Mayor Rawlings: Toyota Passed On Dallas Because Of DISD
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings says that Toyota considered relocating to Dallas, but decided against the city because the school district simply wasn't good enough.
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Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings says that Toyota considered relocating to Dallas, but decided against the city because the school district simply wasn't good enough.
With eight months left in office, Gov. Rick Perry is away from Texas almost as much as he's home -- hitting the road hard to tout his state as America's best place to do business.
In her short life, two-year-old Grace Ford received the attention of state Child Protective Services (CPS) four times. By the fifth time, she was dead. Now, a new report says a CPS computer system failed.
The world's largest automaker is preparing to move its North American corporate headquarters to North Texas, and bring thousands of jobs with it.
Toyota announced on Monday afternoon that it is moving its U.S. headquarters to Plano. The automaker plans to construct a new campus, which breaks ground this fall.
Dallas-native and Kentucky forward Julius Randle will leave after one season to enter the NBA draft, where he is expected to be among the top five selections.
A national initiative aimed at saving lives allows residents to dispose of unwanted prescription drugs in a convenient and responsible way.
There were some scary moments in front of a Plano bar on Thursday. Police say a driver plowed into a group of people leaving The Hang Out Patio Bar, along northbound Central Expressway near Parker Road.
A major power outage affecting Plano City Hall and other municipal government offices is expected to continue well into this afternoon.
Officials suggest that pet owners always seek consultation from a veterinary professional with pet health concerns. DIY care can often be dangerous.
Collin County is one of the many North Texas counties under a freeze warning tonight – which is unusual since the last frost generally occurs in March. The cold front has lots of homeowners worried about the spring landscaping they've already planted.
Two more North Texas residents have been sentenced to federal prison -- one for 18 months and another for 27 months -- in a bank loan fraud scam that started in 2007.
Local Plano couple, Valentina Tran and Eric Vergati, are finalists in Brides Live Wedding and will compete to star in a celebrity-style million-dollar wedding.
CBS 11 traffic expert Whitney Drolen continues to visit DFW area first responders to thank them for their service. This week, she stopped by the Plano Fire Department.
A former Plano School District security manager, who was hired to keep kids safe, stole millions from the district.
Traditional mosquito treatments require traps, pesticides, and complex spraying vehicles. The City of Plano is employing a different tool to combat the insects -- fish.
A Frisco family needs help and the call for it is coming in the form of an online video. Randy Bean worked in the high-tech industry. Now, his coworkers in Plano are using their skills to help the father of three in a desperate race against time.
A Plano firefighter is being hailed a hero after he saved two twin babies from a burning home.
A man from Plano was sentenced Wednesday to spend more than two years in prison over the unauthorized sale of someone else's property twice within a week.
A severely malnourished boxer mix was rescued last October by Plano Animal Services. Now, a healthy 'Red' is ready for a second chance at life.
Abigail Chang became intrigued by photography as a boarding student in South Korea. Now, she is shooting for an international nonprofit. And she's still just a teenager.
North Texans who feel the need for speed could soon get a reprieve. The NCTCOG will take the first step Thursday in a plan to raise the speed limits on certain highways.
The FBI and Plano Police are seeking the public's help in identifying three men responsible for a bank robbery in Plano earlier this week.
Police are warning people who frequent Arbor Hills Nature Preserve in West Plano about a man who has been exposing himself there.
Original farm land is vanishing in the city of Plano, and one of the few remaining parcels has just been sold.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
Anyone driving or walking will need to show an ID or documentation confirming why they're in the area.
Four teens between 14 years old and 16 years old have been detained after a road rage shooting injured one person on Sunday in Fort Worth, officials said.
Jake Burger homered twice and Ezequiel Duran had his 12th game this season with at least three hits as the Texas Rangers rallied from two four-run deficits to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-6.
An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport and struck several vehicles, killing at least five and injuring five others, officials said.
Anyone driving or walking will need to show an ID or documentation confirming why they're in the area.
Four teens between 14 years old and 16 years old have been detained after a road rage shooting injured one person on Sunday in Fort Worth, officials said.
Jake Burger homered twice and Ezequiel Duran had his 12th game this season with at least three hits as the Texas Rangers rallied from two four-run deficits to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-6.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
An Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport and struck several vehicles, killing at least five and injuring five others, officials said.
Technology company SPAN wants to build thousands of tiny data centers and spread them across the country.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The Justice Department is attempting to revive a centuries-old law to speed up efforts to claim Iranian oil tankers seized during the war with Iran, but maritime law experts say the plan could face hurdles.
25 years after the 9-11 terror attacks on U.S. soil, George W. Bush is set to share reflections and his own artwork in remembrance of that day.
As of right now, the state is a toss-up, but Vote Hub predicts Talarico will win Tarrant County, the largest Republican county in the state and nation.
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico blasted Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton on data centers. Paxton did not make himself available to reporters while campaigning in Willow Park, near Weatherford in Parker County, last week.
President Trump's MAGA Inc. super PAC had previously only given one donation this midterm cycle: about $800,000 to Darline Graham.
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.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Jake Burger homered twice and Ezequiel Duran had his 12th game this season with at least three hits as the Texas Rangers rallied from two four-run deficits to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 8-6.
At the U.S. Open, artificial intelligence is giving players and fans a new way to experience the tournament.
Cathy Engelbert is the second-longest-tenured WNBA president or commissioner.
This a period of transition for the U.S. with a young roster that includes the trio of Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese.
Playing together at the U.S. Open in New York for the first time in four years, Serena and Venus Williams lost in a three-set thriller match in the first round of the women's doubles tournament.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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.
