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Two educators and a principal are facing felony charges.
A teacher at the Newman International Academy charter school, which primarily serves elementary-aged students, has been arrested following allegations of an improper relationship with students.
A Fort Worth ISD task force is meeting Thursday to discuss the possibility of closing 25 schools due to a steady decline in enrollment and a $17 million budget deficit.
Keller ISD is considering splitting the district in two in order to help achieve "long-term financial stability."
Gov. Greg Abbott and President Trump are increasing efforts to boost border security. The Governor traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with the President in the Oval Office to discuss new ways they can jointly prevent illegal immigration.
In November, Northwest ISD families voted against a proposed tax increase that would have covered the deficit and preserved teaching positions.
Northwest ISD, situated between Fort Worth and Denton, has eliminated 100 teaching positions. The school district said it's due to a lack of funding from the state.
From the Senate, the bill will head to the House.
The Special Olympics Bocce Ball Tournament highlights community and teamwork, giving students with special needs a chance to compete and create lasting memories.
Keller ISD officials told CBS News Texas that walking out is considered skipping class, and students will face the consequences.
Dozens of students from Keller High School staged a walkout on Friday to protest a controversial proposal to divide the school district into two separate parts.
During a school board meeting Thursday night, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD announced they are considering closing some schools.
The Republican-led Texas Senate passed one of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's top legislative priorities late Wednesday night.
The meeting came just days after Cory Wilson's appointment as the district's interim leader.
Multiple legal groups are calling on Texas superintendents to reject the newly approved K-5 Bluebonnet curriculum for students.
Bluebonnet learning was approved at the end of 2024 as an option for curriculum. Some legal organizations are asking school administrators to reject the option.
The school board's decision to accept the voluntary separation agreement for Arredondo comes about two months after voting in favor of terminating him.
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.
According to the City of Denton Fire Department, at about noon, a gas leak was found outside the Barnes & Noble entrance at the Golden Triangle Mall.
Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.
Senate Republicans are preparing to move forward with a package to fund the Department of Homeland Security's immigration agencies Wednesday.
Multiple law enforcement agencies, along with fire departments, have responded to the scene.
Expect a mix of clouds and sunshine, with highs around 90° and feels-like temperatures closer to the mid-90s.
According to the City of Denton Fire Department, at about noon, a gas leak was found outside the Barnes & Noble entrance at the Golden Triangle Mall.
Beneficiaries would continue receiving payments if Social Security's trust fund is depleted, but checks could shrink by about 24%, according to a new report.
Senate Republicans are preparing to move forward with a package to fund the Department of Homeland Security's immigration agencies Wednesday.
Multiple law enforcement agencies, along with fire departments, have responded to the scene.
Expect a mix of clouds and sunshine, with highs around 90° and feels-like temperatures closer to the mid-90s.
Drivers towed from a Fort Worth CVS may be eligible for refunds after an I-Team investigation found questions over whether the tow company had authorization to operate in the lot.
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
A North Texas foster family says a legal gray area in Texas' Baby Moses law led to the child being returned to biological relatives.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Senate Republicans are preparing to move forward with a package to fund the Department of Homeland Security's immigration agencies Wednesday.
The Trump administration has unveiled proposed tariffs of 10% or more on dozens of countries accused of failing to crack down on forced labor, including some of the U.S.'s largest trading partners.
The superseding indictment does not contain any new charges or name new defendants from the original version, which was returned in April.
The Supreme Court cleared the way for Alabama to use a House map that is more favorable to Republicans, despite a lower court finding that the plan intentionally discriminated against Black voters.
President Trump on Tuesday announced he's tapping housing official Bill Pulte to serve as the acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard.
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.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg, leader of the Food and Drug Administration division responsible for regulating prescription and over-the-counter drugs, is leaving her post, a senior FDA official confirmed.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
The Dallas Stars have taken a major step toward leaving Downtown Dallas.
From South Dallas to England: Lincoln High senior Joe Gonzalez is making Dallas ISD history.
Texas Tech (61-8) will play No. 2 Texas (51-12) on Wednesday at Devon Park in a double-elimination format.
Aziaha James scored 18 points off the bench, Paige Bueckers had 10 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 79-56.
The team's lease at the American Airlines Center is set to expire in 2031.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
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.
