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Lawsuit: Former Dallas ISD Bus Agency Victim Of Racketeering
The committee overseeing the shutdown of Dallas County Schools has filed a lawsuit claiming the bus agency was the victim of racketeering and fraud worth $125 million.
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The committee overseeing the shutdown of Dallas County Schools has filed a lawsuit claiming the bus agency was the victim of racketeering and fraud worth $125 million.
Dallas ISD voters must approve a tax hike to finance the raises. Dallas ISD Trustees are expected to convene in August to approve a Tax Referendum Election.
For the first time ever, Dallas ISD police officers can now communicate directly with Dallas police officers over their portable and car radios.
The start of school is still more than one month away, but some important positions need to be filled.
The independent Southwest League of Professional Baseball plans to open its inaugural season with six franchises next year, and Dallas will be among the those teams.
Dallas ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the addition of "immigration status" in the district's Student Welfare Freedom From Bullying policy.
Governor Greg Abbott announced his new policy to address school safety in the wake of this month's shooting massacre at Santa Fe High School, outside of Houston.
The best in DISD's inaugural competition squared off Thursday.
After a Consumer Justice investigation into the perks found in superintendent salaries, many viewers wanted to know if other administrators were receiving the same bonuses. While they don't get the perks, they do get six-figure salaries.
Dallas ISD partnered with Herrera, along with representatives from the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI to emphasize a "See Say Do Something" campaign for students.
A 25-year-old man faces a felony charge after posing as a high school at a Dallas ISD high school -- and even joined the school's basketball team.
This morning police located and took registered sex offender Roderick Goodson into custody in Duncanville.
The search continues for a registered sex offender wanted on felony warrants and a parole violation, after DISD officials say he falsified information to volunteer as a girls basketball coach.
DISD said it discovered Roderick Goodson's sex offender status in December and terminated him immediately.
The district plans to open an all-boys pre-Kindergarten through second grade school in the Fall.
Danielle Petters uses pride, recognition and positive reinforcement to inspire students and teachers.
Garland police arrested a Dallas ISD teacher Thursday for an improper relationship with a student.
Educators say it is critical that parents have a summer plan that doesn't include hours spent in front of the TV or on technology-- and that's especially true for those students still learning social skills.
The criminal felony Information filed today charges Sorrells with one count of conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud.
More than 100 children from the Dallas ISD participated in an Easter egg hunt geared toward their needs.
"I think it's amazing that a company is willing to support kids and their futures that much."
Jada German, Eleni Loving and Luke Qualls have danced their way into the prestigious Julliard School in New York.
Two schools are likely to close and students will have to move to other campuses.
There is a fresh reminder, today, that hunger never takes a holiday.
Futsal is giving kids at Stockard Middle School a chance to visit Disney World to represent Dallas.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
It's a new tool that some law enforcement agencies hope will make a difference by providing officers with another non-lethal option for making arrests.
They kits include communication boards, ID/information sentence starters, reassuring phrases, sunglasses and sensory items.
In other posts, she describes officers not as "first responders" but as police who brutalize people.
The school district said the incident happened inside a small classroom with fewer than 10 students.
The school district said the incident happened inside a small classroom with fewer than 10 students.
In other posts, she describes officers not as "first responders" but as police who brutalize people.
It's been widely reported that Dallas police are investigating what they believe was an attempted kidnapping in a Dallas neighborhood.
The call came in just before 2:15 p.m. at Texas Industrial Scrap Iron, located in the 3800 block of Commerce Street at NE 28th Street.
The mother of three and grandmother calls herself a "global media executive" and "mindset coach."
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.
The I-Team surveyed 50 school districts and found a growing number joining the phone-free movement.
Her neighborhood sits in the shadow of Arlington's stadiums, but one woman feels her backyard is no longer safe.
Sammy Mukherjee denied all the accusations, but declined to get into details about the investment deals.
Months after the I-Team revealed a massive illegal dump in a quiet Fort Worth neighborhood, the cleanup has begun.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
North Texas delegates to the Democratic National Convention tell political reporter Jack Fink the message they want to hear from Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Democratic State Representative Mihaela Plesa says some rural Republicans in the Texas House will still join Democrats to try to block any legislation related to school vouchers. "That's crazy to me", Plesa reacts after 70 Republican state lawmakers signed a letter asking the State Fair of Texas Board of Directors to change the new gun policy.
Republican state Representative Brian Harrison strongly favors taxpayer-funded education savings accounts, and says "Texas should make up for being late to school choice." Harrison is also one of 70 Republican state lawmakers that signed a letter asking the State Fair of Texas Board of Directors to change the new gun policy.
North Texas Delegates for the Democratic National Convention discuss what they want to hear from Vice President Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz in Chicago. Topics they hope are addressed include inflation, voting and other "bread and butter" issues.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
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.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Perchlorate is found in a wide variety of foods, especially products popular with babies and kids, advocacy group says.
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.
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.
The first-ever women's soccer team, Dallas Trinity FC, makes its big debut this weekend.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott remains hopeful he will be able to work out a contract extension.
The playoff-contending Minnesota Twins won 3-2 at Texas on Thursday night in the series opener against the reigning World Series champion Rangers.
Team USA's Jordan Chiles took to Instagram to open up about the loss of her bronze medal.
Texas, the defending World Series champions, stopped a three-game losing streak and won for just the fifth time in its last 18 games.
"The Hollywood Squares" became an American cultural institution and made Peter Marshall a household name.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
"F-1 Trillion," the new album from one of the biggest pop stars in the world, features Post Malone's duets with some of the biggest names in country, including Luke Combs, Blake Shelton, Morgan Wallen and Dolly Parton.
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
Snoop Dogg has been winning fans with his droll commentary and enthusiasm at the 2024 Olympic Games.
Carrollton police are adding a new tool to their arsenal. They’ve been given special kits to help them respond to people on the spectrum.
Texas Rangers legend Adrian Beltre shares his feelings about being inducted into the Hall of Fame, his experience as a stay-at-home dad, and his deep appreciation for fans.
There's a new tool that some Texas law enforcement agencies hope will make a difference by giving officers another non-lethal option when making arrests.
In Texas, some paramedics use ice baths to cool patients with heatstroke before taking them to the hospital. This “cool first, transport second” method is recommended nationally but only required in 11 states.
North Texas delegates to the Democratic National Convention tell political reporter Jack Fink the message they want to hear from Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
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.