Texas Universities Preparing For A Fall Like No Other During Coronavirus Pandemic
UT Austin, SMU, TCU and Baylor released more information about their plans this week.
UT Austin, SMU, TCU and Baylor released more information about their plans this week.
Baylor University is requiring a negative COVID-19 test of all students coming to campus for the fall semester.
The facility will have enough space for more than 200 beds, and provide care for patients if the medical center in Dallas becomes congested.
Ruby Alexander, 79, died Tuesday night. The Baylor guard was the youngest of her nine grandchildren. Mulkey said Alexander, who she described as "vivacious," spent weeks at a time in Waco and attended many Baylor games.
As mass sexual assault scandals, some dating back decades, roil universities in Texas and across the country, the schools are seemingly drawing from the same playbook in their responses.
After a Big 12-record 23-game winning streak, the Bears lost for the second time in three games when they fell 75-72 at TCU on Saturday.
Kansas is back on top of the college basketball world after knocking off Baylor Saturday.
Udoka Azubuike had 23 points and a career-high 19 rebounds and No. 3 Kansas held on to beat No. 1 Baylor 64-61 Saturday.
Some say the Baylor men's basketball team's winning streak may be on the line when they host #3 Kansas Saturday.
Mulkey earned her 600th victory in her 700th game, four games faster than Adolph Rupp with the Kentucky men.
Jared Butler scored 16 of his 21 points in the first half, and top-ranked Baylor never trailed while tying the longest winning streak in Big 12 history at 22 games with a 70-59 victory over No. 14 West Virginia.
No. 1 Baylor's school-record winning streak has reached 20 games Saturday.
"Given the number of student-athletes involved, the suspensions will be staggered over the course of three weeks beginning with the season opener next Friday, February 14," the University said in a news release.
Results for one of the people have come back negative according to the state, but results for three others are still pending.
Aranda will replace Matt Rhule, the new coach of the NFL's Carolina Panthers.
Teá Cooper scored 27 points and No. 6 Baylor used a dominant fourth quarter to beat top-ranked UConn 74-58 on Thursday night, ending the Huskies' 98-game home winning streak.
Baylor quarterback Charlie Brewer didn't play the second half of the Big 12 championship game against Oklahoma.
JaMycal Hasty rushed for three touchdowns and No. 11 Baylor forced six turnovers in a 61-6 victory over Kansas on Saturday.
Brewer accounted for 296 yards and two touchdowns before missing most of the fourth quarter and the Bears won 24-10 in their home finale over Texas on Saturday, a week a loss there to Oklahoma ended their bid for an undefeated season.
Charlie Brewer threw for 303 yards and a touchdown, Denzel Mims caught six passes for 102 yards and Baylor held on to beat Rice 21-13 on Saturday night.
Denzel Mims caught three touchdown passes, Grayland Arnold returned a punt 73 yards for a score and Baylor beat UTSA 63-14 on Saturday for its fourth consecutive win.
Baylor is moving forward with plans to build a new basketball facility on the banks of the the Brazos River.
The Lady Bears are the first women's basketball team to visit the Trump White House; the 2017 and 2018 women's college basketball champions did not.
TCU held on to start 1-0 in the Big 12 for the first time in its seven seasons as a league member, winning 85-81 Saturday when Robinson made two free throws and Miller another after Baylor pulled within one with 18 seconds.
The student, Jacob W. Anderson, accused of sexual assault is about to graduate from UT Dallas. A student-led petition drive resulted in his removal from campus.
Eight TikTok users said that the new law signed by President Biden violates their First Amendment rights.
Former President Donald Trump's attorneys are getting their first chance to question Michael Cohen on his second day of testimony.
A judge says the remaining wrongful death lawsuit filed after 10 people were killed during a crowd crush at the 2021 Astroworld festival will go to trial in Houston in September.
Actor, singer and LGBTQ+ advocate Billy Porter has been named the first-ever honorary grand marshal of the Dallas Pride Parade.
The Florida crash involved a bus transporting about 53 farmworkers and a 2001 Ford Ranger truck, officials said.
Eight TikTok users said that the new law signed by President Biden violates their First Amendment rights.
Former President Donald Trump's attorneys are getting their first chance to question Michael Cohen on his second day of testimony.
A judge says the remaining wrongful death lawsuit filed after 10 people were killed during a crowd crush at the 2021 Astroworld festival will go to trial in Houston in September.
Actor, singer and LGBTQ+ advocate Billy Porter has been named the first-ever honorary grand marshal of the Dallas Pride Parade.
The Florida crash involved a bus transporting about 53 farmworkers and a 2001 Ford Ranger truck, officials said.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
An investigation found how a Fort Worth property worth $1.3 million, home to a massive pile of trash, owed less than $200 in property taxes.
"I just jumped up and went woo-hoo!"
A Garland woman was surprised when she received a $97,000 bill for solar panels she doesn't have.
In a statement, Philips said it does not admit any wrongdoing but chose to settle "to end the uncertainty associated with litigation in the U.S."
Eight TikTok users said that the new law signed by President Biden violates their First Amendment rights.
Former President Donald Trump's attorneys are getting their first chance to question Michael Cohen on his second day of testimony.
On the stand, Michael Cohen told jurors about the decade he spent working for Trump as his self-described "fixer" and attorney.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
Kelli and Michael Regan were looking for a new dog. The breeder they found online asked them to pay with gift cards.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Maker of insulin pump urges customers to update an app because of glitch that causes the devices to unexpectedly shut down.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Within hours of the vote, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced it would sue to block the ban. Dallas employment attorney Rogge Dunn predicts employees will ultimately win this battle.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Texas law SB 14 prohibits drug and surgical "gender transition" interventions for minors.
The projects are expected to create at least 17,000 construction jobs and 4,500 manufacturing jobs.
After more than 40 years in business, 99 Cents Only Stores, a discount chain, announced on Thursday that it will close all 371 of its locations and cease operations.
The Avalanche dropped both home games to Dallas in this series.
Oklahoma City outscored Dallas 57-45 in the second half to tie the series up at 2-2.
Tyler Seguin scored the tie-breaking goal in the second period and added an empty-netter in the third and Dallas goaltender Jake Oettinger made it all hold up, powering the Stars to a 4-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche for a 2-1 lead in their Western Conference second-round series.
Kyrie Irving scored 22 points, including a running left-hander in the lane in the final minute to help Dallas hold on, and the Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 105-101 for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Dallas-Fort Worth hockey fans are searching for anything and everything related to the Dallas Stars and the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
Nemo beat Croatia's Baby Lasagna to the title by winning the most points from a combination of national juries and viewers around the world.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Traveonna Mays turned herself into the Denton jail Thursday on a charge of injury to a child.
Make sure you put on sunscreen before heading out today!
The Academy of Country Music Awards take place Thursday at The Star in Frisco.
Organizers of the event say Porter symbolizes the spirit of unity, making him the ideal addition to this year's festivities. The parade takes place on June 1.
The former president will be delivering the keynote speech at the convention.
Until then, enjoy the sunshine.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!