Whistleblower claims Fort Worth ISD 'exploited' students to earn state bonus funding
A Fort Worth high school teacher is accusing his school district of exploiting students to meet new state education standards tied to bonus funding.
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A Fort Worth high school teacher is accusing his school district of exploiting students to meet new state education standards tied to bonus funding.
Fort Worth police arrested Curtis Wayne Medrano for allegedly shooting another driver on I-30 near Cooks Lane on Nov. 8, 2022.
A group of lucky students at Young Men's Leadership Academy got to meet one of the stars of the film, Jarrell "Pyro" Johnson.
2,500 pounds of sliced brisket, 2,000 pounds of sausage, all the fixings plus dessert – that's what's on the menu at this year's "Feast of Sharing" at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.
2,500 pounds of sliced brisket, 2,000 pounds of sausage, all the fixings plus dessert – that's what's on the menu at this year's "Feast of Sharing" at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.
A recommendation from Fort Worth's Office of Police Oversight monitor to create a police community advisory board was voted down Tuesday night.
Now in his final weeks on the job, Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley said he won't run for a fifth term.
Fort Worth is a destination for western art and cowboy culture, but western art isn't always accessible for younger people.
The National Retail Federation unveiled its prediction on holiday sales for November through December.
The Fort Worth Fire Department is replacing 11 fire trucks and will add personal protective equipment to supplement a gear exchange program.
U.S. airlines will have to pay more than they expected to reach new contracts with pilots, who are using the leverage of a pilot shortage and rising travel demand to seek significant wage increases.
A man with an active warrant has been fatally shot by a Fort Worth police officer.
Nearly three months into a nationwide transition on the best way to get help to people experiencing a mental health crisis, calls to one of the 988 centers in Fort Worth are steadily increasing.
Since the late 50s, people have enjoyed riding the green and yellow Forest Park Miniature Train by the Fort Worth Zoo.
A new ordinance would ban open containers and public consumption of alcohol across dozens of blocks in the West Seventh district.
A new ordinance would ban open containers and public consumption of alcohol across dozens of blocks in the West Seventh district.
On Saturday, 5-year-old Maximillian and 10-year-old Christopher were able to go trick-or-treating for the first time since they were babies with the help of MedStar paramedics.
The Women's Tennis Association Finals is not just coming back to the US for the first time in 20 years; it's coming to Fort Worth.
A year of preparations and negotiations has led to a new, four-year contract for firefighters with the City of Fort Worth.
The department's investigation into his June 2022 arrest for domestic violence found he had "violated multiple FWPD policies."
As the need for mental health care continues to grow across North Texas, one local hospital is working on meeting those needs.
Heads up! We could have periods of heavy rain and potential isolated storms on Friday with the cold front.
A spokesperson for the agency said they had detected an "active attack" targeting their network.
North Texas companies and organizations are more willing to hire those with criminal histories as they struggle to fill positions.
During a Fort Worth city work session on Tuesday, city leaders and stakeholders discussed this growing problem in the city.
In the Nov. 5 general election, Republican Craig Goldman and Democrat Trey Hunt are squaring off to replace Granger.
Police also found dozens of handguns, AR-15-style rifles and submachine-guns -- "many of which were loaded and ready to be used."
Traffic is being diverted off Plano Parkway and 15th Street.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.
The end to daylight saving time means our clocks will "fall back" on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. But why do we have to adjust the time twice a year?
In the Nov. 5 general election, Republican Craig Goldman and Democrat Trey Hunt are squaring off to replace Granger.
Police also found dozens of handguns, AR-15-style rifles and submachine-guns -- "many of which were loaded and ready to be used."
Traffic is being diverted off Plano Parkway and 15th Street.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.
The end to daylight saving time means our clocks will "fall back" on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. But why do we have to adjust the time twice a year?
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.
The officer was pursuing a stolen car in South Fort Worth when he collided with 57-year-old Andre Craig, who was killed in the crash.
Mothers Against Police Brutality accuses DPD of a "half century of unaccountable police brutality."
A CBS News Texas crew traveled from Amarillo to Houston to try to find the Texas State of Mind.
A CBS News Texas crew traveled from Marfa to Nacogdoches to try to find the Texas State of Mind.
Some voters may wish to only vote in some races. Here's what happens if you leave fields blank.
Former President Donald Trump said that his advisers deemed the line about protecting women "inappropriate."
The Trump campaign will place billboards in Erie, Pennsylvania; near Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and in Las Vegas.
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.
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.
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.
Recalled products were sent to distributors in 35 states and sold on Amazon, Dynarex said in notice posted by FDA.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Colorado has seemingly eliminated one ingredient in the McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburger E. coli outbreak as a cause for death and dozens of illnesses.
A notice to Costco customers urges them not to consume some packages of salmon over concerns it could be contaminated with listeria.
The EPA has finalized stricter rules meant to limit the exposure of children to lead paint.
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.
It's the eighth World Series title in franchise history for the Boys in Blue, and their second in five years.
"Discipline, focus, self-esteem - all the things that my sport taught me," Cowboys Hall of Famer DeMarcus Ware said.
The Oak Cliff Faith Family Academy Lady Eagles were expected to compete for a state championship in a few months.
Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe will compete in the Frisco-based tournament this February, organizers announced.
Kyrie Irving scored 16 of his 35 points in the third quarter, Luka Doncic had a late surge to finish with 24 points, nine assists and eight rebounds.
Scaring people for a living is a tough racket. "A bunch of teenagers that say 'Boo!' — that won't fly anymore," one haunted house veteran says.
Joe Exotic, made famous in the Netflix series "Tiger King" and currently serving time in federal prison, says he is engaged to a fellow inmate in Texas and hopes to get married.
As the 2024 election approaches, Aly & AJ reflect on surviving a mass shooting and why they're pushing for an assault weapons ban.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
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.
