Fort Worth ISD creates new safety and security committee
Trustees say the plans to create a safety and security committee were months in the making, but the board decided to act more quickly after the Uvalde shooting.
Trustees say the plans to create a safety and security committee were months in the making, but the board decided to act more quickly after the Uvalde shooting.
Texas House speaker pitches spending more than $100 million for mental health, school safety programs
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick had asked House leaders to support his push for arming school police officers with bulletproof shields after the Uvalde shooting. House Speaker Dade Phelan is also asking for more money for mental health and school safety programs.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick had asked House leaders to support his push for arming school police officers with bulletproof shields after the Uvalde shooting. House Speaker Dade Phelan is also asking for more money for mental health and school safety programs.
Dallas City Council briefed on security measures at Dallas-area school districts
The Dallas Police Department is meeting with Dallas-area school districts to improve plans for campus security in the event of an active shooter.
The Dallas Police Department is meeting with Dallas-area school districts to improve plans for campus security in the event of an active shooter.
Dallas City Council member seeks more SROs at Richardson ISD schools
A member of the Dallas City Council sent a letter to Richardson ISD asking it to increase school safety on all campuses.
A member of the Dallas City Council sent a letter to Richardson ISD asking it to increase school safety on all campuses.
Majority of Texas teachers don't want to be armed, teachers union survey finds
A teachers union survey of Texas school employees shows they overwhelmingly do not want to be armed. Instead, it shows they favor new laws that would restrict the age someone can buy a gun and require comprehensive background checks.
A teachers union survey of Texas school employees shows they overwhelmingly do not want to be armed. Instead, it shows they favor new laws that would restrict the age someone can buy a gun and require comprehensive background checks.
City of Fort Worth discusses adding resource officers to elementary schools
To date, Fort Worth elementary schools do not have officers. Like many other districts, it was not believed to be cost-effective. But in wake of the Uvalde mass shooting, that may change.
To date, Fort Worth elementary schools do not have officers. Like many other districts, it was not believed to be cost-effective. But in wake of the Uvalde mass shooting, that may change.
Keller ISD says arming school employees "on the table" following Uvalde mass shooting
The topic of arming school employees has been brought up throughout the past few weeks. In Keller, it’s far from a sure thing. But for now, it’s a part of a broader conversation.
The topic of arming school employees has been brought up throughout the past few weeks. In Keller, it’s far from a sure thing. But for now, it’s a part of a broader conversation.
Summer school in session for Fort Worth ISD students
Fort Worth ISD is offering 25 summer programs for students to learn and discover new things, including regular summer school, bilingual, career and technical education and special education.
Fort Worth ISD is offering 25 summer programs for students to learn and discover new things, including regular summer school, bilingual, career and technical education and special education.
Calls grow for committees, reviews & new laws in wake of Texas school shooting
Governor Greg Abbott called for state lawmakers to form committees to discuss making schools safer and to require safety checks at all schools. But the governor did not call a special session and didn't say he would call a special session.
Governor Greg Abbott called for state lawmakers to form committees to discuss making schools safer and to require safety checks at all schools. But the governor did not call a special session and didn't say he would call a special session.
Cat 'graduates' from UT Austin after attending every Zoom lecture with owner
A UT Austin graduate got her cat its very own cap and gown to graduate alongside her after the two attended every Zoom lecture together.
A UT Austin graduate got her cat its very own cap and gown to graduate alongside her after the two attended every Zoom lecture together.
4 Texas universities ranked among most sought-after in the US: report
If you don't know, now you do: Texas is home to four of the 20 most sought-after universities in the U.S., according to a recent report.
If you don't know, now you do: Texas is home to four of the 20 most sought-after universities in the U.S., according to a recent report.
2 North Texas students arrested in separate school gun scares
Students were arrested Wednesday at Berkner High School in Richardson and Meacham Middle School in Fort Worth for allegedly bringing guns on campus. No one was hurt but the incidents caused a lot of concern.
Students were arrested Wednesday at Berkner High School in Richardson and Meacham Middle School in Fort Worth for allegedly bringing guns on campus. No one was hurt but the incidents caused a lot of concern.
High school students learn surgical skills at California hospital
School officials in Sacramento said they hoped the experience would inspire the students to seek certain careers they may not have previously felt comfortable pursuing.
School officials in Sacramento said they hoped the experience would inspire the students to seek certain careers they may not have previously felt comfortable pursuing.
Congrats, grads! Here are some discounts, freebies offered for class of 2022
Congratulations to the class of 2022! In celebration, many food chains are offering deals and freebies, including a free box of a dozen doughnuts.
Congratulations to the class of 2022! In celebration, many food chains are offering deals and freebies, including a free box of a dozen doughnuts.
Frisco Memorial High School vandalism: Senior prank cancels classes, causes thousands of dollars in damage
Classes were canceled for the rest of the week at Frisco’s Memorial High School because of a senior prank that got out of hand. The school now has thousands of dollars worth of damage.
Classes were canceled for the rest of the week at Frisco’s Memorial High School because of a senior prank that got out of hand. The school now has thousands of dollars worth of damage.
Family affair: Father, son and daughter graduate together with education degrees
Commondre Cole and his children, Ja'Coby and Iesha, all walked across the stage to get their diplomas from Mississippi State University.
Commondre Cole and his children, Ja'Coby and Iesha, all walked across the stage to get their diplomas from Mississippi State University.
Dallas ISD names lone finalist for superintendent to replace Michael Hinojosa
Dr. Stephanie Elizalde was chosen by the Board of Trustees as the lone finalist to take over for Dr. Michael Hinojosa. Most recently, she's been Austin ISD's superintendent since 2020.
Dr. Stephanie Elizalde was chosen by the Board of Trustees as the lone finalist to take over for Dr. Michael Hinojosa. Most recently, she's been Austin ISD's superintendent since 2020.
Fort Worth ISD pairs aspiring engineers, architects with industry professionals
Fort Worth ISD gave its students the opportunity to help them chart their paths. The school district on Wednesday gave some aspiring engineers and architects from across the district a chance to get a jump start on their futures.
Fort Worth ISD gave its students the opportunity to help them chart their paths. The school district on Wednesday gave some aspiring engineers and architects from across the district a chance to get a jump start on their futures.
Birmingham private school assignment compares Barack Obama to monkeys
Biology students were given an assignment called 'an introduction to primates', which compared former President Barack Obama to apes, monkeys, and lemurs.
Biology students were given an assignment called 'an introduction to primates', which compared former President Barack Obama to apes, monkeys, and lemurs.
College student delivers baby hours before graduation, receives diploma at hospital
Dillard University student Jada Sayles gave birth to her son on May 14, the same day as her graduation ceremony in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Dillard University student Jada Sayles gave birth to her son on May 14, the same day as her graduation ceremony in New Orleans, Louisiana.