Whistleblower claims Fort Worth ISD 'exploited' students to earn state bonus funding
A Fort Worth high school teacher is accusing his school district of exploiting students to meet new state education standards tied to bonus funding.
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A Fort Worth high school teacher is accusing his school district of exploiting students to meet new state education standards tied to bonus funding.
Two former employees of the City of Grapevine were indicted last week by a grand jury for allegedly embezzling thousands in taxpayer dollars.
Fort Worth police arrested Curtis Wayne Medrano for allegedly shooting another driver on I-30 near Cooks Lane on Nov. 8, 2022.
A lucky Arlington resident is the latest North Texan to join the millionaires club after they won a $1 million scratch-off ticket prize.
A group of lucky students at Young Men's Leadership Academy got to meet one of the stars of the film, Jarrell "Pyro" Johnson.
2,500 pounds of sliced brisket, 2,000 pounds of sausage, all the fixings plus dessert – that's what's on the menu at this year's "Feast of Sharing" at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.
2,500 pounds of sliced brisket, 2,000 pounds of sausage, all the fixings plus dessert – that's what's on the menu at this year's "Feast of Sharing" at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.
With polls now officially closed in Texas, CBS 11 is breaking down the results for you.
Ray is the first person convicted under Molly Jane's Law, which requires law enforcement agencies investigating sexual assaults to add information to an FBI database.
Sansom Park officer Lina Mino survived a gunshot to the face during a training exercise Nov. 5.
Now in his final weeks on the job, Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley said he won't run for a fifth term.
Fort Worth is a destination for western art and cowboy culture, but western art isn't always accessible for younger people.
The National Retail Federation unveiled its prediction on holiday sales for November through December.
Two parents and their two children have filed a lawsuit against a Southlake preschool after Thaddeaus Davidson, a teacher there, was arrested for indecency with a child.
Tarrant County is the largest Republican County in Texas and perhaps the country, and Republicans here want to keep it that way.
A new ordinance would ban open containers and public consumption of alcohol across dozens of blocks in the West Seventh district.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8.
The Women's Tennis Association Finals is not just coming back to the US for the first time in 20 years; it's coming to Fort Worth.
The wait for an ambulance stretched to as long as an hour in some cases over the last week in more than a dozen cities across Tarrant County, following a cyber-attack on the computer network for MedStar Mobile Healthcare.
The department's investigation into his June 2022 arrest for domestic violence found he had "violated multiple FWPD policies."
A shooting outside a car wash in Kennedale this afternoon left one person dead, one person wounded and briefly put a high school on lockdown.
Tarrant County leaders approved bids to purchase up to a half dozen electric vehicles as part of a pilot program to explore changing its vehicle fleet.
The county is planning to test out the vehicles before going all-in.
The price for food rose 13% this past year according to the Consumer Price Index, an increase many families in North Texas simply can't afford.
"To the victims of domestic violence and the cowards who abuse – we're coming for you," said Lake Worth Police Chief J.T. Manoushagian.
President Trump is speaking at the White House press briefing, highlighting immigration arrests and his record in office.
Closing arguments are scheduled Wednesday before the jury begins deliberations.
An assistant for "Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown told "CBS Mornings" he would not be joining Tuesday's interview with the cast ahead of the release of the series' 10th and final season.
The streaming service is sweetening its offer amid Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid for the Hollywood studio.
Congress has until Jan. 30 to fund the remaining government agencies and programs following the longest government shutdown in history in November.
President Trump is speaking at the White House press briefing, highlighting immigration arrests and his record in office.
Closing arguments are scheduled Wednesday before the jury begins deliberations.
Even though it's still too early to discuss rain, sleet and ice totals, here's a current outlook of the next system.
An assistant for "Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown told "CBS Mornings" he would not be joining Tuesday's interview with the cast ahead of the release of the series' 10th and final season.
The streaming service is sweetening its offer amid Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid for the Hollywood studio.
A Fort Worth firefighter severely burned in the line of duty is speaking out after his family, the public and politicians said the workers' compensation system failed him, denying him of much needed care.
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
President Trump is speaking at the White House press briefing, highlighting immigration arrests and his record in office.
Congress has until Jan. 30 to fund the remaining government agencies and programs following the longest government shutdown in history in November.
Andrew Johnson is the latest in a series of pardoned Jan. 6 riot defendants to face new criminal charges.
President Trump has reshaped America's approach to foreign policy, pressured political enemies, downsized the federal workforce and prioritized deportations his first year in office.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday over President Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors.
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.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
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.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
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 program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
The Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory Monday over the Knicks, who were booed frequently in the first half while falling behind by 30.
SMU star center back Slade Starnes has officially achieved what every DFW youth soccer player dreams of: signing a homegrown professional contract with FC Dallas.
Brandon Hagel's tiebreaking goal midway through the second period proved to be the winner, and Andrei Vasilevskiy finished with 19 saves on 20 shots as the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Dallas Stars 4-1.
Thompson had a pair of 3-pointers and then hit a turnaround jumper in the lane with just under five minutes left in the first quarter to reach the 17,000-point plateau.
An assistant for "Queer Eye" star Karamo Brown told "CBS Mornings" he would not be joining Tuesday's interview with the cast ahead of the release of the series' 10th and final season.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
A new class at Texas Christian University is drawing students in with a hit TV series and a clear path toward a real-world career.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
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.
