Texas Teacher Fired After Wearing BLM Face Mask
A Texas teacher was fired for continuing to wear a Black Lives Matter face mask after school officials asked her to stop.
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A Texas teacher was fired for continuing to wear a Black Lives Matter face mask after school officials asked her to stop.
A Texas cardiologist's tweet about his daughter and her boyfriend being attacked by "a group of BLM" in Baltimore went viral -- the problem is the claim was not true.
The call for racial equality and police reform was heard on the SMU campus Friday.
Thursday's games involving the Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Wings and Texas Rangers have been postponed as teams stand in solidarity over racial injustice following the recent police shooting of Jacob Blake.
There were some boos in North Texas when players from FC Dallas and Nashville SC collectively took a knee during the national anthem before their MLS game Wednesday and Dallas defender Reggie Cannon is calling the action "absolutely disgusting."
Police said witnesses told them a disturbance began when a vehicle started honking at protesters July 25.
Outside Dallas police headquarters Sunday night, dozens of people showed up to express their frustration over an incident that occurred outside Friendship-West Baptist Church in the morning.
"He was completely within his rights to walk around with a gun. Regardless of how you may feel, he was doing nothing wrong," said Garrett Foster's sister Anna Mayo.
Kenny Stills, a star receiver with the Houston Texans, was one of nearly 100 people arrested during a demonstration over the shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
The images include Dallas area fatal victims of police involved shootings, such as Botham Jean, Jordan Edwards and Lake Highlands High grad Atatiana Jefferson.
Nine months after seeing a police officer gun down his aunt, Atatiana Jefferson, in her Fort Worth home, 8-year-old Zion Carr is "doing," his mother says.
Kaylynn Williford left her position with the district attorney's office after a Facebook account linked to her shared a post that compared protesters demonstrating against police brutality and systemic racism to Nazis.
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban spoke with CBS 11 Sports about a wide range of topics that have affected lives across the U.S.
The band's social media accounts and website were changed on Thursday to the refer to the new name for the band.
The three-part virtual event will begin Thursday, June 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Lawrence said even though Jones "is a person of influence and power, we need to stop relying on others to talk about change and actually be a part of the change."
The stretch of road was renamed after Bland, whose death fueled national outrage about police brutality.
The Fort Worth Police Department has issued a statement condemning Fox News host Tucker Carlson for an "absolutely inaccurate" report about its handling of recent racial injustice protests.
In a letter, the National Executive Committee says this is not a political issue, but a human rights issue and they join the country's resolve to do better.
Hollywood icon Barbra Streisand has made George Floyd's six-year-old daughter an official Disney shareholder.
Dallas officials have agreed to a 90-day ban on the use of tear gas and other less-lethal police crowd-control weapons against peaceful demonstrators.
University of Texas at Austin athletes called on the school to rename several campus buildings, change the traditional school song and donate a percentage of athletic department revenue to organizations supporting the Black Lives Matter movement.
Authorities are investigating interference with radio communications and websites or networks used by police and other officials during protests.
Birdville ISD is "evaluating the effects of possible changes," to Richland High School's Confederate themes.
The art, approved by the city, was created by dozens of volunteers overnight and has already created quite an impact.
Gov. Abbott said he is proud the Texas House has the votes to pass the $1 billion plan to spend public tax money for students to attend private school.
Authorities determined that the child was injured inside a vehicle in the hospital's parking lot.
Two men charged after 53 immigrants died in the back of a sweltering tractor-trailer with no air conditioning have been found guilty.
Fort Worth police said they found that a man had been struck by a train and was trapped underneath.
Between 2019 and 2022, the maternal mortality rate in Texas increased 56% after the state outlawed abortions.
Gov. Abbott said he is proud the Texas House has the votes to pass the $1 billion plan to spend public tax money for students to attend private school.
Authorities determined that the child was injured inside a vehicle in the hospital's parking lot.
Two men charged after 53 immigrants died in the back of a sweltering tractor-trailer with no air conditioning have been found guilty.
Fort Worth police said they found that a man had been struck by a train and was trapped underneath.
Between 2019 and 2022, the maternal mortality rate in Texas increased 56% after the state outlawed abortions.
As Texas' measles outbreak grows, many North Texas doctors fear this is just the beginning, thanks to the increased vaccine hesitancy.
The new bill, introduced by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), seeks to add layers of protection to Bitcoin ATM transactions.
In one Tarrant County ZIP code, nearly two out of every 100 newborns aren't surviving their first year of life.
Perinatal palliative care remains rare. But for families like the Ngos, it provides a small sense of control when it's needed most.
Along with seasoned doctors and health care professionals working toward solutions, some medical students just getting started in their careers are also hoping to make a difference.
One professor said this JFK assassination release is "certainly the most useful" of any so far "because of the redactions being removed."
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes ruled in favor of transgender active-duty service members and transgender people in the process of enlisting.
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled in favor of a group of more than two dozen unnamed former and current USAID employees and contractors.
More than 24,000 federal probationary employees who worked across 18 agencies were fired as part of President Trump's efforts to reduce the size of government.
Russian President Vladimir Putin told President Trump that halting foreign aid to Ukraine is key to ending the war, the Kremlin says.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
About one in five newborns in the U.S. start out on infant formula, making it a crucial source of nutrition.
Measles outbreaks in West Texas and New Mexico now have nearly 320 cases in total.
PepsiCo will acquire healthier soda brand Poppi as it strives to diversify into soda and snack offerings.
Organizers said the Expo was part of a national effort by the organization to reduce health and economic disparities.
Trader Joe's says some bottles of Gerolsteiner sparkling water may be cracked or damaged and should be discarded carefully.
These changes will take place May 28, right before the busy summer travel season.
President Trump's escalating trade war could impact the housing market in Texas, according to economists and industry experts.
Another retailer is relocating its headquarters to Plano.
The family that owns a parcel of land the historic building stands on agreed to donate it to the city.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
For the professional fishermen competing, the Bassmaster Classic is the culmination of years of dedication, long hours, and grueling travel schedules.
UCLA is the top overall seed in the women's NCAA March Madness tournament.
Auburn is the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament, with Duke, Houston and Florida joining the Tigers on the No. 1 line in the March Madness bracket.
Mikko Rantanen tapped his heart as the video screen showed highlights of his Colorado Avalanche career, culminating with him hoisting the Stanley Cup.
Quentin Grimes scored 28 points in his first game against his former team and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Dallas Mavericks 130-125 in a matchup of injury-depleted clubs.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Fans could hardly contain themselves when rock icon Kid Rock took the stage in Fort Worth Wednesday morning.
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
Hollywood's biggest stars turned out for the 97th annual Academy Awards. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2025 Oscars.
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.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
