Mesquite ISD superintendent says nearly 515 employees will be impacted by staff reductions
Mesquite ISD Superintendent Dr. Angel Rivera said the plan to reduce staff is something he takes personally.
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Blind Duncanville pitmaster draws crowds with skill, grit and smoked meats
Christopher Jones lost his vision five years ago. Now he runs Blindfolded Barbecue, inspiring customers and the visually impaired community.
Powerball jackpot hits estimated $1.5 billion
The Powerball jackpot leaped to an estimated $1.5 billion after no one won Wednesday night's pot of gold of approximately $1.25 billion.
Dallas mayor pitches city to aerospace leaders during Montreal trip
Johnson met with major aerospace firms, economic leaders, and tech companies during a visit to Montreal, the city said.
U.S. government admits fault in midair collision that killed 67 near D.C.
A filing states that the crew of the Army Black Hawk helicopter failed to establish and maintain proper and safe visual separation with a regional American Eagle flight that was approaching Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C.
Trump claims he's brought down prices, touts military bonuses in year-end address
President Trump's speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three. He touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies in a brief address.
North Texas dad survives sudden heart attack, urges others to listen to warning signs during holidays
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
North Texas man connects kids and seniors through holiday messages
Trae Jacobs started a project that delivers hundreds of handwritten cards from students to seniors in care facilities, creating bonds across generations.
Recalled salad dressings could contain "foreign objects," FDA warns
Onions used to make the salad dressings could contain "black plastic planting material," according to food regulators.
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Applications open for Texas' private school voucher program
It's called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA). Private schools are not automatically in the TEFA program, they must opt in.
Gov. Greg Abbott vows to add more Turning Point USA chapters to Texas schools
The high school program for Turning Point is called "Club America." It's a student-led, conservative-promoting group.
Could Fort Worth ISD face a teacher exodus as the state takes over?
By the end of the school year, Fort Worth ISD may be facing a teacher shortage.
North Texas mayor offers to raise millions to keep GCISD campuses open
William Tate has previously floated the idea of raising taxes to prevent Bransford and Dove elementary schools from closing within Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. That didn't take hold.
Fort Worth ISD school board votes to appeal TEA takeover
The Fort Worth ISD school board voted 7-1 Tuesday night to appeal the state's takeover of the district.
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Texas woman arrested for hiding razor blades in bread at Mississippi Walmart stores
A Texas woman has been arrested for allegedly pushing razor blades into loaves of bread at two Walmart stores in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Mesquite ISD announces $24 million budget cuts, including staff layoffs, for 2026–27 school year
A North Texas school district says it will be forced to eliminate jobs as part of a $24 million budget reduction.
Mesquite police reveal details, timeline of child grooming case
An arrest affidavit revealed more details about what led up to the arrest of a teacher and volleyball coach.
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How has the controversial cellphone ban been going in Arlington ISD?
Arlington ISD Superintendent Matt Smith told CBS Texas that they are pleasantly surprised with the ban.
A look inside Collin Street Bakery, a Texas holiday staple
Collin Street Bakery is celebrating its 129th year of baking cakes and other sweet treats for the holiday season.
DFW organization helps seniors and individuals with disabilities by offering them a ride
Call A Ride Southlake helps seniors and individuals with disabilities by taking them to appointments and running much-needed errands. Call A Ride is the latest recipient of the CBS Texas 11 Days of Giving.
Southwest Airlines jumps on viral trend, offers $67 flights
Wanna get away? The Dallas-based airline is offering $67 flights.
Wind speeds pick up in North Texas ahead of a cold front
Some light drizzle will be possible mainly for areas east of this front as it moves through.
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Chilly mornings, mild afternoons usher North Texas into the weekend
Expect more temperatures in the 70s than 60s in the extended forecast, making this a very rare stretch of unseasonably warm temperatures for December.
Wind speeds pick up in North Texas ahead of a cold front
Some light drizzle will be possible mainly for areas east of this front as it moves through.
Thursday in North Texas will be mild, humid before a cold front
Thursday morning in North Texas is mild and humid ahead of a cold front that will move through, increasing winds.
Warm Christmas likely in North Texas as forecast points to 70s
Long-range, our Christmas Eve and Christmas Day forecasts are trending very warm, with highs well into the 70s, and dry conditions lingering through the holiday and beyond.
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Duncanville Outreach Ministry receives $1,000 donation to help local families: 11 Days of Giving
The donation ensures the ministry can continue its mission of providing hope to North Texans.
Irving Cares gets $1,000 donation to help North Texas families: 11 Days of Giving
Gift comes through 11 Days of Giving campaign, supporting food pantry and wraparound services.
Denton Freedom House food pantry receives $1,000 donation from 11 Days of Giving
Fresh food comes in daily, sometimes hourly, to keep shelves stocked at the Denton Freedom House food pantry.
Arlington Charities sees record demand and fresh support from 11 Days of Giving
Thanksgiving is just a week away, and many North Texas families are struggling as the holidays approach.
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Millions of asylum-seekers left waiting in immigration court backlog
While illegal migrant crossings have dropped, immigration courts now have a historically high volume of cases
Some local, state law enforcement to be deputized as immigration agents
With the expansion of the 287(g) program, local and state officers will be able to enforce some immigration duties.
Are local sheriff's offices playing a role in deportation operations?
While the Trump administration says they're only targeting criminals for deportation, those words have done little to comfort some immigrants
What do President Trump's immigration-related executive orders do?
A few weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump has issued dozens of executive orders.
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Phillies ink 2023 ALCS MVP Adolis García to a 1-year deal
The Philadelphia Phillies and 2023 ALCS MVP Adolis García have agreed to a one-year, $10 million contract.
J.J. McCarthy and the Vikings win after being eliminated from playoffs before kickoff at Cowboys
The Minnesota Vikings were eliminated from playoff contention before taking the field for their game at the Dallas Cowboys.
Packers pass rushing standout Micah Parsons injured in loss to Broncos
Green Bay Packers pass-rushing standout Micah Parsons has injured his left knee on a non-contact play.
Fernando Mendoza becomes first-ever Indiana Hoosier to win the Heisman
Fernando Mendoza claimed 2,362 first place votes to nab the prize.
Dallas Cowboys Trevon Diggs' return from injured reserved remains on hold
Diggs has missed seven games since suffering a concussion in an at-home accident.
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Southlake nonprofit helps seniors stay independent: 11 Days of Giving
For many people, driving is something they don't think twice about. But one of the toughest parts of aging can be hearing it's time to hand over the keys.
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House Democrats release 68 more photos from Epstein estate
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.
NOAA says new AI-driven weather models improve forecast speed, accuracy
A suite of new Artificial Intelligence technology is being rolled out in major weather forecasting models.
More Texans to hit the road for December holidays and will pay less for gas
AAA Texas said 7.9 million people in Texas will travel 50 miles or more from home, an increase of 1.3% over last year.
Frisco cold case murder solved as McKinney man gets life in prison
A McKinney man was sentenced to life without parole after being convicted in a 2017 Frisco murder that went cold for years.
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Stolen suitcase, GPS tracker, and weeks of waiting on police: inside a North Texas couple's search for answers
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.
School buses improve educational outcomes. Why are they massively underfunded?
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
I-Team Investigation: A patchwork of protection
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.
Texas woman shares violent video of jail experience
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
In jail instead of a hospital; the struggle to get mental health treatment in Texas
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
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House Democrats release 68 more photos from Epstein estate
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have released a new batch of 68 photos obtained from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. Follow live updates here.
Trump claims he's brought down prices, touts military bonuses in year-end address
President Trump's speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three. He touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies in a brief address.
Trump installs partisan plaques for past presidents at White House
President Trump added plaques with disparaging comments about Biden and Obama on a "Presidential Walk of Fame" at the White House.
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Trump administration sanctions Mexican cartel and its leader for oil theft
The Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on a violent Mexican fuel-theft cartel and its imprisoned leader, amid the Trump administration's crackdown on cartels backing operations through stolen oil and gas.
U.S. labels Colombian cartel a terror group, opening door to military action
The U.S. State Department said Clan del Golfo is a "violent and powerful criminal organization" that uses cocaine trafficking to fund violent activities.
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Delta faces first lawsuits in Toronto plane crash
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 calls for ban on additives in public water
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
With paper tags going away in Texas, officials fear toll dodgers will use fake metal plates
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists call for boycott of Target following rollback of DEI initiatives
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Target is ending its diversity goals
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.
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North Texas dad survives sudden heart attack, urges others to listen to warning signs during holidays
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Rabies case in Michigan organ recipient traced back to donor's exposure
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
What parents should know about their children's AI use this holiday season
The holiday season can mean festive lights, shopping for your children's gifts, and more time using technology.
North Texas tap group turns 40 and keeps the beat alive
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
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Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory brings thousands of jobs to North Texas
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Barber's struggles highlight impact of Frisco's Main Street construction on small businesses
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas launching new location in uptown
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
Google's $40 billion investment in Texas to boost AI, cloud, and energy infrastructure
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines announces layoffs at Texas headquarters
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
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FIFA slashes some World Cup ticket prices after global fan backlash
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Flagg becomes youngest player to score 42 points but Mavericks still lose to Jazz
Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn't enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss.
Rantanen, Duchene, Johnston each have goal and assist as Stars beat Kings 4-1
Mikko Rantanen, Matt Duchene and Wyatt Johnston had a goal and an assist each and Casey DeSmith tied a Dallas record with his 11th consecutive game earning points as the Stars rallied past the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Monday night.
Prescott, Schottenheimer reflect on struggles as Cowboys' playoff hopes fade
Dak Prescott stared blankly for several seconds when the star quarterback was asked what the goal would be for the Dallas Cowboys over the final three games with their playoff hopes all but gone.
Scottie Scheffler wins PGA Tour player of the year for 4th straight year
Scottie Scheffler topped the ballot against Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood and Ben Griffin, though the PGA Tour did not release what percentage of the votes Scheffler received.
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The Oscars is moving to YouTube starting in 2029
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
North Texas pizzeria wins best in the Southwest: Detroit-style meets Texas flavor
It's history in the baking.
Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner and wife Michele, arrested for their murders
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner remembered for beloved films, iconic performances
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Nick Reiner arraignment postponed after court appearance in killings of Rob and Michele Reiner. Here's what to know
Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in their deaths.
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Photos: Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returns to North Texas
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.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
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.
Texas Health NICU babies celebrate first Valentine's Day in style
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
Mavericks fans call for GM Nico Harrison's firing ahead of Anthony Davis' first home game
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
