Texas Senate passes school choice bill
The Republican-led Texas Senate passed one of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's top legislative priorities late Wednesday night.
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The Republican-led Texas Senate passed one of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's top legislative priorities late Wednesday night.
The meeting came just days after Cory Wilson's appointment as the district's interim leader.
Multiple legal groups are calling on Texas superintendents to reject the newly approved K-5 Bluebonnet curriculum for students.
Bluebonnet learning was approved at the end of 2024 as an option for curriculum. Some legal organizations are asking school administrators to reject the option.
The school board's decision to accept the voluntary separation agreement for Arredondo comes about two months after voting in favor of terminating him.
A student at Legacy High School was arrested Friday after the weapon's detection system found a gun during routine screening.
The board voted to pick Cory Wilson to lead the district through a proposed split.
Late Thursday night, the Keller ISD school board named an interim superintendent. This comes as the district is in talks to split in two.
The flu isn't just taking its toll on schools. North Texas hospitals are seeing a big increase in patients with the virus.
U.S. kids continued to lose ground on reading skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and have made little improvement in math, an exam known as the nation's report card shows.
Fort Worth ISD said the district is actively investigating the post and is committed to the safety of its students.
Johnson, the first female superintendent in Keller ISD history, opposes splitting the district into two.
CBS News Texas contacted nearly 30 districts in North Texas to find out what they would do if immigration agents come knocking.
Nearly 3,000 people have signed an online petition calling for a community vote on the split.
The proposal also includes a solution aimed at protecting against the misuse of taxpayer dollars.
In the first few days following federal immigration orders, teachers in Dallas' Bishop Arts area say classroom numbers have dropped.
More than a third of children in Texas are immigrants or children of immigrants, according to Children at Risk.
It's the second time in less than six months that an educator has been injured in an altercation at Collins Intermediate.
As Grapevine High School celebrates 100 years of cheerleading legacy, the squad prepares to come out on top at the NCA Competition in Dallas.
The Grapevine High School cheer team is gearing up for their Super Bowl — the NCA Cheer National competition in Dallas — aiming to secure their fourth straight championship and celebrate 100 years of cheerleading excellence.
The American Library Association has tracked a national surge in book bans over the past several years, with Texas at the forefront.
State testing results show two-thirds of FWISD students fail to meet grade-level standards.
Arctic air has returned to North Texas, but schools aren't closing this time around.
The father of three kids who attend the district said his top concern is that trustees discussed the possibility of splitting the district behind closed doors.
The district said over 100 people signed up to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting.
Victim says she was manipulated over the phone for hours and directed to hand over cash in a parking lot.
Patrick Corbin gave up three hits over eight shutout innings, Corey Seager became the first Ranger to reach 20 home runs this season, and Texas beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-3.
Police say the truck's driver fled after a crash that seriously injured another motorist.
A baby has been found dead inside a vehicle on Tuesday night near Rockwall Heath High School, officials said.
Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi is likely done for the season because of a rotator cuff strain.
Victim says she was manipulated over the phone for hours and directed to hand over cash in a parking lot.
Patrick Corbin gave up three hits over eight shutout innings, Corey Seager became the first Ranger to reach 20 home runs this season, and Texas beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-3.
Police say the truck's driver fled after a crash that seriously injured another motorist.
A baby has been found dead inside a vehicle on Tuesday night near Rockwall Heath High School, officials said.
Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi is likely done for the season because of a rotator cuff strain.
The company that employed the driver in a crash that killed five people in Terrell has a history of violations.
Even though the project was first proposed 57 years ago, construction hasn't started on the Marvin Nichols Reservoir.
The VA in North Texas is using a new algorithm to calculate the hours of in-home care that veterans receive.
The nonprofit employs men and women who have had past run-ins with the law to work as mentors for at-risk teens and young men.
Sidhartha "Sammy" Mukherjee and his wife Sunita became known for their Bollywood-style performances, became local celebrities, hosting parties and headlining music and cultural events.
They accuse Texas legislative leaders of engaging in gerrymandering to prevent Black voters from electing candidates of their choice.
A Dallas man was arrested for allegedly approaching an ICE facility and claiming he had a bomb, a senior Homeland Security official tells CBS News.
Removing a top Fed official threatens to shake investor confidence in the central bank's long-standing independence, according to Wall Street observers.
The Trump administration is reinstating a long-dormant practice of conducting "neighborhood checks" to vet immigrants applying for U.S. citizenship.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office and Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux are sparring over crime stats, with each citing data to claim their city is safer.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
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.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
For the first time in more than 30 years, a Fort Worth community long considered a "health care desert" now has nearby access to basic medical care.
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
Pepsi hops on another nutritional bandwagon as more consumers opt for prebiotic beverages.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
A truck had smashed through the front of Bruno's Place, destroying much of the inside.
Kroger said it intentionally decreased prices, but some customers said the financial drop at the register went in a different direction.
Could the solution to school shootings be drone first responders? An Austin-based tech company thinks so and is testing them at a private high school in Aurora.
Located off the Guadalupe River in Historic Old Ingram Loop, the shop was once filled floor to with lighting, decor and trinkets.
Patrick Corbin gave up three hits over eight shutout innings, Corey Seager became the first Ranger to reach 20 home runs this season, and Texas beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-3.
Texas Rangers right-hander Nathan Eovaldi is likely done for the season because of a rotator cuff strain.
Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington says he's recovering from quadruple bypass heart surgery.
Dallas pares down roster ahead of Week 1, making strategic moves across key positions.
It was purchased by a group that included famed "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary, according to the memorabilia company.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos of the ring and proposal on Instagram.
According to Netflix, the House isn't a pop-up or an install – like other experiences around town – but a permanent fixture in Dallas.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
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.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
