More education funding, teacher pay raises in doubt
Additional funding for public schools and teacher pay raises remain in doubt after the Texas House rejected a provision that included education savings accounts.
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Additional funding for public schools and teacher pay raises remain in doubt after the Texas House rejected a provision that included education savings accounts.
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Across North Texas, multiple school districts are seeing a decline in enrollment.
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The governor expanded the agenda to include billions of dollars from the budget surplus to go toward school safety, teacher pay raises and special education. Also, phasing out the STAAR test.
The governor said his announcement comes after productive discussions with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan.
It is called "Evolv Express," and it's the latest high-tech evolution in the quest to make public spaces—including schools—safer by detecting weapons at the door.
At varsity football games this Thursday and Friday, school districts across Texas will be passing out a prevention playbook to educate people about the dangers of misusing prescription drugs.
One of Governor Greg Abbott's top legislative priorities during the third special session may not cross the political finish line.
It is all part of the Nov. 7 election, and Monday marked the first day of early voting.
For years, the legislative math in the Texas House has kept bills from passing that would provide taxpayer-financed education savings accounts.
Democratic lawmakers in the Texas House have filed a bill that would give a big boost to public school funding and teacher salaries.
Hope Squads are groups within schools that focus on reducing youth suicides. Members are nominated by their classmates as peers they can trust and are trained by advisors.
It is a deal that's never been reached in the House, where rural Republicans have repeatedly joined Democrats over the years to reject a bill.
Last month, about 200 federalized California National Guard soldiers were sent to Portland, and another 200 federalized Texas National Guard soldiers were sent to Chicago.
After the two bumped into each other, the trooper pointed at the player with both hands and said something to him.
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Dallas Police said at about 4:40 a.m., officers responded to a call about an emergency in the 1500 block of Elm Street.
Investigators learned that a man was kidnapped by unknown suspects and was taken to another location where his property was stolen, DPD said.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
At a legislative hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Judge Rob Kelly for being absent in his county's time of need.
A Collin County jury has convicted a Frisco-area Uber driver of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl.
Nearly 40 years after 14-year-old Jennifer Day was killed while working at a Dallas donut shop, Plano police are revisiting her unsolved 1985 murder.
Last month, about 200 federalized California National Guard soldiers were sent to Portland, and another 200 federalized Texas National Guard soldiers were sent to Chicago.
Republican U.S. Senator John Cornyn discusses his re-election campaign, affordability, and the end of the government shutdown.
Principal of Hunt Research, a Republican polling and data firm based in Dallas, Ross Hunt discusses the GOP primary for U.S. Senate between Cornyn, Hunt and AG Ken Paxton.
Republican Congressman and Candidate for U.S. Senate, Wesley Hunt, discusses his primary challenge to Cornyn.
President Trump said late Friday he will no longer support Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, marking a dramatic break with a onetime Trump loyalist who has increasingly criticized the president and her party's leadership.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene an ally during the shutdown for joining Democrats in demanding that Congress address high health care costs.
The 22-year-old suffers from a rare condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, first diagnosed after a minor sports injury as a child.
In the wake of Marshawn Kneeland's death, Dr. Jaya Mathew said talking about suicide can help people who are struggling.
Children's Health specialists recommend adjusting bedtime routines and limiting electronics to ease the transition.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
It's estimated that thousands of content creators are living in North Texas. But how much are they earning from it, and could anyone be successful at it?
The SEC approved TXSE as a national securities exchange, paving the way for the first new, fully integrated U.S. stock exchange in decades — and the only one based in Texas.
James Harden scored four of his 10 overtime points in the second extra period and finished with season highs of 41 points and 14 rebounds, along with 11 assists, as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Dallas Mavericks 133-127 in an NBA Cup game.
John Beam, a legendary football coach featured on Netflix's "Last Chance U" and the Laney College athletic director, has died, one day after being shot on the Oakland, California campus.
Dallas played for the first time since the Tuesday morning firing of general manager Nico Harrison, embattled since making the controversial Feb. 2 trade that sent superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Mavs fans are ready for a new chapter.
The team appointed Michael Finley and Matt Riccardi as co-interim general managers while the team searches for a replacement.
The actor, writer and musician has been an unconventional and unforgettable presence, from his Oscar-winning "Sling Blade," to his rock band, The Boxmasters. He's now back in Season 2 of the Paramount+ series "Landman," set in the oil fields of West Texas.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
"Lioness" and a "Yellowstone" spinoff need actors this month.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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