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"Our public schools are in crisis and our teachers are struggling," said State Representative Mihaela Plesa, D-Plano.
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"Our public schools are in crisis and our teachers are struggling," said State Representative Mihaela Plesa, D-Plano.
The ordeal ended with the man in the group being shot and killed by police early Sunday morning.
Dallas police officers faced a house with so many party-goers they stopped counting.
Burks taught at Texans Can Academy, a public charter school in Dallas, from 2006 to 2023.
Dallas Officer Darron Burks was sitting alone in his squad car in the parking lot of a community center in southeast Oak Cliff when he was shot and killed by a gunman.
It happened just before 3 p.m. Monday.
Nuisance showers and thunderstorms could affect plans and travel through Monday evening.
The Lewisville Fire Department dive team recovered the body around 8 p.m. Monday, according to Texas Parks & Wildlife.
Recent polls show a two-percentage-point race between U.S. Rep. Collin Allred and Sen. Ted Cruz.
Savanna's founder doesn't want parents to feel like they have to choose between their careers and being present for their kids.
Labor Day across Dallas-Fort Worth started out cloudy with some scattered showers.
A North Texas Middle Eastern ice cream and pastry shop, BigDash, sells the sweet treat that has flooded social media.
The viral Dubai chocolate bar is boosting business for one North Texas bakery.
Grief and disbelief still hung in the air as people cried, prayed and laughed through more tears.
The rain trend continues to favor points west and southwest, but most areas should see some healthy rain in the next 7 days.
The team was returning home to Abilene after a close game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
"If you can describe it in words, more power to you," Scheffler said. "Because I don't think I can."
A disturbance will approach Texas Monday night and continue into Tuesday, increasing rain chances.
Some storms could be strong, with gusty winds, heavy rain, and lightning. Widespread severe weather is not expected.
The Collin County Sheriff's Office said that one vehicle caught fire in the accident involving approximately five vehicles.
The accident happened just before 8 a.m. Wednesday in Alvord, about 45 miles northwest of Fort Worth.
A disturbance will approach Texas Monday night and continue into Tuesday, increasing rain chances, particularly west of I-35.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Burks taught at Texas Can Academies in Dallas until last year, a school dedicated to helping non-traditional students get the education they need.
Expect scattered thunderstorms in North Texas on Sunday and Labor Day, mainly from midday through the evening. Morning showers and storms are possible but less likely.
The series retells the life of Jesus — from his first days in ministry to his journey to the cross.
Jose Altuve hit a two-run home run and Jeremy Peña homered and doubled to help the Houston Astros complete a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers with a 5-2 win Wednesday night.
The video online has sparked outrage.
President Trump late Wednesday called for investigations into alleged funders of antifa.
On August 29, Omar Salazar was detained by ICE after a traffic stop while visiting his girlfriend in Lubbock.
The series retells the life of Jesus — from his first days in ministry to his journey to the cross.
Jose Altuve hit a two-run home run and Jeremy Peña homered and doubled to help the Houston Astros complete a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers with a 5-2 win Wednesday night.
The video online has sparked outrage.
President Trump late Wednesday called for investigations into alleged funders of antifa.
On August 29, Omar Salazar was detained by ICE after a traffic stop while visiting his girlfriend in Lubbock.
Out of 59 North Texas school districts the CBS News Texas I-Team surveyed, five adopted Bluebonnet Learning RLA for this school year.
Court records reviewed by the CBS News Texas I-Team show Cobos-Martinez, a Cuban national, had been arrested multiple times over the past eight years.
Lithium-ion battery fires are rising in North Texas, pushing firefighters to test new tactics against the dangerous blazes.
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.
President Trump late Wednesday called for investigations into alleged funders of antifa.
Leaders of the Dallas County Republican Party voted this week to hand-count all ballots cast for the March 3 primary.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Hegseth and each service secretary said posts mocking or celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk are unacceptable.
The Federal Reserve is cutting its benchmark interest rate as the U.S. economy faces headwinds, including a faltering labor market.
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
Chef Rambo Saucedo, from Cantina Laredo shares how food plays a role in the celebration and preservation of culture.
Check out the events happening across the DFW metroplex in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
"To be the first woman and to be the first Latina is so, so special," Regina Montoya said.
Tuesday morning, Jesus 'Jay' Chapa was sworn in as Fort Worth's city manager. He is the city's first Hispanic city manager.
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.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
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.
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
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.
Jose Altuve hit a two-run home run and Jeremy Peña homered and doubled to help the Houston Astros complete a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers with a 5-2 win Wednesday night.
Lewis is famous for his quote that Texas Stadium had "a hole in the roof so God can watch His favorite team play."
Marc Lenahan says Rice has not paid one cent of the $1.1 million owed to his client, and that Kelce should help Rice with a loan.
Before kickoff on Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys held a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on September 10.
Bueckers finished the season with the third most points ever by a rookie and second most assists.
The series retells the life of Jesus — from his first days in ministry to his journey to the cross.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Cardi B confirmed on "CBS Mornings" that she is pregnant and having a baby with boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
Marc Lenahan says Rice has not paid one cent of the $1.1 million owed to his client, and that Kelce should help Rice with a loan.
Pictures show Robert Redford in classic films including "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "Three Days of the Condor."
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.
