Arlington school placed on lockdown due to toy gun

Arlington Police say around 8 a.m. Thursday, school administrators called police to the school after receiving a report a student may have brought a weapon to school.

Special meeting today for Keller ISD possible split
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The future of Keller ISD is uncertain... Board members are meeting today to discuss the possibility of splitting the district.

'They shut the door on us': Texas Supreme Court hears arguments in SMU split from church

The Texas Supreme Court heard arguments on if SMU can split from the United Methodist Church after the board of trustees voted to leave the church in 2019 following the church's refusal to recognize same-sex marriages and ordain clergy who are members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Dallas lawmaker's bill could give more daycare centers tax breaks

State Sen. Royce West has filed a bill to exempt day care facilities from property taxes. The hope is the money saved will go to salary increases for workers.

Texas mom donates kidney to kids' former choir teacher

A former Texas choir teacher received the gift of a new kidney from the mother of three former students.

Keller ISD board to discuss splitting district in two
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The Keller ISD school board may consider splitting the district in two but several officials in the district and city leaders are against the idea.

School Closings: Dallas, Fort Worth ISDs among districts to close Friday. See the full list

With sleet and snow now falling in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, many of the school districts that were waiting to make a decision about Friday have now announced closures.

School district leaders monitoring snowstorm
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Local school districts are keeping an eye on the forecast to make sure kids are safe in the freezing weather. Here's how to check school closures:

School closures: When will districts decide?
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A wintry mix and snow is expected across North Texas on Thursday. School districts across DFW are watching the forecast, but they say the forecast does not necessarily mean schools will close.

When will schools close? DFW school districts monitoring weather forecast

Bad news, kids! School officials say snow on the ground doesn't necessarily mean no school on Thursday and Friday. Here's what really matters when it comes to making the call.

3 million public servants to receive enhanced Social Security benefits

Millions of retired public service workers will soon see increased Social Security benefits thanks to a last-minute vote in the Senate.

79-year-old great-grandmother graduates from UNT Dallas

Anna Pedford, 79, went across the stage to a standing ovation this week when she earned her bachelors degree from UNT Dallas.

Princeton ISD day care worker charged with injury to a child

A former day care worker in the Princeton Independent School District is facing charges after allegedly injuring a child.

Fewer grandparents raising grandkids, preschool enrollment drops: Data reveals COVID-19's impact

The U.S. Census Bureau's latest American Community Survey highlights significant shifts in American life between 2014-2018 and 2019-2023, reflecting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and other societal changes.

Father-son duo graduates from UT Arlington with master's degrees

The two took many of the same courses, studied and collaborated. Now, they are ready to go further in the world of IT with an MBA under their belts.