
Texas teen making history as youngest ever Black law graduate in US
Haley Taylor Schlitz is graduating from Southern Methodist University, making national history in the process.
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Haley Taylor Schlitz is graduating from Southern Methodist University, making national history in the process.
SMU constitutional law professor Dale Carpenter reacts to SCOTUS draft opinion that would overturn Roe V. Wade
SMU named Rob Lanier as its coach on Sunday after he took Georgia State to the NCAA Tournament this season.
"He'll be remembered for many things, and his friends specifically call out his empathy and compassion," SMU said in a tweet.
Researchers at SMU have identified 62 neighborhoods in Dallas that are "highly deficient" in the infrastructure that creates a safe, livable and economically viable neighborhood.
Experts say North Texans should be concerned about developments between Russia and Ukraine.
In a story that sounds more like science fiction than science fact, researchers at Southern Methodist University and Northwest University have developed new technology that allows cameras to capture high-resolution images and holograms of objects that are hidden around corners or obscured from view.
Following weeks of speculation, Sonny Dykes introduced as TCU's new coach after four seasons at SMU.
SMU is collaborating with the technology company NVIDIA to boost the university's high-performance computing system – increasing the current supercomputer memory tenfold.
After last year's Iron Skillet game was called off because of COVID-19 issues in TCU's program, the Mustangs earned consecutive victories over the Horned Frogs for the first time since 1992-93.
SMU went on to beat Abilene Christian 56-9 in a season opener.
Toyelle Wilson is a powerful example for others. She's the first black female head coach of any sport in the history of SMU.
In Ollie Osbourne's words, "It's really exciting that I get this opportunity. I never thought in my college years, I'd be playing in the Masters."
"The on-court record of our teams did not reach the level of success we hoped for our program," Athletic Director Rick Hart said.
Historians and political experts are reacting to an announcement by President Trump that breaks a long-standing tradition.
That lawsuit asks the Supreme Court to order state legislatures in Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia and Pennsylvania to displace "tainted" election results in those States and choose their own slate of electors.
President Donald Trump and his campaign have filed election lawsuits in a number of states to challenge the results.
Edwin L. Cox, Sr., a renowned Dallas business leader, entrepreneur, public servant, educational pioneer and longtime SMU supporter and trustee emeritus died Thursday, Nov. 5 at the age of 99.
A $25,000 reward is now being offered by Crime Stoppers as police continue to search for a suspect in the murder of SMU student Robert "Jaden" Urrea in Dallas on Halloween.
It's a topic the university felt was important as stress weighs on the school's many first-time voters
The family of slain Southern Methodist University student Robert "Jaden" Urrea are speaking out about his death in the early morning hours on Halloween.
More police patrols are on the street in Dallas Halloween night as they look for the suspect who shot 19-year-old SMU student Robert Urrea.
Police in Dallas are searching for the person/persons who shot and killed a SMU student in the early morning hours on Halloween.
The buildings may be dark, but local artists continue to find ways to express their craft and connect our communities.
The 2020 SMU Mustangs football team isn't looking back to the errors of the past -- they're looking forward and the next team they need to conquer to maintain their unbeaten record is Tulane.
North Texas leaders are sharing their reactions after the Supreme Court published a ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Fires broke out across North Texas today, burning down homes under construction in McKinney and over 11,000 acres of land in Palo Pinto County.
Many fans said they were grateful the league and the team took a public stand against the SCOTUS decision.
The percentage of Army National Guard members who are vaccinated is the lowest among the U.S. military.
Adolis García homered leading off the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Texas Rangers a 3-2 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday.
A woman died today after she was shot at an adult-oriented business in Dallas.
Republican officials in Texas and Louisiana convinced a federal judge to block rules that directed ICE to focus on arresting immigrants deemed to threaten national security or public safety.
Almost 300 high school seniors received their diplomas Friday in Uvalde in the shadow of the massacre of 19 elementary school students and two teachers one month earlier.
North Texas leaders are sharing their reactions after the Supreme Court published a ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Fires broke out across North Texas today, burning down homes under construction in McKinney and over 11,000 acres of land in Palo Pinto County.
Many fans said they were grateful the league and the team took a public stand against the SCOTUS decision.
The percentage of Army National Guard members who are vaccinated is the lowest among the U.S. military.
If you live in Texas, you're more likely to get these calls than any other state. If you live in the 214- or 817- area codes, you live in one of the most targeted metro areas in the country.
In the past six months, federal investigators said they have seen an explosion of handgun switches in North Texas.
It has never been more expensive or harder to buy a home in North Texas.
Nationwide, 61 gunmen killed 103 people and wounded 140 others, in populated areas in 30 states.
Gruesome new details have emerged in the high-profile murder of Dallas attorney Ira Tobolowsky.
Many fans said they were grateful the league and the team took a public stand against the SCOTUS decision.
The percentage of Army National Guard members who are vaccinated is the lowest among the U.S. military.
Republican officials in Texas and Louisiana convinced a federal judge to block rules that directed ICE to focus on arresting immigrants deemed to threaten national security or public safety.
A day after the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade was published, protestors showed up in Dallas.
Tension rose as high as the temperature here tonight. Both sides of this issue wanting and needing to express their feelings about this landmark decision to our state and federal leaders.
The recalled toys were sold online at Amazon, Bed Bath and Beyond, Fun and Function, JungleJump, The Grommet Flaghouse, and Wayfair.
Brace yourself! According to AAA, the current price per gallon in the Lone Star State is $4.34... but it's higher in DFW.
Researchers found that cities that already had a large share of remote workers before the pandemic tended to attract even more after the pandemic shutdowns.
As we head into Memorial Day weekend, experts say it's best to get out the door early, and if you can't, you can end up doubling your travel time.
More than 3 million Texans are expected to travel this Memorial Day Weekend and most of them will be hitting the road. According to AAA, their trips come at a time when gas prices continue to surge.
The percentage of Army National Guard members who are vaccinated is the lowest among the U.S. military.
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade.
Cowboys Hall of Famers Cliff Harris and Charles Haley share their personal connection to diabetes, and how they're combining to tackle the cause.
The two Dallas County residents recently traveled to Spain and Mexico.
Dallas County began administering its first doses to this age group Tuesday afternoon. Tarrant County plans to start administering the vaccine Wednesday.
The recalled toys were sold online at Amazon, Bed Bath and Beyond, Fun and Function, JungleJump, The Grommet Flaghouse, and Wayfair.
American said revenue per seat will jump by up to 22% compared with 2019, easily beating an earlier forecast of up 14% to 16%.
Brace yourself! According to AAA, the current price per gallon in the Lone Star State is $4.34... but it's higher in DFW.
The program will provide 34 ounces of free, frozen donor human milk to families who can't find formula.
Researchers found that cities that already had a large share of remote workers before the pandemic tended to attract even more after the pandemic shutdowns.
Brad Miller hit a two-run single against his former team and the Texas Rangers beat the Philadelphia Phillies for the ninth time in a row, 4-2 on Wednesday to hand Zack Wheeler his first loss in two months.
The Dallas Stars named Pete DeBoer as the team's head coach on Tuesday. This comes after DeBoer was fired from coaching the Las Vegas Knights on May 16.
Griner tried to call her wife nearly a dozen times through the American embassy in Russia on the couple's fourth anniversary Saturday, but they never connected.
Fitzpatrick is the second man to win a U.S. Amateur and U.S. Open on the same course, joining Jack Nicklaus who turned the trick at Pebble Beach.
World swimming's governing body has effectively banned transgender women from competing in women's events, starting Monday.
Fitzpatrick is the second man to win a U.S. Amateur and U.S. Open on the same course, joining Jack Nicklaus who turned the trick at Pebble Beach.
Two charges of sexual assault and child endangerment or abandonment against Dallas rapper Yella Beezy were dismissed.
Jennifer Hudson, who produced the Best Musical winner "A Strange Loop," became the 17th ever EGOT winner.
Keith, an eight-time Country Music Awards winner, delivered the news to his fans on his Instagram page on Sunday, emphasizing that he is going to take a break from performing to spend more time with his family.
McKinney has signed a contract for a statue that will commemorate the upcoming 50th anniversary of the movie "Benji."
We'll hit 100 on Sunday, but temperatures will drop on Monday and rain is possible through Tuesday.
Many fans said they were grateful the league and the team took a public stand against the SCOTUS decision.
Fires broke out across North Texas today, burning down homes under construction in McKinney and over 11,000 acres of land in Palo Pinto County.
A front moving through tomorrow will drop temperatures from the triple digits down into the lower 90s. Popup showers are also possible tomorrow and Monday.
Almost 300 high school seniors received their diplomas Friday in Uvalde in the shadow of the massacre of 19 elementary school students and two teachers one month earlier.
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.
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 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!
All dressed up for their first Easter, these precious snuggle bunnies are ready for the holiday weekend.
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.