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Texas AFT filed a lawsuit on behalf of its members, specifically more than 350, who have been targeted and punished with everything from written reprimands to suspensions to terminations.
The acting Texas Comptroller says many families are unaware of the school choice program, so he is traveling the state to change that.
A teacher at Horn High School in Mesquite is helping keep the art of writing alive.
Mesquite ISD Superintendent Dr. Angel Rivera said the plan to reduce staff is something he takes personally.
Superintendent Matt Smith said their district has been pleasantly surprised by the success so far this school year.
Arlington ISD Superintendent Matt Smith told CBS Texas that they are pleasantly surprised with the ban.
A North Texas school district says it will be forced to eliminate jobs as part of a $24 million budget reduction.
"They were violated — what are you doing to make sure that never happens again?"
After months of back-and-forth between Grapevine-Colleyville ISD and its community, the school board has officially voted to close two elementary schools next school year.
Western Hills Primary will close and consolidate with Western Hills Elementary in the 2026-2027 school year.
GCISD is set to vote on closing two campuses. Lacey Beasley breaks it down.
The Forth Worth ISD Board of Trustees has voted to close another campus beginning next school year. This is in addition to the 18 other campuses the board already voted to close over the course of the next few years.
It's called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA). Private schools are not automatically in the TEFA program, they must opt in.
By the end of the school year, Fort Worth ISD may be facing a teacher shortage.
Applications are open for Texas private schools participating in the school voucher program. Lacey Beasley breaks it down.
In addition, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick promised $1 million in campaign funds to help expand the program in the Lone Star State.
The child is also accused of trying to grab a school resource officer's gun.
Early engagement with music has been shown to boost language development, memory retention and even brain development.
Families "don't want their children to be forced to observe and venerate a state-mandated version of the Ten Commandments," the ACLU said.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
William Tate has previously floated the idea of raising taxes to prevent Bransford and Dove elementary schools from closing within Grapevine-Colleyville ISD. That didn't take hold.
The GCISD board is set to discuss the possible school closures and the mayor's offer to raise $2 million to keep them open.
Monday is the last day to apply for the FWISD board of managers, appointed by the Texas Education Agency.
Texas moves closer to rolling out school choice.
Lacey Beasley reveals the districts in North Texas seeing improvement in ratings.
Dacoda Nichole Jones did not mention Rashee Rice by name when she posted photos on Instagram that appeared to show signs of physical abuse.
The House is on track to approve a three-year extension of expired health care tax credits, with a growing number of Republicans poised to back the measure.
His injuries were not life-threatening, but he was taken to a hospital as a precaution, according to a statement from DFR.
A woman on a bus in Houston was shot in the head by mistake and killed and another passenger says he was wounded, authorities said. A manhunt is underway for the gunman.
Temperatures on Friday will be 10 degrees cooler than Thursday, and drop even more by Saturday.
Dacoda Nichole Jones did not mention Rashee Rice by name when she posted photos on Instagram that appeared to show signs of physical abuse.
The House is on track to approve a three-year extension of expired health care tax credits, with a growing number of Republicans poised to back the measure.
His injuries were not life-threatening, but he was taken to a hospital as a precaution, according to a statement from DFR.
A woman on a bus in Houston was shot in the head by mistake and killed and another passenger says he was wounded, authorities said. A manhunt is underway for the gunman.
Temperatures on Friday will be 10 degrees cooler than Thursday, and drop even more by Saturday.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
The House is on track to approve a three-year extension of expired health care tax credits, with a growing number of Republicans poised to back the measure.
Five Republicans joined all Democrats in voted to advance the measure toward toward limiting President Trump's ability to further strike Venezuela.
Border czar Tom Homan said he hasn't seen ICE act in a way that's outside of policy, despite videos showing protesters being tackled and tear-gassed.
Video from the scene, along with statements from witnesses and local officials, disputes the accounts of federal officials regarding the circumstances that led up to the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old woman.
An ICE officer fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
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.
'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.
In Plano, Dragonfly Scans is a healthcare company that wants to show you what's happening inside your body.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
Doctors say flu cases are climbing fast across North Texas as a new variant drives early‑season spread.
The first state-run psychiatric hospital will open next summer under the direction of UT Southwestern Medical Center in the heart of Dallas' Medical District.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Dacoda Nichole Jones did not mention Rashee Rice by name when she posted photos on Instagram that appeared to show signs of physical abuse.
Radek Faksa scored a shorthanded goal, Casey DeSmith made 23 saves and the Dallas Stars ended their losing streak at six games by defeating the Washington Capitals 4-1.
The 83-year-old still has the goal of retiring as the owner with the most Super Bowl titles, despite Robert Kraft having twice as many as Jones' three.
Jordan Shipley is in critical but stable condition after sustaining severe burns in an accident at his ranch near Burnet, Texas, his family said.
Going into the offseason, one of the team's biggest priorities is bringing back wide receiver George Pickens
A woman who was found dead in San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel on New Year's Day has been identified as Victoria Jones, daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, officials said.
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
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.
