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Berkner HS student, another 18-year-old killed in Dallas double homicide
Police are searching for a suspect after a high school student and another teenager were gunned down in a Dallas neighborhood Friday night.
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Richardson ISD receives pushback after voting to close several schools
The school district voted to close four schools, and some parents and students were not pleased. NBC 5’s Evan Anderson has the details.
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Richardson ISD votes to close several schools
After weeks of contention between district leaders and parents, the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees voted to close and consolidate several elementary schools, but the decision did not come without pushback from vocal parents and students. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has more on what will happen next.
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Richardson ISD holds meeting on proposed school closures
Trustees are set to vote Thursday night to decide the fate of some schools as the district deals with a looming budget shortfall. The superintendent proposed consolidating four elementary schools with neighboring campuses next school year. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has more.
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Richardson ISD Board of Trustees vote to close, consolidate several elementary schools
As RISD faces a $28 million deficit, district leaders say Project Rightsize would reduce spending by nearly $10.8 million.
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How Richardson ISD makes the transition to college easier
Transitioning from high school to college can be hard for students. Richardson ISD is trying to help students reduce their fears. NBC 5 education reporter Wayne Carter shows how they’re bringing a bit of college to students at Pearce High School.
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Richardson ISD high schoolers get a taste of college life through the University of Texas
Richardson ISD and professors at the University of Texas partnered up and designed the course.
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Lake Highlands High School Ballet Folklorico team takes home 8 trophies
Richardson ISD students have the drive to succeed, and the Lake Highlands High School Ballet Folklorico team has the trophies to prove it. NBC 5 Noelle Walker was at their rehearsal this morning.
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City of Dallas continues search to find new city manager
Dallas will begin its second day of searching for a replacement for TC Broadnax as city manager. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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Richardson ISD parents demand answers from district leaders about “Project Rightsize”
Parents are demanding answers from Richardson ISD leadership after the district announced it would close five schools. NBC 5 has the details.
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Community reacts to proposal of closing 4 school, pre-k campus
Parents in Richardson are frustrated with proposed school changes and have demanded answers from district leaders. Four elementary schools and a pre-k campus could be closed. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat reports from the meeting.
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Richardson ISD hosts listening sessions ahead of decision on school closures
The Richardson Independent School District will consider a proposal to close four elementary schools and a Pre-K campus as part of its “Project RightSize” plan to respond to declining enrollment and lack of state funding.
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Richardson ISD closing 4 schools and Pre-K campus
Richardson Independent School District will close four elementary schools and a pre-K campus due to declining enrolment and lack of funding. NBC 5’s Candace Sweat has more details.
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Richardson ISD announces plan to close five schools starting next school year
The Richardson Independent School District is set to close four elementary schools starting next year and a Pre-K campus starting the following school year as part of its “Project RightSize.” NBC 5’s Ben Russell has the details.
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Richardson ISD to close five schools, consolidate campuses due to declines in enrollment, funding
The Richardson Independent School District plans to close four elementary schools starting next year and a Pre-K campus starting the following school year as part of its “Project RightSize” that was announced Thursday night.
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Richardson ISD implementing “rightsizing” cuts, plans to close 5 schools
The district superintendent said the plan will go into effect next year. NBC 5’s Ben Russell has the details.
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Dallas Police release image of man accused of attacking school bus driver
The Dallas Police Department has released a photo to the public in hopes of getting the name of a man accused of assaulting a school bus driver earlier this month.
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North Texas school bus driver recounts when he was attacked by parent
Tonight, we’re talking to a school bus driver who says he was attacked by an angry parent. Dallas police are investigating after the driver told them he was pulled from his bus. He spoke with NBC 5’s Candace Wweat about the moments before the encounter.
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Dallas school bus driver says he was assaulted by angry parent, police investigate
A North Texas school bus driver said an angry parent attacked him, and he told police he was pulled by his leg from the bus while on his route.
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Nonprofit gets food to kids in Richardson ISD's 14 zip codes
NETWORK takes a break for the holidays but will be there ready to roll when kids and teachers return to class