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"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.
To improve turnout, March to the Polls visits high schools in seven North Texas school districts every year to help with voter registration and education.
A group of grieving parents, educators and law enforcement officers talked about the local efforts being made to combat the fentanyl problem with Senator John Cornyn.
Getting a driver's license at 16 isn't the milestone it used to be. Today, more and more teens are putting off learning to drive for a variety of reasons.
The hands-on lab was put on by Engineering Tomorrow, a national nonprofit that provides the supplies and equipment to schools at no cost.
DeSoto ISD is banning backpacks to discourage unruly behavior at the end of the school year. Some parents and students say the ban goes too far.
When a Dallas student was shot last month in the parking lot of Thomas Jefferson High School, Dallas ISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde immediately began thinking about extra security.
Students in grades six through 12 are no longer allowed to bring backpacks to school starting Monday, April 23 until the last day of school, Thursday, May 25.
Students in grades six through 12 are no longer allowed to bring backpacks to school starting Monday, April 23 until the last day of school, Thursday, May 25.
A Lewisville ISD elementary teacher has been arrested and charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child.
Families of some of the 19 children and two teachers killed in the Uvalde school shooting are making another plea for tighter gun laws.
The teacher "even instructed a student to monitor the classroom door while the fights took place," according to the district.
The I-Team has learned that at least 83,416 students have been restrained at Texas schools in the last three years.
Forney ISD notified a mother that her 5th grader at Rhodes Intermediate School may have ingested an edible given to him by another student. He thought it was candy.
Help is needed in the classroom – over the last decade, there's been a 60% decrease in enrollment for educational programs.
As schools across Texas face a teacher shortage, many are looking to recruit within their own walls, taking a "grow your own" approach that's gained the recent support of the state's Teacher Vacancy Task Force.
Some folks are not taking any chances, getting portable generators for their homes.
In his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused President Trump of rupturing the world order through economic coercion.
Crockett's campaign says she is best candidate to bring Democrats to the polls in the general election.
Carlie Lindsey's pastor told her that her family had been selected for a private meet and greet with some Texas Rangers players. But that was just the setup.
Blanton Elementary has seen enrollment drop by nearly 300 students since 2016.
Some folks are not taking any chances, getting portable generators for their homes.
After Wednesday, all eyes are on our winter system.
Prosecutors pushed for a conviction in their closing remarks, while defense attorneys said Adrian Gonzales did his job.
In his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused President Trump of rupturing the world order through economic coercion.
Crockett's campaign says she is best candidate to bring Democrats to the polls in the general election.
It once fed thousands of kids. So, how did a Dallas non-profit's core mission fall apart? CBS News Texas investigates.
A Fort Worth firefighter severely burned in the line of duty is speaking out after his family, the public and politicians said the workers' compensation system failed him, denying him of much needed care.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
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.
Crockett's campaign says she is best candidate to bring Democrats to the polls in the general election.
President Trump told world leaders, CEOs and policymakers at the Davos economic forum that he wouldn't use force to take control of Greenland.
At least one federal lawsuit and two bills in Congress aim to strip President Trump's name from the exterior sign at the Kennedy Center.
The standoff with Bill and Hillary Clinton escalated after they refused to appear in person before the committee.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
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.
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.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
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.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
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.
Jason Robertson scored two goals, Justin Hryckowian had a goal and two assists, and the Dallas Stars ended a three-game skid while snapping the Boston Bruins' six-game winning streak, 6-2.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
The Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory Monday over the Knicks, who were booed frequently in the first half while falling behind by 30.
SMU star center back Slade Starnes has officially achieved what every DFW youth soccer player dreams of: signing a homegrown professional contract with FC Dallas.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
An assistant for "Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown told "CBS Mornings" he would not be joining Tuesday's interview with the cast ahead of the release of the series' 10th and final season.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
A new class at Texas Christian University is drawing students in with a hit TV series and a clear path toward a real-world career.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
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.
