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Some North Texas schools are taking a creative approach to teaching on April 8.
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Some North Texas schools are taking a creative approach to teaching on April 8.
Heather Houston's 8th grade astronomy students at Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard school have become experts on the subject.
Sanger ISD says they're moving to four-day school weeks "to help recruit and retain certified, highly qualified teachers."
Another North Texas organization has received funding from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott.
The requirement was suspended in 2020 due to limited testing availability during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It began Jan. 18 when a school board trustee received an email from a researcher regarding a program called "God, Jesus, Trump!"
Paxton argues two principals within the school district violated the Texas Election Code.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Frisco ISD, alleging illegal electioneering.
District leaders say the curriculum aligns with state law and part of the program will encourage students to delay having sex until marriage.
Despite controversy about the book's main character, the Denton Independent District School Board voted to keep two children's books.
Police have released 911 calls and bodycam video from the shooting that took place at the Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy on Feb. 19.
The shortened week will go into effect for the 2025-2026 school year.
The school district says no additional special sessions are needed and the decision is final.
Five schools are proposed to close to help with budget cuts and declining student enrollment.
RISD is proposing the closure of five schools.
Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy canceled classes Friday, days after a student brought a gun to campus. That student now faces felony charges.
Superintendent Chad Jones said the change – if approved – could be in place for the 2024-25 school year.
Four days after a student brought a gun to campus, the Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy is canceling classes Friday.
There's an old school in southern Dallas' Highland Hills area with a new name.
It happened around 8:50 a.m. Police say a student entered the school with a firearm.
Students returned to Pioneer Technology & Arts Academy one day after a student brought a gun to the campus.
FWISD could not say how much money trimming 133 positions would save the district, especially as they try to reassign impacted employees back into the system.
Here's how a virtual classroom is helping future teachers.
Some Fort Worth Independent School District employees will begin getting notices about their employment on Wednesday.
FWISD Superintendent Dr. Angelica Ramsey says those impacted by the layoffs will be notified no later than this Friday.
Texas Democrats have said that once Abbott signs the bill into law, they will file a lawsuit against the state.
The measure that would allow nearly any private citizen to sue out-of-state prescribers and others who send abortion pills into Texas.
Five people were killed in a crash on I-20 near Terrell, Texas in June.
Stormy is the police department's first-ever Kat-9 officer.
In 2024, 25.87 million Americans moved to a new home, MovingPlace said, with the Lone Star State dominating those migration patterns.
Texas Democrats have said that once Abbott signs the bill into law, they will file a lawsuit against the state.
The measure that would allow nearly any private citizen to sue out-of-state prescribers and others who send abortion pills into Texas.
Five people were killed in a crash on I-20 near Terrell, Texas in June.
Stormy is the police department's first-ever Kat-9 officer.
In 2024, 25.87 million Americans moved to a new home, MovingPlace said, with the Lone Star State dominating those migration patterns.
Five people were killed in a crash on I-20 near Terrell, Texas in June.
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.
Texas Democrats have said that once Abbott signs the bill into law, they will file a lawsuit against the state.
The measure that would allow nearly any private citizen to sue out-of-state prescribers and others who send abortion pills into Texas.
Congress passed a law in 2008 that limits Secret Service protection for former vice presidents to up to six months after leaving office.
Lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia asked a judge on Thursday to bar DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi from making "inflammatory" statements.
Teixeira will run as a Republican in the 21st District, which covers much of the Hill Country.
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.
It's official: the Dallas Cowboys traded star pass rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers.
Fans at The Star in Frisco watched as storm clouds moved into the Dallas Cowboys-themed area on Thursday.
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager had an appendectomy after experiencing abdominal pain during a game the previous night.
Parsons said in a statement that it is a sad day and that he never wanted this chapter of his life to end; however,"not everything was under my control."
Adolis García, Joc Pederson and Kyle Higashioka each hit a three-run homer, Corey Seager went deep a team-leading 21st time and the Texas Rangers blew out the Los Angeles Angels 20-3.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos 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.
