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New Dallas ISD teachers are training with veteran teachers as a part of the Teach for America program.
The head of Dallas ISD's police force said that in response to recent mass shootings, they've stepped up their presence at summer camps and programs.
Elizalde, who spent eight years in the ISD previously, said she applied to the position at the last minute.
A police chase in Dallas ended when the armed suspects slammed into a car at Buckner and Samuell Boulevard.
Dallas ISD workers are going door-to-door to inform people about a new pre-K program.
Campuses are closed for the week, but people are still able to go and pick up meals for their Dallas Independent School District students if they need them.
Dallas ISD's Kimball High School is once again making a run for a boys' state basketball title, but they'll do so without Kyron Henderson.
The Dallas Kimball High School boy's basketball team is headed back to state for the 13th time in school history.
The annual event is part celebration, part report card for the community, but also a plea for North Texans to rethink what's possible in urban public schools.
Students in North Texas' largest school district will head back to the classroom without a mask mandate Monday.
As COVID-19 cases begin to decrease across North Texas' largest school district, Dallas ISD announced that masks would no longer be required, effective Monday, Feb. 28.
Buses will run on a two-hour delayed schedule for both school districts.
North Texas' two largest school districts, along with others, have cancelled classes for Thursday, Feb. 24, due to freezing temps and wintery precipitation.
The Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra is celebrating its 50th anniversary by continuing to expand its reach by making a difference in local schools.
Hinojosa says he's targeting the end of spring break to make wearing masks in schools voluntary.
Dallas ISD schools are closing on Thursday Feb. 3 and Friday, Feb. 4 due to anticipated inclement weather.
Dallas ISD inducted the fourth class into its Sports Hall of Fame earlier today. Keith Russell gives a quick look at some of the legends who made it.
At first it will only be offered for grades 3 - 9, but the hope is to expand to K - 12 in the years to come.
As the Omicron surge sickens even the vaccinated, local schools are working harder than ever to keep classrooms staffed.
Hinojosa's current contractual agreement with the district calls for the formulation of a "Succession Plan," to recruit and retain a new chief leader of the school system.
Dallas ISD and others are following the CDC's guidelines, which changed last month. But the Texas Education Agency says students should still stay home for 10 days.
Some school districts are requiring teachers and students wear masks to protect against COVID-19. In others, it's optional.
Freddie James is rooting for South Oak Cliff like you wouldn't believe, but wants to clarify the idea that this could be Dallas ISD's first state football title in over 60 years.
DISD is working with a local tech start up to create a mental health smoke alarm and put it where young people live: online.
Wally Funk was selected in 1961 as one of the elite women in the Mercury 13 program, finishing the same rigorous training program given to the Mercury 7 astronauts.
Irving Police said that Markarious Jevonne Bates, 19, was arrested on June 26 and charged with multiple counts of invasive visual recording.
Kia America is recalling almost 463,000 Telluride SUVs from the 2020-2024 model years that could catch fire while being driven or parked, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
The heat continues, with temperatures in the triple digits and feel-like temperatures a few degrees warmer.
The attacks came as Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has spent months grappling with how to address endemic criminal violence in Mexico.
Wally Funk was selected in 1961 as one of the elite women in the Mercury 13 program, finishing the same rigorous training program given to the Mercury 7 astronauts.
Irving Police said that Markarious Jevonne Bates, 19, was arrested on June 26 and charged with multiple counts of invasive visual recording.
Kia America is recalling almost 463,000 Telluride SUVs from the 2020-2024 model years that could catch fire while being driven or parked, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
CBS Texas partners with the Bob Woodruff Foundation to support and honor America's veterans and support military families.
The heat continues, with temperatures in the triple digits and feel-like temperatures a few degrees warmer.
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.
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.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
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.
The bank is closing a call center at its Plano campus and laying off 244 workers as part of a consolidation effort.
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.
Researchers found evidence of the disease in the Dallas Cowboys player's brain.
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.
