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Keeping students focused in class is a losing battle for Texas schools when there are cellphones around to distract them, says State Representative Ellen Troxclair.
So where are those school-day germs lurking?
"We wanted to create something that was a story, that was real, that the kids could embrace and learn."
The CBS News Texas morning team rode along on an Arlington ISD school bus on Aug. 14, documenting the first day of school.
There is a new TikTok trend that might send your student to the doctor.
About 500 kids started the school year with a fresh pair of shoes, thanks to a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering underserved students in Oak Cliff.
"Financially, everybody's struggling these days, and we need all the help we can get."
At Dallas ISD's Hillcrest High School, Arthur Valle prepares for his first, "first day of school," as a brand new teacher.
Students, parents, and volunteers packed inside AT&T Stadium for the event hosted by the Gene and Jerry Jones Family Arlington Youth Foundation.
The back-to-school Mega Mobile is designed to serve any families in Denton, Cooke and Wise counties who need food assistance before the new school year begins.
A survey of GPISD staff found more than 90% support the pilot program.
Thousands of students and families headed to the Tarrant County College South Campus on Friday for the 18th annual "Back-to-School Roundup."
Volunteers with United Way offered their morning to help at J.N. Ervin Elementary through an event called "Stock the School."
The National Retail Federation predicts total back-to-school spending in the U.S. will reach nearly $39 billion, which is an average of $875 per household.
On Wednesday, DISD had the kickoff to their New Teacher Academy at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Downtown Dallas, where 650 new hires learned the ropes.
The district is partnering with food service company Sodexo to launch a free dinner program.
Events across Dallas-Fort Worth include backpack giveaways and health checkups.
School is almost back in session and some students are already getting ahead with the help of a North Texas organization.
As students return to the classroom at Duncanville ISD, they'll be greeted with staff and a growing police force making sure everybody is safe.
Teachers and students in the Anna Independent School District will be hearing the school bells less often this year.
DFWweCARE primarily helps North Texas elementary schools whose population is more than 90% reliant on free or reduced lunch.
"No more practicing the practice test," DISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde said.
Students of Fort Worth ISD and Dallas ISD head back to school Monday, and that means a lot more cars will be on the road during rush hour.
Many North Texas school districts have started the new school year. Here are some tips to remember when driving through those school zones!
Igo did warn that undocumented immigrants with active criminal warrants are at risk of deportation.
In addition to agriculture, the contamination threatens the county's drinking water, its county judge said.
A North Texas state representative has introduced legislation that would abolish the Texas Education Agency
A cold front brings even colder temperatures overnight and into Thursday.
With billions of dollars on the line, Gov. Greg Abbott is back in Washington, D.C. for the second straight week.
Igo did warn that undocumented immigrants with active criminal warrants are at risk of deportation.
In addition to agriculture, the contamination threatens the county's drinking water, its county judge said.
A North Texas state representative has introduced legislation that would abolish the Texas Education Agency
A cold front brings even colder temperatures overnight and into Thursday.
With billions of dollars on the line, Gov. Greg Abbott is back in Washington, D.C. for the second straight week.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The city helped a state lawmaker develop new ways to crack down on illicit businesses.
For nearly two years, officers used questionable tactics to arrest women for prostitution. Then the cases fell apart.
An Irving Independent School District administrator resigned this week after Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for his firing.
The machines offer a legitimate and easy way to buy cryptocurrency, but with convenience comes risk.
Igo did warn that undocumented immigrants with active criminal warrants are at risk of deportation.
With billions of dollars on the line, Gov. Greg Abbott is back in Washington, D.C. for the second straight week.
Although President Trump can't overturn the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, experts say he can change how it is enforced.
President Trump is changing the composition of the Kennedy Center's board — and wants to change the types of performances the center shows.
While the Trump administration has highlighted transfers of dangerous criminals to Guantanamo Bay, it is also sending nonviolent, "low-risk" migrants.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
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 North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
Recalled products involved a mix of Bavarian doughnuts, French crullers, éclairs and coffee rolls, according to FDA.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Knobs on ranges can be unintentionally activated, an issue that has proved a hazard with other brands, safety agency says.
H-E-B Dietitian Picks is a program where dietitians share recommendations on which foods to avoid or enjoy.
Health experts say the website purge could result in deaths.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Google is scrapping some of its diversity hiring targets, joining a lengthening list of U.S. companies that have been abandoning or scaling back their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
The Texas Rangers have reached multiyear agreements with several distributors that will broadcast games in the team's five-state television territory.
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.
The company announced it purchased land at the southeast corner of LBJ Freeway and Hillcrest Road.
The fan said he didn't believe he broke any rules and was voicing his opinion before Cuban stood up and yelled at him to sit down.
While Luka Doncic made his debut with the Lakers, Mavericks fans continued calling on the team to fire GM Nico Harrison.
DeMar DeRozan scored a season-high 42 points, including a baseline floater with 2 seconds left in overtime, and the Sacramento Kings beat the depleted Dallas Mavericks 129-128 on Monday night.
Luka Dončić made his highly anticipated debut with the Purple and Gold on Monday with 14 points against the Utah Jazz.
Fans of the Philadelphia Eagles are celebrating now that their team is officially Super Bowl champions.
Fans of the movie Dazed and Confused can purchase a piece of the film for just under $1 million.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the much-anticipated Super Bowl 2025 halftime show.
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Irv Gotti, the famed hip-hop music executive from NYC, has died at the age of 54, Def Jam confirms.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.