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The Texas House has approved House Bill 8 on Wednesday night, paving the way to eliminate the STAAR exam and replace it with three shorter assessments starting in the 2027-28 school year.
The reversal of the Texas Dream Act is leaving many undocumented university students in limbo at the beginning of this new semester.
Lacey Beasley recently spoke with an educator and mom of a child with special needs to talk about how to apply for an IEP.
As the new school year begins, the Diocese of Dallas is welcoming a new leader in Catholic education.
The TEA made its long-awaited visit to FWISD on Thursday as the school district faces a potential state takeover.
The House greenlit plans to scrap the state exam, advancing HB 8. The state Senate is set to discuss its version of the bill, SB 9.
In DeSoto this week, students from one school are being immersed in the history of the woman who bears the name of their school and was immortalized in the movie "Hidden Figures."
Proposed changes would have students take shorter assessments three times during the school year.
A federal judge temporarily blocked a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments, ruling it likely violates the First Amendment.
The head of the Texas Education Agency is visiting Dallas Friday morning as 2024-2025 A-F ratings for Texas schools were released.
Superintendent Karen Molinar said the school district has taken bold actions for this school year.
To say Christian Wilson is thrilled to teach at Dallas Independent School District's Adamson High School would be an understatement.
As the final countdown to the start of the school year begins, in districts throughout North Texas, there's an unspoken reality: there are thousands of kids and their families who don't have legal status.
It's that time of year again... back-to-school shopping. But this year, North Texas families say they're feeling the pinch more than ever.
A letter from the university's president said the decision comes after receiving feedback from the community and system administration.
Charles Hosch has many people concerned about his whereabouts. The 67-year-old has not been seen since Tuesday, his law partner at Hosch & Morris, Kate Morris, said.
A group of Ukrainian veterans are in North Texas this weekend, sharing rare firsthand accounts of what they endured on the front lines.
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A crosswalk honoring Buddy Holly with a painted depiction of the rock and roll legend's iconic glasses will have to be removed from his hometown of Lubbock, Texas, city officials said.
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.
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.
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.
The Trump administration is planning to dispatch Border Patrol agents to Charlotte and New Orleans to oversee immigration operations that could involve armored vehicles and special operations teams.
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.
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.
Schottenheimer said he is proud of the Cowboys and how they have supported each other in the last week.
On Tuesday night, players held a jersey with Kneeland's No. 99 on it and wore helmet decals that read "MK 99."
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
