SMU Mustangs balance finals and College Football Playoff showdown against Penn State
Before they step on the field, the SMU Mustangs football team has to get through finals first.
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Before they step on the field, the SMU Mustangs football team has to get through finals first.
No. 12 Southern Methodist will face No. 5 Penn State in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.
On Saturday at Ford Stadium, the team celebrated its best season in decades. Now, they're heading to the conference championship.
Each stolen banner features images of pom and cheer team members against a white background and the SMU x ACC logo.
The Bible could soon be the base for a new elementary school curriculum in Texas.
"It's serial and it's an issue."
Mustangs' volleyball is thriving, upsetting No. 2 Nebraska and, most recently, No. 1 Pitt.
It's moment nearly 400 days in the making.
After announcing their move to the Atlantic Coast Conference a year ago this month, SMU football will finally suit up in its first ACC game.
On his way to the tunnel, Dykes pumped his arms into the air toward TCU fans at that end of the field.
ACC newcomer SMU (3-1) had scored 17 points in the final 1:28 of the first half for a 41-21 lead.
Both teams have 2-1 records, setting the stage for a tense matchup.
Turner will become president emeritus, working full-time to support development and external affairs.
The private university that it's waiving the traditional $60 application fee starting next fall semester.
The move to the ACC comes 37 years after SMU received the NCAA's "death penalty" for recruiting violations.
An SMU professor wrote a piece of orchestral music for Monday's memorial service.
Think your alma mater has the prettiest campus in Texas? You might be right.
Civil rights icon Opal Lee will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Southern Methodist University.
After 11 years at USC, Enfield will lead the Mustangs as they transition to the basketball-rich ACC.
The Jewish college students told CBS News Texas what's been disappointing is how their universities reacted to what happened.
One North Texas university is turning a video game into a crime-fighting tool.
TCU Coach Sonny Dykes has a personal four-game winning streak in the SMU series.
SMU has won the past two games at Amon G. Carter Stadium, but the Horned Frogs have won 12 of the past 15 in the series.
Officials have said the game won't continue beyond 2025, although SMU's entry into the ACC could change that.
The Atlantic Coast Conference has cleared the way for Stanford, California and SMU to join the league.
De Aujalae Evans pleaded guilty just hours into the first day of her trial to a charge of intoxication manslaughter in the death of Sgt. Billy Randolph.
Haltom City police identified 30-year-old John Mbuyi as the shooter, and the victims as 33-year-old Raissa Thatukila and their 6-year-old daughter Nathy Mbuyi.
The teacher was taken to a San Antonio hospital, but the sheriff's office did not have an update on her condition.
It is unclear if the alleged assault was tied to Vanscoy's involvement with coaching.
The Mavericks say they plan to stay in Dallas and build a new arena and entertainment district, with a site decision expected by July ahead of their 2031 lease expiration.
De Aujalae Evans pleaded guilty just hours into the first day of her trial to a charge of intoxication manslaughter in the death of Sgt. Billy Randolph.
Haltom City police identified 30-year-old John Mbuyi as the shooter, and the victims as 33-year-old Raissa Thatukila and their 6-year-old daughter Nathy Mbuyi.
The teacher was taken to a San Antonio hospital, but the sheriff's office did not have an update on her condition.
It is unclear if the alleged assault was tied to Vanscoy's involvement with coaching.
The Mavericks say they plan to stay in Dallas and build a new arena and entertainment district, with a site decision expected by July ahead of their 2031 lease expiration.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
The moratorium does not affect companies already enrolled in Medicare.
The state is already home to nearly 400 data centers, but hundreds more are in the works.
The crash sparked a nearly three‑year I‑Team investigation into Fort Worth police pursuit policies.
It started with a complaint from a male officer.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
The Trump administration has pulled multiple levers in an effort to tame energy prices, such as releasing oil from its strategic reserve and relaxing government regulations that can push up the cost of petroleum products. Analysts, however, told CBS News that those measures alone aren't enough to fill the energy supply gap or ease prices for Americans.
Jerome Adams, who served as surgeon general in President Trump's first term, said that "similar to cigarettes," the government needs to point out that social media platforms "are incredibly addictive."
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
Texas Democrats feel that the 2026 midterms present their best chance to win a statewide election in years.
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.
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.
New Texas regulations taking effect March 31 will cap THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
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.
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.
The two teams will play Monday night in the Sacramento 4 Regional Final with a trip to the women's national semifinals on the line.
In the face of unspeakable tragedy, it is the beautiful game that has brought the girls solace.
Trevor Zegras wristed a sharp-angle shot past Casey DeSmith with 1:33 remaining in overtime, leading the hard-charging Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars.
After being down by as many as 19 on Sunday, Braylon Mullins retrieved a loose ball near midcourt in the waning seconds against Duke and hit a three-pointer from 35 feet away to take the lead.
Michigan is a contender now, taking on Texas in the only women's NCAA Tournament regional final matching the top two seeds.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Local reports estimate that roughly 40,000 people gathered across central Seoul to watch K-pop band BTS reunite.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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.
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