 
                                                  
      SMU Announces Upgrades To Ford Stadium
SMU has announced plans for seven new suites and other upgrades to Gerald J. Ford Stadium in time for fall football and the Dallas school's move to the Big East.
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      SMU has announced plans for seven new suites and other upgrades to Gerald J. Ford Stadium in time for fall football and the Dallas school's move to the Big East.
 
                                                  
      Brown says he doesn't know where realignment is going. But he's hopeful the Big East can stay together for Dallas-based SMU to become relevant as a basketball and football school.
 
                                                  
      The first Wednesday of every February is National Signing day, a period in which high school seniors and eligible junior class prospects sign their letter of intent to play college football.
 
                                                  
      Conference USA, which is expanding to 14 members even with four leaving for the Big East in 2013, announced its football schedule and new division alignments Wednesday.
 
                                                  
      I have no regrets about encouraging my kids to aim high with their education. Other than love, discipline and security, helping our kids dream big should be a parent's top job.
 
                                                  
      Some 60 public school districts across Texas offer courses on the Bible, but at least a third aren't meeting state requirements to be unbiased and legally sound.
 
                                                  
      The moving-in process is under way at the George W. Bush Library and Museum, where some 43,000 artifacts from his time in the White House will be kept.
 
                                                  
      SMU Police say they arrested a man who was roaming through dorms and offering female students free massages.
 
                                                  
      SMU accepted its invitation last week. SMU Athletics Director Rick Hart said the game is a tremendous reward for the school's players. SMU finished second in Conference USA's West Division.
 
                                                  
      Can you imagine the Byron Nelson Championship being played in South Dallas? A lot of city leaders and golf legends say they can! It's all because of an announcement that a championship course will be built off of I-45.
 
                                                  
      A new study out Monday says women in Texas are still earning less than men. But economists say, the numbers, in this case, don't tell the whole story.
 
                                                  
      From Western to wildly contemporary, Dallas-Fort Worth boasts an exciting and talented art community perfect for any taste. The best places to buy local art for less than $100 offer up everything from home decor pieces to the ideal gift for any eclectic in-law.
 
                                                  
      TCU junior forward Amric Fields was injured only 12 seconds into Thursday night's game against SMU, when his right knee buckled and he fell to the floor.
 
                                                  
      Dallas Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles facing yet another controversy — this time involving the confidentiality expected of district drivers.
 
                                                  
      Nick Russell scored 19 points and Hall of Fame coach Larry Brown won his SMU coaching debut as the Mustangs defeated Loyola Marymount 73-58 Sunday.
 
                                                  
      Hundreds of North Texans are losing their jobs as Research In Motion, the maker of Blackberry, slims down its global workforce.
 
                                                  
      Central Florida was eyeing a return to Conference USA championship game last year before a 21-point loss at Southern Methodist sent the Knights into a 2-5 tailspin to end the season.
 
                                                  
      A 15-acre park at the upcoming George W. Bush Presidential Center will simulate a Texas prairie -- complete with a wildflower meadow and a blend of native grasses and trees.
 
                                                  
      Former Secretary of State James Baker will receive the Medal of Freedom from the Tower Center for Political Studies at SMU. The medal will be awarded Wednesday.
 
                                                  
      University Park Police are investigating the third sexual assault reported this school year by an Southern Methodist University student.
 
                                                  
      Two alleged sexual assault cases on the SMU campus have generated a review of the university's method of handling sex assault claims.
 
                                                  
      A series of three earthquakes rattled homes and nerves across North Texas over the weekend. The most recent quake hit just after 10:30 p.m. Sunday in Irving.
 
                                                  
      
 
                                                  
      An SMU student is facing sexual assault charges, after police say he attacked a fellow student.
 
                                                  
      Millions of customers across North Texas and the nation this week have been faced with slowed response times on many banking sites.
 
                                                  
      "I'm wondering how I'm going to be able to afford everything" if federal food aid is halted, one single mom said.
 
                                                  
      Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
 
                                                  
      Walder was charged with endangering a child, a second-degree felony, according to court records.
 
                                                  
      The district says no Mansfield students were involved, but students remain shaken.
 
                                                  
      The daytime hours are sunny, but clouds will arrive as the sun is setting and the ghosts and goblins emerge.
 
                                                  
      "I'm wondering how I'm going to be able to afford everything" if federal food aid is halted, one single mom said.
 
                                                  
      It's October and Halloween events are in full force across North Texas.
 
                                                  
      Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
 
                                                  
      Walder was charged with endangering a child, a second-degree felony, according to court records.
 
                                                  
      The district says no Mansfield students were involved, but students remain shaken.
 
                                                  
      Nearly 40 years after 14-year-old Jennifer Day was killed while working at a Dallas donut shop, Plano police are revisiting her unsolved 1985 murder.
 
                                                  
      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.
 
                                                  
      Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
 
                                                  
      The United Nations human rights chief says the Trump administration "must halt" strikes on alleged drug boats to prevent "extrajudicial killing."
 
                                                  
      President Trump's call to terminate the filibuster could alter the ways the Senate and congressional dealmaking operate.
 
                                                  
      President Trump and first lady Melania Trump hosted star athletes, princesses, dinosaurs and at least one Trump impersonator at the White House's annual Halloween event Thursday.
 
                                                  
      The Trump administration on Thursday announced it would set the lowest refugee admissions cap in U.S. history at 7,500 spots.
 
                                                  
      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.
 
                                                  
      Anthony Cirelli scored in overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 2-1 win over the Dallas Stars.
 
                                                  
      Cole Koeninger, an 18-year-old senior at Keller High School, will play baseball at the University of Tennessee, with dreams of MLB stardom.
 
                                                  
      Oettinger improved to 6-0-0 in his career against the Caps as the Stars (6-3-1) won their third straight.
 
                                                  
      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.
 
                                                  
      Paramount announced layoffs as the company restructures after completing its $8 billion merger with Skydance earlier this year.
 
                                                  
      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.
 
                                                  
      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.