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Where to get free backpacks, school supplies in North Texas
Events across Dallas-Fort Worth include backpack giveaways and health checkups.
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Events across Dallas-Fort Worth include backpack giveaways and health checkups.
School is almost back in session and some students are already getting ahead with the help of a North Texas organization.
As students return to the classroom at Duncanville ISD, they'll be greeted with staff and a growing police force making sure everybody is safe.
Teachers and students in the Anna Independent School District will be hearing the school bells less often this year.
DFWweCARE primarily helps North Texas elementary schools whose population is more than 90% reliant on free or reduced lunch.
"No more practicing the practice test," DISD Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde said.
Students of Fort Worth ISD and Dallas ISD head back to school Monday, and that means a lot more cars will be on the road during rush hour.
Many North Texas school districts have started the new school year. Here are some tips to remember when driving through those school zones!
"They can track the bus without having to call and ask," said Jamie Sandoval, the district's executive director of student transportation services.
At Crowley ISD they kicked off this school year in a special way, rolling out the red carpet for students and staff at Sue Crouch Elementary.
Experts say online predators are always searching for their next victim and it's easier than ever for your child to get wrapped up in a bad situation.
Another school district in North Texas will make the move to clear backpacks this school year.
There are many schools taking action as they prepare to greet students in the sweltering heat.
It's back to school week for a lot of kids in North Texas and communities are rallying to give them what they need to succeed.
On Saturday, Arlington ISD held its Back to School Kickoff at AT&T Stadium.
North Texas parents are gearing up for the start of the new school year, some quicker than others.
Both the Dallas Mayor's Back to School Fair and Tarrant County's Back to School Roundup are preparing low-income students for the school year.
School Districts and families across North Texas are prepping for the first day of classes!
Mesquite and Dallas ISD will require all students to carry clear backpacks this school year.
With summer break coming to an end, experts say that now is the time to start getting back into a consistent sleep schedule for school.
Studies show kids can lose up to 25-40% of what they've learned during the school year during the summer months.
Dr. Jasmine Ghannadpour, a pediatric psychologist at Children's Health, says she's seeing more kids dealing with eating disorders in her practice.
For the second year in a row, the national vaccine rate for kindergarteners during the 2021-22 school year fell below the target of 95% to 93%.
School districts across North Texas are doing what they can to attract teachers. Some have offered more money, others decided their best option was to cut one day off a normal school week.
They want to come back and school districts need them. What's keeping some retired teachers from returning to work?
The riders hope to reduce gun violence and deaths.
That law paved the way for the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which ended discriminatory voting laws.
Williams got hurt during a blocking drill with the Cowboys not yet in pads.
A heat advisory is issued for Monday, possibly to be extended to Tuesday.
The scene during Friday's ceremony featured DJ and producer Barbara Butch — an LGBTQ+ icon — flanked by drag artists and dancers.
The riders hope to reduce gun violence and deaths.
That law paved the way for the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which ended discriminatory voting laws.
It all happened during the first church services since Pastor James Morris stepped down. His father, founding Pastor Robert Morris, also resigned last month.
Two meteor showers are expected to flash across night skies around the same time this week.
Williams got hurt during a blocking drill with the Cowboys not yet in pads.
Months after the I-Team revealed a massive illegal dump in a quiet Fort Worth neighborhood, the cleanup has begun.
After exposing a company allegedly connected to fraudulent billings, people flooded CBS News Texas with calls and emails.
A North Texas man managed to track down his wife's stolen car, leading police to an apparent chop shop.
A year after Andre Craig was killed in a high-speed Fort Worth police chase, his grieving family seeks answers.
The judge cited the company's cruel treatment of the animals for, "unreasonably depriving the animals of necessary care or shelter."
Sen. Lindsey Graham made clear that Donald Trump doesn't regret picking Vance as his running mate amid recent backlash.
Senate Majority Leader Schumer called the addition of the Sen. JD Vance to the Republican ticket an "incredibly bad choice."
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Democrats rally around Vice President Kamala Harris as she becomes their party's presumptive nominee for President. Former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump and Republicans respond. Off the campaign trail: After a successful All-Star Game in Arlington, we ask Mayor Jim Ross if the city can win another Super Bowl.
Trump, who is the Republican Party's candidate for president, made his remarks at the end of a speech at a conservative Christian event.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
Massive flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from Baby Doll's for hours as firefighters worked to put the fire out.
Williams got hurt during a blocking drill with the Cowboys not yet in pads.
The scene during Friday's ceremony featured DJ and producer Barbara Butch — an LGBTQ+ icon — flanked by drag artists and dancers.
Rangers right-hander Jon Gray left without throwing a pitch after feeling discomfort in his right groin while warming up for the bottom of the first inning.
The U.S. men's team put on a near-perfect show as they rolled to a 110-84 win over Serbia.
Simone Biles made a stunning Olympic comeback on Sunday, delivering near-perfect routines in a qualifying round that ended with Team USA in the lead.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
The seven-season series is filmed in Midlothian but set against the backdrop of first-century Israel, offering an intimate look at Jesus' revolutionary life and teachings.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Carl Stone is the second winner of the Durant Casino's summer promotion, three months. three millionaires. The first winner was also a North Texan, though she chose to remain anonymous. The final million-dollar drawing will be held on August 24.
Monday evening, the National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory through 8 p.m. Monday night for Dallas, Tarrant, Collin, and Denton and our counties north and west.
Church leaders said they are still trying to see if any parts of the building can be salvaged and hope to move back into their newer main campus this week.
Dozens of bikers took to the streets of Fort Worth for a rally through neighborhoods and communities, but it wasn't just any Sunday ride. The riders hope to reduce gun violence and deaths.
On Monday, President Joe Biden will deliver remarks commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.