Allen ISD trustees vote to redraw school boundaries
Despite parents best efforts to persuade trustees to vote no on a plan to redraw school boundaries – they voted yes.
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Despite parents best efforts to persuade trustees to vote no on a plan to redraw school boundaries – they voted yes.
Texas schools received nearly twice as many threats reports last year compared to the year before. Local school officials said it's a sign their efforts are working.
Local school officials said it's a sign their efforts are working.
School lunches were not on the Grand Prairie ISD school board meeting agenda Thursday night but still, some parents showed up to express their disappointment with them.
School lunches were not on the Grand Prairie ISD school board meeting agenda Thursday night but still, some parents showed up to express their disappointment with them.
Once the lowest performing neighborhood middle school in Dallas ISD – one that teaches whoever arrives without the benefit of applications or cherry picking those already on a path to success – Dade has vaulted to the top.
This comes after the plan has been blocked by two separate federal court rulings.
Governor Greg Abbott said in a statement on Thursday that he will prohibit the Texas Education Agency from requiring students to take a COVID-19 vaccine.
A $100,000 grant to Dallas College Foundation awards seed money for a pilot program providing free child care for Dallas College students.
For grades four and under, state law sets a limit of 22 students per class, but there are plenty of ways to get around that.
At Frisco ISD's school board meeting Monday night, trustees unanimously passed a new bathroom policy.
At Frisco ISD's school board meeting Monday night, trustees unanimously passed a new bathroom policy.
The board of trustees was scheduled to preview the policy change Monday night, which would potentially put armed employees at all 42 of the district's campuses.
A Fort Worth high school teacher is accusing his school district of exploiting students to meet new state education standards tied to bonus funding.
As a special education paraprofessional at the high school, Antwanette Lynn believes that with some basic life skills, her students can all make a special contribution to society.
Parents with children at one Coppell ISD elementary school have gathered to voice their concerns. They say if a new bond package passes next May, Pinkerton Elementary could close.
Parents with children at one Coppell ISD elementary school have gathered to voice their concerns. They say if a new bond package passes next May, Pinkerton Elementary could close.
Parents will voice concerns at Thursday night's board meeting.
CBS 11 Meteorologist Jeff Ray makes a visit to Navarro Elementary.
Bell Manor Elementary School in Bedford is making sure to teach social awareness, responsibility and self-control through the help of one special dog.
Grand Prairie ISD is the first school district in Texas to become a beneficiary of MacKenzie Scott's philanthropy.
Initially, the board and administration considered arming elementary school teachers, then decided to have one armed school safety officer in each of the district's elementary campuses.
A student loan forgiveness program is helping people in public service jobs wipe away their debt, but those who qualify have just three weeks left to apply before the criteria gets much stricter.
At one point, district leaders had to stop the meeting to address a number of upset parents. Many said they're going to have to make major life changes if this plan is approved.
Uvalde school officials have abruptly fired a former Texas state trooper who was on scene of the Robb Elementary School massacre in May and then hired by the school district.
The NFL season opened with the defending champ Philadelphia Eagles edging the Dallas Cowboys, 24-20 in a game with a rare, hour-long lightning-related delay.
Jason and Katy Ballard worked a combined seven years to buy a 76.06-acre ranch in Mason County. The couple is now raffling off the land.
Jalen Carter was ejected from the Eagles-Cowboys game tonight after he apparently spit on quarterback Dak Prescott.
Two new campground safety laws will prohibit cabins in flood zones, provide warning systems, require training for emergencies, and strengthen communications when there is no power or cell service.
One of the big issues during the second special session centered around the state's response to the deadly Central Texas flooding.
The NFL season opened with the defending champ Philadelphia Eagles edging the Dallas Cowboys, 24-20 in a game with a rare, hour-long lightning-related delay.
Jason and Katy Ballard worked a combined seven years to buy a 76.06-acre ranch in Mason County. The couple is now raffling off the land.
Jalen Carter was ejected from the Eagles-Cowboys game tonight after he apparently spit on quarterback Dak Prescott.
Two new campground safety laws will prohibit cabins in flood zones, provide warning systems, require training for emergencies, and strengthen communications when there is no power or cell service.
One of the big issues during the second special session centered around the state's response to the deadly Central Texas flooding.
Following the enactment of a strict ban on abortions, research has shown more Texas families are losing newborns.
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.
President Trump will sign an executive order Friday directing the Department of Defense to use the name Department of War as a "secondary title" — restoring a name it last held in the late 1940s.
Billionaire Elon Musk did not attend the dinner.
Large majorities say COVID vaccines should be more available to those who want them, but many say Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s policies are making vaccines less available.
The Texas state Senate gave final legislative approval to a bill that would make it easier to sue physicians and distributors who mail abortion pills into the state.
"I believe that character does still matter, and I believe I've demonstrated I could be trusted," Cornyn said.
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.
When it comes to children with disabilities, the focus is often on their needs, but a North Texas nonprofit is shifting attention to the moms who make sure those needs are met.
The Texas Poison Center Network said that so far this year, it has received 192 reports of exposures involving kratom or 7-OH.
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.
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.
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.
The NFL season opened with the defending champ Philadelphia Eagles edging the Dallas Cowboys, 24-20 in a game with a rare, hour-long lightning-related delay.
Jalen Carter was ejected from the Eagles-Cowboys game tonight after he apparently spit on quarterback Dak Prescott.
Fans have a wide range of predictions for the year.
Local businesses like Marquez Bakery are gearing up for a wave of international visitors as FIFA opens its first ticket draw next week.
Ketel Marte hit a three-run homer that snapped a seventh-inning tie and the Arizona Diamondbacks ended the Texas Rangers' six-game win streak with a 5-3 victory.
The NFL season opened with the defending champ Philadelphia Eagles edging the Dallas Cowboys, 24-20 in a game with a rare, hour-long lightning-related delay.
From Fort Worth to Ferris, a wave of productions is transforming North Texas into a national film hub — and giving local talent new opportunities.
A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.
Disney violated a federal privacy law when it failed to properly label YouTube videos, federal regulators allege.
Canadian First Nations actor Graham Greene died at 73 after a lengthy illness, his representative told CBS News.
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.
