Ro Parrish shares his picks as high school playoffs heat up with powerhouse showdowns
As the high school football playoffs kick off in North Texas, CBS News Texas sports reporter Ro Parrish gives his recreational picks for key matchups.
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As the high school football playoffs kick off in North Texas, CBS News Texas sports reporter Ro Parrish gives his recreational picks for key matchups.
Blake Pool remembers 2002 well. It was the year his football team, the Southlake Carroll Dragons, won the state championship.
In less than three months on campus, head coach Dusty Ortiz turned Creekview into a winner with a streak-busting victory over Irving in the season opener.
Bo Onu and Hebron take on a 3-0 Coppell team led by his future Baylor teammate Edward Griffin. Onu speaks on the matchup and his future at Baylor.
North Side community leaders are calling on those who support their cheerleaders to attend the Fort Worth ISD board meeting Tuesday to show their support.
Bill Jones talks with Riley Dodge, Carroll Head Football Coach & Executive Director of Athletics.
David Washington's parents said the outpouring of love after their son was killed last Friday is appreciated. Thursday night, their son got a game-time honor.
Duncanville Independent School District ensured parents, students, and the community its schools are secure. Not everyone bought in.
"We are 100% in a climate right now that we could not take any chances when it comes to the safety of our school communities."
Online threats of school violence spread from Waxahachie to Kemp.
There's a high school football team in Tarrant County that are big men on campus this week.
"He was Dallas' kid, Oak Cliff's kid," said Gary Cleveland, David Washington's coach and mentor.
It feels like homecoming mums get bigger and bigger each year. But this year, they're getting smaller.
With triple-digit heat indexes, North Dallas High School's top priority is keeping players healthy and hydrated.
It's just the latest achievement in a banner year for Byron Nelson.
Jason Witten has turned the Liberty Christian High School Warriors into a powerhouse! With his sons on the team, Friday nights are a family affair.
At varsity football games this Thursday and Friday, school districts across Texas will be passing out a prevention playbook to educate people about the dangers of misusing prescription drugs.
"This situation is of great concern to us and we are actively looking into the matter," the UIL said.
"I have an uncle who plays football," 17-year-old Jacqueline Aguilar shared. "He played for Kansas and he's the one supporting me. And he was like, 'Oh, you have to do this.'"
The No. 1 team in class 5A is ready to take it to the next level. With a brand new, $35 million stadium and an undefeated record this season, the Melissa Cardinals are poised for a state title run. The Cardinals are aware of the fight that is ahead of them, so defensive line coach and assistant wrestling coach Cole Kiefer has been implementing some of his wrestling tactics and experience to fortify his talented and fierce defense.
Friday night lights -- political style.
In 2019, the school and its facilities suffered major damage after a tornado ripped through Dallas.
The good news is temperatures are expected to cool down soon.
It's not just big and it's not just a football field.
It is becoming the norm for most North Texas high schools to have indoor facilities.
Jamir was riding his bike home from Winniford Park in Mckinney on Saturday around 6 PM when McKinney police say a driver in a dark four door sedan hit him and kept on going. Police are asking for the public's help to find that driver.
As the season of giving is underway, CBS News Texas has teamed up with Tom Thumb, Albertsons to highlight nonprofits making a difference in their communities year-round, while offering a $1,000 donation.
The disturbance happened Sunday afternoon, just days before Christmas, near the mall's busy food court area.
It's been a beautiful weekend! However, big changes are in the forecast moving into the holiday week.
Pillen's office did not specify what injuries he sustained or how serious they were, but noted he was expected to remain in the hospital for several days.
Jamir was riding his bike home from Winniford Park in Mckinney on Saturday around 6 PM when McKinney police say a driver in a dark four door sedan hit him and kept on going. Police are asking for the public's help to find that driver.
As the season of giving is underway, CBS News Texas has teamed up with Tom Thumb, Albertsons to highlight nonprofits making a difference in their communities year-round, while offering a $1,000 donation.
The disturbance happened Sunday afternoon, just days before Christmas, near the mall's busy food court area.
It's been a beautiful weekend! However, big changes are in the forecast moving into the holiday week.
Pillen's office did not specify what injuries he sustained or how serious they were, but noted he was expected to remain in the hospital for several days.
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.
Pillen's office did not specify what injuries he sustained or how serious they were, but noted he was expected to remain in the hospital for several days.
Rep. Kay Granger has not cast a vote in Congress since July and stepped down from the powerful House Appropriations Committee in March.
Ken Molestina fills in for Jack Fink this week as Texas outlines another strategy to handle security on the southern border. Collin County Elections Administrator Bruce Sherbet recently announced he's retiring and reflects on his time in the role in a conversation with Jack. Jack also spoke to Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney about the city's growth and new developments. (Original air date: December 22, 2024.)
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in New York earlier this month, and there has been some celebration on social media of the suspected killer.
Trump's election is a big part of the positive outlook, especially for Republicans.
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.
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.
Many participants are amputees but the program also supports those with neurodivergent conditions, brain injuries, military injuries and more.
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
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.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
"America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys" is coming to Netflix in 2025.
Rick Welts was previously the president and COO of the Golden State Warriors.
Before they step on the field, the SMU Mustangs football team has to get through finals first.
The Dallas Open takes place Feb. 1-9, 2025.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
This year, the team wanted to be sure more visitors could enjoy the trains.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
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.
