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The new school year in Texas brings new state laws

New laws to keep in mind as students return to the classroom include a cell phone ban, mental health day policies, the display of the 10 commandments, and in school suspension changes.

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Iconic Granada Theater in Dallas to close after 80 years

Iconic Granada Theater in Dallas to close after 80 years

North Texas stays warm and dry as drought concerns grow

North Texas stays warm and dry as drought concerns grow

Crossroads of Texas GO TEXAN Country Festival draws crowds

Crossroads of Texas GO TEXAN Country Festival draws crowds

Van Zandt County rallies around families after two deadly tragedies

Van Zandt County rallies around families after two deadly tragedies

Canton officer released from hospital after deadly shooting

Canton officer released from hospital after deadly shooting

Everman gathers to remember 6-year-old allegedly killed by mother

Everman gathers to remember 6-year-old allegedly killed by mother

Baseball bat vendor discusses the draw at the Crossroads of Texas Go Texan Country Festival

Baseball bat vendor discusses the draw at the Crossroads of Texas Go Texan Country Festival

What makes the Crossroads of Texas Go Texan Country Festival a boon for Waxahachie

What makes the Crossroads of Texas Go Texan Country Festival a boon for Waxahachie

Perfect fall weekend weather in store for North Texas

Perfect fall weekend weather in store for North Texas

Crossroads of Texas Go Texan Country Festival gets underway in Waxahachie

Crossroads of Texas Go Texan Country Festival gets underway in Waxahachie

DeSoto dominates Cedar Hill in CBS Texas Game of the Week

DeSoto dominates Cedar Hill in CBS Texas Game of the Week

Texas transgender rights group goes to court over mystery mailers

Texas transgender rights group goes to court over mystery mailers

Man sues Dallas County jail, Parkland over alleged staph infection

Man sues Dallas County jail, Parkland over alleged staph infection

Canton football game honors six lives lost in week of tragedy

Canton football game honors six lives lost in week of tragedy

Canton mayor to resign without explanation following police shootout

Canton mayor to resign without explanation following police shootout

Dan Patrick predicts Republican victory, makes final argument to keep Lt. Gov. position

Dan Patrick predicts Republican victory, makes final argument to keep Lt. Gov. position

Vikki Goodwin gives closing argument to voters, seeks to unseat Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in tight race

Vikki Goodwin gives closing argument to voters, seeks to unseat Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in tight race

A look at VoteHub's early voting data, expect a large Texas voter turnout this year

A look at VoteHub's early voting data, expect a large Texas voter turnout this year

Poll shows Talarico leading Paxton in Texas Senate race, CBS News political analysts weigh in

Poll shows Talarico leading Paxton in Texas Senate race, CBS News political analysts weigh in

Thrift your Halloween costume with creative, budget-friendly ideas

Thrift your Halloween costume with creative, budget-friendly ideas

Collin County's new voting system passes early test despite glitches

Collin County's new voting system passes early test despite glitches

Dan Patrick predicts Republicans will close early voting gap in Texas

Dan Patrick predicts Republicans will close early voting gap in Texas

Cedar Hill looks to reclaim glory in historic rivalry with DeSoto

Cedar Hill looks to reclaim glory in historic rivalry with DeSoto

Trump campaigns for Republicans as early voting surges in Texas

Trump campaigns for Republicans as early voting surges in Texas

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