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Reading scores saw their largest decrease in 30 years, while math scores had their first decrease in the test's history.
A bad decision by a Dallas police officer has him on administrative leave and has the department trying to repair its credibility with a large section of the city.
McKinney police are investigating racist and threatening graffiti discovered at an entrance to Stonebridge United Methodist Church's preschool over the weekend.
During a campaign stop in North Texas, Governor Greg Abbott said recent calls for the State of Texas to raise the minimum age to 21 to buy an AR style rifle will be unsuccessful.
A white officer working in the South Central Division was attempting to circulate a coin that had a culmination of racist stereotypes appearing to mock the Oak Cliff community.
They want to come back and school districts need them. What's keeping some retired teachers from returning to work?
The hot, dry summer caused one of the worst droughts in North Texas history, but August came in with a gift of rain for a large portion of the area.
Wednesday Evening's Top Stories: An Allen ISD middle school teacher is accused of indecency with a child, a Dallas police officer has been placed on leave after being accused of creating a "challenge coin" full of racist stereotypes and the campaign trail is heating up in the race for Texas Governor.
Judges Shequitta Kelly, Stephanie Huff, Lisa Green and Amber Givens are working to inspire the next generation through their non-profit, Pipeline to Possibilities.
The school board president in Midland called it a "blow" Wednesday, finding out their district superintendent is set to take the same job in Fort Worth.
If your financial goals include sending your kid to college, that will be an added expense on top of that $310,000 it costs to raise a child from birth to 17 years.
Fort Worth ISD students, parents, and teachers are learning more about the district's next leader.
A Hebron High School student has been critically hurt and two others are injured after the SUV they were in lost control, went airborne and crashed upside down into a creek in Carrollton.
The City of Dallas opens a long delayed temporary fire station to replace tornado damaged Preston Royal location.
Just one day after trimming down the roster to 53, there were 15 players moved to the Cowboys practice squad on Wednesday, two signees and two moved to reserve/injured.
Nine days after flash floods hit Kerr County, the death toll has risen, with over 170 still missing statewide. Search crews continue working in dangerous conditions. Rescuers recall emotional moments, including saving campers and finding personal items believed to belong to victims.
A Flood Watch is in effect for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and areas west of I-35 through 7 p.m. Sunday, July 13. Rainfall totals of 1"-3" are likely with isolated totals of 4" or more.
Scattered storms are expected across North Texas this weekend, with the highest chances Sunday. Flood watches are in effect, especially in Central Texas and the Hill Country, due to slow-moving storms that could trigger localized flash flooding.
Members of the U.S. Coast Guard are sharing powerful stories from recent flood rescues in Central Texas. One rescuer recalled spotting a young girl in the back of a rescue vehicle, tears streaming down her face. He gave her a thumbs-up, and she returned the gesture with a scared but brave smile. These small moments of connection brought comfort to frightened children during harrowing rescues.
In Kerrville, a simple fence has become a powerful memorial, adorned with flowers, candles, and photos of flood victims. It’s a place where the community gathers to grieve, reflect, and begin healing — each image a reminder of lives lost too soon.
The Justice Department's internal watchdog said it will audit the department's compliance with the law that required the release of the Epstein files.
The Texas Education Agency announced Thursday that Ena Meyers will be leading the district.
Bill Jones: The Cowboys will knock it out of the park if they can land Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and then trade down for extra picks.
Tanner Horner is accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand after allegedly abducting and strangling her while delivering a package in 2022.
Court records show that the suspect, Chrisantus Omondi, was charged with the murder of 51-year-old Scotty Jackson.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
A North Texas baby placed under the safe haven law is at the center of a rare custody fight after the biological family came forward months later seeking to reclaim him.
The Justice Department's internal watchdog said it will audit the department's compliance with the law that required the release of the Epstein files.
The order places FDA-approved products containing marijuana and state-regulated medical marijuana products at a lower drug classification.
The Senate adopted a budget resolution after a six-hour "vote-a-rama," with the GOP moving forward to fund ICE without Democrats.
About half of Iran's stockpile of ballistic missiles and its associated launch systems were still intact as of the start of the ceasefire in early April, officials said.
"Am I gonna replace a controller and have AI manage the airspace? The answer to that is hell no, that's not gonna happen," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy told CBS News.
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.
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.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
Bill Jones: The Cowboys will knock it out of the park if they can land Ohio State safety Caleb Downs and then trade down for extra picks.
Wyatt Johnston scored on a power-play deflection at 12:10 of the second overtime to give the Dallas Stars a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Wild early Thursday for a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
Oneil Cruz had the hardest-hit homer in the majors this season, a three-run shot off the top of the right-field foul pole in the ninth inning that powered the Pittsburgh Pirates to an 8-4 win over the Texas Rangers.
The Cowboys hold two picks in the first round: No. 12 and No. 20.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
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.
