Fort Worth ISD Freezes Salaries, Plans To Cut Programs
Fort Worth ISD is now under an official hiring freeze and officials say cuts look inevitable to overcome its budget shortfall.
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Fort Worth ISD is now under an official hiring freeze and officials say cuts look inevitable to overcome its budget shortfall.
A strong upper level low is spinning off the coast of California. This will open up and quickly move toward the southern Plains Wednesday into Thursday. Open up means that it will no longer be a closed low pressure but more like a disturbance that looks like a wave. This will be the catalyst for storms to develop Thursday.
Hundreds of people from North Texas and across the state marched on the State Capitol in Austin Tuesday in opposition to tougher proposed state immigration laws.
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill with an amendment singling out the Planned Parenthood organization. The "Pence Amendment" would cut all federal funding, about $317 million dollars to the non-profit organization, which serves an estimated 90,000 DFW residents.
Ever wonder how certain celebrities look youthful well into their fifties? Some women in North Texas say they know the secret, and it doesn't involve going under the knife.
Hard to believe that just 5 days ago we had a high temperatures of 36 degrees with sleet and snow on the ground. Today some areas topped out in the low 80s! At DFW we made it to 77 degrees.
After two weeks of winter weather – the coldest run of it in 14 years – North Texas broke into spectacular February weather this weekend. And it looks like it will continue for the coming week.
Coined by author Amy Chua, the phrase 'tiger mom' has parents divided on how to raise kids.
The snow has ended except for eastern sections of North Texas. Still seeing some blowing light snow. Overall accumulations over most of North Texas were a quarter of an inch to one inch.
Yeah, we get it. Dallas's first attempt at a Super Bowl wasn't a thing of beauty. We suffered through a once in a generation winter storm, traffic and logistical issues and Cowboy stadium didn't have enough tickets
Thirty stories high, men who appeared like tiny specks worked on the top of the enormous Cowboys Stadium roof.
Picture the perfect North Texas neighborhood. They are children running along the streets. The houses have beautiful lawns with manicured shrubbery. Big trees line the sidewalks. College fans show their true colors by flying flags showing their favorite teams.
They are the critical care safety nets for North Texas. So why was the power cut to these vital hospitals?
We're still in for a tough night, as a Hard Freeze Warning and a Wind Chill Advisory continue until Noon Thursday. Temperatures tonight will drop to 10 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. Wind chills will be in the -10 to +5 range overnight and tomorrow morning. Highs on Thursday will once again be in the low 20s.
The City of Fort Worth has prepared for the unexpected by very quietly building a high-tech emergency operations center.
The Super Bowl arctic freeze is possibly the worst thing that could have happened for North Texas and Super Bowl XLV
There is a massive undercover effort underway across North Texas to stop sex trafficking.
With the Super Bowl in town, prices for hotel rooms are expected to be pretty steep.
Overnight lows Sunday should reach the 40s after an afternoon that saw wide disparities in temperatures throughout the region.
If Saturday's heavy rush is any indication, Steelers and Packers fans have officially arrived in Downtown Fort Worth. Most, however, admit they're locals.
The Super Bowl Host Committee expects more than 100,000 out-of-state visitors in the Dallas – Fort Worth Area during Super Bowl Week.
The latest forecast models have arrived. They haven't changed too much from earlier runs. If anything they have come in a little colder and a little faster with the front.
Tired of the cloud cover? December and January are our cloudiest months. On average for those two months, the sun is seen for about 52% of the available daylight hours. But this week we have seen very little sunshine and that trend will continue for the weekend and probably most of next week.
Grocery store chain Albertsons will be closing five more North Texas stores soon.
Freezing drizzle and mist along with snowflakes are still falling across some areas in North Texas. Temperatures are hovering between 29 and 34 degrees. A few slick spots could be possible this evening as some of this precipitation continues and temps drop once the sun goes down.
Their letter to the Texas education commissioner argues that recent walkouts raised safety concerns and violated parental expectations.
He breaks down what makes the case unusual and the factors investigators are likely weighing.
Firefighters faced heavy flames as they arrived at the home on Wilbarger Street.
Cindy Clemishire and her father alleged the church downplayed the abuse she suffered as a child.
A longtime homebuilder is creating a small community of low‑maintenance homes in Azle, aiming to offer dignity and stability as housing costs continue to outpace wages.
Their letter to the Texas education commissioner argues that recent walkouts raised safety concerns and violated parental expectations.
He breaks down what makes the case unusual and the factors investigators are likely weighing.
Firefighters faced heavy flames as they arrived at the home on Wilbarger Street.
Cindy Clemishire and her father alleged the church downplayed the abuse she suffered as a child.
A longtime homebuilder is creating a small community of low‑maintenance homes in Azle, aiming to offer dignity and stability as housing costs continue to outpace wages.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
It once fed thousands of kids. So, how did a Dallas non-profit's core mission fall apart? CBS News Texas investigates.
Democrat state senator elect Taylor Rehmet sits down with Jack Fink in the CBS News Texas studio to discuss his win over Republican Leigh Wambsganss. "I got a lot of work to do," Rehmet said.
Dallas pollster and Principal of Hunt Research, Ross Hunt discusses the upset win by Democrat Taylor Rehmet over Republican Leigh Wambsganss.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller (R) discusses his re-election campaign and reacts to Gov. Abbott's decision to endorse his challenger.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
The FBI has arrested "one of the key participants" behind the attack on U.S. facilities in Benghazi, Libya, in 2012 that killed four Americans.
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.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
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.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
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.
Jaxson Smith‑Njigba brings Rockwall roots to Super Bowl LX after a meteoric rise from Texas 6A football.
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate secured the rights to perform his Minions-themed program at the Milan Cortina Games hours before he was set to skate.
The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway after the lighting of the Olympic cauldrons and the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony.
Victor Wembanyama had 29 points and 11 rebounds, and the San Antonio Spurs overcame rookie No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg's fourth consecutive 30-point game in a 135-123 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was named the NFL MVP, just edging out four other candidates that included New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, last year's MVP.
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate secured the rights to perform his Minions-themed program at the Milan Cortina Games hours before he was set to skate.
A quaint home in Grapevine is drawing big attention, not for its renovations or location, but for its former occupant.
The 5th Dimension had broad crossover success and won six Grammy Awards, including record of the year twice.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
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.
