Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD parents, community members sue after 4 schools closed

CBS DFW Education 6/27 4:40A Julia Falcon

A group of parents is suing Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD over violations they said led to school closures. The lawsuit alleged that school officials and trustees violated state transparency and nepotism laws. The parents said this contributed to...

Reuben Burch to Focus on Funding, Scholarly Productivity as Vice Provost for Research

TCU News 6/9 4:14A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

The dynamic and entrepreneurial-minded executive research administrator brings extensive leadership experience in both higher education and industry and will provide vision, direction and strategic planning.

Innovation in Orbit: TCU Team Designs for NASA's Future

TCU News 6/3 9:42P kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

Fashion met science recently as an interdisciplinary team of undergraduate fashion merchandising and biochemistry students won the 2025 Best Innovation Award for its spacesuit design.

More North Texas school districts are switching to 4-day weeks. Here's why.

CBS DFW Education 5/29 4:59A Lacey Beasley

More public school districts in Texas are turning to shorter school weeks , including several in North Texas. For the 2025-2026 school year, Kennedale ISD in Tarrant County and Ponder ISD in Denton County will transition to a four-day school week....

Fort Worth ISD board gives final approval to close 18 schools amid budget woes, enrollment decline

CBS DFW Education 5/21 12:49A Doug Myers

Fort Worth ISD's Board of Trustees on Tuesday approved a sweeping plan to close 14 additional campuses over the next four years, bringing the total number of closures to 18 . The decision comes as the district faces a $17 million budget shortfall...

A Legacy of Library Leaders

TCU News 5/20 8:29P kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

In the 100th year of the Mary Couts Burnett Library, three library leaders take a trip down memory lane.

Horned Frogs in the News, May 1-15, 2025

TCU News 5/20 8:24P kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

From Taylor Sheridan to voice cloning, media come to TCU for news and thought leadership.

FW Inc. names TCC Chancellor LeBlanc to Top 500 Most Influential

TCC News 5/15 5:00A CECILIA JACOBS

FORT WORTH, Texas — Tarrant County College Chancellor and CEO Elva LeBlanc is one of the 500 most influential North Texans (education category) in Fort Worth Inc. selections published in the magazine’s summer 2025 issue. “This prestigious mention...

Harris College Graduate Heads Across the Globe to Provide Care

TCU News 5/14 1:24P kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

Tom Strandwitz III '25 will spend two weeks aboard the Africa Mercy Ship, participating in the inaugural Student Nursing Program.

Event Celebrates Achievements of Ron Parker, Other Horned Frog Leaders

TCU News 5/14 1:18P kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

At the 2025 Leadership Awards Celebration, five remarkable Horned Frogs were honored, including the late TCU Trustee.

Female veteran and TCC student wins prestigious fellowship from Purdue University

TCC News 5/8 5:13A PR & Marketing

FORT WORTH, Texas — The transition to civilian life after military service can be challenging for some veterans. Tarrant County College student Jefflynn Hall has lived this reality but may have found the help she needs through the Veterans...

TCC serves those who have served our country

TCC News 5/8 4:58A PR & Marketing

FORT WORTH, Texas – Hundreds of veterans and military connected students receive help each year through Tarrant County College’s award-winning Veterans Resource Centers, which provide wrap-around services for veterans, active duty, Reserve/Guard...

Landman creator Taylor Sheridan to receive honorary degree during TCU commencement

CBS DFW Education 5/8 3:17A Julia Falcon

Among college graduates at Texas Christian University this weekend, Fort Worth native and Yellowstone co-creator Taylor Sheridan will be receiving an honorary Doctor of Letters degree. TCU said the honorary degree will be given to Sheridan during...

Tarrant County College launches Alternative Teacher Certification program

TCC News 5/7 9:02A PR Marketing

FORT WORTH, TX — A new program at Tarrant County College takes aim at the shortage of qualified teachers in the region. TCC received its approval as an Educator Preparation Program offering an Alternative Teacher Certification pathway at the...

Bleeding Purple as a Family: Mother, Son to Earn Graduate Degrees at TCU Spring 2025 Commencement

TCU News 5/6 4:29A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

Mother's Day is upon us. Commencement weekend is upon us. TCU's first-ever graduate-only ceremony is upon us. And for two TCU graduates, it's all setting the perfect scene.