Joshua ISD teachers resign for getting free lunches meant for students

Joshua ISD says four elementary school teachers resigned after admitting to getting free lunches from students who got the meals as part of the federal government's COVID-19 free lunch program.

Cold weather closes 2 Garland schools, doesn't stop dedicated soccer parents

Students at two Garland schools are staying home today because of the cold weather and broken heaters. The weather also affected some high school soccer games but it wasn't stopping the players' parents.

2 arrested in connection with homicide in Keene

Two men face charges in connection with a deadly shooting in the Johnson County city of Keene.

17-year-old charged for Johnson County head-on crash that injured 3

State troopers believe the 17-year-old who caused a four-car crash in Johnson County Thursday morning was intoxicated. She's in jail while the three other drivers are in the hospital.

Amber Alert suspect among 2 killed in Johnson County crash, missing girl flown to hospital

A registered sex offender accused of abducting two children, leading to an Amber Alert out of Bosque County, died in a crash while fleeing from authorities Saturday morning.

Texas schools dealing with 'major operational issues' due to COVID-19 outbreaks, TEA says

The head of the Texas Education Agency said that schools are dealing with major operational issues. Mike Morath told members of the state's department of education that community spread is so rampant that it’s pretty much a guarantee that someone with an active infection is walking into a school campus.

Former Joshua ISD vice principal dies of COVID-19 just weeks after giving birth

The 32-year-old career educator stayed in the ICU after delivering her daughter by C-section and never got to hold the baby before she died Sunday.

Joshua ISD staff to receive 4% pay raise, $1,000 bonus for work during pandemic

“Our employees have gone through a trying period of time the last year and a half,” said Joshua ISD Board President Ronnie Galbreath. “We want to reward and keep our staff. They continue to do a great job. We want to keep them here and encourage other teachers to come here.”

Hill County constable wounded during multi-county chase along I-35W to undergo surgery

Hill County Constable Kevin Cordell was released from the hospital on Friday, one day after he was shot during a high-speed chase. He'll return Monday for surgery.

18-year-old charged with fatal shooting in Alvarado

An 18-year-old has been arrested after police said he fatally shot a man in Alvarado Friday night.