Former Northwest ISD teacher indicted on federal child porn charges
A former Northwest ISD elementary school teacher from Denton is facing federal charges after prosecutors said child pornography was found on his phone.
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A former Northwest ISD elementary school teacher from Denton is facing federal charges after prosecutors said child pornography was found on his phone.
The lawsuit claims the Texas law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public schools violates religious freedom and the separation of church and state.
Northwest ISD, situated between Fort Worth and Denton, has eliminated 100 teaching positions. The school district said it's due to a lack of funding from the state.
It's often said that teaching is a labor of love, but it can also be expensive.
NEF Resource Store is an organization that gives back to teachers in Northwest ISD.
Multiple school bonds and tax increases were on ballots and in the hands of voters across North Texas Tuesday night. However, not all of them made it through the election finish line.
The proposal would have increased the district's maintenance and operations tax rate by 3 cents to "maintain class sizes and student programs," according to the district.
His initiative has grown so large that he's providing thousands of snacks to multiple schools in the district.
School Districts and families across North Texas are prepping for the first day of classes!
Northwest ISD is asking voters to approve a nearly $2 billion bond package that will help plan for the rapidly growing district's future.
Police found Thomas King's body Friday in an open field on Fort Worth's East Side after days of searching.
The order outlines staggered entry times, bans recording, and directs the sheriff's office to enforce heightened courtroom security.
Officers said it happened late in the night, near Main Street and Hillcrest Road.
Out of 1,200 applicants, more than 200 artists across a variety of mediums were selected to set up a booth.
The triathlon, officially named the Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas, was being held in The Woodlands, located about 30 miles north of Houston.
Police found Thomas King's body Friday in an open field on Fort Worth's East Side after days of searching.
Ten years after the Midlothian mother was murdered inside a church, her husband and daughters share how they've navigated loss, public scrutiny, and the moments that still catch them off guard.
The order outlines staggered entry times, bans recording, and directs the sheriff's office to enforce heightened courtroom security.
Officers said it happened late in the night, near Main Street and Hillcrest Road.
Out of 1,200 applicants, more than 200 artists across a variety of mediums were selected to set up a booth.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
A North Texas baby placed under the safe haven law is at the center of a rare custody fight after the biological family came forward months later seeking to reclaim him.
The city's human resources department presented plans to improve outcomes, including more accountability and adding new support positions to help employees navigate the process.
An I-Team investigation found workers' comp issues for first responders are not isolated, raising questions about a system many describe as slow and adversarial.
Since early February, residents of the Big Bend region have been outspoken about border wall plans.
An order earlier this week blocked most above-ground construction on the project.
Sources close to Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas tell CBS News neither is planning to retire this year.
State Senator and Democratic candidate for Texas Attorney General Nathan Johnson discusses his campaign for the primary runoff and his priorities.
Former Galveston mayor Joe Jaworski discusses his campaign for the primary runoff and his priorities.
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker discusses a controversial data center project. She tells Jack Fink about a city bond election for $845 million towards improvements for streets, parks, libraries, affordable housing, police and fire facilities, and animal care and the shelter.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD said that the decision was made after consultation with Tarrant County Public Health.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
The UConn star is now joining what many are calling one of the best revamped rosters of the upcoming 2026 season.
The agenda for next week's city council meeting includes a proposal to contribute what will be $273 million in upgrades to the stadium.
Jake Oettinger stopped 21 shots and two of Buffalo's four shootout opportunities.
Mavrik Bourque had his first NHL hat trick and added an assist as the Dallas Stars rallied from a pair of deficits and beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-5.
The Minnesota Lynx selected guard Olivia Miles with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft on Monday.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
"Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Tori Spelling was involved in a two-car crash in Temecula on Thursday night, according to her manager and Riverside County Sheriff's Office officials.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about Kanye West's planned appearances at a London festival, given the rapper's past antisemitic remarks.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
