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The Fort Worth Nolan football program has moved out of its TAPPS district to become a non-aligned school, ending its ability to compete for state championships while aiming for new bowl game opportunities.
New Superintendent Dr. Peter Licata will host a media event at William Monnig Middle School to discuss enrollment, staffing, and recent accountability ratings for the 2026-2027 school year.
The fall semester begins Tuesday. Fort Worth ISD posts stops through its Route Finder, tracks buses in the Stopfinder app, and handles special needs routes by phone because they are not listed online.
Fort Worth ISD entered the new school year fully staffed after major teacher turnover.
FOX 4 PLUS will air 11 high school football games this regular season, including announced matchups involving six Fort Worth-area teams.
Fort Worth ISD began the 2026-27 school year with a convocation for 11,000 teachers as the district enters its first semester under state control.
Fort Worth ISD educators met for convocation as the district begins a new school year under state oversight.
Texas A&M University's downtown Fort Worth campus opens its first building Wednesday, with classes set to begin in the fall.
Texas' tax-free weekend runs Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. Here is what qualifies for Fort Worth shoppers before Fort Worth ISD starts Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026.
The Fort Worth Report details the status and rising costs of JPS Health Network's long-term facility expansion, which now totals $2.5 billion across eight major projects.
Fort Worth ISD starts Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. Here is a fuller back-to-school guide for Fort Worth families on routines, bullying, cyberbullying, AI use and honesty.
Fort Worth's public schools begin the 2026-27 year around August 10, 2026. Here are the first-day and key calendar dates for the districts that serve the city.
A reassigned Fort Worth high school principal has filed for a federal injunction to return to her post, while former superintendent Karen Molinar receives a significant severance package.
The Fort Worth Independent School District has issued a request for proposals to sell the historic Charles Nash Elementary campus, which closed in May after 99 years of operation.
The annual Texas FFA Convention is taking place in Fort Worth this week, according to NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth.
Fort Worth expands literacy and pre-K programs while Texas implements a new mandate for biblical readings in public schools.
Tarleton State officials detail how the new downtown Fort Worth campus will prioritize health sciences, STEM, and employer-driven workforce training in its first year.
Local letters to the editor highlight opposition to AI data centers, praise for rare disease treatment, and criticism of school district actions.
