Robert

Reporter · Carrollton, TX

Robert Fitzgerald, a University of Texas graduate, switched from teaching to journalism and has been with the Carrollton Current for 3 years. He focuses on educational policy and initiatives impacting Carrollton's school districts.

3 stories from Robert in Carrollton

Erykah Badu performing at the Forest Theater reopening

Arts

A grand return | Historic Forest Theater marks reopening with live performances, Erykah Badu surprise

On a balmy evening in Carrollton, Texas, the air was electric with anticipation as the historic Forest Theater prepared to unveil its grand reopening. Among the crowd, a palpable excitement grew as fans gathered, reminiscing about the theater's storied past. Suddenly, a familiar voice pierced...

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A concerned parent speaking with a school official about recent events.

Schools

North Texas high school principal arrested, charged with failing to report employee misconduct

In the heart of Carrollton, the community was rocked by the recent arrest of a high school principal, a figure who has long been seen as a pillar of the educational landscape. As news broke, parents and students alike gathered in disbelief, struggling to comprehend the events that had unfolded. The...

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Health

Health officials investigate E. coli cases possibly linked to State Fair of Texas petting zoo

As families flocked to the State Fair of Texas this fall, the air was filled with laughter, the scent of fried foods, and the joyful squeals of children interacting with animals at the petting zoo. However, this festive atmosphere took a somber turn as Dallas County health officials announced an...

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