Mansfield ISD names Dr. Tiffanie Spencer as lone finalist for superintendent

Mansfield ISD has named current area superintendent Dr. Tiffanie Spencer as the lone finalist to lead the district following a nationwide search

Disabled man dies as caretaker father remains in ICE custody in Dallas

Maher Tarabishi says he's been making annual check-ins with ICE since coming here in the 90s. While making one of those check-ins in October, he was detained. ICE has denied requests to allow him to attend his son's funeral.

North Texas school closings for Thursday and Friday

Dallas ISD announced that their classes will resume Friday, Jan. 30 after four days off due to the effects of the winter storm. Keep track of all school district openings and closings on our tracker.

Family pleads for release of ICE detainee as disabled son’s health declines

Maher Tarabishi's family has been fighting to have him released from ICE custody on humanitarian grounds, calling him the primary caregiver for his disabled adult son.

ICE detains man with disabled son and health concerns
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Maher Tarabishi's family has been fighting to have him released from ICE custody on humanitarian grounds, calling him the primary caregiver for his disabled adult son.

Man killed in possible accidental shooting in Mansfield

The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible accidental shooting in Mansfield that left one person dead and another injured.

2026 FIFA World Cup teams primary base camps in Texas
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Now that FIFA has announced which teams will play World Cup 2026 matches in North Texas, a big question that remains is whether any of those teams will make North Texas their primary base camp.

How to navigate Dallas for the 2026 World Cup: Travel, Matches, and Food

The Dallas/North Texas region is preparing for a massive influx of global fans as its renamed venue, Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium), hosts nine major matches, including a semi-final, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Mansfield hosts annual Toys for Tots toy drive event
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Mansfield ISD Center for Performing Arts has been a hub of activity all night. Thousands of toys collected in a moment and some special guests. This has become a great holiday tradition in perfect weather. The crowds turned out to donate and to enjoy some entertainment from Mansfield ISD school choirs.

Mansfield's Toys for Tots parade kicks off
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The Toys for Tots’ Christmas Tree tradition continues in Mansfield. Local businesses have gotten together and donated decorated trees to make sure children not only have trees, but gifts to go under them.

Mansfield ISD students land roles on Emmy-winning show Abbott Elementary

Two middle school students from Mansfield ISD have secured principal acting roles on the Emmy-winning ABC comedy Abbott Elementary, with their episodes scheduled to air in December 2025.

FIFA World Cup 2026 security plan for North Texas
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Dallas is preparing to host key World Cup events like the International Broadcast Center and Fan Festival, while public safety officials focus on extreme heat and crowd control challenges ahead of the major 39-day event.

Dallas FIFA World Cup 2026 security plan targets extreme heat, fan festival crowds

Dallas is preparing to host key World Cup events like the International Broadcast Center and Fan Festival, while public safety officials focus on extreme heat and crowd control challenges ahead of the major 39-day event.

North Texas details FIFA World Cup 2026 security plan
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Dallas is preparing to host key World Cup events like the International Broadcast Center and Fan Festival, while public safety officials focus on extreme heat and crowd control challenges ahead of the major 39-day event.

Police: Mansfield ISD teacher met former student in parking lot for sex

Alvarado police want to know if there are any other victims of a teacher and coach who is accused of sexual assault. Police said Jared Young sexually assaulted a teenage student outside the Alvarado ISD administration building.

Mansfield father sentenced to 20 years after toddler's fatal fentanyl overdose

The father waited two hours before calling 911 after the child ingested fentanyl-laced pills, first attempting to order the opioid antidote Naloxone on DoorDash.

Mansfield ISD teacher arrested in child sex assault case

A teacher and coach at Legacy High School in the Mansfield Independent School District was arrested and is now facing multiple child sex charges.

Bedford jugging suspect arrested in Mansfield

Bedford police used license plate cameras to track down a jugging suspect in the nearby city of Mansfield.

Train hits 18-wheeler in Mansfield

Roadways are back open in Mansfield after a crash involving a train and an 18-wheeler.