Texas Wesleyan University to offer free tuition to low-income Texans
Students must be Texas residents entering college for the first time in fall 2025 and receive a federal Pell Grant.
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Students must be Texas residents entering college for the first time in fall 2025 and receive a federal Pell Grant.
The Board of Regents approved the tuition plan on Thursday.
At Texas Woman's University, a new program is charting a path for the next generation of pilots.
TWU is now the only woman-focused university in the nation with a professional pilot program.
More Americans are skeptical about the value of college, but a new study shows college grads earn far more over their careers.
Instead of following traditional college paths, many are exploring alternative routes.
According to the Department of Education, some colleges received wrong information about families finances.
Typically, FAFSA forms are released on Oct. 1. But this year, the application forms came out three months late, on Dec. 30, 2023.
"Stephanie" may not be real, but her reactions are.
Millions of college students and their parents fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid each year. There are some big changes for 2024-25.
CBS News Texas' Keith Russell tackles Federal Student Aid in this weekly segment.
Felicity Huffman has broken her silence about her participation in the 2019 college admission scandal that sent her to jail and shockwaves throughout Hollywood.
CBS News Texas' Keith Russell tackles personal finance in this weekly segment.
Women today are 15% more likely to get an undergraduate degree than men – just one statistic revealing how millions of young men today are struggling to understand how or where they fit in, leading many to feel disconnected.
It's October – which means student loan payments are resuming for nearly 44 million borrowers.
New Census data tracking Americans' incomes based on their college major shows big gaps between the highest- and lowest-earning subjects.
Calls for the Biden administration to use the Higher Education Act to continue loan forgiveness were made after the Supreme Court struck down his plan for student debt relief.
Several college administrators indicated that the court's decision could create uncertainty and confusion regarding admissions procedures moving forward.
Hamersen Bekele put in the work and attended West Point's summer leadership camp and last month graduated sixth in his high school class.
Some college students opt for majors that may not pay off down the line. Your alma mater can also make a big difference.
Ashley is majoring in education, while her mother, Robyn, is earning a master's degree in accounting and her father, Greg, is majoring in business.
The bill has the support of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The trend of making and consuming "borgs," or "blackout rage gallons," became popular on TikTok.
Some of the big names after his signature include Kentucky, Duke, Texas, and Baylor, his father's alma mater.
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
The Fort Worth resident made strides as the head of the United States Mint in Philadelphia from 1978 to 1981.
The team at Park Row Ace Hardware stocked up on extra faucet covers and pipe covers ahead of this weekend.
Matthew Edgar, who claimed to have no memory of how his ex-girlfriend was killed, was convicted of Livye Lewis' murder while on the run from authorities in Texas.
An Arctic front brings bitterly cold wind chills in the teens; another potent system ushers in the risk of wintry precipitation for Thursday and Friday.
Angela Craig's autopsy revealed she had been poisoned. Police claim the evidence points to her husband James — alleging he purchased potassium cyanide and arsenic and laced her protein shakes with poison.
An Arctic front brings bitterly cold wind chills in the teens; another potent system ushers in the risk of wintry precipitation for Thursday and Friday.
The Fort Worth resident made strides as the head of the United States Mint in Philadelphia from 1978 to 1981.
"Please continue to pray for our efforts," the Sherman Police Department said in a social media post.
The team at Park Row Ace Hardware stocked up on extra faucet covers and pipe covers ahead of this weekend.
Expect the unexpected, such as Trey Lance and Will Grier getting possible reps.
When a former Cedar Hill police officer was accused of soliciting sex from a DWI suspect he was already under investigation for similar behavior with a victim of domestic violence, internal records reveal.
Amber Crum was just 2 years old when she disappeared from the Pleasant Grove area the day after Christmas in 1983.
A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and DHS to take action.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
For weeks, the I-Team traced the cups dropped inside seven locations in Garland, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Hurst, Highland Park, and Fort Worth.
Former President Jimmy Carter died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.
The nation's highest civilian honor will be presented to 19 people at the White House later Saturday.
Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink speaks to Jasper Scherer, Politics Reporter at the Texas Tribune and Brad Johnson, Senior Reporter at The Texan about the big issues that will be up for discussion in the upcoming Texas legislative session.
Justice Juan Merchan will sentence Trump for his crimes on Jan. 10, a court proceeding that will be unlike any in America's 248 years.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new legislation in the executive budget to change New York's involuntary commitment standards.
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.
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new legislation in the executive budget to change New York's involuntary commitment standards.
The proposed rule is required under a law passed by Congress last year, and is intended to ensure the safety of makeup and baby powder.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The concept is simple: a menu with no prices. Guests pay what they can afford.
The new Fort Worth facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs to help build long-range assault aircraft.
The Dallas City Council voted Wednesday to approve a contract which includes a $15 million upgrade to the convention center.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
According to the report, 15,151 Texas workers are owed back wages.
Expect the unexpected, such as Trey Lance and Will Grier getting possible reps.
Officers responded to Doncic's residence just after 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 27.
The Sugar Bowl, postponed after a tragic New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, will now kick off today at 3 p.m. CST.
"All parties and all agree that it's in the best interest of everybody and public safety that we postpone the game," Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said Wednesday afternoon.
The running back played eight seasons with the Cowboys.
Jeff Baena was an indie screenwriter and director. He and actress Aubrey Plaza wed in 2021.
The iconic ruby slippers sold for a total of $32.5 million at auction last month. The slippers were stolen in 2005 from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids.
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
A variety of New Year's Eve performers are expected for tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
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.
