North Texas Seeing Massive Shortages In Education: No Teachers, No Subs, No Cafeteria Workers
Some schools are combining classrooms with double the number of students. Students are seeing more of their teachers, and coaches, driving buses.
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Some schools are combining classrooms with double the number of students. Students are seeing more of their teachers, and coaches, driving buses.
A traffic nightmare in Denton after the driver of a pickup slammed into a fire engine Thursday morning.
Amanda Clairmont, 21, was shot to death four years ago in a vacant parking lot alongside Interstate 35E in Denton County.
A stepfather is behind bars after his wife found hidden cameras in her children's bathroom that she said he installed without her knowledge.
The Denton Police Department is urging drivers to approach public safety vehicles on the road carefully after seeing three crashes in the past month.
The Denton Police Department has arrested Noah Burch, 39,for a shooting in the 400 block of Evers Way that left one person injured.
Police in Denton are investigating a man's death under "suspicious circumstances," in the 5300 block of E. McKinney St.
An adult woman was killed after being hit by a freight train in Denton.
Police say the man who tased and attempted to kidnap a woman in Denton on May 1 is Joseph Moore,19.
Three people injured in a fatal head-on collision in Denton on Sunday are now fighting for their lives in the hospital.
Two children and one adult were killed after a head-on crash on Highway 380 in Denton Sunday, police said.
Two people were killed after a vehicle crashed into theirs head-on in Denton Tuesday, and a church has identified those victims as missionaries.
Six to eight young men, ages 18 to 24, will be able to stay at Bob's House of Hope.
A driver is in good condition after a rescue following a crash involving an 18-wheeler in Denton, according to the city's fire department.
The Texas Historical Commission on Thursday unanimously approved plans to relocate the Denton County Confederate soldier monument to inside the Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum.
He was arrested for driving while intoxicated, now 28-year-old Arique Bagby faces an aggravated kidnapping charge.
An investigation is underway into an incident where a suspect forced a female victim into his SUV at gunpoint in a Denton neighborhood Saturday morning, police said.
The owners of Legends Diner in Denton want customers to know that they are serious when they say masks are still required in their establishment.
While COVID-19 restriction may have shut down or limited many of the local music venues, Denton has no shortage of places to absorb all of the music.
Police arrested a convicted felon in Denton who they say shot an unoccupied car.
On Tuesday Denton County Public Health opened one of two drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinics. The shots are available to individuals in the Phase 1A and 1B groups.
Denton County residents can now sign up for a waitlist to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on the new Vaccine Interest Portal.
This morning friends and loved ones will gather together in North Texas to remember son, student and athlete Ty Jordan.
Regardless of the new calendar year, the damage done by 2020 will not be forgotten as many small businesses are still struggling. Rose Costumes shop in Denton, is one who says they may be on their final leg.
Utah star freshman running back and former West Mesquite High School player Ty Jordan died from a gunshot wound at an apartment in Denton on Christmas Day, officials confirmed.
The little girl remains in the Intensive Care Unit and is undergoing multiple surgeries.
The average high this time of the year is 64 degrees and our high temperature was 11 degrees above average Saturday.
The Cowboys Game Day Crew, featured by a special guest, gives their predictions.
The accident at Preston Road and Lovers Lane occurred just after 6:30 p.m. Friday.
The sprawling U.S. Department of Agriculture controls policies, regulations and aid programs related to farming, forestry, ranching, food quality and nutrition.
The little girl remains in the Intensive Care Unit and is undergoing multiple surgeries.
The average high this time of the year is 64 degrees and our high temperature was 11 degrees above average Saturday.
The Cowboys Game Day Crew, featured by a special guest, gives their predictions.
The accident at Preston Road and Lovers Lane occurred just after 6:30 p.m. Friday.
The sprawling U.S. Department of Agriculture controls policies, regulations and aid programs related to farming, forestry, ranching, food quality and nutrition.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
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.
The sprawling U.S. Department of Agriculture controls policies, regulations and aid programs related to farming, forestry, ranching, food quality and nutrition.
The Texas Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling that state Attorney General Ken Paxton testify in a whistleblower lawsuit at the heart of impeachment charges brought against him in 2023.
A newly filed bill by State Representative Jared Patterson, R-Frisco, would require social media platforms to verify a new user is 18 or older. The legislation would also allow the Texas Attorney General to target a social media platform if there are minors on the platform. Patterson told Jack about the bill, and also discussed the upcoming Texas House Speaker's race.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says a new deal with Mexico to secure much-needed water for the Rio Grande Valley will provide significant benefits to farmers and cities in the region. However, he also noted in a conversation with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink that the state needs to implement more long-term solutions to address water needs comprehensively.
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, feeling the sting of this month's election results, says he and other Democrats are committed to making changes. Veasey of Fort Worth was recently selected as a vice chair for the New Democrat Coalition, a group of 100 pragmatic, center-left members of Congress. He spoke with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink days before his appointment as vice chair.
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.
Cook Children's Medical Center has reported a record-high number of visits for respiratory viruses.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Auri and her sister Suri were preparing to walk their dogs when the 8-year-old started choking.
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.
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.
The announcement comes days after the Wings won the first pick in the 2025 WNBA draft.
The Mavericks said Thursday their five-time All-Star will be re-evaluated in a week.
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.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
Ridley Scott returns to ancient Rome with "Gladiator II" nearly 25 years after the Oscar-winning original.
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
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.
