Mansfield ISD high school student arrested after gun found in backpack
A student at Legacy High School was arrested Friday after the weapon's detection system found a gun during routine screening.
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A student at Legacy High School was arrested Friday after the weapon's detection system found a gun during routine screening.
The board voted to pick Cory Wilson to lead the district through a proposed split.
Late Thursday night, the Keller ISD school board named an interim superintendent. This comes as the district is in talks to split in two.
The flu isn't just taking its toll on schools. North Texas hospitals are seeing a big increase in patients with the virus.
U.S. kids continued to lose ground on reading skills in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and have made little improvement in math, an exam known as the nation's report card shows.
Fort Worth ISD said the district is actively investigating the post and is committed to the safety of its students.
Johnson, the first female superintendent in Keller ISD history, opposes splitting the district into two.
CBS News Texas contacted nearly 30 districts in North Texas to find out what they would do if immigration agents come knocking.
Nearly 3,000 people have signed an online petition calling for a community vote on the split.
The proposal also includes a solution aimed at protecting against the misuse of taxpayer dollars.
In the first few days following federal immigration orders, teachers in Dallas' Bishop Arts area say classroom numbers have dropped.
More than a third of children in Texas are immigrants or children of immigrants, according to Children at Risk.
It's the second time in less than six months that an educator has been injured in an altercation at Collins Intermediate.
As Grapevine High School celebrates 100 years of cheerleading legacy, the squad prepares to come out on top at the NCA Competition in Dallas.
The Grapevine High School cheer team is gearing up for their Super Bowl — the NCA Cheer National competition in Dallas — aiming to secure their fourth straight championship and celebrate 100 years of cheerleading excellence.
The American Library Association has tracked a national surge in book bans over the past several years, with Texas at the forefront.
State testing results show two-thirds of FWISD students fail to meet grade-level standards.
Arctic air has returned to North Texas, but schools aren't closing this time around.
The father of three kids who attend the district said his top concern is that trustees discussed the possibility of splitting the district behind closed doors.
The district said over 100 people signed up to speak during the public comment portion of the meeting.
A senior Taliban figure says the group's leader should scrap education bans on Afghan women and girls.
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.
Tensions flared Thursday night as more than 100 parents shared their frustration over closed-door discussions surrounding a proposal to divide Keller ISD.
Following a heated school board meeting on Thursday, Superintendent Tracy Johnson expressed her frustrations over the potential split of Keller ISD as passionate parents rally to maintain the unity of the district.
PowerSchool stores sensitive student information.
From the president's usual opponents in his party to some of his most stalwart supporters, the U.S. actions in Iran have prompted strong pushback in pockets of the GOP.
Authorities said two people were killed and 14 injured in the early Sunday shooting outside a Sixth Street bar, and investigators are continuing to piece together what led up to the attack.
The Supreme Court ruled last month at President Trump did not have the authority to issue his sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
"Running for me is my therapy," Dr. Jamie Erwin said. "It's a way that I have come back to myself."
The gunman who killed 2 and wounded 14 at a bar in Austin also wore a hoodie that said "Property of Allah."
From the president's usual opponents in his party to some of his most stalwart supporters, the U.S. actions in Iran have prompted strong pushback in pockets of the GOP.
Authorities said two people were killed and 14 injured in the early Sunday shooting outside a Sixth Street bar, and investigators are continuing to piece together what led up to the attack.
Racing fans—get ready. The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington is set to roar into town this spring, bringing a brand‑new kind of excitement to North Texas.
The Supreme Court ruled last month at President Trump did not have the authority to issue his sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
"Running for me is my therapy," Dr. Jamie Erwin said. "It's a way that I have come back to myself."
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
Internal turmoil, missing records, and clashing narratives raise new questions about the nonprofit's management and oversight.
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
From the president's usual opponents in his party to some of his most stalwart supporters, the U.S. actions in Iran have prompted strong pushback in pockets of the GOP.
The Supreme Court ruled last month at President Trump did not have the authority to issue his sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
President Trump said he expects the bombing campaign to last four to five weeks, but "we have [the] capability to go far longer than that."
In Texas, your residence is located in a specific "precinct" within the county where you will vote. Here's a look at how to find that location.
The Pentagon announced Monday that a fourth American service member has been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
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.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
Linda Potthoff of University Park says she had been short of breath for weeks before her condition suddenly worsened.
Nothing surgical could prepare her family for June 18, 2004, when her father was shot and killed on duty for the Grand Prairie Police Department.
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
The Frogs had never won a Big 12 title or been to the NCAA Sweet 16 until last year.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points, Chet Holmgren had 19 points and nine rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 100-87 on Sunday night.
The Dallas Mavericks have signed point guard Ryan Nembhard to a standard NBA contract after he thrived as an undrafted rookie free agent on a two-way deal.
The wide receiver will be guaranteed a $27.3 million salary for the 2026 season.
"Chasing Victory: An INDYCAR Exhibition" showcases the speed, innovation and legacy of open-wheel racing.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Shia LaBeouf, who was charged with battery after police say he punched several people outside a New Orleans bar earlier this month, was arrested again on Saturday.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
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.
