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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dallas ISD student who immigrated from Ethiopia a few years ago heading to West Point
A Dallas ISD student is ready to serve the country that gave him so much in return.
A Dallas ISD student is ready to serve the country that gave him so much in return.
Dallas ISD student whose family immigrated from Cameroon going to Harvard on full-ride scholarship
Whether she's walking the halls at Hillcrest High School in Dallas, or catching up with the other athletes on the basketball court, Andrea Tchinda exudes star quality.
Whether she's walking the halls at Hillcrest High School in Dallas, or catching up with the other athletes on the basketball court, Andrea Tchinda exudes star quality.
Former Turner 12 student credits program for her attorney career
The group is made up of 12 students who agree to intense mentoring from seventh grade through high school with the belief that it can change their lives.
The group is made up of 12 students who agree to intense mentoring from seventh grade through high school with the belief that it can change their lives.
All-girls robotics team from Dallas ISD elementary school to compete in world's largest robotics competition
The Casa View Elementary "Ladybots" Robotics Team will compete in the Vex Robotics World Championships at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center next week.
The Casa View Elementary "Ladybots" Robotics Team will compete in the Vex Robotics World Championships at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center next week.
'Dallas Fights Fentanyl' community forum held to address dangers of fentanyl, opioids in schools
Parents, community members, and Dallas ISD staff were invited to the first fentanyl bilingual forum at Townview Center to discuss the dangers of opioids and fentanyl.
Parents, community members, and Dallas ISD staff were invited to the first fentanyl bilingual forum at Townview Center to discuss the dangers of opioids and fentanyl.
Dallas ISD hall monitor arrested after punching student multiple times, documents say
A Dallas ISD employee was arrested for an assault that happened at Kimball High School.
A Dallas ISD employee was arrested for an assault that happened at Kimball High School.
Dallas high school robotics team wins state championship
The students from Emmett J. Conrad High School in Dallas competed against 80 of the highest ranked teams across the state.
The students from Emmett J. Conrad High School in Dallas competed against 80 of the highest ranked teams across the state.
Dallas High school chemistry teacher accused of inappropriately touching, texting student
The Bryan Adams High School teacher turned himself in to police to face criminal charges.
The Bryan Adams High School teacher turned himself in to police to face criminal charges.
Bodycam video, new details released in case of Dallas ISD teacher fatally shot in DeSoto
DeSoto police had two previous encounters with Michael Nunez this month. Last Sunday, he was arrested by police officers at an area park and charged with littering.
DeSoto police had two previous encounters with Michael Nunez this month. Last Sunday, he was arrested by police officers at an area park and charged with littering.
Dallas ISD teacher shot and killed by DeSoto police
Police say a DeSoto man lunged at officers with what appeared to be a homemade knife before an officer fatally shot him.
Police say a DeSoto man lunged at officers with what appeared to be a homemade knife before an officer fatally shot him.
Fentanyl Crisis: Dallas ISD will allow staff to administer Narcan
All Dallas Independent School District schools will have Narcan available to administer to anyone who overdoses on drugs like fentanyl.
All Dallas Independent School District schools will have Narcan available to administer to anyone who overdoses on drugs like fentanyl.
Thomas Jefferson High School Shooting: Students return to class with extra security
There is extra security at Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas Thursday as students return to class following Tuesday’s on-campus shooting that injured a student.
There is extra security at Thomas Jefferson High School in Dallas Thursday as students return to class following Tuesday’s on-campus shooting that injured a student.