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Arlington students, teachers ready for the new school year
Students and teachers at Arlington's Carol Holt Elementary school were eager to start a more normal school year Wednesday.
Texas to execute man for slaying of Dallas real estate agent
Kosoul Chanthakoummane was on parole when 40-year-old Sarah Walker was killed in July 2006.
51-year-old man killed at Dallas car wash, police investigating
On Aug. 11, police said 51-year-old John Woodberry was shot and killed at the Camp Wisdom Car Wash at 7171 American Way.
Half of all Texas schools have no mental health services
Texas would need to hire more than 5,000 licensed school psychologists to meet minimum recommended ratios.
Your Wednesday Morning Headlines, August 17th, 2022
First Day of School for the last couple of districts left in our area, Desoto ISD threats put several elementary schools on 'temporary hold', Keller ISD pulls controversial books from library shelves for review, SMU and DBU move-in for students is today, Tarrant Area Food Bank is holding a back to school food market today, Study: 60% of renters saw increase in rates over the past year, American Airlines' supersonic flight plan
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
McKinney hospital, surgical centers targeted by group of Russian hackers
McKinney Methodist Hospital and two nearby surgical centers were targets of a cyber security attack last month by a notorious group of Russian hackers.
Keller ISD tells school staff, librarians to pull and review books that don't meet guidelines
These guidelines are relatively based on the Texas Education Agency's school library standards for removing and preventing obscene content released earlier this year.
Mom goes viral for conducting school shooting drills with 5-year-old son
The video shows her son crouching in a corner of his bedroom, demonstrating how he would hide in his classroom and use his bulletproof Spider-Man backpack as a shield.
Cedar Hill football team has eyes on the state title as season kicks off
High school football kicks off next week, and there will be a lot of attention on district 11-6A, the district of doom.
Tarrant County leaders call new juvenile detention report 'disturbing'
Overcrowding at a juvenile detention center prompted Tarrant County leaders on Tuesday to suggest defunding two judicial positions unless children are moved through the justice system faster.
Fort Worth police partner with United Way of Tarrant County on new safety initiative
Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes has unveiled his new strategy on combating violent crime in the city with a new initiative called 'One Second Collaborative.'
Conservative Christian cellphone company donates 'In God We Trust' signs to Carroll ISD
Monday night's Carroll ISD school board meeting brought a controversial donation: framed posters saying, "In God We Trust," along with an image of the American flag.
More homeowners are coming forward after construction company files bankruptcy
RJ Construction blames an ongoing legal dispute with the Arlington Independent School District for the bankruptcy filing, but former clients say they're the real victims.
NBA won't hold games on Election Day in effort to encourage fans to vote
As part of what the league is calling a "civic engagement night," all 30 teams will instead play the night before the election.
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Storms and rain possible in North Texas through early next week
North Texas could see some storms and rain through next week as a front moves in.
Texas set to execute Kosoul Chanthakoummane for real estate agent Sarah Walker's murder
Kosoul Chanthakoummane was on parole when 40-year-old Sarah Walker was killed in July 2006.
Mansfield ISD students, teachers ready for the new school year
Students and teachers at Arlington's Carol Holt Elementary school were eager to start a more normal school year Wednesday.
Mental Health in Texas Schools
Most Texas schools provide little to no access to mental health services. A CBS News investigation found of the more than 1,200 school districts in Texas, just 39 districts provide adequate access to mental health services, making up less than 0.1% of all students. We sit down with the head of the state’s mental health consortium to find out why. Sanger ISD faces the same challenges most other Texas school districts face when it comes to providing their students mental health services, yet this district has come up with creative ways to bridge gaps in services and provide unique services that actually make a difference.
Your Wednesday Morning Headlines, August 17th, 2022
First Day of School for the last couple of districts left in our area, Desoto ISD threats put several elementary schools on 'temporary hold', Keller ISD pulls controversial books from library shelves for review, SMU and DBU move-in for students is today, Tarrant Area Food Bank is holding a back to school food market today, Study: 60% of renters saw increase in rates over the past year, American Airlines' supersonic flight plan
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Arlington students, teachers ready for the new school year
Students and teachers at Arlington's Carol Holt Elementary school were eager to start a more normal school year Wednesday.
Texas to execute man for slaying of Dallas real estate agent
Kosoul Chanthakoummane was on parole when 40-year-old Sarah Walker was killed in July 2006.
51-year-old man killed at Dallas car wash, police investigating
On Aug. 11, police said 51-year-old John Woodberry was shot and killed at the Camp Wisdom Car Wash at 7171 American Way.
Half of all Texas schools have no mental health services
Texas would need to hire more than 5,000 licensed school psychologists to meet minimum recommended ratios.
Dora Maldonado faces murder charge after telling police she killed her husband
Police said she confessed to drowning her husband in a creek, now Dora Alvarez Maldonado, 44, is facing a murder charge.
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I-Team: Nearly 90% of elementary schools do not have an officer stationed at the school
According to data the I-Team collected, in North Texas, elementary schools appear to be far more vulnerable than middle or high schools.
Dallas college installs new security features following a 2017 shooting
North Lake College in Irving might be considered one of the most high-tech campuses in North Texas — partly because of what happened five years ago.
FBI: more young people are being targeted for sextortion scams
Criminals convince victims to send compromising photos, then threaten to release the images if ransom isn't paid.
Black and Hispanic murders are less likely to be solved | The reasons why are complicated
New research by the CBS News Innovation Lab shows the likelihood of a murder being solved in the US is significantly lower when the victims are Black or Hispanic.
Churches cancel Christian day-camp as old allegations surface again
Pastor Doug Page of First Baptist Grapevine cancelled the camp about one week before it was set to begin for about 200-children in his congregation and the neighborhood.
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Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act, sealing major victory for domestic agenda
"Let me say from the start, with this law, the American people won and the special interests lost," Mr. Biden told the crowd assembled at the White House.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
FBI, DHS warn of threats to law enforcement after Mar-a-Lago search
The FBI and DHS shared the internal intelligence memo with state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement officials nationwide late Friday night.
Schiff: "No evidence" that Trump declassified docs found at Mar-a-Lago
Some of the items seized from Mar-a-Lago by the FBI last week contained classified information.
Man crashed into barrier near Capitol before shooting himself, police say
Capitol Police said the man did not appear to be targeting any members of Congress, who are on recess.
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Tax-free weekend brings thousands to shopping malls across North Texas
It's a chance for shoppers to get deals on back-to-school supplies or even just treat themselves.
Tax-free weekend a chance for back-to-school shoppers to save big
Tax-free weekend in Texas is officially here, and shoppers are already taking advantage of the annual sales tax holiday.
H-E-B issuing all-store recall for mint chocolate chip ice cream
Officials say the products contain wheat but that it is not declared on the label.
Tips and tricks for saving on that grocery bill from the Culinary School of Fort Worth
CBS 11 News went to the Culinary School of Fort Worth for a few tips and tricks people can use to save money on their grocery bills.
Consumer advocate talks pros, cons of electric vehicles
Everyone is looking for ways to save at the pump, but have you ever thought about ditching gas altogether?
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2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Experts hearing questions about monkeypox, COVID-19 as school begins
Back-to-school anxiety may be a rite of passage for students, but parents may be experiencing it as well. Between safety and health concerns, it can be tough to send your child off this year.
Some Capri Sun juice pouches recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
Doctors urging parents to get kids vaccinated before heading back to school
Doctors are urging parents to get their kids the COVID-19 vaccine as they head back to school.
Dallas County declares health emergency as monkeypox cases continue to rise
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins decided to issue the order after cases passed 200 last week.
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American Airlines places deposit on 20 supersonic planes
American Airlines has agreed to buy up to 20 supersonic jets and put down a non-refundable deposit on the planes that are still on the drawing board and years away from flying.
Tax-free weekend brings thousands to shopping malls across North Texas
It's a chance for shoppers to get deals on back-to-school supplies or even just treat themselves.
25th annual DFW Restaurant Week begins August 8
It's the second-largest restaurant week in the country, second only to New York City's.
Tax-free weekend a chance for back-to-school shoppers to save big
Tax-free weekend in Texas is officially here, and shoppers are already taking advantage of the annual sales tax holiday.
Cracker Barrel sparks uproar for plant-based sausage critics say is "woke"
The post sparked strong reactions from its followers, with many complaining that Cracker Barrel should not be offering the meat alternative.
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NBA won't hold games on Election Day in effort to encourage fans to vote
As part of what the league is calling a "civic engagement night," all 30 teams will instead play the night before the election.
Rangers win 3rd straight, top A's 2-1 after Woodward firing
Marcus Semien homered, rookie Bubba Thompson had a tiebreaking RBI single and the Texas Rangers won hours after manager Chris Woodward was fired, beating the Oakland Athletics 2-1 on Monday night.
Texas Rangers fire manager Chris Woodward
The Texas Rangers have dismissed Chris Woodward as manager.
Valdez throws 7 scoreless, AL-best Astros beat Rangers 7-3
Framber Valdez threw seven shutout innings, Martín Maldonado and Alex Bregman homered with three RBIs each, and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 7-3 on Thursday.
Brittney Griner's teammates react to "devastating" prison sentence
Griner's teammates say they approached Thursday's game "with a heavy heart": "It's like you're just waiting for a bomb to drop."
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Sacheen Littlefeather receives apology for mistreatment at 1973 Oscars
Littlefeather was mocked when she declined Marlon Brando's Best Actor win onstage at the 1973 ceremony.
Issey Miyake, Japanese fashion maverick, dies at 84
Miyake built one of Japan's biggest fashion brands, becoming well known for its trademark origami-like pleats, and Steve Jobs' ubiquitous black turtlenecks.
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Vin Scully, legendary Dodgers broadcaster, dies at age 94
"His voice will always be heard and etched in all of our minds forever," Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten said in a statement.
Pat Carroll, voice of Ursula in "The Little Mermaid," dies at 95
Carroll would often say that Ursula was one of her favorite roles, saying that she saw the character as an "ex-Shakespearean actress who now sold cars."
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Storms and rain possible in North Texas through early next week
North Texas could see some storms and rain through next week as a front moves in.
Texas set to execute Kosoul Chanthakoummane for real estate agent Sarah Walker's murder
Kosoul Chanthakoummane was on parole when 40-year-old Sarah Walker was killed in July 2006.
Mansfield ISD students, teachers ready for the new school year
Students and teachers at Arlington's Carol Holt Elementary school were eager to start a more normal school year Wednesday.
Mental Health in Texas Schools
Most Texas schools provide little to no access to mental health services. A CBS News investigation found of the more than 1,200 school districts in Texas, just 39 districts provide adequate access to mental health services, making up less than 0.1% of all students. We sit down with the head of the state’s mental health consortium to find out why. Sanger ISD faces the same challenges most other Texas school districts face when it comes to providing their students mental health services, yet this district has come up with creative ways to bridge gaps in services and provide unique services that actually make a difference.
Your Wednesday Morning Headlines, August 17th, 2022
First Day of School for the last couple of districts left in our area, Desoto ISD threats put several elementary schools on 'temporary hold', Keller ISD pulls controversial books from library shelves for review, SMU and DBU move-in for students is today, Tarrant Area Food Bank is holding a back to school food market today, Study: 60% of renters saw increase in rates over the past year, American Airlines' supersonic flight plan
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Victims of Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas
On May 24, 2022 nineteen children and two teachers were killed in Uvalde, Texas, after a teenaged gunman barricaded himself in a 4th grade classroom and opened fire.
Uvalde School Shooting: The Aftermath of Tragedy
Following the tragic shooting deaths of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School, the Uvalde community is grappling to find answers and understanding.
CBS 11 Bike To Work Week!
CBS 11 staffers took the roads early morning May 20 for Bike to Work Week! Want to be featured on air or online? Share your photos of you biking to work using #CBS11BiketoWork on social media!
Easter bunny hops into Cook Children's NICU
All dressed up for their first Easter, these precious snuggle bunnies are ready for the holiday weekend.
March 14 Fannin County Storm Damage Near Leonard, Texas
The storm that moved through North Texas on the evening of March 14 was fast-moving but left a lot of damage behind in some places. Here are images from Fannin County, west of the town of Leonard, where many believe a tornado touched down.
