Tutoring firm owners plead guilty to defrauding Dallas, Fort Worth ISDs
Four companies had billed the districts $4.1 million, mostly for services that were never provided.
Tutoring firm owners plead guilty to defrauding Dallas, Fort Worth ISDs
Florine Mati, a former DISD teacher, and David Mbugua ran four companies that received state approval to tutor low-income students at schools that had failed to meet federal academic standards.
Richardson ISD officials float proposal to move Lake Highlands ninth grade to main high school
Lake Highlands-area families saw lots of changes in their schools this fall. Many campuses reopened with extra classrooms to accommodate the children who keep flowing into the Dallas neighborhood.
Cowboys legend encourages students
Former Dallas Cowboys star Tony Dorsett encouraged students at Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet School to pursue their education.
Four students linked to Ebola patient return to Dallas ISD schools
Staff and classmates were counseled to make sure they understood there is no way the returning children have the virus.
Garland ISD, 7 other school districts put bond packages on Nov. 4 ballot
Officials say the funds are much-needed in growing districts that have waited a decade or more for bond elections.
Nutall-Miles clash fuels long board meeting
No action was taken after an hours-long discussion of DISD trustees’ roles and duties.
Dallas ISD welcomes back four kids linked to Ebola patient who died
The children returned to class on Monday, a day earlier than administrators had expected, after clearing the monitoring period and being pronounced virus-free.
Matthew McConaughey, Earl Campbell among UT-Austin alums honored by Texas Exes
Dealey Herndon, a director of The News' parent company, was also among the six Distinguished Alumnus Awards recipients.
Dallas ISD isn't buying the Belo Building after all
A business and investment group has bought the Belo Building, which Dallas ISD administrators considered purchasing a few months ago.
