Maypearl ISD holds meeting on air quality problem

Some Ellis County parents are still uneasy about air quality at their child's school. The district's superintendent held a special meeting to answer questions, but the fire chief said he did not approve the school reopening.

Maypearl ISD reopens primary school without fire chief's approval

Superintendent Ritchie Bowling told parents that while there’s no documentation to assure parents the school is safe, he says he’s had assurance from inspectors and HVAC professionals. Meanwhile, the fire chief says he never signed off on the school re-opening.

Elementary school reopening after air quality problems

The Maypearl Primary School in Ellis County, south of Dallas, is reopening after being closed for more than a week. The school was first closed due to an air quality problem, and then it was damaged in last weekend's storms.