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.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this pest and how to keep your pets safe and healthy.
Oil prices jumped 6% while U.S. stocks fell as renewed Middle East conflict threatens crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Rain chances are only 10%, so not everyone will see showers and storms. However, everyone will experience the heat.
Oil prices surge as President Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is over and the U.S. will "hit them hard again tonight."
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
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Oil prices jumped 6% while U.S. stocks fell as renewed Middle East conflict threatens crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Rain chances are only 10%, so not everyone will see showers and storms. However, everyone will experience the heat.
CBS Texas partners with the Bob Woodruff Foundation to support and honor America's veterans and support military families.
Oil prices surge as President Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is over and the U.S. will "hit them hard again tonight."
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
Abbott has ordered an investigation into a Rio Grande Valley hospital over allegations it advertised "birth tourism" packages to foreign nationals.
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump is tightening bonds with Turkey.
Talarico has said he wants to create a federal public health insurance option, raise the federal minimum wage and increase taxes on the wealthy and corporations.
President Trump held separate calls with Russia's Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss ending the war.
The Governor spoke days after Democratic candidate for Governor, State Representative Gina Hinojosa of Austin, blasted him on the issue.
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.
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Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
Commercial air service from Collin County will take off in November with a flight to Fort Myers, Florida.
The bank is closing a call center at its Plano campus and laying off 244 workers as part of a consolidation effort.
Mayor Eric Johnson said in an announcement the bank is considering Dallas for a new hub that could bring thousands of jobs to the metroplex.
Jessica Shepard had 22 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists for her third triple-double of the season, and the Dallas Wings beat the New York Liberty 88-77 on Tuesday night.
Argentina erased a two-goal deficit in the final 11 minutes as Lionel Messi scored the equalizer and Enzo Fernández netted a stoppage-time winner to beat Egypt 3-2.
Researchers found evidence of the disease in the Dallas Cowboys player's brain.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
From charm bracelets to flags and headbands, there's plenty of free merch at the Dallas FIFA Fan Fest.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Ticket reseller StubHub abruptly canceled customers' tickets to World Cup matches, costing them thousands of dollars, a lawsuit alleges.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Actor Danny Glover spoke about his Alzheimer's diagnosis in an interview with NBC's "Today" show, revealing that he has been living with the disease for several years.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
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.
