'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.
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.
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.
A former Texas choir teacher received the gift of a new kidney from the mother of three former students.
Celina ISD bus driver arrested over alleged inappropriate contact with student
A Celina ISD bus driver has been arrested following allegations of inappropriate conduct with a female student.
A Celina ISD bus driver has been arrested following allegations of inappropriate conduct with a female student.
Keller ISD discusses possibility of splitting the district in two
Keller ISD school board president Charles Randklev is framing the split as a "reshaping" of the district.
Keller ISD school board president Charles Randklev is framing the split as a "reshaping" of the district.
Keller ISD board to discuss splitting district in two
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.
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.
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 Closings: Dallas, Fort Worth ISDs to close due to weather. See the full list
Several school districts are closing their doors on Thursday and Friday due to the weather.
Several school districts are closing their doors on Thursday and Friday due to the weather.
School district leaders monitoring snowstorm
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:
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?
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.
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.
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.
UT Austin president Jay Hartzell named next president of Southern Methodist University
UT Austin president Jay Hartzell has accepted a new job as president of Southern Methodist University starting this summer.
UT Austin president Jay Hartzell has accepted a new job as president of Southern Methodist University starting this summer.
Texas Supreme Court to hear arguments later this month in SMU's bid to split from church
The Texas Supreme Court will hear arguments this month on if SMU can split from the United Methodist Church.
The Texas Supreme Court will hear arguments this month on if SMU can split from the United Methodist Church.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Grapevine non-profit helps single mom overcome homelessness to earn college degree
The Gatehouse's newest program helps single moms facing crises or hardships get back on track to earn degrees for in-demand careers. Mother-of-three Shentia Simmons credits the program for helping her fulfill her dream of becoming a special education teacher.
The Gatehouse's newest program helps single moms facing crises or hardships get back on track to earn degrees for in-demand careers. Mother-of-three Shentia Simmons credits the program for helping her fulfill her dream of becoming a special education teacher.
Texas professors self-censor for fear of retaliation, survey found
At least a third of respondents at UT-Austin, UT-Dallas and Texas A&M said they’re not sure administrators at their universities protect free speech on campus.
At least a third of respondents at UT-Austin, UT-Dallas and Texas A&M said they’re not sure administrators at their universities protect free speech on campus.