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The Lifeline Assistance Program is a government benefit program providing subsidized phone service to millions of households across the country. Customers from many different backgrounds and in many different situations may be eligible for discounted landline or wireless phone service via Lifeline.
Administrators are trying to determine whether some students taking an online version of the STAAR test lost answers in a computer glitch. Problems were reported in the Austin, Bryan and Arlington areas.
The federal Lifeline Assistance Program, in place since the mid-1980s, helps ensure that low-income households across the United States have access to free or discounted phone service. This service is available to those who participate in certain government assistance programs, like Food Stamps (SNAP) or Medicaid, or who live below the federal government's poverty level for their state.
The FBI's announcement that it mysteriously hacked into an iPhone is a public setback for Apple, as consumers suddenly discover that they can't keep their most personal information safe.
When it comes time to choose a tax professional, there are many things that a tax payer needs to understand. Here are some basic questions to ask and details to learn before hiring someone to take care of your income tax preparation needs.
Five tips on renting a car abroad
The effort is simple - 100 percent of all sales today at Jersey Mike's will be donated to local charities. The money raised at the 35 locations here in North Texas will go to the organization Wipe Out Kids' Cancer.
Conn's Inc. has reported disappointing fourth-quarter earnings and says it expects revenue for the year to grow less than Wall Street expected.
Nearly a year after the incident took place, the Fort Worth PD released video on Wednesday of an officer-involved shooting. The release came on the heels of that officer being indicted on aggravated assault charges.
U.S. officials say the Pentagon will be deploying an armored brigade combat team to Eastern Europe next February as part of the ongoing effort to rotate troops in and out of the region to reassure allies worried about threats from an increasingly aggressive Russia.
Long before Kellyn Acosta was an Olympic hopeful, he was a four-year-old learning to play. His father Ken Acosta remembers he was talented at many sports but soccer was the one that stuck.
Parking officers are writing tickets for parking on an unapproved surface at the VA Medical Center in Dallas .
Trump, along with Republican rivals Texas Sen. Ted Cruz and Ohio Gov. John Kasich, appeared at a town hall in Milwaukee one week before Wisconsin's April 5 primary.
The city is trying out a new system of "valet parking zones." The first area to experience the change is Lowest Greenville along Greenville Avenue.
New numbers show how the community is rallying around injured Fort Worth police officer Matt Pearce.
Police have confirmed at least three drownings in the Trinity this year.
Fans have tons of options when it comes to great food at Dallas Cowboys games, but Sunday young chefs got a chance to sell their tasty creations at the home opener at AT&T stadium.
This list is a work in progress, a survey of what weathered the last two summers will help inform the recommendations.
There is an Ozone Action Day on Monday.
CBS News Texas is at AT&T Stadium just ahead of the Cowboys' home opener against the Jets!
Fort Worth's Coyote Drive-In is closing after 14 years, with its final movies set for Labor Day weekend.
The Royse City Police Department said the incident happened around 6:30 p.m. Thursday at I-30 and mile marker 79, closing both westbound and eastbound lanes.
Vance says gas prices could have been "much higher were it not for our efforts," as the Iran war pushes pump prices to expected Labor Day weekend records.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
County Line Records is also seeing younger customers embrace CDs, cassettes, and other physical media as a way to unplug.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
Thomas Ross allegedly tried to get his campaign manager to plant cocaine and Adderall on his opponent, federal prosecutors in Missouri said.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a Trump executive order that would prevent certain people from automatically becoming U.S. citizens at birth.
The Pentagon will begin requiring male service members ages 30 and older to get screened for testosterone deficiency, after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for the change over the summer.
James Talarico's Senate campaign is accusing Ken Paxton and his campaign treasurer of "illegally spending" $1 million that was routed to a Paxton-aligned super PAC.
The Trump administration is withholding approval from Texas for about $9.8 billion in the next year.
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.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
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.
Milton backed up Prescott in 2025, his second year in the league after the Cowboys acquired him in a trade with New England.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
Team USA begins its pursuit of a fifth consecutive World Cup title against China on Friday, Sept. 4, in Berlin in the first of three games in group play.
The longtime Dallas Cowboys quarterback and CBS Sports football analyst said he came to rely on alcohol to get off pain medications after multiple back surgeries.
The game was nationally televised, and video shared on social media of the incident has been viewed millions of times.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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.
