Frisco stabbing victim's dad wants answers on accused teen's diploma
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Tarrant County moves ahead with plans to redraw districts amid criticism and controversy
Tarrant County Commissioners are moving forward with plans to redraw precinct boundaries, a process typically reserved for after the release of new census data.
Charges possible after 3-year-old boy attacked by five dogs in Johnson County
The dogs involved in the attack were immediately placed in a licensed quarantine facility for evaluation and observation.
Frisco coffee shop gives everyone a chance to work
The coffee shop chain wants people with intellectual disabilities to know that they're not broken.
Teen indicted on five felony counts in Wilmer-Hutchins High School mass shooting
The shooting occurred just after 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, at the southeast Dallas school.
Robert Morris demands millions of dollars from Gateway Church
The former Gateway Church pastor, facing criminal charges of lewd or indecent acts with a child, claims he is owed retirement benefits.
Judge orders release of Georgetown academic accused of Hamas ties
Badar Khan Suri is an Indian national and postdoctoral associate who is married to a U.S. citizen whose father was a government official in Gaza.
Lewisville ISD officer on leave over alleged past relationship with student
Police said it received a complaint that one of its officers, Forest Cole Langston, had an improper relationship with a student in 2008.
Toddler separated from parents by U.S. deportation arrives in Venezuela
The 2-year-old girl, Maikelys Espinoza, was separated from her parents by deportation — a move that Venezuela repeatedly denounced as a kidnapping.
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Karmelo Anthony, teen accused in fatal Frisco stabbing, will receive diploma
Frisco ISD's superintendent said in a letter to families that students who commit serious felonies are not allowed at graduation ceremonies.
Family keeps hope alive for student on life support after "Senior Assassin" game injury
It was April 21 when the teenager was playing a water gun target game called "Senior Assassin" and fell off the back of a moving vehicle.
Fort Worth ISD finalizes list of 18 total proposed school closures
The majority of the campuses slated for closure are elementary schools.
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North Texas clinic offers rapid full-body scans to detect 500+ conditions
A new clinic in North Texas is offering full-body scans that can detect early signs of over 500 medical conditions in less than an hour. Branded as an “inside-out physical,” the service is rapidly gaining online attention and expanding across the region.
"Working Man" the bull set to thrill at PBR weekend in AT&T Stadium
The PBR event at AT&T Stadium this weekend will feature a standout bull named Working Man. At five years old, he’s competing in the Classic division and showing strong potential. Mike Miller, who introduced the bull, said traits like jump, kick, turn-back, and intensity are key to identifying a future star in the arena, qualities Working Man already displays.
Arlington’s old ballpark featuring Gatsby-inspired restaurant "Hearsay"
The old ballpark in Arlington has found new life with a Gatsby-style restaurant called Hearsay, offering a speakeasy vibe with live piano music, cold drinks, cigars, and a relaxed atmosphere. Arlington Mayor Jim Ross, who is also the majority owner and an experienced restaurateur, envisioned a place that combines great food, music, and ambiance where people can unwind and have meaningful conversations.
Criminal charges won't be filed after "Senior Assassin" game left teen on life support, police say
Isaac Leal, 17, has been on life support at an Arlington hospital for nearly a month after falling off the back of a vehicle while playing a game called "Senior Assassin."
Thanksgiving showdown: Cowboys host Chiefs in Mahomes’ AT&T Stadium debut
The Cowboys will play the Chiefs on Thanksgiving, marking a highly anticipated game due to Texas native Patrick Mahomes making his first NFL appearance at AT&T Stadium.
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North Texas marks the hottest day of the year so far
A weak front moves into North Texas Thursday, which will drop temperatures to the low 90s under partly cloudy skies.
Record heat in store for North Texas, heat advisories in place across state
With temperatures soaring past the average high, breaking records, and the possibility of the first triple-digit heat being in DFW this year, a First Alert Weather Day remains in place Wednesday, May 14.
Temperatures to sky rocket into the triple-digits in North Texas Wednesday
A First Alert Weather Day remains in place Wednesday due to the dangerous heat.
Triple-digit heat likely in North Texas
A First Alert Weather Day is in effect Wednesday due to the extreme heat.
Beyond the Border
Millions of asylum-seekers left waiting in immigration court backlog
While illegal migrant crossings have dropped, immigration courts now have a historically high volume of cases
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.
Border faith community leaders split on potential changes to immigration policy
Two faith leaders view border politics through different lenses.
Law enforcement officials at the border anticipate Trump policy changes
Many Texas law enforcement officials say they are feeling positive as Donald Trump re-enters the White House for a second term.
Eagle Pass and Del Rio residents share hopes, fears ahead of Trump inauguration
Eagle Pass isn't the largest border town in Texas, but the town of 23,000 has become the focal point in the debate.
Venezuelan immigrant living in DFW worries about deportations with Trump reelection
Maria Fernanda Martinez came to the U.S. from Venezuela under a Biden administration humanitarian parole program.
New U.S. citizens share why they plan to vote in November
On Election Day, among the Americans heading to the polls to vote, will be millions of naturalized citizens.
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Dallas Cowboys to play Kansas City Chiefs in Thanksgiving showdown on CBS
The matchup is also a homecoming for Chiefs' star quarterback and Texas native Patrick Mahomes, who will play in Arlington for the first time since his pro career began.
Granlund's first playoff hat trick powers Stars past Jets for 3-1 series lead
Game 5 is Thursday in Winnipeg, where the Stars can clinch a third straight West final berth.
Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson reinstated by MLB
Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson are now both eligible for baseball's Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals.
Who is Cooper Flagg? Dallas Mavs likely to take Duke star No. 1
There are already pictures circulating social media featuring Flagg, Anthony Davis and Irving as the new big 3 for the Mavs.
Mavs win NBA draft lottery for #1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft
Dallas Mavericks win NBA draft lottery and the chance to pick Duke's Cooper Flagg at No. 1 overall.
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Frisco stabbing victim's dad wants answers on accused teen's diploma
The news sent Austin Metcalf's father on a mission to confront the Frisco ISD superintendent.
Tarrant County moves ahead with plans to redraw districts amid criticism and controversy
Tarrant County Commissioners are moving forward with plans to redraw precinct boundaries, a process typically reserved for after the release of new census data.
Charges possible after 3-year-old boy attacked by five dogs in Johnson County
The dogs involved in the attack were immediately placed in a licensed quarantine facility for evaluation and observation.
Frisco coffee shop gives everyone a chance to work
The coffee shop chain wants people with intellectual disabilities to know that they're not broken.
Teen indicted on five felony counts in Wilmer-Hutchins High School mass shooting
The shooting occurred just after 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, at the southeast Dallas school.
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Millions of dollars of Texas' cybersecurity funding for schools left unspent
Most schools — 86% — said a lack of funding was their top concern in defending against cyberattacks
After a family tragedy, a push for new opioid laws in Texas
A Euless woman is advocating for a bill in the Texas Legislature after her husband's death.
He investigated parents who made children sick. He says prosecutors made the job harder.
Weber worries about who will carry on the fight for the next child.
Two Texas lawmakers attempt to crack down on abuse in solar panel industry
The CBS News Texas I-Team has uncovered a pattern of complaints within the industry, and now the problem has caught the attention of Texas state lawmakers.
Are Texas nonprofit hospitals providing adequate charity care?
In exchange for tax breaks, nonprofit hospitals are supposed to help patients who can't afford their bills.
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Tarrant County moves ahead with plans to redraw districts amid criticism and controversy
Tarrant County Commissioners are moving forward with plans to redraw precinct boundaries, a process typically reserved for after the release of new census data.
Judge orders release of Georgetown academic accused of Hamas ties
Badar Khan Suri is an Indian national and postdoctoral associate who is married to a U.S. citizen whose father was a government official in Gaza.
Toddler separated from parents by U.S. deportation arrives in Venezuela
The 2-year-old girl, Maikelys Espinoza, was separated from her parents by deportation — a move that Venezuela repeatedly denounced as a kidnapping.
Federal judges targeted nationwide by "pizza doxxings"
As federal judges face a rise in threats, some have faced a spate of strange, unnerving incidents in which an unknown person orders a pizza to their home.
Left-wing commentator Hasan Piker says he was questioned inappropriately at O'Hare
Hasan Piker said he was detained and questioned by federal authorities at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport following a trip to Paris.
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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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Spring heat brings North Texas snakes out of hibernation
North Texas is home to three species of pit vipers, including copperheads, cottonmouths, and rattlesnakes.
After double bypass, North Texas heart patient finds new life, friends through cardiac rehab
"It starts with a single step and it starts with a single workout."
Worker safety agency NIOSH lays off most remaining staff
Laid-off employees ranged from those working in firefighter health programs, to those approving new respirators.
Several thousand Texans impacted by health data breach
At least 94,000 Texans have been impacted to date.
SharkNinja recalls 1.8 million pressure cookers after burn injuries
The SharkNinja pressure cookers, sold at retailers including Walmart and Amazon, have sparked 26 lawsuits after reports of burn injuries.
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American Airlines to invest $4B to expand the future Terminal F at DFW
The airport is projected to handle 100 million passengers by the end of this decade.
Texas judge strikes down rule capping credit card late fees
A Texas judge has thrown out a federal rule that would have capped credit card late fees.
Nvidia unveils plans to invest in two new chip factories in Texas
Nvidia announced Monday morning that it wants to build two factories in Texas — one in Houston and one in Dallas.
Businesses in Dallas-Fort Worth expect big impact as Wings draft Paige Bueckers
Economic impact anticipated as Paige Bueckers joins the Wings, Boosting Local DFW Economy
Black Texas Farmers' group reserved, waiting for cash crop from Trump's tariffs
P. Wade Ross leads a group of Black farmers and ranchers who are used to losing some---and, then, losing some. Now, they are hoping for a win.
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Dallas Cowboys to play Kansas City Chiefs in Thanksgiving showdown on CBS
The matchup is also a homecoming for Chiefs' star quarterback and Texas native Patrick Mahomes, who will play in Arlington for the first time since his pro career began.
Granlund's first playoff hat trick powers Stars past Jets for 3-1 series lead
Game 5 is Thursday in Winnipeg, where the Stars can clinch a third straight West final berth.
Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson reinstated by MLB
Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson are now both eligible for baseball's Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals.
Who is Cooper Flagg? Dallas Mavs likely to take Duke star No. 1
There are already pictures circulating social media featuring Flagg, Anthony Davis and Irving as the new big 3 for the Mavs.
Mavs win NBA draft lottery for #1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft
Dallas Mavericks win NBA draft lottery and the chance to pick Duke's Cooper Flagg at No. 1 overall.
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At Sean "Diddy" Combs trial, Cassie Ventura accuses Combs of raping her in 2018
Singer Cassie Ventura accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of raping her in 2018. The accusation came during her testimony at his sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC.
Cassie testifies "control was everything" at Diddy trial Day 2
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura took the stand Tuesday in his federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC. She repeatedly cried on the stand as she recounted in graphic detail the "freak offs" she participated in.
North Texas native Breanna Nix makes American Idol's top 3 finalists
"Denton… I'm coming home!!!"
Ticketmaster starts all-in pricing Biden-era junk-fee ban takes effect
The ban requires ticket sellers, hotels, vacation rental platforms and others to disclose fees and other charges up front.
Taylor Swift subpoenaed in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni legal dispute
A spokesperson for Taylor Swift said the subpoena is being used "to draw public interest by creating tabloid clickbait."
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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
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
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.
Fort Worth kicks off the Holidays with the Parade of Lights
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
