Tarrant County judge wants to close college campus voting locations in heavy minority populations

Republican Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare wants to hold a special meeting to eliminate college campus voting sites in the Democratic commissioners' districts -- the same day they planned to be in D.C.

Kemp ISD closed September 11th because of threat

Kemp ISD in Kaufman County is closed today as police investigate a threat made to several Texas school districts, according to the Kemp ISD superintendent.

UT Dallas protesters challenging university's punishments after criminal charges dropped

At Chess Plaza on the UT Dallas campus Tuesday, students from 16 campus-based and community organizations held a protest in support of nine UTD students petitioning the university's sanctions against them.

South Texan arrested for Ennis ISD school threat

Ennis ISD said the person who made a vague threat against the school district has been arrested.

Coppell ISD considers closing 3 schools due to budget issues

Another North Texas school district is considering closing campuses due to budget challenges and declining enrollment.

These are America's top colleges of 2024, according to Forbes ranking

Forbes based their rankings on several categories, including academic success and graduation rates. See if your school made this year’s list.

Top colleges in America: Forbes list includes 2 Texas schools in top 50

Forbes has released its annual America's Top Colleges list and Rice University and University of Texas at Austin are the only Texas schools in the top 50.

Dallas Skillman Library saved from closure after councilwoman finds untapped funds

Ultimately, the proposal to save the library passed in a straw vote. However, it still needs formal approval from the council in the city's budget. But for now, it looks like the Skillman branch has been spared.

Irving school crossing guard hit by car

A crossing guard was hit by a car near a school in Irving last week.

Mayor calls Fort Worth ISD’s STAAR test results ‘unacceptable’

In 2024, Fort Worth ISD students scored 11 percentage points lower than Dallas ISD students on the STAAR test. Mayor Mattie Parker called the stats “unacceptable" and is demanding trustees take action.

Teachers still quitting at a concerning rate; hindering students' education

Teachers of Tomorrow reported that that there were 55,000 vacant positions and an additional 270,000 teaching posts currently filled by underqualified teachers earlier this year.

Dolly Parton is sending free books to children across 21 states — and worldwide

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has distributed over 240 million books to children worldwide, inspired by her father’s struggle with illiteracy. Learn how this program is changing lives and honoring her father’s legacy.

Arlington Heights High School student found with gun on campus

No one was injured in the incident and no threats were made to students or staff members, according to Fort Worth Police.

Corsicana ISD assistant principal left blind in right eye after student throws wooden hanger at her

The Corsicana ISD administrator who suffered a serious eye injury after being attacked by a student says what happened to her is a consequence of state negligence. In her own words, she described what happened.

Gun found on Dallas ISD elementary school campus

The gun was confiscated from a student on Friday morning at Solar Preparatory School for Boys.