North Texas schools adjust games, recess for last day of triple-digit heat streak
With this summer surpassing 1954 with the fourth most triple-digit days on record, North Texas school districts have had to make a lot of adjustments to keep students safe during the excessive heat from adjusting game times to lots of indoor recess.
With this summer surpassing 1954 with the fourth most triple-digit days on record, North Texas school districts have had to make a lot of adjustments to keep students safe during the excessive heat from adjusting game times to lots of indoor recess.
Richardson junior high closes gap in advanced classes through inclusive enrollment
A Richardson junior high school that was diverse in the hallways but not in its advanced classrooms discovered a way to close the gap. It's called ‘Operation Spot 'Em and Got 'Em,’ and the data shows it's working.
A Richardson junior high school that was diverse in the hallways but not in its advanced classrooms discovered a way to close the gap. It's called ‘Operation Spot 'Em and Got 'Em,’ and the data shows it's working.
Richardson ISD offering daycare to employees in attempt to attract teachers
As school districts around the state look for ways to recruit and retain teachers and staff Richardson ISD is now offering its employees daycare.
As school districts around the state look for ways to recruit and retain teachers and staff Richardson ISD is now offering its employees daycare.
Dozens of animals killed in fire at Richardson reptile pet store
Dozens of animals at the Serpentarium in Richardson died in the fire over the weekend. North Texas rescue groups and customers are stepping in to take in the surviving animals. The owner says they can repair the store, but it’ll take one to two months.
Dozens of animals at the Serpentarium in Richardson died in the fire over the weekend. North Texas rescue groups and customers are stepping in to take in the surviving animals. The owner says they can repair the store, but it’ll take one to two months.
Road rage shooting on Hwy. 75 leaves 1 injured
Dallas police are investigating a suspected road rage shooting that happened Friday morning on Highway 75.
Dallas police are investigating a suspected road rage shooting that happened Friday morning on Highway 75.
1 killed in Richardson shopping center parking lot shooting
One person is dead after a shooting in the parking lot of a Richardson shopping center.
One person is dead after a shooting in the parking lot of a Richardson shopping center.
Richardson mom accused of killing daughter's grandmother found incompetent to stand trial
Justice was delayed for the family of a woman shot and killed by her grandchild's mother at a Richardson Starbucks. The trial for Tranisa Watts was set to start last week, but a recent evaluation led the court to halt proceedings.
Justice was delayed for the family of a woman shot and killed by her grandchild's mother at a Richardson Starbucks. The trial for Tranisa Watts was set to start last week, but a recent evaluation led the court to halt proceedings.
VIDEO: Concrete truck goes up in ball of flame in Richardson
A concrete boom pump caught fire near the intersection of E Collins Boulevard and Glenville Road in Richardson on Wednesday afternoon.
A concrete boom pump caught fire near the intersection of E Collins Boulevard and Glenville Road in Richardson on Wednesday afternoon.
Richardson ISD set to expand use of locking cell phone pouches
Last fall, Richardson ISD rolled out a program to test a new tool to lock up student cell phones in hopes of unlocking learning. Now, the district says it worked.
Last fall, Richardson ISD rolled out a program to test a new tool to lock up student cell phones in hopes of unlocking learning. Now, the district says it worked.
Garland ISD bus driver saves student from potential predator
A bus driver spotted a man trying to lure one of her students into his car as she arrived. She then managed to calm the student down while figuring out how to capture his license plate.
A bus driver spotted a man trying to lure one of her students into his car as she arrived. She then managed to calm the student down while figuring out how to capture his license plate.
Things to do in Dallas this weekend: May 19-21
The Impractical Jokers take on Arlington, Magic Mike heads to Frisco and festival fun for the whole family. There is a lot to do in Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend.
The Impractical Jokers take on Arlington, Magic Mike heads to Frisco and festival fun for the whole family. There is a lot to do in Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend.
Richardson family of educators offers unique perspective on teacher shortage
With 80 years of the family working in Texas classrooms, they have a unique perspective on what it takes to retain teachers as the state deals with a shortage unlike other times.
With 80 years of the family working in Texas classrooms, they have a unique perspective on what it takes to retain teachers as the state deals with a shortage unlike other times.
Texas schools host safety conference to discuss response to mass shootings
The training brought people there to discuss risk of, response to and recovery from what continues to happen in urban and rural settings: school shootings.
The training brought people there to discuss risk of, response to and recovery from what continues to happen in urban and rural settings: school shootings.
North Texas businessman planning to run for president
North Texas businessman and pastor Ryan Binkley plans to join the race as a Republican.
North Texas businessman and pastor Ryan Binkley plans to join the race as a Republican.
Man found dead following fire at Richardson apartment complex
Fire officials said a 39-year-old man was found dead after a fire at a Richardson apartment late Friday night.
Fire officials said a 39-year-old man was found dead after a fire at a Richardson apartment late Friday night.
OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney sued by family of slain North Texas boyfriend for funeral expenses
Clenney, 26, is locked up without bail, accused of murdering Plano native Christian Obumseli in Miami.
Clenney, 26, is locked up without bail, accused of murdering Plano native Christian Obumseli in Miami.
6 North Texas restaurants, chefs named finalists for James Beard Awards
The nominations, announced on Wednesday, included one nominee for Outstanding Restaurant, two nominees for Best New Restaurant, two nods for Outstanding Bakery and one for the Best Chef: Texas.
The nominations, announced on Wednesday, included one nominee for Outstanding Restaurant, two nominees for Best New Restaurant, two nods for Outstanding Bakery and one for the Best Chef: Texas.
Two North Texas cities among the best places to live in America, survey says
A new survey reveals two North Texas cities are among the best placed to live in the country.
A new survey reveals two North Texas cities are among the best placed to live in the country.
Richardson ISD maintenance man is classical pianist by night
Bobby Orozco says his passion for his day job is in perfect harmony with what he does when his shift is over.
Bobby Orozco says his passion for his day job is in perfect harmony with what he does when his shift is over.
Water service restored in Richardson after power outage leads to critical shortage
The power is back on in Richardson and residents can resume normal water use.
The power is back on in Richardson and residents can resume normal water use.