Gov. Abbott proposes 7 emergency items in 2025 State of the State address
One of Abbott's biggest priorities is funding his school choice program.
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One of Abbott's biggest priorities is funding his school choice program.
A fiscal note for SB 2 from the Texas Senate said the legislation would allow about 35,000 students to attend private school in 2027.
Over a 24-hour span, the Cook Children's Emergency Department in Fort Worth has seen close to 700 patients.
Johnson, the first female superintendent in Keller ISD history, opposes splitting the district into two.
The proposal also includes a solution aimed at protecting against the misuse of taxpayer dollars.
There's also a plan to use taxpayer dollars so some students can attend private schools.
CBS News Texas contacted nearly 30 districts in North Texas to find out what they would do if immigration agents come knocking.
"We need to now go back to healthier funding of education in the state of Texas."
Dozens of McLean Middle School students are preparing for the 2025 Music for All National Festival in Indianapolis next March.
The State Board of Education heard testimony from over 150 teachers and parents on the matter.
The Bible could soon be the base for a new elementary school curriculum in Texas.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
According to materials provided online, the marshals must be school district employees and have a valid Texas concealed handgun license.
The expo provided families with information about specialized academic programs for the 2025-2026 school year.
This comes as several other districts, including Richardson, Fort Worth and Lewisville, are also closing schools.
Dr. Karen Molinar is back at the helm of the Fort Worth Independent. School District.
"We actually have less money now, when you account for inflation, than we did in 2016," the superintendent said.
Just months into his tenure, Grand Prairie ISD Superintendent Jorge Arredondo has gone from unanimous approval for his hiring to paid administrative leave.
In a decision that came down late Monday night, Coppell ISD's school board decided to close te school as part of its controversial budget cuts.
Lynn McKinney was the district's longest-tenured employee before she retired as deputy superintendent in 2023.
Parents and students in Coppell ISD are speaking out and planning multiple protests for Monday.
The school board voted 8 to 1 to accept the resignation of Dr. Angelica M. Ramsey as it was discussed in closed session.
The district is facing a multi-million-dollar budget deficit, similar to many other districts across North Texas.
The trial's second week could include testimony from experts in police training and more families of the victims.
Overall, it's a pretty quiet weather week in DFW.
Mattel is introducing a Barbie with autism as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity.
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
Three-week-old Canyon Cooper Smith is a big baby who is going to get a whole lot of love.
The trial's second week could include testimony from experts in police training and more families of the victims.
Overall, it's a pretty quiet weather week in DFW.
Mattel is introducing a Barbie with autism as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity.
Across the U.S., police officers moonlight in bars, clubs, and private security jobs with little oversight. A CBS News and Howard Center investigation reveals how weak policies allow misconduct, corruption, and threats to public safety to persist.
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
The wall text, which summarized Trump's first presidency and noted his 2024 comeback victory, was part of the museum's "American Presidents" exhibition.
"That's going to be up to American businesses. That's certainly a very real possibility," Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.
In Plano, Dragonfly Scans is a healthcare company that wants to show you what's happening inside your body.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
The Bulls put seven players in double figures, outscored the Mavericks 38-8 in fast-break points and never trailed.
The community gathered Saturday at a parade to celebrate the remarkable season for the South Oak Cliff Golden Bears, who won the Texas UIL 5A Division II state football championship.
Anthony Davis has ligament damage in his left hand, and the Dallas Mavericks' oft-injured big man could be facing an extended absence.
Jason Witten is packing up and heading north after being hired by Oklahoma University as the Sooner's new tight ends coach.
Dacoda Nichole Jones did not mention Rashee Rice by name when she posted photos on Instagram that appeared to show signs of physical abuse.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
The comic sold for 10 cents when it came out in 1938, and introduced the world to Superman.
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.
