Study shows back-to-school spending in DFW soars above U.S. average
It's that time of year again... back-to-school shopping. But this year, North Texas families say they're feeling the pinch more than ever.
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It's that time of year again... back-to-school shopping. But this year, North Texas families say they're feeling the pinch more than ever.
Events across Dallas-Fort Worth include backpack giveaways and health checkups.
It may be hard to believe, but your kids will be heading back to school next month.
CHISD said the goal is to increase scholar focus, reduce classroom distractions and enhance academic engagement across all grade levels.
"Everything is better with bling," said Season Jacobs.
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?
The CBS News Texas morning team rode along on an Arlington ISD school bus on Aug. 14, documenting the first day of school.
"We wanted to create something that was a story, that was real, that the kids could embrace and learn."
"Financially, everybody's struggling these days, and we need all the help we can get."
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.
At Dallas ISD's Hillcrest High School, Arthur Valle prepares for his first, "first day of school," as a brand new teacher.
A survey of GPISD staff found more than 90% support the pilot program.
Events across Dallas-Fort Worth include backpack giveaways and health checkups.
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.
Thousands of students and families headed to the Tarrant County College South Campus on Friday for the 18th annual "Back-to-School Roundup."
The district is partnering with food service company Sodexo to launch a free dinner program.
Volunteers with United Way offered their morning to help at J.N. Ervin Elementary through an event called "Stock the School."
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 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.
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.
BrokerChooser analyzed 2024 FBI fraud data and compared reported cryptocurrency losses with the cost of in-state college tuition.
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
Union leaders warn that rising tensions could make negotiations harder. Some say the city's pay offer falls short, while others want members to review it before deciding.
Residents packed the commissioners' court, accusing county leaders of voter suppression and warning that the proposed reductions would disproportionately affect communities of color.
The group is opposed to a 19-story hotel and apartment tower at Preston and Royal, dozens of 3-story patio homes at Walnut Hill and Marsh, and to relocating Dallas City Hall.
BrokerChooser analyzed 2024 FBI fraud data and compared reported cryptocurrency losses with the cost of in-state college tuition.
Three people were killed and seven others were wounded in the Saturday attack in Twin Falls, Idaho. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, officials said.
Union leaders warn that rising tensions could make negotiations harder. Some say the city's pay offer falls short, while others want members to review it before deciding.
Residents packed the commissioners' court, accusing county leaders of voter suppression and warning that the proposed reductions would disproportionately affect communities of color.
The group is opposed to a 19-story hotel and apartment tower at Preston and Royal, dozens of 3-story patio homes at Walnut Hill and Marsh, and to relocating Dallas City Hall.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
Three words keep coming up when current and former elected leaders describe former Fort Worth Mayor and longtime Republican Congresswoman Kay Granger: trailblazer, tough, and tenacious.
Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, a trailblazing North Texas Republican who became the first woman to serve as Fort Worth's mayor, has died, officials said Sunday night.
This week on Eye On Politics, a new bill in Congress seeks to revoke birthright citizenship for the children whose parents entered the U.S. illegally, and Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says social issues matter even as affordability remains at the top of voter concerns.
The hemp industry is still challenging other state regulations in court, so the legal fight in Texas is expected to continue.
Detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement set a monthly record high for the second Trump administration in July, internal agency data obtained by CBS News shows, as ICE widened its crackdown.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
The illness may take up to 14 days to incubate.
Dangerous heat is sending more people to the ER. Here's where North Texas outdoor workers can get free hydration kits.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant is out for the season after sustaining a knee injury in training camp.
All the festivities will be hosted at the Ford Center at The Star.
Jung Hoo Lee hit two solo homers and drove in three RBIs and Logan Webb pitched six shutout innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the scuffling Texas Rangers 5-1.
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant left practice early after apparently suffering a knee injury Monday.
Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom says he wants to stay with the team that won the 2023 World Series, invoking his no-trade clause.
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
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.
