Jason Witten Named As New Liberty Christian Head Football Coach
It was just last week when he announced his retirement, again, and now former Dallas Cowboy Jason Witten has a new job -- this time on the sidelines.
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It was just last week when he announced his retirement, again, and now former Dallas Cowboy Jason Witten has a new job -- this time on the sidelines.
Coach Todd Dodge and his then-star quarterback son Riley have a place in the hearts and minds of many Texans after winning the state title at Southlake Carroll High in 2006. Now, the pair that once worked together is pitted against each other.
According to the UIL never has a Black head coach officially led a DFW school to the state title on the highest level of Texas football. It's something Cedar Hill Coach Carlos Lynn is determined to not have said anymore after Saturday.
"We had a good core of kids that were involved in that championship game last year," Raiders head coach Dave Henigan said. "Obviously that was a goal of theirs, to get back and to change the result."
Southlake Carroll has a chance to win their ninth state title this weekend, but there's something different this go around.
The Denton Guyer Wildcats face off against the Cedar Hill Longhorns at Globe Life Park on Saturday.
The nasty weather on New Year's Eve has caused many plans to be adjusted, and that includes a high school football playoff showdown.
The Prosper HS Eagles know their next playoff opponent all too well. The football team faces Denton's Guyer High School in the region finals of Class 6A on Saturday.
Rowlett Police are confirming Sunday that the victim of a Dec. 19 accidental shooting was 16-year-old Garland High School football player Cristopher Guardado.
Cedar Hill is working during the holiday week, as the Longhorns face Tomball Memorial in Waco on Saturday.
Argyle has advanced to the Class 4A-Division I State Title game with a perfect 15-0 record.
The State Executive Committee of the University Interscholastic League publicly reprimanded Edinburg High School Head Football Coach J.J. Leija on Monday, Dec. 14, and placed him on probation for the 2021-2022 school year.
Coach Morgan leaves behind a wife and three children.
It was a hit that reverberated across Texas and the country after a high school football player blindsided a referee who ejected him from a game on December 3 -- now that teenager is facing criminal charges.
Frightening moments on a Texas football field after a high school player, in full pads, charged and slammed into a referee after being ejected from the game.
The brothers each play quarterback for their respective high schools, Fort Worth Christian and Grapevine Faith Christian.
The temperatures may be cool all across DFW this week, but in Mansfield things are heating up.
Tarrant County Public Health has been notified and contact tracing has been completed, Carroll iSD said.
Rowlett High School's varsity football games are canceled through October 9 after a student athlete contracted the coronavirus.
Football is back Friday for some of the largest high schools in Texas. Some of those 5A and 6A teams are starting their seasons at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Friday Night Lights won't be happening for two North Texas high school football teams because of a coronavirus outbreak.
The only game the Carter High School football team in Dallas is playing is the waiting game.
This week, the DeSoto High School football team is back on the practice field.
While the start of the football season in Texas has been delayed for Class 6A schools, the Cedar Hill Longhorns are doing their best to make every day count.
Globe Life Park was converted to a multi-purpose facility with a synthetic grass surface after the 2019 baseball season.
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
Neighbors who live near Singleton Boulevard say they have suffered from decades of sickness and hope to use science and data to get their voices heard.
The days may be getting colder, but recruit and former teacher Peyton Segars said the workouts are heating up.
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
Kylie Kelce, wife of retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, announced Friday evening that the couple is expecting their fourth child.
Glioblastoma typically kills within 18 months, but a new type of treatment has kept Nadya El-Afandi's scans clear 17 months after diagnosis.
Neighbors who live near Singleton Boulevard say they have suffered from decades of sickness and hope to use science and data to get their voices heard.
The days may be getting colder, but recruit and former teacher Peyton Segars said the workouts are heating up.
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
Kylie Kelce, wife of retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, announced Friday evening that the couple is expecting their fourth child.
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.
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.
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, a Democrat from San Antonio, has voiced strong opposition to President-elect Donald Trump's mass deportation plan, warning that it could severely damage the economy.
State Rep. David Spiller, a Republican from Jacksboro, supports President-elect Donald Trump's plan to use the military for mass deportations, arguing that the economic concerns are outweighed by the billions already spent by the federal government. He disagrees with State Sen. Roland Gutierrez, who believes the policy will harm the economy.
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.
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
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.
Jake Paul's promotions company says the fighter's unanimous decision over Mike Tyson was the highest-grossing combat sports event in Texas since 2021.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
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.
