Fort Worth Superintendent: "We recognize we are not where we want to be"
On Tuesday night, Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker voiced her frustrations directly to the school board.
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On Tuesday night, Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker voiced her frustrations directly to the school board.
Andrea Rodriguez Avila, a junior at Rice University, was found shot dead Monday in her dorm room. A man, who was not a student, was also found dead with what appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Texans can nominate their favorite teacher for the retreat, located in Austin, by this Friday. The weekend-long retreat aims to celebrate and honor Texas educators.
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker addressed the Fort Worth ISD school board Tuesday night, saying the district has consistently lagged behind other large Texas school systems in performance.
Chandra Weekley said her 12-year-old son has been hospitalized for over a week and in and out of consciousness.
Candra Rogers was airlifted to Parkland Hospital in Dallas after a student threw a wooden hanger at her.
The district described the event as a "classroom disruption" involving fewer than 10 students.
The University of Texas in Arlington could be expanding in West Fort Worth. The city is set to consider the next steps in the plan at its Tuesday meeting.
Turner will become president emeritus, working full-time to support development and external affairs.
In an incident raising questions about school discipline and law enforcement practices, police handcuffed a 10-year-old girl with learning disorders following an incident at school.
It's never too late to pursue a better future and a new school opening soon in Fort Worth is helping adults do just that.
New Heights is a charter school for adults, giving them the chance to complete high school.
New Heights is a charter school for adults, giving them the chance to complete high school.
The CBS News Texas I-Team surveyed 50 districts across North Texas while the majority have an "off and out of sight" policy, six purchased magnetic locking pouches from a company called Yondr for a limited number of campuses.
Keeping students focused in class is a losing battle for Texas schools when there are cellphones around to distract them, says State Representative Ellen Troxclair.
So where are those school-day germs lurking?
The injured student sustained "superficial cuts," according to Dallas ISD.
The CBS News Texas morning team rode along on an Arlington ISD school bus on Aug. 14, documenting the first day of school.
Most of us cannot imagine going a whole day without our phones, but that will be the new rule for thousands of North Texas students.
"We wanted to create something that was a story, that was real, that the kids could embrace and learn."
The CBS News Texas morning team rode along on an Arlington ISD school bus on Aug. 14, documenting the first day of school for a freshman and the last first day of school for a senior from Martin High School.
Teachers work hard to make their classroom the perfect learning environment for the first day of school. But on their own, classrooms can become their own sort of masterpiece.
The I-Team surveyed 50 school districts and found a growing number joining the phone-free movement.
Little by little, purposeful play can pay off at KinActive Kids physical therapy center in Southlake.
Thousands of Dallas ISD students returned to class Monday morning, including Pershing Elementary schoolers.
Monday will possibly be one of the warmest days in the next week, then temperatures drop to the 40s midweek.
Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys turned in another up-and-down performance in a 44-24 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Cooper Flagg scored 22 points and had a soaring one-handed dunk during the decisive run, helping the Dallas Mavericks beat the Toronto Raptors 139-129 for their first victory with the No. 1 overall pick.
Daniel Ríos found the net in the first half, Thomas Müller and Kenji Cabrera scored in the second and the Vancouver Whitecaps blanked FC Dallas 3-0 in a best-of-three first-round opener of the MLS Cup playoffs.
President Trump told reporters as he flew into Japan that he expects to have a trade agreement with China finalized by the end of his tour of Asia.
Monday will possibly be one of the warmest days in the next week, then temperatures drop to the 40s midweek.
Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys turned in another up-and-down performance in a 44-24 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Cooper Flagg scored 22 points and had a soaring one-handed dunk during the decisive run, helping the Dallas Mavericks beat the Toronto Raptors 139-129 for their first victory with the No. 1 overall pick.
Daniel Ríos found the net in the first half, Thomas Müller and Kenji Cabrera scored in the second and the Vancouver Whitecaps blanked FC Dallas 3-0 in a best-of-three first-round opener of the MLS Cup playoffs.
President Trump told reporters as he flew into Japan that he expects to have a trade agreement with China finalized by the end of his tour of Asia.
In Texas, where the number of dialysis centers is higher than in any other state, the I-Team discovered that the problem is especially severe.
Earlier this year, the department found that 55 cases filed from 2019 to 2022 were sitting open and unworked.
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.
President Trump told reporters as he flew into Japan that he expects to have a trade agreement with China finalized by the end of his tour of Asia.
The USDA notice comes after the Trump administration said it would not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits through SNAP.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said service members will miss paychecks by Nov. 15 if the government shutdown stretches on.
In an exclusive interview, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he will consider a presidential campaign after the 2026 midterm elections.
Three candidates are running in the heavily conservative district: Republicans Leigh Wambsganss and John Huffman, and Democrat Taylor Rehmet.
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.
In Texas, where the number of dialysis centers is higher than in any other state, the I-Team discovered that the problem is especially severe.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
It's the viral video seen across the country showing a 10-year-old Lavon girl saving her choking brother.
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.
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.
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.
Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys turned in another up-and-down performance in a 44-24 loss to the Denver Broncos.
Cooper Flagg scored 22 points and had a soaring one-handed dunk during the decisive run, helping the Dallas Mavericks beat the Toronto Raptors 139-129 for their first victory with the No. 1 overall pick.
Daniel Ríos found the net in the first half, Thomas Müller and Kenji Cabrera scored in the second and the Vancouver Whitecaps blanked FC Dallas 3-0 in a best-of-three first-round opener of the MLS Cup playoffs.
Records show that former NFL running back Adrian Peterson has been arrested in a Houston suburb on charges of driving while intoxicated and unlawfully carrying a weapon.
Rookie R.J. Harvey scored three times as Denver overwhelmed Dallas, which hasn't beaten the Broncos since 1995.
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
Kim Kardashian revealed she was diagnosed with a brain aneurysm and appeared to blame stress. Doctors say stress isn't usually a direct cause, but can influence risk factors.
Another Taylor Sheridan show is filming in Downtown Fort Worth this week, prompting road closures. Here's when.
The 2025 State Fair of Texas drew about 2 million visitors, roughly 400,000 fewer than last year, as many families cited affordability concerns.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
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.
