State Witness Says Texas Schools 'Above Average'
An education expert says Texas is "above average" compared to other states in public-school student performance.
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An education expert says Texas is "above average" compared to other states in public-school student performance.
The Arlington ISD is expected to make it official on Thursday, appointing Dr. Marcelo Cavazos as the district's new superintendent. Cavazos has been filling in on the job since June.
The more than 600 Texas school districts suing the state over funding are wrapping up their case.
Christmas presents arrived early for about 50 students attending Morton Elementary School in Arlington. They received new winter coats, purchased by Patterson Kia of Arlington.
Amazon is launching a subscription service for children's games, videos and books aimed at getting more kids to use its Kindle Fire tablet devices.
There is a new push to require teachers to carry a professional license as well as a certification.
An expert economist has testified in the public school finance trial that Texas teacher quality in the state is dropping, largely because of low pay in a competitive market.
Carroll ISD Trustees voted unanimously late Monday night to place lights at the baseball and softball fields at Carroll Senior High School.
Texas education officials said that thousands of students retaking the standardized STAAR test had to skip the electronic version due to a computer glitch.
The DISD gave parents a chance to voice their concerns at an open mic night. Superintendent Mike Miles hosted the hour-long meeting to take questions from parents.
Friends and family of a Terrell ISD teen are suggesting the girl's death was the result of bullying. Monday officials with the district said, "That has been some of the rumor and allegation. We routinely investigate any such allegation. We're continuing our investigation processes."
More than half of Texas ninth graders who last spring failed one or more of the state's new standardized tests skipped their chance to retest over the summer.
Southlake's Carroll ISD has committed to buying new lights for its baseball and softball teams. It just hasn't decided where to put them.
Texas Education Commissioner Michael Williams has deferred the requirement for schools to count new end-of-course examines as 15 percent of a student's grade this school year.
Texas Education Commissioner Michael Williams speaks a day after Gov. Rick Perry urged him to again delay requiring high school students to have standardized test scores factored into their final grades.
The referee gave the card, and with that came a one‑game suspension.
The Crutsingers knew it would be a long road to recovery. But they also knew they'd get there… one hug, one prayer at a time.
CBS Texas partners with the Bob Woodruff Foundation to support and honor America's veterans and support military families.
According to a criminal complaint, investigators said that in January, he sold, dispensed, gave away, or supplied Tirzepatide to three female co‑workers.
According to authorities, he has ties to Arlington, Dallas, and Fort Worth.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
One year after catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country, Texas has installed new flood warning sirens in some areas, but an I-Team investigation found large parts of the state still lack outdoor warning systems.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
David Hearn is accused of ripping out a piece of sealant on the bottom of the Reflecting Pool on June 19, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said.
The gang "has committed numerous attacks targeting civilians, law enforcement officers, and government officials," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
The event will take place on Sept. 9 -10 at the American Airlines Center, where President Trump spoke during his first campaign 10 years ago.
Chairman of the Texas Democratic Party, Kendall Scudder, discusses his re-election to a full, four-year term. He tells Jack Fink his thoughts on the Texas Senate race and the overall theme of their recent state party convention. "We've got to stop this limited thinking as Democrats," said Scudder. "We've got to get bigger. We've got to get bolder."
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will remain in effect until it expires in 2036, unless the countries strike another deal to extend it.
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.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
Commercial air service from Collin County will take off in November with a flight to Fort Myers, Florida.
The bank is closing a call center at its Plano campus and laying off 244 workers as part of a consolidation effort.
Mayor Eric Johnson said in an announcement the bank is considering Dallas for a new hub that could bring thousands of jobs to the metroplex.
The city of Plano is on a roll, and Mayor John Muns said the key to the city's successes comes down to customer service.
Paige Bueckers is a starter for the second consecutive season, and Jessica Shepherd will appear for the first time.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
The Ivory Coast and Norway will face off in the round of 32 at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday afternoon.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
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.
