Texas nonprofit helps detained moms with surge of Mother's Day donations
For Mother’s Day, some moms say the best gift is helping other mothers in need. The founder of nonprofit Each Step Home explained to NBC 5 Anchor Brit...
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North Texas schools impacted after cyberattack targets Canvas learning platform
A coordinated cyberattack disrupted access to the Canvas learning platform this week, affecting tens of thousands of students across the United States...
Local teen hosts free book drive in Dallas
Orion Jean, a 15-year-old from Mansfield, will co-host a free book drive on Saturday, May 9, as part of his Race to Kindness organization. It's a camp...
Staff cuts shift instructional work to Lake Worth ISD principals under state takeover
The new Texas-appointed superintendent received temporary hiring authority as managers reshape staffing in the 3,200-student district.
Prom dreams made affordable at Dallas school's makeshift boutique full of dresses
At Molina High School in Dallas, the ringing of the bell signals more than just the start of class, it also marks the beginning of prom shopping. Insi...
Celebrate Juneteenth and walk in Opal's Walk for Freedom
Celebrate Juneteenth with NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and Unity Unlimited, Inc. as we honor Dr. Opal Lee at Opal’s Walk for Freedom at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, J...
Wellness Innovation Grants Awarded to Six Fort Worth and Arlington Schools
ARLINGTON, Texas – Student teams from six elementary and high schools across the Arlington and Fort Worth ISDs have been awarded a combined $30,000 th...
UT-Arlington cutting or consolidating several degree programs
In a statement, the university said the cuts will affect less than 200 students of the more than 42,700 students enrolled.
Canvas cyberattack disrupts finals, coursework for North Texas students and schools
SMU later pushed finals originally scheduled for Friday to Sunday because of the disruption.
Governor Abbott, higher Ed board demands North Texas Muslim STEM school cease operations
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board issued the cease-and-desist to TexAM in Richardson at the direction of Governor Abbott.
DFW schools and universities scramble with end of year testing after hackers breach popular classroom software
Southern Methodist University, located in Dallas, told students they plan to reschedule final exams to Sunday May 10, 2026, due to the outage.
Blood center urges North Texans to donate blood ahead of World Cup, summer slump
As the World Cup brings millions to North Texas, Carter BloodCare says the time to donate is now, not when the games begin.
TimelyCare Acquires Alongside to Expand Continuous Student Support with Clinician-Powered AI Coaching
Acquisition adds an early-intervention and engagement layer to TimelyCare’s education-first care continuum while preserving continuity for existing pa...
Students get a thrill studying science at Six Flags
Friday morning, dozens of school buses from districts across Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma pulled up for a routine end-of-the-year field trip explori...
Rooted and Rising
Tarleton State Fort Worth comprehensive vision covers next two decades A place where cows once stood is now rooted and rising. Rooted in tradition and...
Tarleton State reveals plan for expansion of Chisholm Trail campus
The public university plans to add 15 more buildings, thousands more students and expand student services in Fort Worth.