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.

Joshua ISD says masks now optional for students, staff

The district is located in Johnson County south of Fort Worth and it said there are some exceptions on removing mask rules, mostly related to music classes.

Pilot dies in plane crash in Burleson

There was a single-engine plane crash in Burleson Saturday afternoon that resulted in the death of the pilot.

Body of fallen North Texas firefighter set to return home

The body of a North Texas firefighter who died in northern California will be flown back home Wednesday.