TEA's June 10 release shows statewide gains on Spring 2026 STAAR end-of-course tests, with Algebra I and U.S. History posting notable jumps. Families can view individual scores online.

State-appointed managers voted to close Fort Worth’s International Newcomer Academy, prompting fierce pushback from parents and teachers. The district says newcomer services will be folded into neighborhood schools with added supports.

Leaves Book and Tea Shop announced it will close Aug. 15 after an eight-year run in Near Southside. The bakery-and-bookshop says it will offer final orders, events and a staff fund ahead of the closure.

Duncanville ISD is proposing a 1% across‑the‑board raise plus new targeted stipends and updated pay ranges for 2026–27, pending board approval on June 15.

Dallas Water Utilities added a 3.15% convenience fee on certain DallasGo and phone payments. The city says free alternatives — eCheck AutoPay, mail and in‑person payments — remain available.

A Trinidad family says their teen developed a chemical burn after repeated showers with discolored tap water. State probes and lawsuits have followed.

An I‑Team probe found tow crews pulling cars from a CVS lot in Fort Worth’s Medical District; motorists say they were charged about $135 and may qualify for refunds.

A Facebook flier billed as a celebration drew a small group to Frisco City Hall — about 50 counter‑protesters showed up instead, some armed and chanting.

Saudi Arabia has set up in Austin and watch parties are planned. City officials are coordinating health, safety and airspace restrictions.

Fort Worth ISD will offer free breakfast and lunch to children under 18 at multiple campuses from June 2 through July 2, with staggered serving times across grade levels. The program is open to all kids regardless of enrollment.

Class of 2026 graduates are hitting a tighter job market: national data show higher underemployment even as some employers plan modest hiring bumps. Career centers say internships and networking are now essential.

Chandra Hooper-Barnett, removed from Woodrow Wilson after a fall meeting that singled out Black students, is now listed as Lincoln High's principal. The reassignment has raised questions among parents and advocates.

Edward J. Briscoe Elementary closed at the end of the 2025–26 year as FWISD consolidated campuses amid enrollment losses and repair costs. Families say neighborhood services were overlooked.