Funerals instead of graduation after Texas school shooting
In the wake of a deadly mass shooting the community is almost entirely focused on planning vigils, funerals, and fundraisers.
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In the wake of a deadly mass shooting the community is almost entirely focused on planning vigils, funerals, and fundraisers.
O'Rourke called the shooting "totally predictable when you choose not to do anything."
The Democratic nominee for Texas governor confronted Gov. Abbott, other state officials during a news conference discussing the Uvalde school shooting
Parents were asked for DNA swabs to confirm their relationships to their children and instructed to wait for answers about their child.
Families are mourning the loss of children and seeking help to find missing children after a shooting at a Texas elementary school Tuesday.
We are beginning to learn more about the mass shooting at a school in Uvalde, Texas that left 21 children and adults dead and many others critically injured.
"We can't exhale once again, make excuses, and accept these tragic realities as the status quo," he said. "... This is an epidemic we can control."
The shooter who walked into Robb Elementary School and opened fire has been identified as 18-year-old Salvador Ramos.
Past shootings targeted worshippers during a Sunday sermon, shoppers at a Walmart, students on a high school campus and drivers on a highway.
"I would normally say in a moment like this — we would all say, naturally, that our hearts break. But our hearts keep getting broken," Vice President Kamala Harris said.
As a teen he was accused, tried and convicted of opening fire on a young girl and her new boyfriend. On March 21 officials confirmed that Chad Padilla died.
Police responded to an active shooter at Oxford High School at 12:51 p.m. local time, according to Michael McCabe, the Oakland County undersheriff. The suspect was taken into custody within five minutes of the initial 911 call.
Mansfield ISD organized a town hall meeting to reassure the community that it's taken steps to improve safety.
Officials say a town hall meeting Thursday evening in Mansfield is focused on opening a dialogue with parents and the community about school safety after a school shooting last month.
For the first time since a school shooting at Timberview High school, leaders in the Mansfield school district and local law enforcement will meet with the community to discuss safety and security.
Mansfield ISD Superintendent Dr. Kimberly Cantu announced changes implemented to enhance safety and security at schools.
Nearly 1,800 of the 1,980 students enrolled in the Mansfield Independent School District's Timberview High School returned to campus Tuesday, nearly a week after a shooting inside a classroom.
On October 12 students at Timberview High School in Arlington will return to school for the first time since they were abruptly put in lockdown as gunfire erupted inside a classroom.
The school district said safety and security protocols are also being thoroughly reviewed.
Pettitt's sister told CBS 11 last week, the shooting didn't happen in his classroom, but Pettitt came to help break up the fight and got hit.
Players took a knee and some said a prayer after Timberview High School's football team took the field for a game against Waco University.
Multiple mental health nonprofits spoke about what students, parents and leaders can do to support students.
Assistant Police Chief Kevin Kolbye said others could be charged, if additional criminal acts are uncovered.
The influx of panicked parents trying to contact their children during the Oct. 6 shooting at Timberview High School overloaded cell towers, stopping calls from going through.
The teenager in custody, accused of opening fire at Timberview High School in Arlington on October 6 has been moved to another facility.
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
Texas public elementary schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons under a proposal drawing intense opposition and praise.
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.
No one was hurt on board, but concerns are being raised about a larger security threat.
The Texas Supreme Court has cleared the way for Robert Roberson's execution to be rescheduled a month after he narrowly avoided it.
Parts of the Great Barrer Reef have suffered the highest coral mortality on record, Australian researchers say, and they fear the rest of it has suffered a similar fate.
Texas public elementary schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons under a proposal drawing intense opposition and praise.
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.
No one was hurt on board, but concerns are being raised about a larger security threat.
The Texas Supreme Court has cleared the way for Robert Roberson's execution to be rescheduled a month after he narrowly avoided it.
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.
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.
Texas public elementary schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons under a proposal drawing intense opposition and praise.
Two women testified before the House Ethics Committee that Matt Gaetz paid them "for sex," their lawyer told CBS News' Major Garrett.
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and senior staff picks are facing an uncertain future as his selections received mixed reviews in recent days — and a handful sent shockwaves through Washington.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
A return to Madison Square Garden meant revisiting the place where a comedian caused an uproar at a Trump rally last month by likening Puerto Rico to a "floating island of garbage."
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.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
Illnesses linked to slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers expand to 14 states, federal officials say.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
Once a month, a group of veterans and first responders gathers to find healing through outdoor therapy.
Texas has the third largest population of people 50 years of age and older.
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.
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.
Florida Atlantic fired coach Tom Herman on Monday with two games left in his second season at the school, neither of which resulted in a winning record.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Unlike the Cowboys, the Texans hold a winning record and are the top team in their division.
The Dallas Wings won the WNBA draft lottery Sunday and the chance to draft UConn star Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 pick.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
A day after losing his highly-anticipated boxing match to Jake Paul, Mike Tyson wrote that "this is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I'm grateful for last night."
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
The 46-year-old Houston native – whose name is Jason Head – was putting a gun away at his ranch when it "slipped out of the holster, hit the side of the jeep and discharged into his stomach area," his publicist said.
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.
