Dallas ISD book checkouts soar amid state's cellphone ban for public schools
From the first day of school to March 31, 2026, the district reported an increase of more than 200,000 additional books checked out compared to the previous year.
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From the first day of school to March 31, 2026, the district reported an increase of more than 200,000 additional books checked out compared to the previous year.
Nearly two weeks before a fantasy book festival was scheduled to take place at the Gaylord Texan in March, the event was cancelled.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Debbie Gibson wrote about the highs-and-lows of her career in her new memoir, "Eternally Electric: The Message in My Music."
A library book that was checked out in July 1943 was finally returned to the San Antonio Public Library nearly 82 years late.
A nonprofit is working to transform the late writer's old bookstore into a museum honoring his legacy.
The American Library Association has tracked a national surge in book bans over the past several years, with Texas at the forefront.
The book tells the story of a young female dragon rider who finds herself in the middle of a magical war.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
When we first met Nia-Tayler Clark earlier this year, she was excited to show us her Farmers Branch bookstore, BLACKLIT.
Allen is one of the few North Texas towns that only has one public library.
The original 1997 illustration for the front of the first Harry Potter book has set a record for Potter-themed memorabilia on the auction block.
CBS News Texas is teaming up with the nonprofit Book Drive for Kids and La-Z-Boy.
Pink will give away 2,000 banned books at her South Florida shows this week in partnership with the literary and free expression advocacy group PEN America.
Britney Spears' new memoir, "The Woman in Me," comes out Tuesday.
Scholastic said it created the category to protect school workers in states with laws that prohibit titles that deal with race and sexuality.
Exclusive excerpts from "The Woman in Me" will be available on "CBS Mornings" and People magazine's platforms this week, before Britney Spears' new memoir is released next Tuesday.
HB 900 goes into effect Friday, requiring school districts to remove sexually explicit books from libraries.
A McKinney ISD school board member is in hot water with some parents who say he maligned the district in front of state lawmakers who are considering a new law relating to the regulation of books sold to, or included, in public schools.
Meals on Wheels provides thousands of North Texas seniors a hot meal, but it's the organization itself that is now needing some additional helping hands.
The family of Marysol Perez and her infant son, Eric Jr., is filing a lawsuit alleging gross negligence by the utility company.
On June 25, 2026, an unimaginable loss hit the Barboza family at a home along McCart Avenue in Fort Worth's southside.
As the 64-year-old remains jailed without bond, detectives are interviewing additional people to determine whether there may be more victims while the school district moves to terminate his employment.
A Texas fugitive trying to make it to Mississippi is in custody after deputies say they caught him trying to make a Greyhound bus connection in Atlanta.
Meals on Wheels provides thousands of North Texas seniors a hot meal, but it's the organization itself that is now needing some additional helping hands.
The family of Marysol Perez and her infant son, Eric Jr., is filing a lawsuit alleging gross negligence by the utility company.
On June 25, 2026, an unimaginable loss hit the Barboza family at a home along McCart Avenue in Fort Worth's southside.
As the 64-year-old remains jailed without bond, detectives are interviewing additional people to determine whether there may be more victims while the school district moves to terminate his employment.
A Texas fugitive trying to make it to Mississippi is in custody after deputies say they caught him trying to make a Greyhound bus connection in Atlanta.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
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.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear formally requested an update from Sen. Mitch McConnell amid a weekslong hospitalization that has prompted growing speculation about his health.
Abbott has ordered an investigation into a Rio Grande Valley hospital over allegations it advertised "birth tourism" packages to foreign nationals.
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump is tightening bonds with Turkey.
Talarico has said he wants to create a federal public health insurance option, raise the federal minimum wage and increase taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
President Trump held separate calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war.
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.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this pest and how to keep your pets safe and healthy.
Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
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.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
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.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
The team and the city asked for feedback from surrounding homeowners, so they will hopefully give the green light to the project.
Jessica Shepard had 22 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists for her third triple-double of the season, and the Dallas Wings beat the New York Liberty 88-77 on Tuesday night.
Argentina erased a two-goal deficit in the final 11 minutes as Lionel Messi scored the equalizer and Enzo Fernández netted a stoppage-time winner to beat Egypt 3-2.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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.
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.
