Why are Texas school districts asking voters to raise property tax rates?
Several North Texas school districts are holding voter-approved tax rate elections to offset inflation, expired federal aid, and state funding gaps.
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Several North Texas school districts are holding voter-approved tax rate elections to offset inflation, expired federal aid, and state funding gaps.
The app helps users identify Republican contacts who haven't voted and send reminders via text or social media.
Officers found evidence of gunfire in the Bowlero parking lot after a crowd had dispersed.
Police are asking for the public's help to find the remaining suspects and warn they may be armed and dangerous.
The 26-mile commuter rail connects seven cities across North Texas and will be free for riders during its first two weeks.
Police say two men fled the scene after forcefully removing the machine.
One adorably plump squirrel scurried past 15 fluffy rivals to win a feel-good contest where the public crowned the critter best prepared for winter.
The district says the move follows a third-party investigator's recommendation amid concerns about a potential conflict of interest.
Stephen A. Kennedy, representing former Fire Chief Jim Davis, says union leaders opposed an independent safety review and contributed to hazardous working conditions.
This shower activity will carry a much lower severe threat, however, we do have a 1-out-of-5 risk for strong to severe thunderstorms where these cells do develop.
Justin Chen, a union president and EPA employee, says he can manage for now — but essential workers still on the job without pay face tougher choices.
Police bodycam footage captured the moment Fort Worth officers and bystanders rescued a 1-year-old girl trapped under an overturned car.
The association cites safety concerns and response times in a formal rebuke of Jim Davis, who resigned last week amid a city investigation.
Charlie Zerzan refuses to let SMA define him, using wheelchair basketball to chase championships and inspire others.
With nearly 800 cases and rising concern across the Southwest, experts warn the U.S. could lose measles eradication status without higher immunization rates.
Community leaders and council members say the 287(g) program would erode trust and increase racial profiling. Vote is expected in early November.
The action covers thousands of cans of Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, and Sprite distributed by a North Texas company.
A UPS driver was killed when her delivery truck was struck by a train at a rural railroad crossing west of Greenville, according to authorities.
McEuen was found guilty of killing his neighbor, Aaron Martinez, in a case marked by racial tensions and a dramatic escape before trial.
Teachers express fear and uncertainty, while some parents welcome the Texas Education Agency's intervention as a chance for change.
The charges against two current and one former Denton officer follow a months-long investigation.
The long-awaited 26-mile commuter rail launches Saturday with free rides through Nov. 8 and promises improved access to UT Dallas and regional growth.
Educators and community leaders warn Fort Worth ISD to brace for fallout as state-appointed leadership reshapes Houston schools — with rising scores but eroding trust.
Families of seven minors say the district knowingly enabled misconduct by Caleb Elliott, son of a longtime head football coach, and seek over $1 million in damages.
District officials face mounting pressure as questions swirl around student privacy, administrative oversight, and potential legal violations.
Residents shared photos of snakes on patios and near pets as a local remover explains why copperheads become more active in warm, wet weather.
The incident has renewed neighborhood concerns about long‑standing problems tied to the vacant home.
Houston's rookie right‑hander continued his dominant start to the season while the bullpen and defense closed out the win.
A half‑century in office prompts reflections on community roots, public service, and Grapevine's evolution.
She appeared ready to talk inside the Tarrant County Jail, but a sudden demand for her attorney stopped the conversation.
A medical examiner used dental records to identify the remains found at an Everman home as those of the child, authorities said.
Residents shared photos of snakes on patios and near pets as a local remover explains why copperheads become more active in warm, wet weather.
The incident has renewed neighborhood concerns about long‑standing problems tied to the vacant home.
Houston's rookie right‑hander continued his dominant start to the season while the bullpen and defense closed out the win.
A half‑century in office prompts reflections on community roots, public service, and Grapevine's evolution.
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.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
Ja’Loni Owens of Avow Texas discusses the latest U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing continued access—for now—to the abortion pill mifepristone under the FDA’s 2023 rule. Owens discusses why she supports the ruling, citing decades of FDA approval and global research supporting the safety of medication abortion.
Jonathan Saenz, President of Texas Values, discusses the latest U.S. Supreme Court decision involving the abortion pill mifepristone. Saenz also outlines how advocacy groups like Texas Values are responding, including legal filings and potential legislative action in Texas.
William D. Tate, one of the state's longest-serving mayors in the state of Texas, is celebrating five decades as Grapevine's mayor on Sunday, May 17th. Tate said he hopes the younger generation will continue the family's tradition of service and said he believes his legacy will be determined by residents.
SMU Political Science Professor Matthew Wilson breaks down the heated battle between Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton in the GOP primary runoff for U.S. Senate. He and Jack Fink also discuss other races in Texas.
In an interview with "Face the Nation," Gates said another mass exodus from Cuba is the "biggest risk."
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.
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.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
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.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
Minnesota closed out a tight fourth quarter with clutch execution on both ends, holding off a late Dallas push to secure its second win of the season.
A fully rebuilt natural‑grass field, an advanced grow‑light system, and major interior upgrades prepare the Arlington venue for nine FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
Arike Ogunbowale led Dallas (1-1) with 20 points in a similar fashion to the Wings' game one win against the Indiana Fever.
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the team announced.
Morton started Super Bowl V for the Dallas Cowboys and Super Bowl XII for the Denver Broncos, losing both.
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
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.
