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Schools are nominated for the award by the state department of education, and then complete a comprehensive application about school practices.
The visit comes almost three months to the day when a Downtown march against police involved shootings turned violent and deadly when lone gunman ambushed police, killing five local officers.
Two incidents in two days in separate North Texas cities. Now, police in both Arlington and Cedar Hill want to know if the same man is trying to lure middle school girls into his vehicle. Meanwhile, they're also increasing patrols in the area.
In less than a month, a second Hoary bat captured in Arlington has tested positive for rabies.
Coding boot camps have become a fast growing college alternative for tech savvy students looking to learn how to build software and jump right into the work force.
Reports of creepy clowns have made people across the country unsettled, and now there have been several reports, at least one confirmed, of potentially dangerous people dressed as clowns in North Texas.
Principal Hart says Dobie Elementary school teachers have noticed fewer kids playing by themselves and would like to see more benches in more schools.
A 3-year-old boy is recovering at Cook Children's Hospital after accidentally shooting himself in the arm with his mother's gun.
The Dallas Domestic Task Force is looking to bring the community together to end domestic violence in the city and to educate on how many people suffer from physical, domestic abuse.
Aflac discovered that 48% of employees would rather walk across burning hot coals, or talk to an ex, than pick out a health care plan
President Barack Obama liked his March trip to Austin's South by Southwest festival of technology and music so much that he's trying to re-create the SXSW vibe on the South Lawn.
Future phases include many new retail entertainment and dining establishments maximizing the prime location in between the heart of Walsh Ranch and downtown Fort Worth.
The voter may vote by signing a declaration at the polls explaining why the voter is unable to obtain one of the 7 forms of approved photo ID, and providing one of various forms of supporting documentation.
Son T. Nguyen, 71, of Richardson, was sentenced to 29 years in prison without parole by a jury that convicted him of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl.
Fay has over 25 years of experience in fire service and is currently with the city of Rowlett as an Assistant Fire Chief. He previously worked part-time as the fire chief and fire marshal for the city of Fate.
Pastors and community leaders in Como gathered Wednesday to talk about Monday night's shooting that left three people dead.
Investigators are still trying to determine how many suspects are involved in a deadly July Fourth shooting in the Como neighborhood of Fort Worth.
A Fort Worth church is apologizing for comments from a guest speaker about slavery last month.
Get your swimsuit ready for this weekend!
There's a 10% chance of storms for North Texas.
Tanner Horner is accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand after allegedly abducting and strangling her while delivering a package in 2022.
Frisco ISD said it is "committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment" at the track meet.
Thursday will be the final rain-free day in North Texas for the next week.
A Fort Worth owner says she furloughed more than half her staff as the state cracks down on smokable hemp products.
Police records show 29-year-old Dashane Ballard was booked into the FWPD detention facility early Thursday.
The city's human resources department presented plans to improve outcomes, including more accountability and adding new support positions to help employees navigate the process.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear before the House Oversight Committee next week to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein, the panel said.
A proposal to make Bible stories required reading in Texas public schools is putting the state at the center of another contentious battle over the role of religion in classrooms.
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said DHS employees affected by the government shutdown will be paid through the recent pay periods by the end of the week.
Bill Gates will appear before the House Oversight Committee as part of the panel's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, according to a source familiar with the plans.
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.
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.
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.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
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.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
MacKenzie Gore allowed one hit in five innings, Brandon Nimmo and Josh Smith had two hits each and the Texas Rangers shut out the Seattle Mariners 3-0.
Kawhi Leonard scored 34 points and hit six 3-pointers in the Los Angeles Clippers' 116-103 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
Wyatt Johnston scored twice, including in overtime, to lead the Dallas Stars to the 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Tuesday night.
Kyle Higashioka gave Texas the lead with a two-run homer, Nathan Eovaldi recorded his 1,500th career strikeout during six solid innings and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2.
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
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.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
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.
