Arlington 14-year-old graduates from high school
At 14, Oforitsenere Bodunrin already has a second-degree black belt and a high school diploma on her resume. She is heading to UT-Arlington in the fall to study computer science and aviation.
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At 14, Oforitsenere Bodunrin already has a second-degree black belt and a high school diploma on her resume. She is heading to UT-Arlington in the fall to study computer science and aviation.
The house offers a safe space for teens in southeast Dallas.
Like many graduates, when Ami Lamsal walked the TWU stage to collect her master's degree, she was surrounded by friends and colleagues. Two of which may surprise you.
District leaders want to see state lawmakers add billions to public schools to boost salaries.
The top three high schools in Texas are all in Dallas, according to the latest rankings from the U.S. News and World Report.
After the Uvalde school shooting, officials said mental health needed to be addressed more.
After the Uvalde school shooting, state lawmakers are advancing bills that ensure school districts in Texas comply with safety requirements.
Shim Eliya has finished six years of schooling and will walk across the Texas A&M college of dentistry stage on May 27 to get his Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene.
Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt said that Russo is no longer driving for Durham Transportation Services and is prohibited from all Coppell ISD campuses and facilities.
Shim Eliya has finished six years of schooling and will walk across the Texas A&M college of dentistry stage on May 27 to get his Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene.
Arlington ISD will now have to resume its search for a new superintendent after the district's first choice backed out.
The students are competing for around $9 million in awards, prizes and scholarships, all of which will be announced Friday morning.
The students are competing for around $9 million in awards, prizes and scholarships, all of which will be announced Friday morning.
Elia Perez is the first female to complete the full four-year welding program – but don't dare put her in a box – unless of course you're asking her to help you build it!
Elia Perez is the first female to complete the full four-year welding program – but don't dare put her in a box – unless of course you're asking her to help you build it!
The legislative session ends in a few days.
"The police department is going to 100% going to file charges on these students."
An investigation revealed that during the 2022-23 soccer season, several upperclassmen were involved in the hazing of underclassmen – some as young as 14.
A simple challenge sparked the idea for a robot that could revolutionize how firefighters battle wildfires.
This week, the Texas House passed a bill unanimously that would give more than 400,000 retired teachers, administrators, and support staff at school districts and community colleges across Texas a bump in their monthly pensions.
There are three words that a North Texas school district believes can go a long way to make its classrooms safer – close, click and check.
A coalition of some North Texas school districts say they need more tax dollars for schools – a lot more.
A new bill being considered by state lawmakers says Texas schools could offer stipends of up $25,000 to teachers or other staff members who opt to be armed on campus.
For more than a decade, Texas has allowed teachers and staff to carry guns on campus. Several rural districts with limited police resources have been participating in this.
Texas schools could offer up to $25,000 stipends to teachers and staff who accept the dual role of being armed campus "sentinels" with specialized mental health training under a proposal that state lawmakers advanced Tuesday in response to the Uvalde classroom shooting.
John Horn High School educators earned spots in the 350‑member Band Directors Marching Band, chosen from more than 700 applicants.
Michael Swope, a firefighter, paramedic and field training officer, was killed Thursday in a motor vehicle accident.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
The ruling came after an agreement between the Paxtons' lawyers and a group of media outlets and a government watchdog.
This year has already seen eight of the busiest air travel days in TSA history. Could a December date join them?
John Horn High School educators earned spots in the 350‑member Band Directors Marching Band, chosen from more than 700 applicants.
Michael Swope, a firefighter, paramedic and field training officer, was killed Thursday in a motor vehicle accident.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
The ruling came after an agreement between the Paxtons' lawyers and a group of media outlets and a government watchdog.
This year has already seen eight of the busiest air travel days in TSA history. Could a December date join them?
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The ruling came after an agreement between the Paxtons' lawyers and a group of media outlets and a government watchdog.
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump. Follow live updates here.
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk endorsed Vice President JD Vance for president in 2028 at the organization's annual conference.
The U.S. government has expanded a sweeping pause on legal immigration applications to include those filed by people from an additional 20 countries, a U.S. official told CBS News.
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The holiday season can mean festive lights, shopping for your children's gifts, and more time using technology.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Seguin's return to the ice will be reevaluated after the Olympic break, which is in February, Stars GM Jim Nill said.
Cooper Flagg, who will turn 19 on Sunday, is averaging 25.4 points over his last eight games.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn't enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
It's history in the baking.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
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.
