Dallas Mavericks name Ethan Casson as president
Casson will report to CEO Rick Welts, effective Aug. 11, while Welts focuses on the development of the new arena.
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Join CBS News Texas and Chef Tim Love for a flood relief benefit show to help Hill Country rebuild.
Dallas family blames sheriff's office for overdose death of 21-year-old jail inmate
Quinnetta Brinkley's grandmother said jail officials have not contacted her. A fellow inmate is charged with murder.
Heat advisory continues in North Texas as temperatures reach triple digits
Another hot and sunny day is ahead with highs near 100 degrees in Dallas-Fort Worth this afternoon.
North Texas man pleads guilty to stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark
Michael Lewis reached a deal in which he pleaded guilty to one felony count of stalking and one misdemeanor count of harassment.
Uvalde County votes to release Robb Elementary school shooting records
The commissioners voted 2-1 to release the records and to cease appealing a 2022 lawsuit filed by a group of media organizations.
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FBI officials promised raw, unaltered video to quell speculation about Epstein's suicide.
Angels slug three homers to snap Rangers' 6-game win streak with 6-4 victory
Kevin Newman, Taylor Ward and Luis Rengifo homered to help the Los Angeles Angels beat Texas 6-4, snapping the Rangers' six-game win streak.
Paige Bueckers, Arike Ogunbowale score 20 apiece; Dallas Wings defeat Liberty
Arike Ogunbowale had 20 points and 14 assists, Paige Bueckers scored 20 points, and the Dallas Wings hung on to beat New York.
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Here's where you can donate to help Central Texas flood recovery
Several organizations are accepting donations for those impacted by the floods, as well as first responders and volunteers.
What to know about the CBS Texas flood relief benefit show
Join CBS News Texas and Chef Tim Love for a flood relief benefit show to help Hill Country rebuild.
Texas sports teams help launch the Texas Sport for Healing Fund
After the floods that impacted Central Texas on July 4, 39 local and national sports organizations came together to launch the Texas Sport Healing Fund.
Mark Cuban steps up for Kerr County flood relief with hydration kits
The Dallas entrepreneur is teaming up with local groups to support victims and first responders after deadly Central Texas flooding.
Organizational failures highlighted in hearing over deadly Central Texas flooding
Top state officials are testifying that communication needs to improve between the state and local officials, between first responders, and with the large number of volunteers on the ground.
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Frisco ISD subpoenaed for student names, records in connection to Karmelo Anthony case
The school district notified parents about the subpoena via letter on July 24.
Exclusive video shows Grand Prairie Councilman allegedly assaulting 60-year-old real estate broker
For the first time, we're seeing video that shows a Grand Prairie city councilman allegedly assaulting a real estate broker, which led to his arrest.
Family pushes for justice after North Texas dad nearly cut in half on vacation
While a North Texas man nearly cut in half by a boat during a family trip to the Bahamas remains hospitalized in Miami, his wife is urging Bahamian authorities to arrest and charge those responsible.
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North Texas man pleads guilty to stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark, to serve 2 1/2 years in prison
Michael Lewis, of Denton, Texas, reached a deal with Marion County prosecutors in which he pleaded guilty to one felony count of stalking and one misdemeanor count of harassment. He will get credit for time served.
Now booking: Travelers can choose assigned seats on Southwest Airlines
The flights with assigned seats will begin in January 2026.
Tracking triple-digit heat as advisory goes into effect across North Texas
There have been 17 days below average temperatures for the month of July, but there's a chance DFW can hit over 100 degrees both Tuesday, July 29, and Wednesday, July 30.
Roadway shutdown following deadly crash in Irving; police investigation underway
The incident happened in the northbound lanes of Spur 482, just north of E. John Carpenter Freeway.
Where is Typhenie Johnson? Digging into 2016 disappearance of a North Texas woman
The Fort Worth woman had a good job, close family ties, and a bright future when she disappeared in October 2016 while meeting her former boyfriend, Chris Revill. He was later convicted of her aggravated kidnapping, but Johnson's whereabouts remain unknown.
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Heat advisory continues in North Texas as temperatures reach triple digits
Another hot and sunny day is ahead with highs near 100 degrees in Dallas-Fort Worth this afternoon.
Tracking triple-digit heat as advisory goes into effect across North Texas
There have been 17 days below average temperatures for the month of July, but there's a chance DFW can hit over 100 degrees both Tuesday, July 29, and Wednesday, July 30.
Expect triple-digit heat in DFW the next few days
The next few days, things start to heat up. This is as a ridge of high pressure moves to the west, right over North Texas, and eventually to the west of us. As a result, we should finally see our first triple-digit day of the year.
Heat advisory in effect as DFW faces dangerous temperatures
It has been 339 days since DFW Airport recorded a 100-degree or higher day. This streak has been long, in fact, only four times in the last 30 years have we waited this long to see a triple-digit day. This trend ends soon. Highs are forecasted to reach the triple digits Tuesday through Thursday.
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Future uncertain for programs supporting migrant children facing immigration court
For migrant children, who range in age from 3 to 17 years old and arrive in the U.S. without a guardian, applying for asylum can be a confusing obstacle.
Gov. Abbott signs 2 new bills to strengthen border security, immigration enforcement
SB 36 will create a division of Homeland Security within Texas's Department of Public Safety.
As news of immigration court arrests spread, some migrants weigh self-deporting
Two weeks ago, the Trump administration began carrying out its latest tactic aimed at fast-tracking deportations.
ICE arrests immigrants at Dallas courthouse amid new deportation tactic
The detentions come on the heels of similar arrests earlier this week in immigration courts across the country.
ICE agents arrest immigrants at federal courthouse in Dallas, across country
Multiple sources have confirmed that at least a handful of people were arrested on the spot after their cases were dismissed in Dallas.
Millions of asylum-seekers left waiting in immigration court backlog
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Some local, state law enforcement to be deputized as immigration agents
With the expansion of the 287(g) program, local and state officers will be able to enforce some immigration duties.
Are local sheriff's offices playing a role in deportation operations?
While the Trump administration says they're only targeting criminals for deportation, those words have done little to comfort some immigrants
What do President Trump's immigration-related executive orders do?
A few weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump has issued dozens of executive orders.
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Dallas Mavericks name Ethan Casson as president
Casson will report to CEO Rick Welts, effective Aug. 11, while Welts focuses on the development of the new arena.
Angels slug three homers to snap Rangers' 6-game win streak with 6-4 victory
Kevin Newman, Taylor Ward and Luis Rengifo homered to help the Los Angeles Angels beat Texas 6-4, snapping the Rangers' six-game win streak.
Paige Bueckers, Arike Ogunbowale score 20 apiece; Dallas Wings defeat Liberty
Arike Ogunbowale had 20 points and 14 assists, Paige Bueckers scored 20 points, and the Dallas Wings hung on to beat New York.
Tyler Guyton out 4-6 weeks with bone fracture ahead of season opener
Guyton suffered a knee injury during practice on Monday in Oxnard.
Luka Doncic shows off "revenge bod" on the cover of Men's Health
The former Maverick is looking like he might be in the best basketball shape of his life while gracing the cover of Men's Health.
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Dallas Mavericks name Ethan Casson as president
Casson will report to CEO Rick Welts, effective Aug. 11, while Welts focuses on the development of the new arena.
What to know about the CBS Texas flood relief benefit show
Join CBS News Texas and Chef Tim Love for a flood relief benefit show to help Hill Country rebuild.
Dallas family blames sheriff's office for overdose death of 21-year-old jail inmate
Quinnetta Brinkley's grandmother said jail officials have not contacted her. A fellow inmate is charged with murder.
Heat advisory continues in North Texas as temperatures reach triple digits
Another hot and sunny day is ahead with highs near 100 degrees in Dallas-Fort Worth this afternoon.
North Texas man pleads guilty to stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark
Michael Lewis reached a deal in which he pleaded guilty to one felony count of stalking and one misdemeanor count of harassment.
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Fort Worth group credited with curbing violence at risk amid funding cuts
The nonprofit employs men and women who have had past run-ins with the law to work as mentors for at-risk teens and young men.
Plano couple used charm to pull off $4 million fraud, authorities say
Sidhartha "Sammy" Mukherjee and his wife Sunita became known for their Bollywood-style performances, became local celebrities, hosting parties and headlining music and cultural events.
Texas lawmakers face scrutiny over missed opportunity to improve emergency response
On Thursday, the Texas House and Senate announced the creation of committees on disaster preparedness and flooding.
Deadly flood on Guadalupe River wasn't without warning, experts say
In what experts call "Flash Flood Alley," the terrain reacts quickly to rainfall steep slopes, rocky ground, and narrow riverbeds leave little time for warning.
How much warning was there? A timeline of NWS alerts for Hill Country flooding
For days before catastrophic floods left parts of Central Texas inundated, the National Weather Service was tracking the chance of rain.
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There was no "missing minute" in Epstein jail video, government source says
FBI officials promised raw, unaltered video to quell speculation about Epstein's suicide.
Trump admin. says federal staff can encourage co-workers to "re-think" religious beliefs
Federal employees can talk about religion at work, including by encouraging coworkers to "re-think" their own beliefs, a memo said Monday.
Federal grant cuts put school mental health resources at risk, staffers say
In April, the Trump administration, citing DEI issues, abruptly discontinued millions of dollars in mental health grants designed to help students.
U.S. citizen told "you have no rights" during immigration arrest speaks out
Border Patrol and the Florida Highway Patrol arrested Kenny Laynez, an 18-year-old high school senior who was on his way to work as a landscaper, back in May.
North Texans rally against redistricting at UT Arlington hearing amid controversy over maps, voting rights
North Texans turned out in large numbers to make their voices heard at a redistricting hearing at UT Arlington on Monday evening.
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Mariachi music fills the stands at North Side High School's homecoming game
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
Success at the State Fair is both savory and sweet for Tony's Taco Shop
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.
North Texas non-profit aims to increase the number of Latinas in technology careers
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.
A taste of Cuban coffee with Ken Molestina
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Golf professional Pablo Del Olmo works to grow the game among Hispanic communities
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
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Delta faces first lawsuits in Toronto plane crash
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.
Texas agricultural commissioner calls for ban on additives in public water
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
With paper tags going away in Texas, officials fear toll dodgers will use fake metal plates
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists call for boycott of Target following rollback of DEI initiatives
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Target is ending its diversity goals
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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CU Buffs Coach Prime gets emotional while revealing bladder cancer diagnosis
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
Pepsi to introduce prebiotic cola this fall after buying Poppi
Pepsi hops on another nutritional bandwagon as more consumers opt for prebiotic beverages.
COVID cases likely rising in half of states, CDC estimates
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
Hope on Horseback: Surging demand for equine therapy fills McKinney nonprofit's waitlist
It's therapy that doesn't exactly look like therapy: outdoors, alongside a horse. Across North Texas, the demand for it is soaring.
Medical researchers, patients decry Trump admin's layoffs, budget cuts
Scientists conducting medical research are facing an existential crisis: Layoffs and budget cuts pushed by President Trump that, they say, jeopardize finding a cure for cancer.
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Oak Cliff pet business left picking up the pieces after drunk driver crashes into storefront
A truck had smashed through the front of Bruno's Place, destroying much of the inside.
North Texas Kroger customers question pricing differences; Kroger responds
Kroger said it intentionally decreased prices, but some customers said the financial drop at the register went in a different direction.
Company demos drone school shooting response at Regis Jesuit High School
Could the solution to school shootings be drone first responders? An Austin-based tech company thinks so and is testing them at a private high school in Aurora.
Ingram family works to clean 30-year-old shop damaged in Central Texas floods
Located off the Guadalupe River in Historic Old Ingram Loop, the shop was once filled floor to with lighting, decor and trinkets.
Immigration, tariff policies impact North Texas construction business
They were already concerned about tariffs, but construction businesses in North Texas said they have new fears with the president's immigration crackdown.
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Dallas Mavericks name Ethan Casson as president
Casson will report to CEO Rick Welts, effective Aug. 11, while Welts focuses on the development of the new arena.
Angels slug three homers to snap Rangers' 6-game win streak with 6-4 victory
Kevin Newman, Taylor Ward and Luis Rengifo homered to help the Los Angeles Angels beat Texas 6-4, snapping the Rangers' six-game win streak.
Paige Bueckers, Arike Ogunbowale score 20 apiece; Dallas Wings defeat Liberty
Arike Ogunbowale had 20 points and 14 assists, Paige Bueckers scored 20 points, and the Dallas Wings hung on to beat New York.
Tyler Guyton out 4-6 weeks with bone fracture ahead of season opener
Guyton suffered a knee injury during practice on Monday in Oxnard.
Luka Doncic shows off "revenge bod" on the cover of Men's Health
The former Maverick is looking like he might be in the best basketball shape of his life while gracing the cover of Men's Health.
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FCC approves Paramount-Skydance merger
Paramount Global and Skydance Media agreed to merge last year.
Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71
Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has died, police and World Wrestling Entertainment said Thursday.
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and heavy metal legend, dies at 76
Ozzy Osbourne rose to fame in the heavy metal group Black Sabbath.
The Alamo puts Pee-wee Herman's bike on display
The Alamo has acquired Pee-wee Herman's iconic bike from the 1985 film "Pee-wee's Big Adventure."
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, "The Cosby Show" star, dies at 54
Actor and director Malcolm-Jamal Warner, best known for his role on "The Cosby Show," has died.
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Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
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.
Texas Health NICU babies celebrate first Valentine's Day in style
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
Mavericks fans call for GM Nico Harrison's firing ahead of Anthony Davis' first home game
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
Notable Deaths in 2025
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Your North Texas snow day photos
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
