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New Dallas ISD Superintendent welcomes back students early
It may be an early end to summer, but students entering Edna Rowe Elementary School in Dallas ISD paid no mind.
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It may be an early end to summer, but students entering Edna Rowe Elementary School in Dallas ISD paid no mind.
Getting students immunized before the start of school has historically been a major challenge, especially in Dallas ISD.
Once qualified teaching candidates are identified, to try and seal the deal Dallas ISD is offering incentives which includes a competitive starting salary of $60,000 and $2,000 signing incentive.
Dallas ISD will require all secondary students to use clear or mesh backpacks in the upcoming school year.
New Dallas ISD teachers are training with veteran teachers as a part of the Teach for America program.
The head of Dallas ISD's police force said that in response to recent mass shootings, they've stepped up their presence at summer camps and programs.
Elizalde, who spent eight years in the ISD previously, said she applied to the position at the last minute.
A police chase in Dallas ended when the armed suspects slammed into a car at Buckner and Samuell Boulevard.
Dallas ISD workers are going door-to-door to inform people about a new pre-K program.
Campuses are closed for the week, but people are still able to go and pick up meals for their Dallas Independent School District students if they need them.
Dallas ISD's Kimball High School is once again making a run for a boys' state basketball title, but they'll do so without Kyron Henderson.
The Dallas Kimball High School boy's basketball team is headed back to state for the 13th time in school history.
The annual event is part celebration, part report card for the community, but also a plea for North Texans to rethink what's possible in urban public schools.
Students in North Texas' largest school district will head back to the classroom without a mask mandate Monday.
As COVID-19 cases begin to decrease across North Texas' largest school district, Dallas ISD announced that masks would no longer be required, effective Monday, Feb. 28.
Buses will run on a two-hour delayed schedule for both school districts.
North Texas' two largest school districts, along with others, have cancelled classes for Thursday, Feb. 24, due to freezing temps and wintery precipitation.
The Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra is celebrating its 50th anniversary by continuing to expand its reach by making a difference in local schools.
Hinojosa says he's targeting the end of spring break to make wearing masks in schools voluntary.
Dallas ISD schools are closing on Thursday Feb. 3 and Friday, Feb. 4 due to anticipated inclement weather.
Dallas ISD inducted the fourth class into its Sports Hall of Fame earlier today. Keith Russell gives a quick look at some of the legends who made it.
At first it will only be offered for grades 3 - 9, but the hope is to expand to K - 12 in the years to come.
As the Omicron surge sickens even the vaccinated, local schools are working harder than ever to keep classrooms staffed.
Hinojosa's current contractual agreement with the district calls for the formulation of a "Succession Plan," to recruit and retain a new chief leader of the school system.
Dallas ISD and others are following the CDC's guidelines, which changed last month. But the Texas Education Agency says students should still stay home for 10 days.
City officials have notified the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, while staff continue to monitor the situation.
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.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
The first-ever women's soccer team, Dallas Trinity FC, makes its big debut this weekend.
Glenn Hejny was found on the second floor of the Wise County Courthouse Friday morning.
City officials have notified the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, while staff continue to monitor the situation.
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.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
The first-ever women's soccer team, Dallas Trinity FC, makes its big debut this weekend.
Glenn Hejny was found on the second floor of the Wise County Courthouse Friday morning.
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.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
Trump has not appeared at an outdoor rally since mid-July, when a gunman took several shots, grazing his ear.
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris appeared together to announce lower costs on 10 prescription drugs for Medicare recipients.
Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance agreed to participate in a vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News on Oct. 1 in New York City.
Erica Lee Carter, the daughter of former Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, who died last month, announced she wants to fill the remainder of her mother's term.
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.
Firefighters are battling a large blaze at a scrap yard near Meachum Airport. The call came in just before 2:15 p.m. at Texas Industrial Scrap Metal, located in the 3800 block of Commerce Street at NE 28th Street.
The Dallas Cowboys have added new players and confirmed Dak Prescott’s health, while CJ Goodwin shared his NFL journey and community involvement.
A heat advisory is in effect for most of North Texas while the Metroplex and eastern counties are under an excessive heat warning.
Vice President Kamala Harris will lay out her proposals to tackle inflation if she's elected president in November.
The difference between heat illnesses can be life-changing. Here are the differences between heat stroke and heat exhaustion.
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.