Fort Worth ISD looks to Mexico to hire more teachers

The Fort Worth Independent School District will hold a virtual job fair in Mexico City. The goal is to find more bilingual teachers.

Starbucks ending employee vaccine mandate after Supreme Court ruling

Starbucks is no longer requiring its U.S. workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, reversing a policy it announced earlier this month.

Many school districts reopen after being closed due to COVID-19 staffing shortages

Some local school districts that closed early last week because of staffing shortages due to COVID-19 are now open again. They're hoping the break gave students and staff who were out sick a chance to recover.

Apple AirTag: Police warn of unwanted tracking after device found on car in Montgomery County

Police in Montgomery County are investigating a suspicious incident after they say an Apple AirTag was found on someone's car. They also reported a suspicious vehicle outside their home after receiving a notification that they were being tracked.

Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa confirms he's leaving role in December 2022

Dallas ISD's longtime superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa says he is leaving his role at the end of the year. But he said he's not retiring and he'll still be around.

Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Kent Scribner announces retirement

Kent Scribner announced Thursday he will be stepping down as Fort Worth ISD superintendent at the conclusion of his contract.

Dallas ISD offering an extra $50 a day for substitutes

Dallas ISD substitute teachers are being offered an additional $50 per day to help with a teacher shortage caused by the COVID-19 omicron variant.

North Texas schools preparing for teacher shortage due to omicron surge

As COVID cases continue to surge in North Texas, school districts are preparing for the possibility of a teacher shortage. Recent job fairs have led to dozens of new hires. And incentives are attracting much-needed substitute teachers.

Uber driver stranded on I-95 buys teen passenger hotel room, offered new job

Uber driver DaVante Williams was stranded with a teenage passenger for hours on the snowy I-95 and is being praised for going “above and beyond” to get her home safe.

Whataburger releases a spicier version of signature spicy ketchup

Whataburger has released a limited time batch of spicy ketchup with hot sauce, a spicier version of their signature spicy ketchup.