Coppell ISD school board votes to close Pinkerton Elementary School
Budget issues have prompted the Coppell Independent School District to close an elementary campus, despite dozens of parents trying to stop that from happening.
Budget issues have prompted the Coppell Independent School District to close an elementary campus, despite dozens of parents trying to stop that from happening.
Parents rally against closing Coppell ISD school
Another North Texas school district is considering closing a campus to save money. The Coppell ISD school board will meet on Monday night and could vote to close Pinkerton Elementary School.
Another North Texas school district is considering closing a campus to save money. The Coppell ISD school board will meet on Monday night and could vote to close Pinkerton Elementary School.
New college of nursing opens in Fort Worth
Leaders are hoping a new college of nursing that opens today in Fort Worth will help with a critical shortage in the profession.
Leaders are hoping a new college of nursing that opens today in Fort Worth will help with a critical shortage in the profession.
UNTHSC opens new nursing college in Fort Worth
There’s a new option in Fort Worth for students interested in becoming a nurse.
There’s a new option in Fort Worth for students interested in becoming a nurse.
Fort Worth ISD superintendent resigns: What's next for the school district
Dr. Angelica Ramsey’s final day as superintendent is next Tuesday. Fort Worth ISD is expected to announce an interim superintendent next week.
Dr. Angelica Ramsey’s final day as superintendent is next Tuesday. Fort Worth ISD is expected to announce an interim superintendent next week.
Fort Worth ISD superintendent turns in voluntary resignation
After more than three hours in executive session Tuesday night, the Fort Worth ISD school board voted 8-1 to accept Superintendent Dr. Angelica Ramsey’s voluntary resignation.
After more than three hours in executive session Tuesday night, the Fort Worth ISD school board voted 8-1 to accept Superintendent Dr. Angelica Ramsey’s voluntary resignation.
TEA commissioner calls for phones to be banned from Texas classrooms
Commissioner Mike Morath called phones a distraction that are “extremely harmful for student learning."
Commissioner Mike Morath called phones a distraction that are “extremely harmful for student learning."
4 Lewisville ISD students arrested for making school threats
Four Lewisville Independent School District students are facing charges for allegedly posting school threats in an attempt to get out of class, police said.
Four Lewisville Independent School District students are facing charges for allegedly posting school threats in an attempt to get out of class, police said.
Armed guard fired after leaving gun in Arlington ISD school bathroom
One of Arlington ISD’s armed security guards was fired this week for leaving his gun and duty belt in an elementary school bathroom.
One of Arlington ISD’s armed security guards was fired this week for leaving his gun and duty belt in an elementary school bathroom.
Pflugerville ISD teacher broke kindergartner's fingers, parents say
A Pflugerville ISD teacher was accused of breaking multiple fingers of a kindergartener.
A Pflugerville ISD teacher was accused of breaking multiple fingers of a kindergartener.
Not just salary: New listing ranks best and worst states for teachers
Teaching is among the lowest paying jobs which requires a bachelor’s degree in the United States.
Teaching is among the lowest paying jobs which requires a bachelor’s degree in the United States.
Tarrant County ends unclaimed bodies program partnership with UNT Health Science Center
The county has formally ended its partnership with the science center when it comes to unclaimed deceased individuals whose bodies are donated for research. The program abruptly shut down over concerns about how it was handled.
The county has formally ended its partnership with the science center when it comes to unclaimed deceased individuals whose bodies are donated for research. The program abruptly shut down over concerns about how it was handled.
TEA commissioner avoids school voucher topic during state of public education discussion
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath spoke to the Dallas Regional Chamber on Tuesday about the state of public education. However, he failed to address a hot topic: school vouchers.
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath spoke to the Dallas Regional Chamber on Tuesday about the state of public education. However, he failed to address a hot topic: school vouchers.
Plano ISD considers selling school campuses
The Plano Independent School District may soon sell off some of the school campuses it voted to close.
The Plano Independent School District may soon sell off some of the school campuses it voted to close.
School threats prompt changes for DeSoto High School homecoming game
DeSoto ISD is making changes at their high school football game after violent threats. Community members are also answering the call for peace.
DeSoto ISD is making changes at their high school football game after violent threats. Community members are also answering the call for peace.
UT Arlington launches new drone course for students to obtain pilot's license
UT Arlington is one of seven in Texas. It’s the only program in North Texas and the only college offering it specifically for construction and engineering students.
UT Arlington is one of seven in Texas. It’s the only program in North Texas and the only college offering it specifically for construction and engineering students.
18-year-old arrested for threat against Arlington schools
An 18-year-old is facing real criminal charges for what he claimed was a prank social media post threatening Arlington High School.
An 18-year-old is facing real criminal charges for what he claimed was a prank social media post threatening Arlington High School.
Grand Prairie ISD parents call for transparency in superintendent investigation
Concerned parents in Grand Prairie are calling for transparency after the district’s superintendent was placed on leave. He’s under investigation, but only trustees know why.
Concerned parents in Grand Prairie are calling for transparency after the district’s superintendent was placed on leave. He’s under investigation, but only trustees know why.
Tarrant County commissioners approve early voting sites on college campuses
After listening to 4 hours of public comment, an effort to do away with early voting sites at several college campuses failed. Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare was the lone vote against.
After listening to 4 hours of public comment, an effort to do away with early voting sites at several college campuses failed. Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare was the lone vote against.
Fake online threats causing real problems across North Texas schools
Police tell FOX 4 the threats are mostly fake, copied and pasted from similar threats. However, it’s enough to keep campuses on alert. They say it's a growing trend sweeping across North Texas and the state.
Police tell FOX 4 the threats are mostly fake, copied and pasted from similar threats. However, it’s enough to keep campuses on alert. They say it's a growing trend sweeping across North Texas and the state.