North Texas mother-daughter welcome back school year with unique tradition
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"Everything is better with bling," said Season Jacobs.
Keeping students focused in class is a losing battle for Texas schools when there are cellphones around to distract them, says State Representative Ellen Troxclair.
So where are those school-day germs lurking?
"We wanted to create something that was a story, that was real, that the kids could embrace and learn."
The CBS News Texas morning team rode along on an Arlington ISD school bus on Aug. 14, documenting the first day of school.
There is a new TikTok trend that might send your student to the doctor.
About 500 kids started the school year with a fresh pair of shoes, thanks to a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering underserved students in Oak Cliff.
"Financially, everybody's struggling these days, and we need all the help we can get."
At Dallas ISD's Hillcrest High School, Arthur Valle prepares for his first, "first day of school," as a brand new teacher.
Students, parents, and volunteers packed inside AT&T Stadium for the event hosted by the Gene and Jerry Jones Family Arlington Youth Foundation.
The back-to-school Mega Mobile is designed to serve any families in Denton, Cooke and Wise counties who need food assistance before the new school year begins.
A survey of GPISD staff found more than 90% support the pilot program.
Thousands of students and families headed to the Tarrant County College South Campus on Friday for the 18th annual "Back-to-School Roundup."
Volunteers with United Way offered their morning to help at J.N. Ervin Elementary through an event called "Stock the School."
The National Retail Federation predicts total back-to-school spending in the U.S. will reach nearly $39 billion, which is an average of $875 per household.
On Wednesday, DISD had the kickoff to their New Teacher Academy at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Downtown Dallas, where 650 new hires learned the ropes.
The district is partnering with food service company Sodexo to launch a free dinner program.
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!
The Chinese government set up "police service stations" across the world, according to Abbott's order, with one rumored to be in Houston.
At Texas Woman's University, a new program is charting a path for the next generation of pilots.
After another home blowout, fans are left wondering what to look forward to with seven games remaining.
"Landman" portrays the challenging profession of managing land in the Texas oil and gas industry.
"It's very similar. In fact, an identical witness was involved in both cases," said State Representative Joe Moody.
The Chinese government set up "police service stations" across the world, according to Abbott's order, with one rumored to be in Houston.
At Texas Woman's University, a new program is charting a path for the next generation of pilots.
After another home blowout, fans are left wondering what to look forward to with seven games remaining.
"Landman" portrays the challenging profession of managing land in the Texas oil and gas industry.
"It's very similar. In fact, an identical witness was involved in both cases," said State Representative Joe Moody.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
A Collin County man is facing an extremely rare traffic citation after an encounter that was caught on video.
The CBS Data Team learned there are about 5600 mail thefts reported every year in the North Texas region- that's more than 15 reported thefts a day.
For the past six months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has spoken with more than a dozen Medicare recipients who reported fraudulent activity on their accounts.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Texas public elementary schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons under a proposal drawing intense opposition and praise.
Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and senior staff picks are facing an uncertain future as his selections received mixed reviews in recent days — and a handful sent shockwaves through Washington.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
Once a month, a group of veterans and first responders gathers to find healing through outdoor therapy.
Seventeen thousand workers depend on those containers to arrive by train or truck transport inside southern Dallas County’s International Inland Port.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
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.
After another home blowout, fans are left wondering what to look forward to with seven games remaining.
The front office remains behind head coach Mike McCarthy, and QB Cooper Rush will continue to start.
Joe Mixon ran for three touchdowns, Derek Barnett returned a fumble 28 yards for a score and the Houston Texans beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-10.
Florida Atlantic fired coach Tom Herman on Monday with two games left in his second season at the school, neither of which resulted in a winning record.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
A day after losing his highly-anticipated boxing match to Jake Paul, Mike Tyson wrote that "this is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I'm grateful for last night."
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
The 46-year-old Houston native – whose name is Jason Head – was putting a gun away at his ranch when it "slipped out of the holster, hit the side of the jeep and discharged into his stomach area," his publicist said.
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
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.
