North Texas music teacher recovering from bacterial loss of limbs
Francis Zalace said her fight with pneumonia and strep was critical. The battle was so bad she lost her legs and most of her arms.
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Francis Zalace said her fight with pneumonia and strep was critical. The battle was so bad she lost her legs and most of her arms.
"Our public schools are in crisis and our teachers are struggling," said State Representative Mihaela Plesa, D-Plano.
Mattie Parker said the district has consistently lagged behind other large Texas school systems in performance.
At Dallas ISD's Hillcrest High School, Arthur Valle prepares for his first, "first day of school," as a brand new teacher.
Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to deliver the keynote address on Thursday.
Starting in September of 2024, the year-long residency will allow new teachers to work with veteran teachers before taking on their own classroom.
The investigation found he did not violate any policies through his choice of clothes on a dress-up day.
"There's a lot of uncertain times in every district."
"Stephanie" may not be real, but her reactions are.
Plano Police said a Great Lakes Academy teacher sent a student messages they considered criminal.
How did three teachers who didn't know each other make the same decision for different reasons? Giving, it's said, is what teachers do.
Smith's experience in education, spanning over two decades and notable achievements, were key factors in his selection, according to Board of Trustees President Melody Fowler.
Police are investigating a Desoto High School teacher after a video surfaced on social media of what appears to show a physical altercation between him and a student.
After Sonja White's students told her their one wish was to fly on a plane, she went full throttle on the pretend.
The majority of retired teachers in Texas haven't gotten one in nearly 20 years.
What sometimes starts out as chaos, occasionally has a way of developing into perfect harmony.
It's happening nationwide, but last year Governor Greg Abbott ordered the Texas Education Agency to immediately form a task force to figure out how the state could address the loss.
To get to the bottom of why a record number of teachers in Texas are leaving the profession, we spoke to six former North Texas teachers who quit within the last year.
We invited six former teachers to our CBS News Texas studios to find out why.
Nominate your favorite teacher or school employee for the Crystal Apple Award!
A new state law will soon make it easier for military members to become teachers.
A Thompson Elementary School teacher was fired after reportedly posting "alarming, racist statements" to X, formerly known as Twitter.
The district says heading into the new school year, they've received 8,000 applications—a record for them.
The Governor said teacher pay raises may be one of the items on the agenda of the third special session he calls sometime this fall.
Ninety-four percent of teachers surveyed said they support the new policy. So, did 80% of parents. Not surprisingly, only 33% of students liked it.
Arlington police said it doesn't appear anything was stolen from either victim.
Arlington police said the man had "extensive trauma all over his body."
The Mavericks played without Luka Doncic, still sidelined with a sprained right wrist.
The death of music star Liam Payne has thrust "pink cocaine," sometimes also called Tusi, into the national spotlight. The National Drug Early Warning System predicted its rise back in 2023.
His office asked for "thoughts and prayers" during this "challenging time."
The Potter's House Church shared in a statement that Jakes is stable and under the care of healthcare professionals.
Arlington police said it doesn't appear anything was stolen from either victim.
Arlington police said the man had "extensive trauma all over his body."
The Mavericks played without Luka Doncic, still sidelined with a sprained right wrist.
The death of music star Liam Payne has thrust "pink cocaine," sometimes also called Tusi, into the national spotlight. The National Drug Early Warning System predicted its rise back in 2023.
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.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
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.
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 Mavericks played without Luka Doncic, still sidelined with a sprained right wrist.
Austin Seibert missed his second extra point of the game with 21 seconds left after Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin connected on an 86-yard touchdown, and the Washington Commanders lost to the Dallas Cowboys 34-26 extend their skid to three games.
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.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
The Grammy nominee, 26, posted a rainbow flag emoji and short statement, then added in another post that he had been "outted."
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.
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.
