Fort Worth ISD approves new plan to boost student literacy levels
State testing results show two-thirds of FWISD students fail to meet grade-level standards.
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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.
A meeting is taking place at district headquarters at 5 p.m. Thursday to give parents their first opportunity to weigh in on the potential division of Keller ISD.
The Texas Supreme Court will hear a case on Wednesday regarding the rift that dates back to 2019, when the church adopted a strict stance against LGBTQ+ rights related to marriage and clergy ordinations.
At 54 years old, Darren Wallace is in his second semester of law school at the University of North Texas at Dallas.
As part of CBS News Texas' "Feeling Alive 2025" series, Darren Wallace shares his journey from retired senior prison warden to member of the University of North Texas Dallas College of Law Class of 2028.
A new Texas bill allows school boards to review and remove books deemed inappropriate, sparking debates among educators and parents about its impact on children.
Thursday's meeting will be about gathering information and input, including input from the community.
"She's really inspiring. She's kind of our mentor," said freshman Victoria Castillo.
Keller ISD is one of the largest districts in Tarrant County, serving students from Fort Worth, Keller, and other surrounding suburbs.
Keller ISD is expected to meet this week to discuss splitting the district in two. Here's how that can happen.
Keller ISD is set to talk about potentially splitting the district in two during a closed-door meeting on Thursday.
Dallas ISD could make the decision to cancel school as early as 1 p.m. Wednesday due to to the incoming winter storm.
Hartzell is currently the president of the University of Texas at Austin and will begin at SMU on June 1.
A Dallas woman turned her passion for the ancient tile game, Mahjong, into a successful teaching business.
Jasper Scherer, Politics Reporter at the Texas Tribune and Brad Johnson, Senior Reporter at The Texan speak with Jack Fink on the issues that Texas will be facing in 2025.
A Texas judge has refused to throw out criminal charges accusing the former Uvalde schools police chief of endangering children in the slow law enforcement response to the 2022 Robb Elementary shooting.
The state has six weeks to decide how they want to pay back the $16 million, according to the federal agency.
Emiliano Miguel Zapatero was sentenced to life in prison. He will be eligible for parole in 40 years.
Millions of Texans on SNAP can no longer use benefits to buy candy or certain drinks under new rules aimed at promoting healthier food choices.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
This is the first year Dallas ISD will offer tuition-free pre-K for all 3 and 4-year-olds.
The student used a .357 revolver in the shooting, the sheriff's office said.
Emiliano Miguel Zapatero was sentenced to life in prison. He will be eligible for parole in 40 years.
Millions of Texans on SNAP can no longer use benefits to buy candy or certain drinks under new rules aimed at promoting healthier food choices.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
This is the first year Dallas ISD will offer tuition-free pre-K for all 3 and 4-year-olds.
The student used a .357 revolver in the shooting, the sheriff's office said.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
Homeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
President Trump has told Britain's Telegraph newspaper he could try to terminate U.S. membership in NATO. He's railed against NATO allies for refusing to join the Iran war.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom to replace the White House's East Wing,
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss blocked the Trump administration from enforcing provisions of his executive order that directed federal agencies to cut off funding to NPR and PBS.
President Trump told CBS News that he is not ready "quite yet" to abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, despite a Truth Social post suggesting allies need to do it themselves.
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
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.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
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 Boston Bruins helped their playoff push with a 6-3 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.
Danny Jansen had three hits, including a three-run homer in the seventh inning that helped the Texas Rangers to an 8-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
Sweden's 3-2 playoff victory over Poland completes Dallas' group‑stage lineup for the 2026 World Cup — and the team will base its training camp in Frisco throughout the tournament.
In a podcast interview, Cuban also recounted how he found out about the Luka Doncic trade.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
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.