Texas Supreme Court to hear case on SMU's bid to separate from Methodist Church
Southern Methodist University is set to appear in the Texas Supreme Court in a bid to separate from the United Methodist Church.
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Southern Methodist University is set to appear in the Texas Supreme Court in a bid to separate from the United Methodist Church.
Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.
The SMU Mustangs are heading to Pennsylvania to face Penn State on Dec. 21.
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.
It comes after a lawsuit alleging the projects could restrict religious freedom and threaten businesses and archeological sites.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, was charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur's death.
At least two people were killed after flash floods swept through parts of Grand Canyon National Park over the weekend.
The bodies of a Texas chiropractor and at least one other person have been found after a major weekend flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon.
The move with Milton presumably means Sam Howell has won the No. 2 job behind Dak Prescott, a spot that Milton held last season.
It comes after a lawsuit alleging the projects could restrict religious freedom and threaten businesses and archeological sites.
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, was charged with murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in Shakur's death.
At least two people were killed after flash floods swept through parts of Grand Canyon National Park over the weekend.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
The bodies of a Texas chiropractor and at least one other person have been found after a major weekend flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon.
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 reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
"We're going to be changing the name of Lake Ontario, effective immediately, to Lake America," the president said before he signed the order.
Google announced that it had begun rolling out changes to how its maps display Lake Ontario's name, after President Trump signed an executive order changing it to "Lake America."
Three Republicans from North Texas spoke with Jack Fink.
30% of respondents supported the construction of data centers in their community, while 57% were opposed.
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.
The move with Milton presumably means Sam Howell has won the No. 2 job behind Dak Prescott, a spot that Milton held last season.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Online county records showed that Fields was charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury. TCU is located in Tarrant County.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 18 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 97-71 in the final game before the FIBA World Cup break.
Scottie Scheffler is the FedEx Cup champion for the second time.
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."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
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.
