One dead, one injured in Highway 360 crash near I-30, Arlington police say

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 9/5 11:26A Doug Myers

Speed has not been ruled out as a possible factor in a single-vehicle crash early Friday morning that killed one person and seriously injured another, according to Arlington police. The wreck, involving a Chevrolet Malibu, occurred just after...

Small businesses look to FIFA Fan Festival to drive growth around Fair Park

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/26 4:41A David Goins

When the FIFA Fan Festival opens in Fair Park next June, small-business owners like Shanay Wise would like the opportunity to be a part of the excitement. I can do big events, but nothing compared to the Fan Fest, Wise said. The owner of Catering...

The end of the STAAR test is in sight. Here's what Texas lawmakers would replace it with.

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 8/26 4:02A Lacey Beasley

Texas lawmakers are set to vote on two bills on Tuesday that could end STAAR testing . The bills that would scrap the test are up for a vote in both the Texas House and Texas Senate. What are House Bill 8 and Senate Bill 9? The new format would...

Dallas Wings fell to Seattle Storm behind rookie Dominque Malonga's 22-point performance

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 8/23 2:59A CBS Texas

The Dallas Wings fell to the Seattle Storm 95-60 on their home court Friday night. Maddy Siegrist led Dallas (9-28) with 12 points. Paige Bueckers scored eight of the Wings' first 12 points but finished with just 11 all in the first half....

Texas Legislature moves forward with plans to scrap the standardized STAAR tests

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 8/21 5:06A Steven Rosenbaum

Teachers, public school students and their parents may soon be free of the dreaded standardized STAAR tests . The state House Committee on Public Education met Monday morning to discuss House Bill 8, which would make big changes to how students...

Fort Worth police looking for suspects who stole an SUV with a child inside

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 8/19 4:00A Steven Rosenbaum

The Fort Worth Police Department is searching for two men who stole an SUV with a 5-year-old inside. Police said on Sunday evening, a mother left her vehicle running with her child inside after unloading groceries in the parking lot of La Gran...

TEA releases 2024-25 school ratings. See the best/worst districts and charters here

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/15 8:45A Frank Heinz

The Texas Education Agency released school accountability ratings for the 2024-2025 school year on Friday, with some of the largest school districts in North Texas grading between A and C. The Dallas,...

Arlington ISD is auditing curriculum and shifting focus this school year

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/13 10:21A Wayne Carter

Entering his second school year as Superintendent of Arlington ISD, Matt Smith is looking closely at what they re teaching in the district, and how well it s working. We are actually auditing all of our curriculum, and for a good reason, we want...

Back to school with CBS News Texas Mornings

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 8/13 2:42A CBS Texas

The CBS News Texas Mornings crew celebrated back to school with its third annual school bus special. Madison Sawyer and Carmen Blackwell took a school bus from the CBS News Texas studios to Arlington ISD's Lamar High School.

Volunteers needed for 2026 FIFA World Cup in North Texas

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 8/11 7:36P Erin Jones

If you've ever dreamed of being part of the World Cup, now's your chance. Applications to volunteer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North Texas are now open. World Cup Organizing Committee Co-Chairs Dan Hunt and Nina Vaca are excited for what the...

‘Cherish every morning,' family says after champion HS sprinter dies unexpectedly

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/11 7:29A Sophia Beausoleil

As students across Texas head back to class this week, they’re also adjusting to a major new rule: Cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other personal electronic devices are not allowed to be used during the school day. A new state law bans...

Suspect arrested after shooting on Plano Collin College campus left one person injured

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/11 6:56A Sophia Beausoleil

As students across Texas head back to class this week, they’re also adjusting to a major new rule: Cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other personal electronic devices are not allowed to be used during the school day. A new state law bans...

Exclusive Louis Vuitton luggage now available at auction

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/11 6:31A Deborah Ferguson

As students across Texas head back to class this week, they’re also adjusting to a major new rule: Cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other personal electronic devices are not allowed to be used during the school day. A new state law bans...

Dallas Wings drop 4th game in a row after 88-77 loss to New York Liberty

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 8/9 2:26A CBS Texas

The home skid continues for the Dallas Wings after Friday night's 88-77 loss to the New York Liberty . Dallas was without rookie Paige Bueckers due to a back injury that required treatment when the teams met Tuesday in New York. Breanna Stewart,...

Tickets officially on sale for the inaugural Grand Prix of Arlington in 2026

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 8/7 6:15A Alexis Garcia

You never know what s swimming in the waters around North Texas. At Eagle Mountain Lake in Tarrant County, it was an alligator! The alligator was safely removed from the lake Thursday morning. We were trying to get it into the cage last night,...