Lake Worth ISD superintendent speaks out amid possible state takeover
Lake Worth ISD is facing a potential state takeover after a campus was rated "F" five years in a row.
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Lake Worth ISD is facing a potential state takeover after a campus was rated "F" five years in a row.
Out of 59 North Texas school districts the CBS News Texas I-Team surveyed, five adopted Bluebonnet Learning RLA for this school year.
The TEA is reviewing whether educators' posts violated ethical standards after what Commissioner Mike Morath called a "heartbreaking" incident.
Texas lawmakers react to Texas A&M's actions following the classroom incident.
The school district said classes will resume on Friday after a power outage closed the campus on Thursday.
Classes at Plano East Senior High School are canceled on Thursday, Sept. 11, officials said.
Teachers from across the U.S. this summer took part in a program for educators at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.
A potential state takeover is looming for Fort Worth ISD and a group of parents are doing all they can to stop it.
Some Dallas ISD schools issue virtual hall passes to keep track of students.
The district said its search for a new CFO is underway.
The Texas Education Agency issued new guidance on Monday following schools' concerns over healthcare for students.
This time next year, private schools will have new students attending courtesy of the new Education Savings Account program.
President Donald Trump said "the American people have to bring back religion in America." There is no timeline for the new guidance.
Since schools have banned cellphone use this year, here's how Dallas ISD is using technology to keep students safe.
The fate of Lake Worth ISD is in limbo, facing a potential state takeover. This is the second school district in Tarrant County facing the TEA, joining Fort Worth ISD.
The reversal of the Texas Dream Act is leaving many undocumented university students in limbo at the beginning of this new semester.
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.
Lacey Beasley recently spoke with an educator and mom of a child with special needs to talk about how to apply for an IEP.
FWISD remains at risk of a state takeover despite dropping the number of F-rated schools in the latest accountability ratings. Overall, the school district's score rose from a 'D' in the 2023 ratings to a 'C' for 2025.
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.
Commissioner Mike Morath praises progress but says Fort Worth ISD's future remains uncertain amid possible state intervention.
The Uvalde school district released only a small fraction of the documents it said would be made public related to the 2022 Robb Elementary School massacre.
Union leaders warn that a prolonged government shutdown may leave some TSA agents unable to afford getting to work — just as airports prepare for record holiday crowds.
She vanished from a donut shop in 1985. A Plano detective's mission is to revive cold cases like hers nationwide.
The Morrises argue in part the statute of limitations has expired.
President Trump fired all six sitting members of a board that oversees architecture in D.C., as he plans a slate of major building projects — including a massive White House ballroom.
North Texas is among the regions eligible for funding as federal officials prepare for what could be the largest sporting event in history.
Sgt. Ryan Nichols and Officer Edwin Bounds weren't dispatched — they were nearby when a flipped SUV trapped a baby girl beneath it. What happened next, they say, was unforgettable.
Union leaders warn that a prolonged government shutdown may leave some TSA agents unable to afford getting to work — just as airports prepare for record holiday crowds.
She vanished from a donut shop in 1985. A Plano detective's mission is to revive cold cases like hers nationwide.
Anchor Carmen Blackwell returns to emcee the annual fundraiser benefitting young men in North Texas through academic development, business training, and health improvement.
The Morrises argue in part the statute of limitations has expired.
As the Texas Education Agency takes control of Fort Worth ISD, CBS News Texas' I-Team finds past state takeovers offer no guarantees—just a mixed bag of outcomes.
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.
President Trump fired all six sitting members of a board that oversees architecture in D.C., as he plans a slate of major building projects — including a massive White House ballroom.
Officials from half the states and the District of Columbia are asking a federal judge to order the Department of Agriculture to provide food stamp benefits for November.
President Trump's lawyers filed their long-promised appeal of the Manhattan "hush money" criminal case that led to his felony conviction.
The GOP majority report criticized Biden's autopen use, but did not offer clear evidence that aides conspired to enact policies without his knowledge.
Tylenol maker Kenvue said Texas' claims "lack legal merit and scientific support" and vowed to defend itself in litigation.
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.
The legal dispute centers on lease obligations, stalled renovations, and a broken agreement to keep both teams' headquarters in Dallas.
The Dodgers have jumped to a 2-1 lead in the 2025 World Series after a thrilling back-and-forth, extra-inning contest in Game 3 ended in a 6-5 win for Los Angeles after 18 innings.
Fernandez spent 25 years leading the Bulls and made 10 NCAA Tournament appearances.
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.
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.
