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,...

Dallas Wings trade guard DiJonai Carrington to Minnesota Lynx, waive center Teaira McCowan

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 8/3 4:56A Briauna Brown

The Dallas Wings have traded guard DiJonai Carrington to the Minnesota Lynx and have waived center Teaira McCowan, the organization announced early Sunday morning. In exchange for Carrington, the Wing will receive Lynx guard Diamond Miller , Lynx...

North Texas job fair at Globe Life Field seeks to connect employers and job seekers

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 8/3 3:15A Nathalie Marie Palacios

North Texans on the job hunt can find hundreds of employers at Globe Life Field in Arlington on August 7. It's part of Republican Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne 's annual North Texas job fair. The fair is a bipartisan effort, with no political...

Hearings in Texas on flooding response and redistricting are underway as the special session...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 8/3 3:14A Nathalie Marie Palacios

The special session continues for Texas lawmakers. Two of the biggest topics include the response to deadly floods that occurred in Central Texas on July 4 and redistricting to change the state's congressional maps. Hearings have been underway...

Dallas Wings are 0-3 against the Indiana Fever this season after losing 88-78 at AAC

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 8/2 3:02A CBS Texas

For the second time this season, the Dallas Wings fell to the Indiana Fever at the American Airlines Center, losing 88-78 on Friday night. The game was moved to the AAC in anticipation of a...

As AI data centers drive up Texas energy demand, new local solutions aim to help

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 7/31 3:19A Alanna Quillen

With North Texas in the middle of another sweltering heat wave, the state’s power grid is under heavy pressure, and not just because of air conditioners. Energy experts and researchers said a...

Watch Live: Kerr County officials to testify on Central Texas flood response at Thursday public...

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 7/31 2:28A Marissa Armas

Kerr County officials are preparing to testify about the Central Texas floods Thursday morning. The public hearing will take place at Hill Country Youth Event Center at 9:30 a.m. Officials are expected to discuss the emergency response to the...