Opponents to school choice in Texas focus on potential long-term costs to taxpayers
Gov. Greg Abbott, who has led the charge for the education savings accounts, says school choice will pass in the House this ...
Tornado threat moves to southern U.S. after severe storm kills at least 6, unleashes winds and fans wildfires
The National Weather Service issued multiple tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings early Saturday for areas in Alabama, ...
North Texas fire crews work overtime, bring out extra equipment amid fire watch
Crews who specialize in wildfires and firefighters are working overtime, and Flower Mound has two extra brush trucks out. "To ...
Texas Legislature to consider bill clarifying medical exceptions in state's abortion ban
The bill represents a pivot from GOP legislators who have defended the abortion ban in the face of lawsuits and medical scrutiny.
McKinney ISD budget cuts spark outcry from parents over loss of essential programs and staff
McManis is one of three mothers of McKinney ISD students CBS News Texas spoke with who have a lot to say about a letter from the superintendent outlining budget cuts that they believe could ...
Over 400 flights canceled at DFW International Airport as high winds move into North Texas
Hundreds of flights have been either canceled or delayed at DFW International Airport as strong winds move across North Texas ...
5 dead, 11 injured after 17 vehicle pileup in Austin; Suspect in custody
The crash happened around 11 p.m. Thursday in the southbound lanes of I-35 between Howard Lane and Parmer Lane, about 10 miles north of the Texas Capitol building. Austin police said 17 vehicles were ...
What is a red flag warning? Here's what to know about the severe weather term
A red flag warning does not necessarily mean there is a fire ongoing – extreme fire weather conditions are either occurring ...
Suspect in murder of fiancé searched online about killing an "illegal immigrant," Texas police say
Ty Vaughn, 31, allegedly shot and killed his fiancé hours after searching "is it illegal to kill an illegal immigrant." ...
What is the weather cap? How it keeps storms from forming
According to the National Weather Service, the cap is a layer of relatively warm air, usually several thousand feet above the ...
Texas man accused of violent assault on American Airlines flight from Wichita to D.C. — same route as recent crash
The FBI arrested a Texas man, Asterius Rulamka, for allegedly beating one passenger, attempting to strike another, injuring a ...
Fort Worth ISD employee accused of improper relationship with 15-year-old student in Hill County, officials say
The Hill County Sheriff's Office said the charges against 29-year-old Adrian Buruato stem from when he was employed as a head baseball coach and junior high history teacher for Itasca ISD during the ...