Dallas ISD teachers to rally in Austin, speaking out against school voucher program
During Dallas ISD's spring break, educators are heading to Austin to meet with other educators and rally against the proposed school voucher program.
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During Dallas ISD's spring break, educators are heading to Austin to meet with other educators and rally against the proposed school voucher program.
One of Dallas ISD's largest teachers' unions said the legislature needs to invest more money in teachers and public school students across the state.
Dallas and Fort Worth ISD remain open on Wednesday as winter weather continues. Check our website for a full list of closures, cancelations and delays.
Dallas ISD has seen a noticeable drop in attendance due to fears of deportation since President Donald Trump's immigration policies took effect, with district officials emphasizing that schools are safe spaces.
In the first few days following federal immigration orders, teachers in Dallas' Bishop Arts area say classroom numbers have dropped.
CBS News Texas contacted nearly 30 districts in North Texas to find out what they would do if immigration agents come knocking.
Arctic air has returned to North Texas, but schools aren't closing this time around.
Dallas ISD student Deon Harris, this year's competition winner, visited the CBS News Texas studio on Saturday to share an excerpt from his powerful speech on Dr. King's vision of leadership and responsibility.
PowerSchool, a tech company handling sensitive student information for over 90 districts, including Dallas ISD, experienced a cybersecurity incident involving the potential exposure of 15 million records.
PowerSchool stores sensitive student information.
Dallas ISD and Fort Worth ISD are monitoring road conditions, heating systems and safety protocols as a winter storm approaches Thursday. CBS News Texas will provide a list of all closures on our website.
Robert T. Hill Middle School started using electronic hall passes to curb disruptive behavior and enhance security on campus.
The district shifted the times and locations of several sports games following a deadly shooting last week.
The district shifted the times and locations of several sports games following a deadly shooting last week.
"We are 100% in a climate right now that we could not take any chances when it comes to the safety of our school communities."
Dallas police say a group followed 17-year-old David Washington to a gas station Friday night. He was fatally shot by a 16-year-old, who is now charged with murder.
Dallas police said the driver and the passenger got into an argument as they drove south on Marsalis Ave.
About 500 kids started the school year with a fresh pair of shoes, thanks to a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering underserved students in Oak Cliff.
Thousands of Dallas ISD students returned to class Monday morning, including Pershing Elementary schoolers.
Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde said there are only 70 teacher positions open in the school district, the lowest they've ever had.
Mayor Johnson said he expects to help out 10,000 kids at this year's fair.
Mayor Eric Johnson and Dallas ISD are hosting the 28th annual event to hand out school supplies, valuable services and resources.
Volunteers with United Way offered their morning to help at J.N. Ervin Elementary through an event called "Stock the School."
Ready or not, school starts back in a matter of days for several North Texans.
On Wednesday, DISD had the kickoff to their New Teacher Academy at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Downtown Dallas, where 650 new hires learned the ropes.
Deputies were called to Bratonia Park on Lake Lavon after a report concerning an overturned kayak.
The solar radiation will allow for temperatures to peak in the lower to mid-90s.
A bulletin from the National Terrorism Advisory System warns of a "heightened threat environment" in the U.S. following the military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites.
Police responded to a shooting that broke out at a busy Juneteenth celebration near downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday night. No arrests have been made.
Hamas and the Houthis vow retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iran, as reaction from most world leaders focuses on dialogue and deescalation.
Deputies were called to Bratonia Park on Lake Lavon after a report concerning an overturned kayak.
The solar radiation will allow for temperatures to peak in the lower to mid-90s.
A bulletin from the National Terrorism Advisory System warns of a "heightened threat environment" in the U.S. following the military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites.
Police responded to a shooting that broke out at a busy Juneteenth celebration near downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday night. No arrests have been made.
Hamas and the Houthis vow retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iran, as reaction from most world leaders focuses on dialogue and deescalation.
The Allen Police Department, with help from the DEA, seized products at three warehouses in Dallas, while other agencies raided the owners' homes in Carrollton, Colleyville, and Plano.
Five years ago, the average Union Pacific freight train was 8,000-feet long. Today, it's more than 9,000, with many extending as long as 15,000-feet.
Homeowners could get up to $5,000 up front for agreeing to use MV Realty as their agent when or if they decided to sell their home.
The Texas House and Senate each passed HB 21 with a two-thirds majority, allowing it to take immediate effect.
Rated "high hazard" by the state, the dam had been overwhelmed by the torrential rain and failed to hold back the flooding that claimed two lives in October 2023.
A bulletin from the National Terrorism Advisory System warns of a "heightened threat environment" in the U.S. following the military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites.
The Texas GOP says it intends to take the state to court to force it to close the Republican primaries. We ask the Republican Party chairman the impact it could have on the already contentious GOP primary battle between Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Texas Congressmen Craig Goldman, of Fort Worth, and Greg Casar, of Austin, discuss Israel's attempts to take out Iran's nuclear weapon capability.
Republican State Senator Kelly Hancock or North Richland Hills has a new high profile job. Outgoing Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar hired him to serve as the new chief clerk and swore him into office.
Texas congressmen discuss Israel's attempts to take out Iran's nuclear weapon capability. Will Gov. Greg Abbott veto a controversial THC ban Republicans approved? Also, his endorsement of a North Texas lawmaker to become the state's new comptroller, its chief financial officer. The Texas GOP says it intends to take the state to court to force it to close the Republican primaries.
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.
Pest control company Terminix used call data to determine which cities had the most bed bug-infested areas in the country.
Just weeks away from prom and graduation, 18-year-old Katie Rangel started feeling off.
About three dozen of the nearly 1,200 measles infections in 2025 have been in people with two measles vaccine doses, the CDC says.
The CDC's new "checklist" comes amid a deadly year of measles outbreaks that is now near record levels.
The person is a woman in her mid-20s and is fully vaccinated, Dallas County Health and Human Services said.
They were already concerned about tariffs, but construction businesses in North Texas said they have new fears with the president's immigration crackdown.
The Texas Restaurant Association said 47% of Texas restaurant operators currently have job openings that are difficult to fill.
Plans to spruce up Frisco's historic downtown before next year's World Cup have business owners demanding help from the city to stay open.
A North Texas man who has made a fortune off of honey is turning to politics to save the creatures that made him rich.
The airport is projected to handle 100 million passengers by the end of this decade.
Corey Seager singled in the tiebreaking run in the sixth inning and rookie Kumar Rocker won his second straight start as the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2.
The game featured 12 lead changes and 10 ties.
Jacob deGrom struck out seven in six strong innings, Corey Seager hit his first home run since May 10 and the Texas Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2.
The Kansas City Royals finished their first three-game sweep at Texas since 2003 with a 4-1 win over the Rangers.
Maikel Garcia homered and drove in four runs, helping the Kansas City Royals beat the Texas Rangers 6-3.
An actor who worked on Tyler Perry's TV series "The Oval" has filed a lawsuit accusing Perry of sexual assault and harassment during his time on the show.
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
Prison staff gave R. Kelly "an amount of medicine that could have killed him," his lawyer alleged in a federal court filing.
North Texans won't need to travel far if they want to shop at some of the best malls in the U.S., a new poll reveals.
Weinstein was convicted of one of two counts of criminal sexual assault. The jury told the judge they hadn't reached a verdict on the third degree rape charge.
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.
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.
