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Fort Worth ISD managers scrap the library advisory council after its own chair asks them to

State-appointed managers voted 7-0 Tuesday to dissolve the volunteer panel that reviewed proposed library book lists, leaving librarians and staff to send recommendations straight to the board.

Renata PenningtonNovember 13, 20262 min read

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Northwest ISD weighs changes to its high school boundary plan after parents push back, with a trustee vote set for Nov. 9
The district, which serves part of Fort Worth, is drawing a zone for Davis High School, opening in 2027. Families raised concerns about split friendships, longer drives and who may stay at their current campus.
Schools16 days ago
Fort Worth ISD finished 52 special education evaluations late last year, its worst on-time rate in five years, as parents rally for services
State-submitted data show the district completed 97.2% of 1,859 evaluations on time, short of the 100% federal target. Parents and Literacy Fort Worth say plans are not followed; the district says it tracks services and fixes gaps.
Schools18 days ago
Fort Worth ISD managers approve $3.3 million for copiers, student-device insurance and campus security patrols
The state-appointed board of managers passed all three contracts 8-0 on its consent agenda this month, led by up to $1.38 million a year for a five-year copier and print services lease with Datamax of Texas.
Schools20 days ago
Parts to fix Southwest High's broken auditorium air conditioning are due to ship Monday, district says, with portable coolers coming first
Parents of the school's show choir say students have rehearsed in the hot auditorium for months; Fort Worth ISD says a manufacturer delay pushed back the repair and it has no firm date yet.
Schools22 days ago
Texas A&M law graduates top the state on July bar exam, with 133 of 134 first-time takers passing
Texas A&M's Fort Worth law school posted a 99.25% first-time pass rate on the July 2026 Texas bar exam, highest among the state's 10 law schools, as the statewide rate slipped.
Schools23 days ago
TCU chancellor Daniel Pullin resigns after 17 months as Victor Boschini returns to lead the university
The university gave no reason for Thursday's resignation, effective immediately; trustees brought back Boschini, who led TCU for 22 years, without an interim title.
Schools25 days ago
Six groups signal interest in running new Fort Worth ISD school models as district seeks outside partners
Fort Worth ISD's Call for Great Schools invites nonprofits, universities, charter operators and agencies to propose new or redesigned campuses; full applications for a 2027-28 start are due Oct. 30.
Schools26 days ago
Fort Worth ISD opens 2027-28 Gold Seal choice applications Nov. 7 at expo
Applications for 2027–28 open Nov. 7. Families should distinguish the Jan. 8 lottery-priority deadline from the later application window.

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Fort Worth ISD managers scrap the library advisory council after its own chair asks them to

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Northwest ISD weighs changes to its high school boundary plan after parents push back, with a trustee vote set for Nov. 9

Fort Worth ISD finished 52 special education evaluations late last year, its worst on-time rate in five years, as parents rally for services

Fort Worth ISD managers approve $3.3 million for copiers, student-device insurance and campus security patrols

Parts to fix Southwest High's broken auditorium air conditioning are due to ship Monday, district says, with portable coolers coming first

Texas A&M law graduates top the state on July bar exam, with 133 of 134 first-time takers passing

TCU chancellor Daniel Pullin resigns after 17 months as Victor Boschini returns to lead the university

Six groups signal interest in running new Fort Worth ISD school models as district seeks outside partners

Fort Worth ISD opens 2027-28 Gold Seal choice applications Nov. 7 at expo

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