More education funding, teacher pay raises in doubt
Additional funding for public schools and teacher pay raises remain in doubt after the Texas House rejected a provision that included education savings accounts.
Additional funding for public schools and teacher pay raises remain in doubt after the Texas House rejected a provision that included education savings accounts.
21 Republicans voted with all 63 Democrats in the House to strip the policy that would have provided $10,000 per student per year to attend private or religious school.
Jack Fink explains what's next.
The Jewish college students told CBS News Texas what's been disappointing is how their universities reacted to what happened.
At least 100 children in grades 1 through 5 were arrested in school during the 2020-2021 school year, according to CBS News analysis of newly-released federal data.
All campuses will be dismissed at 11:45 a.m., the district says. Students can still get a lunch.
Across North Texas, multiple school districts are seeing a decline in enrollment.
CBS News Texas' Keith Russell tackles personal finance in this weekly segment.
Some librarians who've been fired as they take a stand against discrimination and banning books are turning to a federal civil-rights enforcement agency for help.
The governor expanded the agenda to include billions of dollars from the budget surplus to go toward school safety, teacher pay raises and special education. Also, phasing out the STAAR test.
The governor said his announcement comes after productive discussions with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan.
The student fled from Keller ISD's Compass Center's security screening after an employee saw what they believed was a firearm in their backpack.
It is called "Evolv Express," and it's the latest high-tech evolution in the quest to make public spaces—including schools—safer by detecting weapons at the door.
At varsity football games this Thursday and Friday, school districts across Texas will be passing out a prevention playbook to educate people about the dangers of misusing prescription drugs.
One of Governor Greg Abbott's top legislative priorities during the third special session may not cross the political finish line.
The Hernandez family has gotten a helping hand time and time again from one caring soul in particular.
The Hernandez family has gotten a helping hand time and time again from one caring soul in particular.
It is all part of the Nov. 7 election, and Monday marked the first day of early voting.
For years, the legislative math in the Texas House has kept bills from passing that would provide taxpayer-financed education savings accounts.
Democratic lawmakers in the Texas House have filed a bill that would give a big boost to public school funding and teacher salaries.
Hope Squads are groups within schools that focus on reducing youth suicides. Members are nominated by their classmates as peers they can trust and are trained by advisors.
It is a deal that's never been reached in the House, where rural Republicans have repeatedly joined Democrats over the years to reject a bill.
Some nonprofits, including ones in Dallas, are even offering financial incentives to try and attract more bilingual teachers to their cities.
A Department of Education report says at least half of states in the U.S. have a shortage of bilingual teachers.
Darryl George has been told he will be removed from his Texas high school and sent to a disciplinary alternative education program.
The student's parents have filed a lawsuit against the school district in Collin County, which they accuse of failing to report what happened to police.
Crystal McKinney, a former model, accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting her in New York City over 20 years ago. She filed the lawsuit under the NYC Gender Motivated Violence Act.
While the murder continues to be investigated, police said it is an isolated incident.
Large hail, damaging winds with localized flooding are the main threats but there is a low tornado threat.
Title IX rules are mandatory for schools to continue receiving federal education funding.
The student's parents have filed a lawsuit against the school district in Collin County, which they accuse of failing to report what happened to police.
Crystal McKinney, a former model, accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting her in New York City over 20 years ago. She filed the lawsuit under the NYC Gender Motivated Violence Act.
The May 28 runoff elections could change how the Texas House is run, and affect which bills legislators take up.
While the murder continues to be investigated, police said it is an isolated incident.
Large hail, damaging winds with localized flooding are the main threats but there is a low tornado threat.
Every year, thousands of guns once used by law enforcement officers are discovered at crime scenes, even as police work to keep firearms out of criminals' hands.
A Mesquite woman's dramatic fight to evict a squatter took center stage in Austin Wednesday, where the senate committee on local governments took up the issue.
Despite the state's famous "Don't mess with Texas" ad campaign, the TCEQ only investigated half of the complaints it received last year.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
An investigation found how a Fort Worth property worth $1.3 million, home to a massive pile of trash, owed less than $200 in property taxes.
Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges related to his alleged mishandling of sensitive government documents after leaving office.
Former President Donald Trump's defense rested its case at his "hush money" trial after calling two witnesses to the stand.
The National Rifle Association, whose image was sullied by former leader Wayne LaPierre's spending excesses, elected former GOP Rep. Bob Barr and Doug Hamlin to its top posts.
One of the most interesting races in North Texas is for House District 33, where Katrina Pierson, a former spokeswoman for former President Donald Trump, is trying to unseat incumbent Justin Holland.
A Democratic-led effort to safeguard access to IVF failed earlier this year in the Senate.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
Mackenzie Blacketer is one of thousands of people recovering from substance abuse issues.
A Democratic-led effort to safeguard access to IVF failed earlier this year in the Senate.
Some bags of Pedigree dry dog food could pose a health hazard to pets, Mars Petcare warned in a recall posted by the FDA.
The City of Arlington has had its first sample to test positive in the area and will spray for prevention Wednesday night.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Within hours of the vote, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced it would sue to block the ban. Dallas employment attorney Rogge Dunn predicts employees will ultimately win this battle.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Texas law SB 14 prohibits drug and surgical "gender transition" interventions for minors.
The projects are expected to create at least 17,000 construction jobs and 4,500 manufacturing jobs.
After more than 40 years in business, 99 Cents Only Stores, a discount chain, announced on Thursday that it will close all 371 of its locations and cease operations.
Chuck Cooperstein, the voice of the Dallas Mavericks on the radio, said fans live in one of the most extraordinary confluences of professional sports events in North Texas history.
Simone Biles and Gabby Douglas are attempting to secure their ticket to the Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
The Dallas Mavericks are advancing in the NBA playoffs after a 117-116 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Seize the Grey crossed the finish line first in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, ending Mystik Dan's Triple Crown bid.
The Dallas Stars are headed to the Western Conference Finals! Stars win against Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in double overtime.
Crystal McKinney, a former model, accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting her in New York City over 20 years ago. She filed the lawsuit under the NYC Gender Motivated Violence Act.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Brittney and Cherelle Griner shared videos from their baby shower exclusively with "CBS Mornings."
Strong to severe storms are moving through North Texas along our Red River counites 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Large hail, damaging winds with localized flooding are the main threats but there is a low tornado threat. The Storm Prediction Center has most of North Texas under a Level 3 Enhanced risk of severe storms.
A CBS News Texas investigation delves further into the continuing troublesome situation involving squatters.
Gregory and Salam Thomas want people to see the bright smile on their 4-year-old son Aaron that they say has too often been missing since he was enrolled at Canup Early Childhood Center in Princeton.
Plano ISD trustees heard recommendations Tuesday from its Long Range Facility Planning Advisory Committee on which campuses should close amid declining enrollment.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!