Richardson, DeSoto and Dallas ISDs keep mask mandates in place, at least for now
The mask debate continues in North Texas schools. Two more suburban school districts joined Dallas in requiring them.
The mask debate continues in North Texas schools. Two more suburban school districts joined Dallas in requiring them.
5,600 Hillsborough students quarantined due to COVID-19; emergency school board meeting this Wednesday
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
Woman is first African American to earn PhD in chemistry at UT-Arlington
Davis’ dissertation at UTA involved the study of enzymes relating to tuberculosis that will contribute to furthering treatment options for the disease.
Davis’ dissertation at UTA involved the study of enzymes relating to tuberculosis that will contribute to furthering treatment options for the disease.
Thousands of North Texas kids head back to school, some with a mask mandate and some without
There wasn't a mask mandate in effect for students starting school Monday in Fort Worth. In Dallas, masks are still required -- at least for now.
There wasn't a mask mandate in effect for students starting school Monday in Fort Worth. In Dallas, masks are still required -- at least for now.
Dallas ISD to keep mask mandate in place despite Texas Supreme Court ruling
Dallas ISD's superintendent said the school district will keep its mask mandate in place despite the Texas Supreme Court ruling that temporarily blocked Dallas County's mask mandate.
Dallas ISD's superintendent said the school district will keep its mask mandate in place despite the Texas Supreme Court ruling that temporarily blocked Dallas County's mask mandate.
Fort Worth parents hold mock funeral procession in protest over district's lack of mask mandate
Some Fort Worth parents held a mock funeral procession Saturday in protest of the district's decision to not have a mask mandate.
Some Fort Worth parents held a mock funeral procession Saturday in protest of the district's decision to not have a mask mandate.
Legal battles over mask mandates in North Texas public schools heat up
Across the state of Texas, the legal battles are ramping up between the governor and local school districts that want to require students and staff to wear masks. Fort Worth ISD challenged the governor’s authority in issuing a mask mandate earlier this week, but it suffered a legal setback Friday.
Across the state of Texas, the legal battles are ramping up between the governor and local school districts that want to require students and staff to wear masks. Fort Worth ISD challenged the governor’s authority in issuing a mask mandate earlier this week, but it suffered a legal setback Friday.
Parents allegedly sent COVID-19 positive child to school, exposing 80 other kids
The Nevada school district alleged that the parents knowingly sent their child to school just two days after they had tested positive for COVID-19, exposing 80 others to infection, according to a school district spokesperson.
The Nevada school district alleged that the parents knowingly sent their child to school just two days after they had tested positive for COVID-19, exposing 80 others to infection, according to a school district spokesperson.
U.S. Education Secretary condemns Abbott order banning mask mandates in Texas schools
In an open letter from the U.S. Education Secretary, the feds condemned orders from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott that prevent local schools from taking COVID-19 prevention measures.
In an open letter from the U.S. Education Secretary, the feds condemned orders from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott that prevent local schools from taking COVID-19 prevention measures.
Arlington ISD considering legal action against Gov. Abbott over his ban on mask mandates
Arlington ISD is considering taking legal action against Texas Governor Greg Abbott over his ban on mask mandates.
Arlington ISD is considering taking legal action against Texas Governor Greg Abbott over his ban on mask mandates.
New Youth shelter in South Dallas opens its doors to homeless students
Nearly 4,000 Dallas ISD students currently have no place to call home. Now, a collaboration between three non-profits will help meet the immediate and long-term needs of homeless kids who somehow get themselves to school day after day.
Nearly 4,000 Dallas ISD students currently have no place to call home. Now, a collaboration between three non-profits will help meet the immediate and long-term needs of homeless kids who somehow get themselves to school day after day.
National Education Association supports vaccine mandates, COVID-19 testing
The nation’s largest teachers’ union issued a statement on Thursday supporting the use of FDA-authorized vaccines or regular COVID-19 testing for all public school educators.
The nation’s largest teachers’ union issued a statement on Thursday supporting the use of FDA-authorized vaccines or regular COVID-19 testing for all public school educators.
New Fort Worth public library exclusively for kids
A new library opening in Fort Worth is the city's first-ever just for kids.
A new library opening in Fort Worth is the city's first-ever just for kids.
Billy Bob's GM says it's not political statement to host Jason Isbell with COVID-19 vaccine requirement
The general manager of Billy Bob’s said they were notified by the artist of his required COVID-19 protocol, and they decided to honor that request.
The general manager of Billy Bob’s said they were notified by the artist of his required COVID-19 protocol, and they decided to honor that request.
Parents across North Texas school districts protest in support of virtual learning options
A group of parents in Allen is demanding the district provide a virtual learning option for students.
A group of parents in Allen is demanding the district provide a virtual learning option for students.
'COVID fee': 2 colleges in West Virginia, Alabama billing unvaccinated students
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
Dallas ISD to give fully vaccinated employees a $500 bonus
The Dallas Independent School District will pay its teachers and staff members an extra $500 if they get the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Dallas Independent School District will pay its teachers and staff members an extra $500 if they get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Students in 38 North Texas school districts head back to class
More than three dozen North Texas school districts welcomed students back to campus Thursday. Some are requiring masks and some are not.
More than three dozen North Texas school districts welcomed students back to campus Thursday. Some are requiring masks and some are not.
Dallas County schools now bringing back mask mandates following Judge Jenkins' order
Almost immediately after Dallas County issued its mask mandate Wednesday afternoon, every school district in Dallas County brought back a mask mandate.
Almost immediately after Dallas County issued its mask mandate Wednesday afternoon, every school district in Dallas County brought back a mask mandate.
Anti-mask crowd hurls threats after Tennessee school board mandates masks
Video shows anti-mask protesters heckling a supporter of a Tennessee school board’s new temporary mask mandate.
Video shows anti-mask protesters heckling a supporter of a Tennessee school board’s new temporary mask mandate.