Texas schools received 77,000 threats last year. Some schools lack the resources to respond.
Texas schools received more than 77,000 threats last year, according to data collected by the Texas Education Agency.
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I-Team: 7 years after dying in police custody, civil trial starts in the death of Tony Timpa
More than seven years after 32-year-old Tony Timpa died in police custody after calling 911 for help, the civil trial against four Dallas police officers began Monday.
Tony Timpa's wrongful death civil trial set to begin after two-month delay
Body camera footage recorded the night Dallas police officers restrained 32-year-old Tony Timpa who called 911 asking for help. After 11 minutes of an officer's knee on his back, Timpa went silent.
I-Team uncovers how Texas lawmakers diverted millions away from auto theft task forces
Lock your doors because the number of vehicles stolen is hitting new highs in Texas.
New school safety chief aims to 'professionalize' security at all Texas schools
"There is never a finish line when it comes to security."
I-Team update: New rules regarding restraints & arrests of young students
The State of Texas can no longer use one specific form of discipline on young students.
Texas schools trying to fill mental health professional shortage gaps with telehealth & teen court programs
Eighty percent of Texas counties are designated as mental health professional shortage areas.
Texas takes steps to protect parents from wrongful child abuse accusations
Major changes go into effect next month on how child abuse investigations in Texas are conducted.
North Texas has been preparing for decades for truck crashes involving hazardous material
In the 1980s, local city leaders who were concerned about a potential chemical spill in densely populated areas came up with designated hazmat routes.
I-Team: Sex trafficking in 'Sound of Freedom' movie vs. in Texas
The film's ticket sales are now grossing near $150 million, and the I-Team wanted to answer what local movie-goers may be asking.
Report: Fort Worth police chase that killed uninvolved driver reached 100 mph
Records obtained by the CBS News Texas I-Team show a Fort Worth police chase of a stolen vehicle that resulted in an innocent driver being killed reached speeds of 100 miles per hour.
Teen linked to dozens of auto thefts, attempted thefts was part of 'Kia Challenge' trend, Plano police say
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Civil trial against four Dallas police officers in 2016 death of Tony Timpa pushed back
On the day jury selection was scheduled to begin in the wrongful death lawsuit, U.S. District Judge David Godbey delayed the trail until at least September.
Questions remain over Fort Worth police chase & the death of an uninvolved driver
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Fort Worth police officer-involved shootings are up this year
So far this year, Fort Worth police officers have opened fire on eight suspects. Four were killed.
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Texas schools received 77,000 threats last year. Some schools lack the resources to respond.
Texas schools received more than 77,000 threats last year, according to data collected by the Texas Education Agency.
I-Team: 7 years after dying in police custody, civil trial starts in the death of Tony Timpa
More than seven years after 32-year-old Tony Timpa died in police custody after calling 911 for help, the civil trial against four Dallas police officers began Monday.
Tony Timpa's wrongful death civil trial set to begin after two-month delay
Body camera footage recorded the night Dallas police officers restrained 32-year-old Tony Timpa who called 911 asking for help. After 11 minutes of an officer's knee on his back, Timpa went silent.
I-Team uncovers how Texas lawmakers diverted millions away from auto theft task forces
Lock your doors because the number of vehicles stolen is hitting new highs in Texas.
New school safety chief aims to 'professionalize' security at all Texas schools
"There is never a finish line when it comes to security."
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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson joining the GOP
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Rangers get 7 scoreless innings in 2-0 win over Mariners
Texas is 7-1 against the Mariners, clinching the season series even though the teams still play five more times.
The Iron Skillet stays in Fort Worth as TCU tops SMU 34-17
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TCU and SMU battle over the Iron Skillet for the 102nd time
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2-time AL MVP Juan González, one of baseball's best sluggers in the '90s, honored by Texas Rangers
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Cowboys carry on after star cornerback Trevon Diggs' season-ending knee injury
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More than 35,000 people register to vote after Taylor Swift post
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1 person dead after brief police chase in Dallas
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After the Storm: Matador Tornado Damage
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HAIL-uva storm system sweeps through North Texas
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