Dallas wants its teachers to stay, so the district is offering educators big bonuses. Those who return next school year can earn up to $3,500 in retention bonuses. The amount each educator receives is tied to DISD’s pay-for-performance system. The more highly rated the teacher, the larger the bonus. For employees not on the pay-for-performance system, bonuses will total $2,500. Only …

Aiya Almzayen, who came to the U.S. at age 15 as a refugee from Syria, knew she had to go to college. “As a foreign kid with foreign parents, there are expectations,” Almzayen said. “You were brought into this country, no matter the manner, there is an expectation that you will fulfill that greatness.” Almzayen, who is half Russian and …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A doctor, who was suspended by Houston Methodist after the hospital said she was “spreading dangerous misinformation” about the COVID-19 vaccine and treatments, has resigned, according to her attorney. Last week, Houston Methodist suspended Dr. Mary Bowden, who is an ear, nose and throat specialist with a popular private practice on Kirby Drive. She has been …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As the search continues for a man accused of shooting another to death in a road rage incident, police have released a sketch of the suspect in hopes of finding him. The suspect police are searching for is a Black man with long dreadlocks, who is in his mid to late 20s.   On Sept. 26 …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Family and friends said their final goodbyes to two of the local Astroworld tragedy victims. The Astroworld death toll is at 10. Over the weekend, families began laying their loved ones to rest, and the funerals continue this week. Those close to Brianna Rodriguez are honoring her one last time at a funeral service. Her aunt …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Texas Senate Bill 8, which effectively bans most abortions in the state, has been in effect for more than two months now. 58% of Americans oppose state laws that make it harder for abortion clinics to operate, versus 36% of people who support those laws. Even more unpopular across the country is the Texas abortion law. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Fort Bend County teen is lucky to be alive after someone opened fire on him while driving on the Fort Bend Toll Road. On Friday, a driver’s dashcam video captured a black Dodge Challenger race into the picture. After speeding by, the vehicle weaved around traffic and raced off the Fort Bend Toll Road. What …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — On Tuesday, the federal government issued its final report into February’s winter freeze that knocked out power for millions of Texans and killed at least 200 people. The report from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) recommended owners of power generators in Texas to winterize their equipment so a repeat of the power grid failure doesn’t …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston police say a documented gang member is behind bars again after a week’s long search for the convicted felon with an extensive violent criminal history. Shaquille Richards, 28, has two assault charges for attacking a woman who police say was his girlfriend in September. He also allegedly shot a separate girlfriend in October. Court records …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The University of Houston defeated Virginia Cavaliers 67 to 47 in an early-season matchup. No. 15 Houston is riding a two-game win streak to start the season when it enters its contest against the Virginia Cavaliers, who were the 2019 NCAA national champions. The 2-0 Coogs are counting on the hot scoring abilities of their stars …