University Of Texas Could Allow Concealed Handguns In Class
Concealed handguns would be mostly barred from University of Texas dormitories but not from classrooms under recommendations presented to the school president.
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Concealed handguns would be mostly barred from University of Texas dormitories but not from classrooms under recommendations presented to the school president.
Torn as ever over race, the Supreme Court on Wednesday weighed whether it's time to end the use of race in college admissions nationwide or at least at the University of Texas.
The incident happened after two girls began fighting in the gymnasium.
The International Space Station accepted its first U.S. shipment in more than half a year early Wednesday, receiving Christmas presents and much-needed groceries for the resident astronauts.
The Senate is set to vote Wednesday on legislation to rewrite the landmark 2002 No Child Left Behind law.
Abigail Fisher has been out of college since 2012, but the justices' renewed interest in her case is a sign that the court's conservative majority is poised to cut back, or even end, affirmative action in higher education.
Coordinator for the African American Success Initiative (AASI, Jamila Thomas has a mission from the Dallas School District that targets 35,000 students.
An East Texas college professor has been accused of conversing with a 12-year-old girl online and trying to meet her for sex.
Police in Denton on Monday morning arrested an individual who was brandishing a knife at an elementary school campus. Officers also stated that the man was "sweating and acting paranoid."
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments Wednesday for the second time in three years in the case of a white Texas woman who was rejected for admission at the University of Texas.
They say they're prepared to walk out of class. Some students at a Dallas Independent School District high school are making the move to get their voices heard.
The recent rise in the number of inappropriate student-teacher relationships in Texas has caught the eye of lawmakers.
A major overhaul of the No Child Left Behind Act is in the works. This week the House passed the new Every Student Succeeds Act; and the Senate is expected to vote on the act next week.
Students at Arlington Heights High School in Fort Worth school can expect to see increased security on Friday after a fight and shooting near the campus on Thursday afternoon.
A Dallas School Board member wants to make recess a requirement in the district's elementary schools. During a school board briefing today Dan Micciche says he will propose that recess be held daily for children pre-K through 5th grade.
Alison Davis says she woke up to find her husband, Kevin Davis, face down in a pool of blood inside their New Haven, Indiana, home. She says he fell down the stairs. But after an autopsy report, police came to a different conclusion.
One organizer said he learned after returning home that 47 people had been killed and 50 kidnapped.
Firefighters battle flare-ups and difficult conditions as containment remains at 31%.
The Ross wildfire has burned more than 80,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forcing evacuations, closing roads and disrupting schools.
Community donations collected in South Fort Worth include water, Gatorade, sunscreen, wipes, towels, and snacks for crews on the front lines.
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.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
North Texas Republicans discuss their excitement and expectations for first RNC Midterm convention to be held in Dallas. Among the group that spoke with Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink were Jennifer Stoddard Hoydu, former chair of the Dallas County Republican Party, conservative activist Sanjay Narayan and Isaac Laster, the chairman of the Young Republicans of Texas. The group discussed how the midterm convention could help revitalize voters as a whole.
Jim Henson, the director of the Texas Politics Project at UT Austin, discusses new poll results. He talks about the Senate race between AG Ken Paxton and James Talarico. The poll also provided new insights into public opinion on data centers in Texas.
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.
Romo was cited with passing on the right, possessing open intoxicants and operating a vehicle while intoxicated, court records show.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
NFL player Miles Sanders was arrested in the Pittsburgh area for driving under the influence, according to court records.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
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."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
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.
