Former Mesquite ISD coach arrested on child grooming charges
The school district placed the longtime educator on administrative leave before he resigned.
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The school district placed the longtime educator on administrative leave before he resigned.
This comes as several other districts, including Richardson, Fort Worth and Lewisville, are also closing schools.
Police say the investigation started in late September after receiving information about a prohibited relationship with the 15-year-old student.
Dr. Karen Calvert Molinar is embracing the role of interim superintendent at the Fort Worth ISD for a second time and has already lined out her priorities ahead.
"It's definitely been hard," Delia Sandoval said. "I've lost many hours of sleep. It's affected us emotionally."
A Dallas County judge issued a temporary restraining order against the district after Jorge Arredondo sued.
Federal law prohibits disability discrimination and guarantees that students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities.
A group of Denton ISD parents and special education advocates have filed complaints against the district with the U.S. Department of Education, alleging neglect of students with disabilities. The district denies discrimination.
Dr. Jorge Arredondo is suing the school district for violating his contract. He says the school district violated his constitutional rights.
SpaceX's Starship launch from Boca Chica, Texas, marked the first successful return of a booster rocket to its launch site.
On Monday morning, NASA launched a probe into space, marking the start of a mission to Jupiter's moon Europa. At Nolan Catholic High School in Fort Worth, science teacher Rick Garnett used the historic moment as a learning opportunity for his students.
"We actually have less money now, when you account for inflation, than we did in 2016," the superintendent said.
Dr. Karen Molinar got the unanimous support of the Fort Worth Independent School District Trustees to be the system's interim superintendent.
Dr. Karen Molinar is back at the helm of the Fort Worth Independent. School District.
Dr. W. Brian Byrd said that since the popularity of smartphones started skyrocketing in 2013, there is enough data to demonstrate the mental health challenges for teenagers connected to social media on smartphones.
Outgoing Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Angelica Ramsey is set to make nearly $1 million over the next year. Lauren Crawford breaks down the details.
Edward Griffin is Coppell High School's starting quarterback and has led the team to a 4-0 start. The multi-talented quarterback is committed to the University of Baylor and says he's excited to continue his football career there.
Concerns over what is and isn't on library shelves have been a hot topic, especially in Texas.
In a decision that came down late Monday night, Coppell ISD's school board decided to close te school as part of its controversial budget cuts.
Coppell ISD's school board decided Monday night to close Pinkerton Elementary as part of controversial budget cuts. Families even protested the changes, hoping for a different outcome.
Another North Texas school district could decide on Monday whether or not to close schools to save money.
Lynn McKinney is the longest-tenured employee at Aledo ISD, having been at the district for 37 years.
Some students and parents within Fort Worth ISD claimed acts of racism happened at a high school football game earlier this month.
The district is facing a multi-million-dollar budget deficit, similar to many other districts across North Texas.
At a special Fort Worth ISD school board meeting Tuesday night, parents, teachers and community members expressed concerns about the superintendent's performance.
San Antonio's second-year guard posts a career night — 40‑12‑12 — joining David Robinson in franchise history as the Spurs roll 138–125.
Connor Hilton, 17, said that after taking Accutane, a prescribed acne medication, he began to have suicidal and homicidal thoughts – thoughts that, his defense argued, led him to shoot two friends in the head at his Friendswood, Texas, home. Prosecutors weren't convinced.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Chief Rodney Harrison says officers found the suspect under a bridge after a short pursuit. A negotiation team spent hours de‑escalating the standoff.
San Antonio's second-year guard posts a career night — 40‑12‑12 — joining David Robinson in franchise history as the Spurs roll 138–125.
Connor Hilton, 17, said that after taking Accutane, a prescribed acne medication, he began to have suicidal and homicidal thoughts – thoughts that, his defense argued, led him to shoot two friends in the head at his Friendswood, Texas, home. Prosecutors weren't convinced.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Chief Rodney Harrison says officers found the suspect under a bridge after a short pursuit. A negotiation team spent hours de‑escalating the standoff.
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.
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.
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
It once fed thousands of kids. So, how did a Dallas non-profit's core mission fall apart? CBS News Texas investigates.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
Democrat state senator elect Taylor Rehmet sits down with Jack Fink in the CBS News Texas studio to discuss his win over Republican Leigh Wambsganss. "I got a lot of work to do," Rehmet said.
Dallas pollster and Principal of Hunt Research, Ross Hunt discusses the upset win by Democrat Taylor Rehmet over Republican Leigh Wambsganss.
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.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
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.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
The U.S. women's hockey team eased to a 5-0 win over Finland on Saturday afternoon.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
With Bad Bunny headlining a historic Super Bowl halftime show, we highlight some of his most impactful lyrics in Spanish and English.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
With Bad Bunny headlining a historic Super Bowl halftime show, we highlight some of his most impactful lyrics in Spanish and English.
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate secured the rights to perform his Minions-themed program at the Milan Cortina Games hours before he was set to skate.
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.
