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.
Amazon hit with $25M fine for violating child privacy with Alexa voice assistant
The FTC commissioner said in a statement that “when parents asked Amazon to delete their kids’ Alexa voice data, the company did not delete all of it."
The FTC commissioner said in a statement that “when parents asked Amazon to delete their kids’ Alexa voice data, the company did not delete all of it."
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.
‘The Little Mermaid’ sings at the box office with $95.5 million opening
Disney’s live-action remake of its 1989 animated classic easily outswam the competition, bringing in $95.5 million on 4,320 screens in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.
Disney’s live-action remake of its 1989 animated classic easily outswam the competition, bringing in $95.5 million on 4,320 screens in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.
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.
Photos capture Southwest pilot climbing through cockpit window to unlock plane door
A Southwest Airlines pilot was captured climbing through the window of a plane and into the cockpit in order to unlock the plane door at San Diego International Airport on Wednesday.
A Southwest Airlines pilot was captured climbing through the window of a plane and into the cockpit in order to unlock the plane door at San Diego International Airport on Wednesday.
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 City Council approves plan allowing TxDOT to begin engineering plan for I-345
Dallas City Council members unanimously approved a plan that will allow TxDOT to begin the engineering phase for rebuilding Interstate 345 in a trench.
Dallas City Council members unanimously approved a plan that will allow TxDOT to begin the engineering phase for rebuilding Interstate 345 in a trench.
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.
‘Look who died’ scam circulating on Facebook; here's how to protect your account
A new scam known as the "Look Who Died" scam is targeting Facebook users seeking information about the death of a friend or celebrity.
A new scam known as the "Look Who Died" scam is targeting Facebook users seeking information about the death of a friend or celebrity.
Netflix to charge extra $7.99 a month for users outside US subscribers' households
Netflix has outlined how it intends to crack down on the rampant sharing of account passwords in the U.S. It's an attempt to reel in more subscribers to its video streaming service amid a slowdown in growth.
Netflix has outlined how it intends to crack down on the rampant sharing of account passwords in the U.S. It's an attempt to reel in more subscribers to its video streaming service amid a slowdown in growth.
Man steals DART bus, crashes into several cars on joyride, officials say
Video of the incident provided to FOX 4 shows the bus with significant damage moving in reverse at a high rate of speed.
Video of the incident provided to FOX 4 shows the bus with significant damage moving in reverse at a high rate of speed.
Fort Worth officer shoots woman armed with knife
Police said they got a call about a suicidal woman. When officers arrived, she allegedly threatened them with a knife.
Police said they got a call about a suicidal woman. When officers arrived, she allegedly threatened them with a knife.
Garland 17-year-old killed after being struck by DART train
Instead of planning a graduation, a Garland family is planning a funeral for their 17-year-old son. Francisco Chavez's family reported him missing last Thursday after not hearing from him since the day before. They later learned he was struck by a DART train.
Instead of planning a graduation, a Garland family is planning a funeral for their 17-year-old son. Francisco Chavez's family reported him missing last Thursday after not hearing from him since the day before. They later learned he was struck by a DART train.
TikTok files lawsuit against Montana's statewide ban of the video sharing app
Social media company TikTok has filed a lawsuit to overturn Montana’s first-in-the-nation ban on the video sharing app.
Social media company TikTok has filed a lawsuit to overturn Montana’s first-in-the-nation ban on the video sharing app.
City of Dallas preparing to scale back plans for new convention center
City bonding estimates came in lower than originally expected, and now the city will need to take a more conservative approach when issuing debt for the convention center.
City bonding estimates came in lower than originally expected, and now the city will need to take a more conservative approach when issuing debt for the convention center.
Police presence heightened at Fort Worth middle school following nearby deadly shooting
One person was shot and killed Sunday and another was wounded at an apartment complex not far from the school. Letters were sent to families of Leonard Middle School students.
One person was shot and killed Sunday and another was wounded at an apartment complex not far from the school. Letters were sent to families of Leonard Middle School students.
Travelers relieved American Airlines, pilots union reached tentative deal before summer travel season
Summer travel is soon to be in full swing, and pilots and American Airlines have reached a new deal just in time for peak travel season.
Summer travel is soon to be in full swing, and pilots and American Airlines have reached a new deal just in time for peak travel season.