Principal shakeup; Hotel Drover lawsuit; next season of ‘The Madison.’ Today’s top stories

From education shake-ups to a Stockyards lawsuit, here’s a quick look at some of today’s top stories:

• Fort Worth ISD has named new principals at dozens of campuses after a wave of departures tied to the Texas Education Agency’s takeover of the district. Superintendent Peter Licata created the Elevate Network of 19 underperforming schools, with 12 receiving new principals as part of a strategy to boost academic performance. Reporting by Samuel O’Neal.
• A North Texas woman filed a lawsuit June 1 alleging she was drugged and sexually assaulted at Hotel Drover in the Fort Worth Stockyards in January. Hair follicle testing confirmed exposure to sedative-hypnotic drugs, but surveillance footage was destroyed after the hotel’s 30-day retention period elapsed before her preservation request could be honored. Reporting by Lillie Davidson.
• The cast of “The Madison” shared what to expect in season 2 of the Paramount+ series, which is partly filmed in North Texas. The Michelle Pfeiffer-led show, created by Taylor Sheridan, will focus on the Clyburn family settling into Montana with greater challenges and dangers, with a premiere expected in early 2026. Reporting by Brayden Garcia.
• Dallas Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith warned the franchise could lose fans for a generation if it fails to win following the Micah Parsons trade. The Cowboys dealt Parsons for defensive tackle Kenny Clark and two first-round picks, using the first to select Central Florida defensive end Malachi Lawrence. Reporting by Lawrence Dow.

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