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The judge argued drag shows are "sexualized content" and can be more regulated than other forms of free speech.
Several North Texas school districts, including Dallas, Fort Worth and Prosper ISDs joined the lawsuit.
The same week his state outlawed racial discrimination based on hairstyles, a Black high school student was suspended because school officials say his dreadlocks violated dress code.
"There's other programs out there, but nothing like we're doing here," said Mike Yakubovsky, the STEAM instructional coach for Coppell ISD.
You'll have to wait a little longer to see if your child's school is making the grade.
It's happening nationwide, but last year Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Education Agency to immediately form a task force to figure out how the state could address the loss.
To get to the bottom of why a record number of teachers in Texas are leaving the profession, we spoke to six former North Texas teachers who quit within the last year.
We invited six former teachers to our CBS News Texas studios to find out why.
School leaders say they're getting back to the basics and giving teachers more time to teach, rather than focusing so much on the STAAR.
A Prosper ISD coach has been arrested and charged after a student claims she ignored reports of sexual assault.
Karen Lowery was censured after an investigation found she did not follow proper policy in obtaining permission to enter Granbury High School's library to look for books with sexually explicit material.
The bulk of the bond proposal will provide much-needed repairs and infrastructure improvements to Lewisville ISD school buildings, according to the district.
The State of Texas can no longer use one specific form of discipline on young students.
Nominate your favorite teacher or school employee for the Crystal Apple Award!
Eighty percent of Texas counties are designated as mental health professional shortage areas.
As students return to the classroom at Duncanville ISD, they'll be greeted with staff and a growing police force making sure everybody is safe.
As students return to the classroom at Duncanville ISD, they'll be greeted with staff and a growing police force making sure everybody is safe.
As school gets back in session, your student might be feeling uneasy.
The results include assessments in mathematics and reading-language arts (RLA) in third through eighth grade, fifth and eighth grade science and eighth grade social studies.
Arlington ISD kicks off the school year on Aug. 16.
Principal Stacie Humbles gives Brooke Katz and Keith Russell an update on Arlington High School and chats about excitement surrounding the school year.
Tanner Smith teaches agricultural sciences at Arlington High School.
Sherry Gerstenkorn has been a bus driver for about 15 years.
CBS News Texas took the morning show on the road!
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
The two teams resume their best-of-five series Tuesday night in Las Vegas.
The Cowboys host New England next Sunday.
Thousands are without power due to severe weather in the area.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for much of North Texas, including the Metroplex, until 1 a.m. Monday morning.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for much of North Texas, including the Metroplex, until 1 a.m. Monday morning.
Thousands are without power due to severe weather in the area.
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
The two teams resume their best-of-five series Tuesday night in Las Vegas.
The Cowboys host New England next Sunday.
Texas schools received more than 77,000 threats last year, according to data collected by the Texas Education Agency.
More than seven years after 32-year-old Tony Timpa died in police custody after calling 911 for help, the civil trial against four Dallas police officers began Monday.
Body camera footage recorded the night Dallas police officers restrained 32-year-old Tony Timpa who called 911 asking for help. After 11 minutes of an officer's knee on his back, Timpa went silent.
Lock your doors because the number of vehicles stolen is hitting new highs in Texas.
"There is never a finish line when it comes to security."
In her first TV interview the former Trump loyalist and White House advisor, who was "disgusted" upon witnessing the attack on the Capitol by Trump supporters, talks about the price of telling the truth, as detailed in her new book, "Enough."
President Biden issued a stark warning that "America could be forced to pay the price" if Republicans in Congress fail to act.
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics.
The attorney general's impeachment and acquittal are both historic: he's only the third state official to be impeached and the only one not convicted.
President Biden is tapping Vice President Kamala Harris to oversee the new White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
At one of the largest Amazon delivery hubs, associates and drivers are hitting the ground bright and early for Amazon Prime Day.
PRIME faces scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine.
When it comes to finding a place to live in North Texas, renting has become just as competitive and expensive as a home, if not more so.
Dozens of North Texans paid a pool contractor for projects it never completed. Now they're trying to figure out what happens next.
Electric automaker Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles.
Seniors have the highest rates of COVID hospitalizations by far, but hospitalizations among children—especially among those younger than 5—are rising fast.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
This comes after the Texas Legislature passed SB 14, preventing transgender minors, younger than 18 years old, from accessing hormone therapies, and puberty blockers.
ASR Pharma said it was surprised and "deeply disappointed" by the FDA request for more trial data on its Neffy nasal spray for severe allergic reactions.
The shot is recommended for anyone six months of age or older.
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics.
The Texas Hill Country is home to hundreds of wineries.
The fine is the largest ever for keeping passengers on delayed flights without giving them a chance to leave the plane.
Nissan is recalling more than 236,000 small cars in the U.S. because the tie rods in front suspension can bend and break.
Tesla Chief Financial Officer Zachary Kirkhorn has left the company after 13 years with the the electric vehicle and solar panel maker.
The two teams resume their best-of-five series Tuesday night in Las Vegas.
The Cowboys host New England next Sunday.
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Texas is 7-1 against the Mariners, clinching the season series even though the teams still play five more times.
TCU Coach Sonny Dykes has a personal four-game winning streak in the SMU series.
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
A Taylor Swift Instagram post drove thousands of young people to register to vote this week.
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Scott was questioned for several hours in a deposition he gave in connection with hundreds of lawsuits filed against him and others over the deaths and injuries at the 2021 Astroworld festival.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for much of North Texas, including the Metroplex, until 1 a.m. Monday morning.
There is a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Van Zandt County. This is a storm that has been producing a little bit of rotation, but overall heavy rain and a lot of strong and even large hail.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for much of North Texas, including the Metroplex, until 11 p.m. Sunday night.
There's an old saying in the NFL that the more you win, the closer you are to losing.
Not only are we expecting triple-digit heat, but there's a chance for severe storms later today.
ERCOT is asking residents to conserve electricity use
No one puts these dolls back in their boxes. Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth are pretty in pink!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care units at Texas Health won't be able to go home for this year's Fourth of July, but that doesn't mean they can't join in the festivities.
A tornado struck Matador, killing at least four people, injuring nine.
Strong to severe storms have kept North Texans on their toes this week, with large hail pelting some areas and a tornado claiming three people's lives in Perryton, about 115 miles northeast of Amarillo.