The threat of possible school closures is a major issue facing many North Texas school districts. Fort Worth ISD is considering closing more than 20 schools to address a $17 million budget deficit. Parents at three local schools—North Hi Mount Elementary,

Parents and families from three Fort Worth ISD schools packed the pews at the Arlington Heights Methodist Church Wednesday night to hear what the future of Fort Worth ISD could look like.

The school board’s discussion is the beginning of a long road toward shrinking FWISD’s campus numbers in face of declining enrollment.

The Fort Worth Independent School District school board will review an update to the district’s ongoing facilities master plan on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

Fort Worth ISD is considering a plan to potentially close more than 20 schools due to declining enrollment. The proposal includes closing 14 to 21 elementary schools and up to three middle schools. Additionally,

Karen Molinar and the school board now must wait a state-mandated 21 days before officially hiring her as Fort Worth ISD’s next superintendent.

In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, the Fort Worth Independent School District board selected Karen Molinar as the lone finalist for the district's next superintendent. In compliance with Texas law, the district must wait 21 days before making a final decision.

Karen Molinar was named the 'Lone Finalist' by the school board of trustees. Molinar has been serving as the interim superintendent since October.

The Fort Worth Independent School District’s board voted on Tuesday to name longtime administrator Karen Molinar as the lone finalist for the district’s next superintendent.