Texas Gov Says Arming Teachers Is Part Of His School Safety Plan
Governor Greg Abbott announced his new policy to address school safety in the wake of this month's shooting massacre at Santa Fe High School, outside of Houston.
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Governor Greg Abbott announced his new policy to address school safety in the wake of this month's shooting massacre at Santa Fe High School, outside of Houston.
The Governor will make the announcement in Dallas at 10:30 a.m. and in San Marcus at 2:00 p.m.
Governor Greg Abbott and other state leaders have said the legislature will need to act.
Students and parents from Santa Fe, Texas spoke from their hearts about campus security.
Valdez surprised political analysts last night after she defeated Houston businessman Andrew White by just 26,000 votes in the primary runoff.
Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday he could support stronger regulations for gun storage and quicker reporting to law enforcement when a court has determined someone is mentally ill in order to keep them from having weapons.
In the hours after the Santa Fe High School shooting, Gov. Greg Abbott touted the potential of a little-known mental health screening program in West Texas that identifies potentially violent students.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's meetings on school violence and safety promised to wade into the thorny issue of gun control with the next round.
National Democrats breathed a sigh of relief after a liberal outsider lost her runoff in a high stakes U.S. House race for one of three Republican-held seats in Texas.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott convened the first in a series of discussions on school safety Tuesday, declaring in response to last week's shooting at Santa Fe High School.
Tuesday is the runoff election for candidates in several big Texas races. The winners will be on the ballot this November. The polls close at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
The roundtables will include people from across the state, including parents, teachers, students, lawmakers and interest groups that advocate for and against new gun regulations.
One of the most contentious issues between Lupe Valdez and Andrew White is their views on abortion.
This morning a statewide moment of silence was held to recognize those killed and wounded in the shooting at Santa Fe High School.
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo appeared on Face the Nation Sunday and talked about the need for elected officials to take action on gun reform after Friday's mass shooting at Santa Fe High School that killed 10 people and injured 13.
A large crowd attended a church service in Santa Fe Sunday dedicated to the victims of the mass shooting that took place at the city's high school Friday.
Residents of Santa Fe, Texas gathered Friday evening for emotional support after a deadly school shooting that killed 10 and injured 10 others.
Texas Democrats battling for the right to face formidable Republican Gov. Greg Abbott worked Friday in their lone debate before a primary runoff to prove they support softer immigration policies.
Gov. Greg Abbott has granted Harris County's request to hold an August special election in which residents could be asked to approve as much as $2.5 billion to finance critical flood-control projects.
Officials discovered last month that staff members incorrectly scored five managed care contracts worth an estimated $600 million.
In a statement Wednesday, Abbott seized on Farenthold's promises to reimburse $84,000 from a special House fund that was used to settle 2014 sexual harassment claims.
Republican U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold recently resigned following sexual harassment allegations.
Gov. Greg Abbott says there's no fixed date on their deployment and that "we may be in this for the long haul."
Governor Greg Abbott attended the annual Operation Blue Shield Race for the CommUNITY 5K and 10K Family Fun Run in Dallas on Saturday.
Gov. Greg Abbott is back home after a nine-day trip to India that was aimed at bringing more jobs and businesses to Texas.
"Overall, we felt things went well," Arlington police said.
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.
A Heat Advisory is in effect beginning at noon through 9 p.m.
Kaitlyn Chen came off the bench to score 15 points against former UConn teammates Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd.
"Overall, we felt things went well," Arlington police said.
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms.
Right-wing activist and Jan. 6 defendant Jake Lang was recorded allegedly vowing to kill Karmelo Anthony during his murder trial.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.
A Heat Advisory is in effect beginning at noon through 9 p.m.
Federal officials are warning that one of the world's largest sporting events could bring more than soccer fans.
Donald Mercer was sentenced to 300 days behind bars for soliciting sex from a woman he arrested.
While FIFA is expected to make billions on the tournament, local cities are spending millions to host.
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.
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms.
After more than a decade since it was announced, the Obama Presidential Center and Library officially opens to the public in Chicago's Jackson Park on June 19, 2026.
Retired staff sergeant Wilmer Trujillo, who served roughly 20 years in the U.S. Army and the Texas National Guard, is asking ICE to release his wife of six years.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement this week extended training for new officers and mandated additional instruction for those onboarded under a shortened Trump administration academy process that has now been scrapped, according to an internal agency memo obtained by CBS News.
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.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
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.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
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.
"Overall, we felt things went well," Arlington police said.
Kaitlyn Chen came off the bench to score 15 points against former UConn teammates Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd.
"You know, if we had to lose to somebody, I'm glad we lost to friends," Dajana Seiler said.
Croatian striker Petar Musa has more experience scoring goals in the Dallas area than even the biggest stars of this World Cup.
Harry Kane scored twice to equal the English record for World Cup goals, Jude Bellingham added another two minutes into the second half and England beat Croatia 4-2.
Lionel Messi tied the Men's World Cup goals record with his first World Cup hat trick as Argentina topped Algeria.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
Creative minds are coming together in North Texas.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
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.
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.
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