar face will be heading up Fort Worth ISD until the district finds a permanent replacement.
One week after Walter Dansby abruptly resigned and retired from his post as FWISD Superintendent, the Board of Trustees named the next person to hold the job. Dr. Patricia Linares will be the Interim FWISD Superintendent.
Teena James is a parent of several students in FWISD and said she thinks the district is in trouble.
Monday is the last day of classes in the Fort Worth ISD. But it is also the day that trustees will decide what Superintendent Walter Dansby's retirement will cost the district.
Walter Dansby has been an employee of the Fort Worth ISD for some 40 years. But now, the head man's time as superintendent is about to come to an end. After submitting his resignation, Dansby's role as superintendent will officially end next week.
Twenty-four after his resignation some Fort Worth parents are still trying to figure out why the school district superintendent is leaving his job. While FWISD school board members met, a group of parents gathered across town at a local bookstore.
In a move that angered and surprised many people at Monday night's board meeting, Walter Dansby stepped down from his position as the chief of Fort Worth schools.
Trustees with the Fort Worth Independent School District are talking about Superintendent Walter Dansby's future. They called a special meeting to discuss his contract, but a lot of what they are saying will happen behind close doors.
A major shake-up could be coming to the Fort Worth ISD. Board trustees are set to meet Monday to discuss Superintendent Walter Dansby's future with the district.
Some students from Paschal High School in the Fort Worth Independent School District have been showing off some mad science skills at the National Science Bowl.
Dr. Tamra Slone is sure that, of all the accolades she has received over 20 years of practicing medicine as an oncologist and hematologist, no one has ever given her what the Willeford family did.
Last month, Jackson Lee revealed that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
The Biden-Harris campaign on Friday said the president is not leaving the race.
The virtual ballot will show Biden "as the presumptive and only qualified nominee," but there's an option for delegates to mark their own preference, as there was in 2020.
Social media users circulated misleading visuals and accounts to falsely claim there was a second gunman atop a water tower at the rally venue.
The initial call reporting the fire at 1717 San Jacinto St. came in just after 6 p.m. Friday. It was upgraded from a three-alarm fire to a four-alarm fire just after 8:15 p.m.
Last month, Lee revealed that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
The Biden-Harris campaign on Friday said the president is not leaving the race.
Resources in Texas allow anyone to drop off a child safely under the Baby Moses Law.
The agreement addresses the union's concerns about compensation, retroactive pay, and work rules, the APFA said.
A North Texas man managed to track down his wife's stolen car, leading police to an apparent chop shop.
A year after Andre Craig was killed in a high-speed Fort Worth police chase, his grieving family seeks answers.
The judge cited the company's cruel treatment of the animals for, "unreasonably depriving the animals of necessary care or shelter."
Thousands of items disappeared from the DeSoto Police Department evidence room, an internal audit found.
When 72-year-old Tom England received his Medicare statement in the mail, he immediately sensed something was wrong.
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker says she's excited to hear the Republican platform includes a plank about keeping American cities clean and safe. Parker told political reporter Jack Fink, "If that's a platform they're going to take seriously...I would love to work with that administration to do that."
Last month, Jackson Lee revealed that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Calls for Biden to drop out of the presidential race continue. Jack Fink asks Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins where he stands on the topic.
The virtual ballot will show Biden "as the presumptive and only qualified nominee," but there's an option for delegates to mark their own preference, as there was in 2020.
A Marine accused of using a Nazi salute during the U.S. Capitol insurrection has been sentenced to almost five years in prison for assaulting police officers who were guarding the building.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
"Remember, viruses don't really care what time of year it is, or who you are."
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
Massive flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from Baby Doll's for hours as firefighters worked to put the fire out.
If you're not one of the millions of people traveling for the holiday, here's where you can go to shop and eat.
The RoughRiders was the first sports team in Frisco and laid the foundation for future development.
Caitlin Clark broke the WNBA record for assists in a game in the Fever's 101-93 loss to the Dallas Wings.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
Marcus Semien, Kirby Yates and Corey Seager will represent the Texas Rangers Tuesday night in Arlington.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"Oftentimes, it takes something like messing up the national anthem on live TV in order for a person to get some help."
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Craig and Lindsay Willeford seem much more relieved about their only son, Henry, than three years ago. The 8-year-old is about one month out from his first anniversary of ringing the bell to end his cancer treatment; he still finds himself getting medical maintenance from a tough regimen of chemotherapy.
Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas has died, her office announced Friday evening. She was 74 years old.
A massive downtown four-alarm fire at historic First Baptist Dallas has been "knocked down and contained," fire officials said late Friday.
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker says she's excited to hear the Republican platform includes a plank about keeping American cities clean and safe. Parker told political reporter Jack Fink, "If that's a platform they're going to take seriously...I would love to work with that administration to do that."
Calls for Biden to drop out of the presidential race continue. Jack Fink asks Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins where he stands on the topic.
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.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.