Arlington ISD says cellphone ban has been successful so far this school year

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 12/18 1:08A Lacey Beasley

With days left before winter break for public school students across Texas, one North Texas school district gave a mid-year update on how the controversial cellphone ban is doing so far. The Texas cellphone ban was a result of House Bill 1481 ,...

Dozens of Arlington ISD campuses get improved ratings after appeal to TEA

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 12/12 3:29A Steven Rosenbaum

Arlington ISD is celebrating after dozens of its schools saw their accountability ratings improve following an appeal to the Texas Education Agency . Six campuses saw their A-F accountability letter grades increase , while 38 others improved on...

Could Fort Worth ISD face a teacher exodus as the state takes over?

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 12/9 1:14A Lacey Beasley

By the end of the school year, Fort Worth ISD may be facing a teacher shortage. Some teachers are thinking about leaving because of the state's takeover of the school district. Some are uncertain about what the future of the district looks like...

After clashes with Trump, could a Rep. Jasmine Crockett Senate run energize Republicans in addition...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 12/6 11:00P Jack Fink

Dallas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D) will announce tomorrow once and for all whether she is going to run for U.S. Senate and not run for re-election in her House district. Democratic and Republican analysts told CBS News Texas that it looks...

FIFA World Cup draw reveals which teams may play group stage games at AT&T Stadium

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 12/5 7:29A Steven Rosenbaum

The eyes of the world were on the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. today for the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw . A lineup of world leaders and A-listers from sports and entertainment was on hand for the draw, which determined which teams will face...

What teams will play at AT&T Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 12/5 7:19A NBCDFW Staff

The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw took place on Friday at 11 a.m. CT, which will determine the 12 groups for the quadrennial tournament. A record 64 nations will be in the draw, more than 30% of the...

Over a dozen people displaced following overnight Arlington apartment fire, officials say

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 12/3 3:52A Briauna Brown

Over a dozen people are displaced following a three-alarm apartment fire late Tuesday night in Arlington, fire officials said. According to the Arlington Fire Department, at about 11:30 p.m., crews were called to the Willows Two Apartments near...

Former Arlington Mayor Elzie Odom to lie in state at City Hall Wednesday

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 11/26 6:54A NBCDFW Staff

Celebrations of the life and legacy of former Arlington Mayor Elzie Odom begin Wednesday, a week and a half after his death at age 96 . Odom was the first Black mayor and first Black City Council member elected in Arlington, the area’s...

Jingle All the Way

Fort Worth Weekly 11/25 9:54A Fort Worth Weekly

Wednesday , November 26, 2025 Tanstaafl Pub  (409 N Bowen Rd, Arlington, 817-460-9506) is continuing its pre-Thanksgiving tradition of hosting a jam session where local musicians cover songs from The...

Unknown substance that prompted hazmat response to Dallas ICE facility was corn starch, source says

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 11/21 5:22A Steven Rosenbaum

Dallas Fire-Rescue and the Dallas Police Department responded to the ICE facility on North Stemmons Freeway in Dallas Friday morning on a report of a suspicious package. DFR confirmed that the hazmat...

Short term rental operators optimistic ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 11/14 9:58A David Goins

The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held on December 5, when countries are assigned to groups. Details about which teams will play at AT&T Stadium are expected to follow shortly after. While games don t kick off for another seven months,...

Applications open up to help first time homebuyers in Tarrant County

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 11/14 5:44A NBCDFW Staff

If you re dreaming of owning a home in Tarrant County, a new program could help make it happen—with up to $50,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance. The Tarrant County Homebuyer Assistance Program is now accepting applications. But...

21 arrested in connection to Arlington police, FBI joint investigation

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 11/14 4:44A NBCDFW Staff

The Arlington Police Department, the FBI Dallas Field Office, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas announced on Wednesday that 21 documented gang members have been arrested in North Texas. These arrests are part of a...

Gunshots fired on highway I-20 in North Texas kill pregnant woman, Arlington police say

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 11/13 6:35A Steven Rosenbaum

Arlington police are investigating a deadly shooting that took place Wednesday night on I-20. The department said in a news release that two vehicles were hit by gunfire on the westbound lanes of the highway near Bowman Springs Road. The driver...

2025 Veterans Day events and deals across North Texas

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 11/10 5:11A Julia Falcon

Veterans Day is Nov. 11, honoring those who served in the military. Several events are happening across North Texas in celebration for those who served, and many restaurants are offering free meals to veterans and active military. What's going on...