Dallas ISD addresses drop in state rating and school safety in State of the District
"It's an opportunity for DISD to come together with all the teachers and leaders in the district to really talk about where we are as a district."
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"It's an opportunity for DISD to come together with all the teachers and leaders in the district to really talk about where we are as a district."
"It was very traumatic, honestly... and the second time that happened," said Deliyah Martin.
The high school is located in the 5500 block of Langdon Road in Dallas.
The Dallas Independent School District has not said what led up to the shooting nor how a gun was able to get on campus.
A North Texas school district could be taking its security to new heights with help from the above.
Video of a violent school fight among students in HEB ISD has heightened concerns over adequate response to those fights.
The district said Central Junior High, Keys High School, and alternative education classes were evacuated around 11 a.m.
Lewisville police said they recognized the posts as duplications of other false threats.
Arlington police said a suspect told officers he posted a threat on social media as a prank.
Online threats of school violence spread from Waxahachie to Kemp.
Duncanville Independent School District ensured parents, students, and the community its schools are secure. Not everyone bought in.
"We are 100% in a climate right now that we could not take any chances when it comes to the safety of our school communities."
A parent accuses a North Texas school district of waiting a day to disclose a 10-year-old boy's terrifying encounter with a classmate who threatened him with a knife.
A document was posted online detailing a planned attack with a list of targets that included the names of 25 students and seven staff members.
Carroll ISD says there was an anonymous report of a potential threat on campus.
The student was subsequently arrested by Euless police before school began Thursday, the district's last day of classes.
"The police department is going to 100% going to file charges on these students."
The superintendent said he was not able to fully investigate the origin of the message, so he decided to cancel out of an abundance of caution.
A Fort Worth middle schooler was arrested Tuesday for bringing a gun to campus. His mother was also arrested for threatening the school after learning of his arrest.
The FBI in Dallas recently warned about 100 administrators and faculty members at universities across Texas about the threat of intellectual property theft by the Chinese government.
Jerrekus Pendleton was arrested on Oct. 17 and is in custody at the Tarrant County Jail.
After a cloudy Wednesday morning, a seasonal afternoon is ahead.
Texas and the Czech Republic have had a military relationship since 1993 as part of the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program pairing states to train with countries around the world.
A police dog died Sunday in Georgia, after being left alone inside of her handler's hot patrol car without a working air conditioning system, authorities said.
A state district judge in Palestine will consider Paxton's request on Wednesday in an East Texas courtroom.
TxDOT said to expect closures for several hours.
After a cloudy Wednesday morning, a seasonal afternoon is ahead.
Texas and the Czech Republic have had a military relationship since 1993 as part of the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program pairing states to train with countries around the world.
A police dog died Sunday in Georgia, after being left alone inside of her handler's hot patrol car without a working air conditioning system, authorities said.
A state district judge in Palestine will consider Paxton's request on Wednesday in an East Texas courtroom.
TxDOT said to expect closures for several hours.
Sidhartha "Sammy" Mukherjee and his wife Sunita became known for their Bollywood-style performances, became local celebrities, hosting parties and headlining music and cultural events.
On Thursday, the Texas House and Senate announced the creation of committees on disaster preparedness and flooding.
In what experts call "Flash Flood Alley," the terrain reacts quickly to rainfall steep slopes, rocky ground, and narrow riverbeds leave little time for warning.
For days before catastrophic floods left parts of Central Texas inundated, the National Weather Service was tracking the chance of rain.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told CBS News Monday that the state of Texas could pay for storm sirens along the Guadalupe River.
Texas and the Czech Republic have had a military relationship since 1993 as part of the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program pairing states to train with countries around the world.
CBS News analysis finds that up to $63 million has been raised for Mr. Trump's future presidential library so far from legal settlements alone.
SB 36 will create a division of Homeland Security within Texas's Department of Public Safety.
The Trump administration has dramatically curtailed the ability for those facing deportation to be released from immigration detention.
As Trump demands a deal to end the Ukraine war in 50 days, Russia's deputy foreign minister says "demands, especially ultimatums, are unacceptable."
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
It's therapy that doesn't exactly look like therapy: outdoors, alongside a horse. Across North Texas, the demand for it is soaring.
Scientists conducting medical research are facing an existential crisis: Layoffs and budget cuts pushed by President Trump that, they say, jeopardize finding a cure for cancer.
A Dallas mail carrier died Saturday after collapsing on his mail route on the first day of summer.
Pest control company Terminix used call data to determine which cities had the most bed bug-infested areas in the country.
Could the solution to school shootings be drone first responders? An Austin-based tech company thinks so and is testing them at a private high school in Aurora.
Located off the Guadalupe River in Historic Old Ingram Loop, the shop was once filled floor to with lighting, decor and trinkets.
They were already concerned about tariffs, but construction businesses in North Texas said they have new fears with the president's immigration crackdown.
The Texas Restaurant Association said 47% of Texas restaurant operators currently have job openings that are difficult to fill.
Plans to spruce up Frisco's historic downtown before next year's World Cup have business owners demanding help from the city to stay open.
Kyle Schwarber went 3 for 3 in the first All-Star Game home run swing-off to put the National League ahead 4-3 following a 6-6 tie in which the American League rallied from a six-run deficit.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning admits that being the backup was tough after playing every year in high school.
AT&T Stadium, which will be known as Dallas Stadium for the tournament, will host nine matches, the most of any venue.
Marcus Semien hit his 250th career home run as the Texas Rangers defeat the Houston Astros 5-1 on Sunday.
Bueckers made 9 of 15 from the field and finished with 21 points, four rebounds and four assists.
"Severance," "The White Lotus," "The Studio" and "Hacks" are among the shows that earned top nominations for the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards as the 2025 nominees were announced Tuesday morning.
Unreleased music by Beyoncé was stolen from a vehicle in Atlanta last week as the singer was in town for her Cowboy Carter Tour, according to police.
President Trump and Rosie O'Donnell have criticized each other publicly for years, an often bitter back-and-forth that predates Mr. Trump's involvement in politics.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer says the music mogul got a standing ovation from fellow prisoners when he returned to the federal lockup in Brooklyn after the verdict.
Julian McMahon's last acting role before his death was playing the prime minister of Australia in Netflix's murder mystery series "The Residence."
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.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
