State Lawmakers Mull Curriculum Changes
Top members of the Texas House are mulling implementation of a new law that overhauled high school curriculum while easing standardized testing requirements.
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Top members of the Texas House are mulling implementation of a new law that overhauled high school curriculum while easing standardized testing requirements.
A higher education conference organized by former governors Jeb Bush of Florida and Jim Hunt of North Carolina wraps up two days of talks in North Texas.
Federal data shows that, while Texas is doing better than the national average, black male students statewide are still suspended nearly five times more frequently than whites.
A prom promise has been broken for seniors at South Garland High School. Their venue closed suddenly, and now, five weeks before the big night, students and staff are left without their money or a place to celebrate.
Where will the next generation of millionaire entrepreneurs come from? A new program coming to Dallas is encouraging the creation of aspiring young business professionals. It's kind of a "Lemonade Learning," if you will.
Emergency crews in Dallas responded to a fire at Stemmons Elementary School in Dallas on Thursday morning. The flames actually burned an outdoor portable unit.
In an exclusive report, CBS 11 News takes an in-depth look at the fight over control of the Dallas Independent School District. Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings is trying to shatter perceptions about the push for a home-rule district, and his role in it.
Home-rule is a hot topic for those close to the Dallas Independent School District, with big opinions on both sides.
March Madness officially kicks off tonight, but in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas -- Malik Madness is already in full swing! This 'mad' event is a bit different -- Malik Madness is an effort to help a fifth-grader battling lymphoma.
Officials at TCU will be conducting a test of the school's emergency alert system on Tuesday afternoon. The tests are necessary to ensure that the system behaves properly.
One man's commitment to sharing kindness turned into a lesson today that could last a lifetime for some Irving students.
It's time to start thinking about what to do with the kiddos for summer vacation. CBS 11's Teresa Frosini has put together a list of all kinds of summer camps.
What started out as a school assignment in her 8th grade film class has now been viewed on YouTube more than 37,000 times. Bush choose a topic for her video that's personal - one that affects her and all her friends. She picked bullying.
A preliminary report on the cracking at the football stadium in Allen points a finger at structural and material problems at the 60-million dollar complex.
The problems with the cracks at Allen ISD's $60-million stadium can be traced back to when the stadium was built two years ago, according to a preliminary report obtain about CBS 11.
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 moisture and remnants of the system will bring slightly cooler temperatures and a chance of rain to North Texas.
The band was selected out of hundreds of applicants.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Fort Worth ISD board members will visit 13 campuses to encourage parents to participate in a districtwide survey.
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 whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut.
The Trump administration's plan to take a stake in tens of billions of barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves will hinge on a private company called North American Blue Energy Partners, the White House announced Monday.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
"We're going to be changing the name of Lake Ontario, effective immediately, to Lake America," the president said before he signed the order.
Google announced that it had begun rolling out changes to how its maps display Lake Ontario's name, after President Trump signed an executive order changing it to "Lake America."
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.
The move with Milton presumably means Sam Howell has won the No. 2 job behind Dak Prescott, a spot that Milton held last season.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Online county records showed that Fields was charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury. TCU is located in Tarrant County.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 18 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 97-71 in the final game before the FIBA World Cup break.
Scottie Scheffler is the FedEx Cup champion for the second time.
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.
