Jacob Sanchez

2 days ago | fortworthreport.org | Jacob Sanchez

Fort Worth ISD is in the middle of assembling the final pieces of its 2025-26 school year budget. Trustees are expected to receive an update on the budget during their May 13 workshop meeting, Chief Financial Officer Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria recently told the school board.

5 days ago | fortworthreport.org | Jacob Sanchez

The University of Texas at Arlington has transformed over the course of its 130 years. The campus started with a single building featuring a couple of classrooms and no indoor bathrooms, President Jennifer Cowley said. Today, over 100 buildings dot more than 400 acres in Arlington. “But, of course, there is so much more that needs to be done to continue to support our students and help them thrive,” Cowley said.

6 days ago | keranews.org | Jacob Sanchez

Fort Worth ISD mother Maryela Contreras and her husband have seriously contemplated where they want their three children to attend school. The conversation is difficult, but necessary, she said. Contreras’ children attend Hubbard Heights Elementary, the only campus recommended for closure within the South Hills High School feeder pattern and 17 planned shutters. The Contrerases don’t understand why district leaders picked their school, even after sitting through a community meeting May 7.

6 days ago | fortworthreport.org | Jacob Sanchez

Fort Worth ISD mother Maryela Contreras and her husband have seriously contemplated where they want their three children to attend school. The conversation is difficult, but necessary, she said. Contreras’ children attend Hubbard Heights Elementary, the only campus recommended for closure within the South Hills High School feeder pattern and 17 planned shutters. The Contrerases don’t understand why district leaders picked their school, even after sitting through a community meeting May 7.

6 days ago | fortworthreport.org | Jacob Sanchez

Grapevine High School junior Nate Kraja paused. He needed just a moment to think about the five songs he will soon perform. “‘Circles.’ ‘Sunflower,’” Nate said, his sentence trailing off as he looked up trying to remember the three other songs. “Between the two of us, we can do this,” his teacher, James Rees, said, unfurling two fingers and preparing another. “‘I Had Some Help.’ ‘Rockstar.’ And ‘Congratulations.’”Nate was better now after his band teacher’s assist.