Texas judge temporarily blocks TEA's revised school rating system
The decision comes after a group of more than 100 districts filed a lawsuit claiming the guidelines were released too late.
Dallas ISD track to be named after sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson
Richardson, an eight-time state champion at Carter High School in Oak Cliff, will have the track at Kincade Stadium named after her.
Dallas ISD bus driver hailed as 'hero' after saving choking 7-year-old
A Dallas ISD bus driver put her training into action and saved the life of a student. Now, Raquel Radford Baker is being called a hero.
Dallas ISD teacher helps save pilots after crashing gas balloon
A Dallas ISD English teacher was in the right place when a sport balloon in the Gordon Bennett Race crashed in Kaufman County and caught fire.
Wilmer-Hutchins High adds school's first female player to football team
It’s been Jackie Aguilar’s dream since middle school. It was Jackie's strong leg that got her a spot on the varsity football team at Wilmer-Hutchins High School. “I’d see football players, and I heard they had a position for kicker. So I was like, ‘I want to be a kicker.'"
Dallas ISD joins lawsuit against TEA's evaluation changes; Fort Worth could join next week
The largest school district in North Texas, Dallas ISD, announced it is joining a lawsuit against the Texas Education Agency for changes to the way schools are evaluated.
Thomas Jefferson HS celebrates opening of new football field funded by Dallas Cowboys
Nearly four years after an EF-3 tornado tore through Dallas destroying a high school, the district and the Dallas Cowboys are getting ready to dedicate a new football field.
DeSoto vs South Oak Cliff game called early due to fight in the stands
According to DeSoto police, a fight broke out between at least two male DeSoto High School students in the stands. Security broke up the fight. But several unconfirmed reports of a gun being involved spread during the disturbance, causing panic.
Delayed North Texas high school football games go on, despite triple-digit heat
Thursday night’s JV game between Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas and Irving's Macarthur High School would have normally started just after 6 p.m. But it was pushed back nearly an hour to account for the heat.
Students in Dallas, Fort Worth ISDs head back to school
Students in the two largest districts in North Texas are among the 23 districts heading back to school Monday.
Dallas ISD 167 armed officers short of new state law requirements, looking at alternatives
Dallas ISD says all middle and high school campuses will have an armed security officer in place as students return, but they are scrambling to hire more before a new state law takes effect.
North Texas districts prepare students for the first day of school
A few of the largest school districts in North Texas are holding back-to-school events this week to give their students a one-stop shop for supplies and services.
Family of teacher killed by DeSoto police believes 'broken' mental health system failed him
The family of Michael Nunez said he started getting delusional just days before the encounter with law enforcement, in which he lost his life. His family, and advocates, said it's evidence of a broken mental health system that often puts police in the unenviable position of weighing a person's individual liberties against medical care.
Dallas ISD superintendent rallies for teacher pay raises
Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde has been very vocal on Twitter about lawmakers not committing funding to teacher pay raises. She says while the school board just approved raises locally, it’s not enough.
Community rallies around non-profit that feeds Dallas ISD students after equipment stolen
After thieves stole copper and equipment from a non-profit that typically provides meals for hundreds of Dallas ISD students, the community is coming together to keep kids fed at summer camps. At the same time, there is still a race to get the copper needed to restore service at Hunger Busters.
TEA takeover of Houston ISD: New Superintendent Mike Miles, board of managers announced
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath has named Mike Miles the new superintendent of Houston ISD as the state's takeover of the district begins. The TEA also announced the new Board of Managers.
Dallas ISD to require clear or mesh backpacks for students next year
DISD says that the backpack change is one of several updates that are coming next school year to increase student safety.
Renovations to historic Reverchon Park baseball field begin
A project aimed at saving a 1920s-era baseball field is underway in the Oak Lawn area of Dallas.
Dallas ISD sends home Winnie the Pooh-themed school shooting book to young students
One Dallas mother says the picture book on what to do during an active shooter came home in her son’s backpack without warning and without instructions. Her son was excited to read the book, but the mother quickly became emotional.
Thieves steal copper, equipment from non-profit that feeds hungry Dallas ISD students
Hunger Busters prepares meals for thousands of Dallas ISD kids who would otherwise go hungry. But the operation is now on hold after tens of thousands of dollars worth of equipment and copper was stolen over the weekend.