Ballot includes cost-of-living adjustment for TRS recipients
The majority of retired teachers in Texas haven't gotten one in nearly 20 years.
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The majority of retired teachers in Texas haven't gotten one in nearly 20 years.
There are 14 state constitutional amendments on the ballot, including a change to the Texas constitution that could lower your property tax bill.
Early voting runs from Oct. 23 to Nov. 3.
14 state constitutional amendments are on the ballot, including water infrastructure and cost-of-living adjustments for retired teachers.
Trump said he didn't listen to his attorneys who told him he lost the election because he didn't respect them.
A trial is underway over a sweeping Texas voting law that set off a 38-day walkout by Democrats in 2021 and resulted in thousands of rejected mail ballots the following year.
The ruling is a win for Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who charged Meadows along with former President Donald Trump and 17 others under Georgia's anti-racketeering law.
Lawyers for impeached Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have sought to have most of the charges against him dismissed.
There is nothing in the Constitution that prevents someone who has been charged or convicted from serving.
A federal indictment could have more serious implications for former President Trump's 2024 presidential run than the indictment brought against him by a New York grand jury in March, CBS News Political Director Fin Gómez said Thursday.
On May 6, North Texans went to the polls to vote in municipal elections on May 6. Here are election results.
Three of Tarrant County's top officials jointly announced the launch of a task force dedicated to investigating voter fraud.
President Joe Biden launched his 2024 re-election campaign Tuesday morning.
Tarrant County elections administrator Heider Garcia resigned last week.
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.
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.
Is commercial air travel coming to McKinney? Voters are deciding on a multi-million dollar bond package that could find a large portion of the airport expansion.
Early voting for the May municipal elections in Dallas County got off to a rough start as dozens of voters reported being unable to cast ballots for mayor and city council in their own city.
Throughout early voting and on Election Day, voters can get a free ride by showing their voter registration card or current Texas ID.
Dozens of family members and friends surrounded Crystal Mason after a court hearing involving her illegal voting case that's made national headlines.
Crystal Mason's illegal voting case is at the heart of the debate. She's the Tarrant County woman convicted of illegal voting during the 2016 Presidential election and sentenced to five years in state prison.
Crystal Mason is the Tarrant County woman convicted of illegal voting during the 2016 Presidential election and sentenced to five years in state prison.
A defiant Donald Trump is holding the first rally of his 2024 campaign in Waco, Texas, as he faces the prospect of a possible indictment.
Johnson is the first person since 1967 – when Erik Jonsson was mayor – to run unopposed.
Americans are "ready to move past the stale ideas and faded names of the past," Haley told a crowd of supporters in South Carolina.
A Fort Worth mural celebrating Hispanic athletes and the Northside community could soon be painted over.
Teagan Kavan struck out five in the final two innings to back a strong start from Citlaly Gutierrez, and Kayden Henry homered to lead Texas to a 4-1 victory over Texas Tech at the Women's College World Series for a second straight national championship.
Jurors watched surveillance video and heard emotional testimony as witnesses described Karmelo Anthony's actions after Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed at a Frisco track meet.
The inquiry centers on how the company presents its products and whether its labeling meets state safety standards.
For the first time, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he wants the city to move out of City Hall.
A Fort Worth mural celebrating Hispanic athletes and the Northside community could soon be painted over.
Teagan Kavan struck out five in the final two innings to back a strong start from Citlaly Gutierrez, and Kayden Henry homered to lead Texas to a 4-1 victory over Texas Tech at the Women's College World Series for a second straight national championship.
Follow our live blog for updates from the courtroom.
Jurors watched surveillance video and heard emotional testimony as witnesses described Karmelo Anthony's actions after Austin Metcalf was fatally stabbed at a Frisco track meet.
The inquiry centers on how the company presents its products and whether its labeling meets state safety standards.
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.
There's been no word yet on if the Kennedy Center plans to remain open after July 5. It was to be closed for two years for extensive repairs beginning this summer.
President Trump, a native New Yorker and self-described Knicks fan, said he was invited to attend a Knicks playoff game by the team's owner James Dolan, who has donated to his political campaigns.
The Senate is holding a marathon vote series as Republicans seek to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without help from Democrats.
At least 207 people have been killed since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in September.
Senate Republicans moved forward with a package to fund the Department of Homeland Security's immigration agencies Wednesday.
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.
Teagan Kavan struck out five in the final two innings to back a strong start from Citlaly Gutierrez, and Kayden Henry homered to lead Texas to a 4-1 victory over Texas Tech at the Women's College World Series for a second straight national championship.
Alec Burleson drove in three runs, Andre Pallante threw 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball, and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Texas Rangers 5-3.
"Guys, I don't know if you figured it out yet, but the knives are out for our city," said Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson.
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.
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.
