Ellis County grand jury declines to indict North Texas teacher in alleged abuse case
The Ellis County District Attorney said on Thursday that the jury would not be issuing a true bill of indictment.
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The Ellis County District Attorney said on Thursday that the jury would not be issuing a true bill of indictment.
John Collett was voted best elementary school teacher in the 2022 Best of Denton County awards.
Rosalyn Sandri said her small amount of joy twisted into something she never saw coming.
Video of a violent school fight among students in HEB ISD has heightened concerns over adequate response to those fights.
Nelson said earlier this year, she started noticing things that would concern her when her daughter would arrive home from school.
The House is adding language that the program will be capped for the first year to $1 billion.
The AG's Office claims Coppell ISD's curriculum director discussed how despite what the state says, the district does "what's right."
A group of special education students in Fort Worth got the surprise of a lifetime, walking into a brand-new, fully customized classroom.
"She's really inspiring. She's kind of our mentor," said freshman Victoria Castillo.
With the makeover, Melissa Weiner's classroom will no longer be a cobbled-together space but a haven for learning and growth in an environment her students deserve.
The Texas Education Agency has identified over a hundred educators who are under investigation for allegedly cheating on certification exams.
Francis Zalace said her fight with pneumonia and strep was critical. The battle was so bad she lost her legs and most of her arms.
"Our public schools are in crisis and our teachers are struggling," said State Representative Mihaela Plesa, D-Plano.
Mattie Parker said the district has consistently lagged behind other large Texas school systems in performance.
At Dallas ISD's Hillcrest High School, Arthur Valle prepares for his first, "first day of school," as a brand new teacher.
Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to deliver the keynote address on Thursday.
Starting in September of 2024, the year-long residency will allow new teachers to work with veteran teachers before taking on their own classroom.
The investigation found he did not violate any policies through his choice of clothes on a dress-up day.
"There's a lot of uncertain times in every district."
"Stephanie" may not be real, but her reactions are.
Plano Police said a Great Lakes Academy teacher sent a student messages they considered criminal.
How did three teachers who didn't know each other make the same decision for different reasons? Giving, it's said, is what teachers do.
Smith's experience in education, spanning over two decades and notable achievements, were key factors in his selection, according to Board of Trustees President Melody Fowler.
Police are investigating a Desoto High School teacher after a video surfaced on social media of what appears to show a physical altercation between him and a student.
After Sonja White's students told her their one wish was to fly on a plane, she went full throttle on the pretend.
Scottie Scheffler has won the PGA Championship for his third major title.
The family-friendly Main Street Fest includes live music, craft beverages and shopping.
Isaac Paredes hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off reliever Robert Garcia in the eighth inning.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement on Sunday.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said people should be "celebrating" the Trump administration granting refugee status to White South Africans.
First Alert Weather Days have been issued for Sunday and Monday due to the severe weather threat.
Scottie Scheffler has won the PGA Championship for his third major title.
The family-friendly Main Street Fest includes live music, craft beverages and shopping.
Isaac Paredes hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off reliever Robert Garcia in the eighth inning.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement on Sunday.
Most schools — 86% — said a lack of funding was their top concern in defending against cyberattacks
A Euless woman is advocating for a bill in the Texas Legislature after her husband's death.
Weber worries about who will carry on the fight for the next child.
The CBS News Texas I-Team has uncovered a pattern of complaints within the industry, and now the problem has caught the attention of Texas state lawmakers.
In exchange for tax breaks, nonprofit hospitals are supposed to help patients who can't afford their bills.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement on Sunday.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said people should be "celebrating" the Trump administration granting refugee status to White South Africans.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the intelligence community is incorrect in its assessment that Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is not a proxy force of Nicolás Maduro's government.
DART is funded with a one-cent share of sales tax revenue from member cities. But DART leaders are warning that those pennies have power.
The number of people entering the southern border illegally continues to show steep declines since last year. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol statistics show that during the first four months of 2025, there were more than 96,000 people apprehended at the southern border.
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.
President Trump is now seeking to implement the idea through an executive order.
North Texas is home to three species of pit vipers, including copperheads, cottonmouths, and rattlesnakes.
"It starts with a single step and it starts with a single workout."
Laid-off employees ranged from those working in firefighter health programs, to those approving new respirators.
At least 94,000 Texans have been impacted to date.
The airport is projected to handle 100 million passengers by the end of this decade.
A Texas judge has thrown out a federal rule that would have capped credit card late fees.
Nvidia announced Monday morning that it wants to build two factories in Texas — one in Houston and one in Dallas.
Economic impact anticipated as Paige Bueckers joins the Wings, Boosting Local DFW Economy
P. Wade Ross leads a group of Black farmers and ranchers who are used to losing some---and, then, losing some. Now, they are hoping for a win.
Scottie Scheffler has won the PGA Championship for his third major title.
Isaac Paredes hit a go-ahead, three-run homer off reliever Robert Garcia in the eighth inning.
After finishing as runner-up at the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, the heavy-favorite Journalism earned a thrilling come-from-behind victory in the Preakness Stakes.
The Presidents' Trophy-winning Jets avoided elimination to send the series back to Dallas for Game 6 on Saturday night.
Dallas will face nine opponents from the 2024 playoffs, including both teams that competed in last season's Super Bowl.
Singer Cassie Ventura accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping her in 2018. The accusation came during her testimony at his sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend, the singer Cassie Ventura, took the stand this week at his sex trafficking trial in New York City.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura took the stand Tuesday in his federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC. She repeatedly cried on the stand as she recounted in graphic detail the "freak offs" she participated in.
"Denton… I'm coming home!!!"
The ban requires ticket sellers, hotels, vacation rental platforms and others to disclose fees and other charges up front.
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.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
