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After a year of hybrid and remote learning many North Texas parents are concerned their kids may be falling behind in the classroom. Now the Perot Museum of Nature and Science is stepping in to help.
While students are enjoying summer break, some of the best and brightest educators in DFW have been working to make sure they are ready for the upcoming school year.
The sprawling spaceport of Blue Origin, the company founded by Jeff Bezos in 2000, is located about 25 miles outside of Van Horn, a town of about 1,800 on what was once desolate desert ranchland.
The Fort Worth Independent School District is looking to parents, students, and educators to help design the district's future technology plan.
Garland ISD is giving all students access to free meals school day during 2021-22.
As the return to school approaches, some states are prohibiting public schools from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations or proof of vaccination for students ranging from pre-K to college campuses.
The runner-up in the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee was Chaitra Thummala, a 12-year-old whose family recently moved from San Francisco to Frisco, Texas. She has two years of eligibility remaining.
"If we don't start to take math more seriously, we might end up with a generation of kids who aren't ready to solve problems that we, as a world, need to solve," SMU professor Annie Wilhelm said.
Some members of North Texas law enforcement are surprised and disappointed in the veto, saying the bill was "non-political."
"The extra income is intended to reward current employees for their perseverance and commitment to students in overcoming challenges faced during the past school year."
Good news for some parents and classroom teachers in the Fort Worth Independent School District who won't have to buy classroom supplies for the 2021-2022 school year.
The Board of Education approved Tuesday night, the rental of three mobile trailers that will allow for raising of temporary cell tower sites in three different neighborhoods.
Interest rates for new student loans will tick up a percentage point come July 1, to more than 3.7% for undergraduates.
FWISD said Monday, it is partnering with anti-human trafficking nonprofit organizations, Unbound North Texas and 3Strands Global Foundation.
Cafeteria, custodian, transport and teacher assistants are part of the Support Personnel category. The minimum pay for a support worker is $12.12 per hour.
President Trump addressed the Israeli parliament after the hostages were reunited with their families.
Investigators are examining what caused a mid-sized plane to crash and erupt in flames near Hicks Airfield in Tarrant County on Sunday afternoon, killing two people.
Plan for lots of sunshine and temperatures in the upper 80s on Monday.
Callan Nix has been working towards this moment for the last year – showing her 1,119-pound American calf at the State Fair of Texas.
The government shutdown stretched into Day 13 on Monday with no sign of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
They are small and cheap, and they are turning legal rifles into illegal machine guns.
ICEBlock, a crowdsourced app with 1.4 million users, was removed from the App Store following pressure from federal officials and criticism after a shooting at an ICE facility.
Even officers fired for drugs or excessive force can win their jobs back under Texas' civil service system — and many do.
Federal officials say the apps pose a threat to law enforcement.
The CBS News Texas I-Team first reported in April that many veterans were receiving fewer approved hours through the Department of Veterans Affairs' Homemaker Home Health Aide (H/HHA) Program.
President Trump addressed the Israeli parliament after the hostages were reunited with their families.
The government shutdown stretched into Day 13 on Monday with no sign of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
Democratic leaders in Congress have pushed for serious negotiations with Republican leaders and the White House to end the stalemate.
The following is the transcript of the interview with Vice President JD Vance that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 12, 2025.
Under the new maps, one of the remaining two Democratic seats is the 33rd Congressional District, now represented by Congressman Marc Veasey.
"For us, it's a lifestyle," said Joe Chavez. "It's not just a weekend of cruising. It's a whole culture, it's a whole thing."
"We would love for them to feel as if they are performing with us, that's our goal."
You can't talk about impactful Texas musicians without mentioning Jose De Leon Hernandez—better known as Little Joe from "Little Joe y la Familia."
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
Chef Rambo Saucedo, from Cantina Laredo shares how food plays a role in the celebration and preservation of culture.
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.
Lineman Brian Abalos is used to danger. Every day, he is up in the air working on power lines.
A 70-year-old Dallas County man has died from the West Nile virus, DCHHS said Monday, marking the first reported West Nile death in the county this season.
Pfizer is the first of many drug makers President Trump claimed has agreed to offer steep drug discounts to all Americans through TrumpRx, in line with the lowest prices paid by Europeans.
Shep, 11, has the fatal disease, but isn't letting it stop him from living his life.
President Trump's announcement this week about an alleged link between Tylenol and autism has drawn pushback from medical experts.
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.
The Plano store will close in early 2027 after the company sold the property to the mall's developer.
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
As dozens of new laws take effect across Texas this month, the ban on THC-infused vape products is already having a visible impact on small businesses across North Texas.
Rico Dowdle went over 200 yards from scrimmage for the second straight week,this time against his former team, as the Carolina Panthers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 30-27 in a wild back-and-forth game.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
A'ja Wilson scored 31 points, Chelsea Gray and Jackie Young both added 18 and the Las Vegas Aces beat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.
Schumaker was named National League Manager of the Year in 2023 when he was with the Miami Marlins.
Mikko Rantanen scored the first goal and had two assists and the Dallas Stars won in coach Glen Gulutzan's return, overcoming Kyle Connor's hat trick to hold off the Winnipeg Jets 5-4 on Thursday night in the opener for both teams.
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been beefing for years, with the two rappers releasing several diss tracks about one another.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
The Grammy-winning artist was honored on Tuesday with sign-toppers in the neighborhood where his debut album was recorded.
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.
