Kerr County residents lean on each other with signs of hope amid flood recovery
"I hope that everyone knows, prayers work and God is still out there," Kerrville resident Donna Ragsdale said.
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Rescue volunteers face fatigue, frustration in ongoing search for flood victims in Texas' Hill Country
While there is not much that can be done at night because it's so dark, there are some people who are continuing the very slow, methodical process of untangling huge debris, where most of the remaining missing victims are believed to be.
Christian camp creates severe flooding plan following Texas Hill Country tragedy
The camp had over two dozen emergency plans — but none for severe flooding until now.
Allen scores 27, Reese has 13th double-double this season as Sky beat Wings
The Sky, who beat Dallas 97-92 on May 29 and 94-83 on May 31, swept the three-game regular-season series.
North Texas community rallies with donations to support Central Texas flood victims
Through the heartbreak, this community is finding a way to help.
Park Cities family who lost child supports neighbors after flood claims six local girls
As the community mourns, the family is stepping forward to help — because they know this pain all too well.
Trial date set for Karmelo Anthony, teen charged in fatal stabbing at Frisco track meet
Karmelo Anthony was indicted for murder by a Collin County grand jury in June.
Blue Alert issued for ex-Marine reservist connected to ICE facility ambush
Benjamin Hanil Song, a former Marine reservist, is wanted in connection with the coordinated July 4 attack, according to authorities.
Texas Ag commissioner denies weather modification allegations after floods
"There has been a lot of misinformation flying around lately, so let me clarify: the Texas Department of Agriculture has absolutely no connection to cloud seeding or any form of weather modification," Miller said in a statement.
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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.
Kerr County residents lean on each other with signs of hope amid flood recovery
"I hope that everyone knows, prayers work and God is still out there," Kerrville resident Donna Ragsdale said.
Rescue volunteers face fatigue, frustration in ongoing search for flood victims in Texas' Hill Country
While there is not much that can be done at night because it's so dark, there are some people who are continuing the very slow, methodical process of untangling huge debris, where most of the remaining missing victims are believed to be.
North Texas community rallies with donations to support Central Texas flood victims
Through the heartbreak, this community is finding a way to help.
Texas Ag commissioner denies weather modification allegations after floods
"There has been a lot of misinformation flying around lately, so let me clarify: the Texas Department of Agriculture has absolutely no connection to cloud seeding or any form of weather modification," Miller said in a statement.
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Camp Mystic disaster plan approved days before Central Texas flood
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T.D. Jakes steps down as Dallas megachurch senior pastor, installs son-in-law, daughter
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Dallas sisters' last moments in floodwaters reveal unshakeable bond: "They held tightly to each other"
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Central Texas residents lean on signs of hope amid flood recovery
In Central Texas, from Hunt to Kerrville, residents are sharing signs of hope as the communities continue recovering from the deadly floods on July 4.
Central Texas community honors flood victims with vigils, memorials
The Central Texas community held vigils and set up memorials to remember the lives lost during the July 4 flood.
Here's a list of North Texas businesses collecting donations for flood victims
Across Dallas-Fort Worth, you can donate items needed for Central Texas flood recovery.
Work week ends dry, sunny in North Texas before rain returns
Thursday will be mostly sunny with highs near 100 degrees across Dallas-Fort Worth.
Vigil, balloon release set for Thursday in honor of family killed in I-20 crash
Family and community members are gathering on Thursday to honor and remember the people who were killed in the deadly 1-20 pileup crash on July 1 in Terrell.
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Work week ends dry, sunny in North Texas before rain returns
Thursday will be mostly sunny with highs near 100 degrees across Dallas-Fort Worth.
Feels-like temperatures will soar above 100 in North Texas
We've dealt with a couple of strong afternoon/evening thunderstorms across North Texas the last couple of days, as an upper-level trough moved across the region. By Thursday, high pressure starts to build back in, leading to warmer temperatures, and drier conditions, albeit humid.
High heat heads for North Texas
Temperatures return to average in the mid-90s to end the work week with feels-like temperatures to 105.
Isolated storms, showers that may prompt flash flooding on tap for North Texas
There will be high heat and humidity, with feels-like temps soaring above 100° for much of North Texas on Thursday.
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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
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Allen scores 27, Reese has 13th double-double this season as Sky beat Wings
The Sky, who beat Dallas 97-92 on May 29 and 94-83 on May 31, swept the three-game regular-season series.
Nathan Eovaldi shines, and Rangers offense tees off on Angels in 13-1 victory
Nathan Eovaldi allowed one unearned run in six innings, Jake Burger and Wyatt Langford each homered and drove in four runs, and the Texas Rangers blew out the Los Angeles Angels 13-1 on Tuesday night.
Dallas Wings move Aug. 1 against Indiana Fever to American Airlines Center
Hopefully, we'll get to enjoy the much-anticipated Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark matchup this time around.
Dallas Wings fell to Phoenix Mercury behind Sami Whitcomb's career-high night
Despite the loss, rookie JJ Quinerly had a career-high 18 points and a career-best four made threes during the game.
Texas NBA teams donate more than $2 million to Central Texas flooding victims
"Amid so much sorrow, we are inspired by the strength of the Texas community as it comes together during this incredibly difficult time," the group said.
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Kerr County residents lean on each other with signs of hope amid flood recovery
"I hope that everyone knows, prayers work and God is still out there," Kerrville resident Donna Ragsdale said.
Rescue volunteers face fatigue, frustration in ongoing search for flood victims in Texas' Hill Country
While there is not much that can be done at night because it's so dark, there are some people who are continuing the very slow, methodical process of untangling huge debris, where most of the remaining missing victims are believed to be.
Christian camp creates severe flooding plan following Texas Hill Country tragedy
The camp had over two dozen emergency plans — but none for severe flooding until now.
Allen scores 27, Reese has 13th double-double this season as Sky beat Wings
The Sky, who beat Dallas 97-92 on May 29 and 94-83 on May 31, swept the three-game regular-season series.
North Texas community rallies with donations to support Central Texas flood victims
Through the heartbreak, this community is finding a way to help.
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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.
When nearby counties installed flood sirens, Kerr County did not
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told CBS News Monday that the state of Texas could pay for storm sirens along the Guadalupe River.
Federal investigators eye driver fatigue in deadly 18 wheeler crash on I-20
Federal investigators are examining the role driver fatigue may have played in a deadly I-20 crash near Terrell over the weekend.
Texas law banning temporary paper license plates to take effect on Tuesday
All temporary paper tags should be gone from Texas roads by Sept. 1.
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Supreme Court clears way for Trump to move forward with mass layoffs
The Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted a lower court order that blocked sweeping layoffs of federal workers at nearly two dozen agencies.
Texas Republican Rep. Jared Patterson discusses deadly flooding in Central Texas, bipartisan fundrai
Texas Republican State Rep. Jared Patterson and Democratic State Rep. Joe Moody have launched a bipartisan fundraising campaign with a goal of raising $150,000 to support affected families, first responders, and the broader community affected by the deadly flooding in Central Texas. Patterson discusses the tragedy’s impact and calls for improved emergency preparedness in future legislative sessions.
Trump says he'll visit flood-ravaged Central Texas on Friday
President Trump said Sunday that he would have gone to Texas immediately but he would be "in their way."
Trump threatens 20 countries with new tariffs by Aug. 1
President Trump said the U.S. will impose steep levies on imports from 20 countries starting next month, raising pressure on trading partners.
U.S. to revoke protected status for immigrants from Honduras and Nicaragua
The Trump administration said Monday it will soon revoke the legal immigration status of more than 70,000 immigrants from Honduras and Nicaragua.
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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
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A taste of Cuban coffee with Ken Molestina
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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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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.
Dallas letter carrier dies after collapsing in 90-degree heat, highlighting Texas work safety risks
A Dallas mail carrier died Saturday after collapsing on his mail route on the first day of summer.
DFW is the 5th most bed bug-infested area in the U.S.
Pest control company Terminix used call data to determine which cities had the most bed bug-infested areas in the country.
North Texas teen survives stroke days before prom thanks to rapid medical care, inspiring future nurse
Just weeks away from prom and graduation, 18-year-old Katie Rangel started feeling off.
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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.
North Texas restaurants facing labor shortages amid immigration crackdown; industry praises Trump's pause on raids
The Texas Restaurant Association said 47% of Texas restaurant operators currently have job openings that are difficult to fill.
Frisco small business owners seek help amid downtown revamp ahead of World Cup
Plans to spruce up Frisco's historic downtown before next year's World Cup have business owners demanding help from the city to stay open.
North Texas beekeeper turns to politics to save bees, launching campaign for Texas Agriculture Commissioner
A North Texas man who has made a fortune off of honey is turning to politics to save the creatures that made him rich.
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Allen scores 27, Reese has 13th double-double this season as Sky beat Wings
The Sky, who beat Dallas 97-92 on May 29 and 94-83 on May 31, swept the three-game regular-season series.
Nathan Eovaldi shines, and Rangers offense tees off on Angels in 13-1 victory
Nathan Eovaldi allowed one unearned run in six innings, Jake Burger and Wyatt Langford each homered and drove in four runs, and the Texas Rangers blew out the Los Angeles Angels 13-1 on Tuesday night.
Dallas Wings move Aug. 1 against Indiana Fever to American Airlines Center
Hopefully, we'll get to enjoy the much-anticipated Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark matchup this time around.
Dallas Wings fell to Phoenix Mercury behind Sami Whitcomb's career-high night
Despite the loss, rookie JJ Quinerly had a career-high 18 points and a career-best four made threes during the game.
Texas NBA teams donate more than $2 million to Central Texas flooding victims
"Amid so much sorrow, we are inspired by the strength of the Texas community as it comes together during this incredibly difficult time," the group said.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs gets standing ovation in prison, lawyer says
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer says the music mogul got a standing ovation from fellow prisoners when he returned to the federal lockup in Brooklyn after the verdict.
"Nip/Tuck," "Charmed" actor Julian McMahon dies at 56 after cancer battle
Julian McMahon's last acting role before his death was playing the prime minister of Australia in Netflix's murder mystery series "The Residence."
How and when to watch Nathan's Hot Dog Eating contest for July 4, 2025
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Michael Madsen, actor known for "Reservoir Dogs," dies at age 67
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Dr. Phil's Merit Street Media company files for bankruptcy, sues partner
The multiplatform network owned by the once popular talk show host is facing financial struggles for which it finds its partner, Trinity Broadcasting Network, at fault.
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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.
Your North Texas snow day photos
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Fans cheer on runners at the 2024 BMW Dallas Marathon Festival
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
