New law closes massive tax loophole that allowed developers to avoid paying millions
The Texas House and Senate each passed HB 21 with a two-thirds majority, allowing it to take immediate effect.
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Plano parents, students shaken after teacher allegedly attacked outside elementary school
A Plano ISD parent is speaking out after an incident that occurred last week outside an elementary school in Murphy.
Pregnant teen in ICU after Corsicana double shooting; police seek leads
Detectives are seeking surveillance footage from nearby homes, and forensic evidence is being collected.
Oilers defeat Stars 6-3 in Game 5, advance to second Stanley Cup Final in a row
The Oilers now get another rematch, against defending Stanley Cup champion Florida after a seven-game series last June
13-year-old Faizan Zaki wins 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Faizan Zaki, 13, was a favorite to win this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee and was last year's runner-up.
Trump's pardons this term include these convicted fraudsters and supporters
President Trump has handed out pardons to convicted fraudsters who he argued have been unfairly targeted, including a number of his supporters.
New college grads need more than degrees to get noticed
With constant talk of tariffs and a possible trade war, there is an air of uncertainty that hangs over the economy, and some companies are responding by keeping hiring flat.
Life-changing gift helps North Texas kids with disabilities ride bikes for the first time
Two North Texas children received the surprise of a lifetime in Richardson.
Two fatally shot at Arlington apartment complex, police say
Two men are dead after a shooting at an Arlington apartment complex Thursday evening, police said.
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School discipline bill passes Texas House, heads to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk
HB 6 would allow suspensions for students from pre-K to second grade.
Lawsuit could delay McKinney airport expansion indefinitely
A federal lawsuit has been filed to stop the expansion of the McKinney National Airport over environmental concerns.
Warrant reveals close calls, victim's attempt to paddle away before deadly Grapevine Lake jet ski crash
On Sunday, 18-year-old Ava Moore was kayaking at Grapevine Lake when she was struck and killed by a jet ski, police said.
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Damaging winds are primary threat during overnight storms in North Texas
Storms will move out by sunrise Friday with lingering cloud cover into the midday hours.
Wrongly accused of shoplifting, community leader pushes for policy reform
The founder of Minnie’s Food Pantry was falsely accused of shoplifting at a Dillard’s in Fairview. After being cleared, she called for policy changes and publicly cut up her store credit card in protest. Dillard’s admitted the mistake, and supporters joined her in returning purchases.
Faizan Zaki, 13-year-old from North Texas, wins 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Faizan Zaki won the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday night, defeating eight other finalists and earning more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. Faizan, 13, was a favorite to win this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee and was last year's runner-up.
New law closes massive tax loophole that allowed developers to avoid paying millions
CBS News Texas discovered four small Texas cities (Pecos, Pleasanton, Edcouch, and La Villa) and two small counties (Maverick County and Cameron County) – none of them within three hundred miles of the metroplex - have used their HFCS to give North Texas developers huge tax breaks in exchange for money.
Plano parents, students concerned after teacher allegedly attacked outside elementary school
Plano parents, students shaken after teacher allegedly attacked outside elementary school
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Damaging winds are primary threat during overnight storms in North Texas
Storms will move out by sunrise Friday with lingering cloud cover into the midday hours.
Rain chances ramp up overnight for DFW area
The potential of strong to severe storms on Thursday has prompted a First Alert Weather Day Thursday evening into the overnight. Some storms could be severe with large hail and damaging winds, especially in our southwest areas.
Severe storms possible during Thursday evening commute in DFW
Scattered severe storms are possible Thursday evening and during the overnight hours in parts of North Texas.
Hail, strong winds possible with severe storms across North Texas on Thursday
The potential of strong to severe storms on Thursday has prompted a First Alert Weather Day.
Beyond the Border
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
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.
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Oilers defeat Stars 6-3 in Game 5, advance to second Stanley Cup Final in a row
The Oilers now get another rematch, against defending Stanley Cup champion Florida after a seven-game series last June
Stars face elimination as they return home for Game 5 against Oilers; Edmonton looks to close the series
The Dallas Stars are back home and on the verge of their season ending in the Western Conference final for the third year in a row.
Dallas Wings secure first win of season in Paige Bueckers return to Connecticut
Bueckers scored a season-best 21 points in the Wings' 109-87 victory over Connecticut on Tuesday night.
Edmonton Oilers take 3-1 series lead over Dallas Stars with 4-1 win
Game 5 is Thursday night, when the best-of-seven series returns to Dallas.
Ben Griffin earns first individual PGA Tour victory at Colonial
Ben Griffin earned his first individual PGA Tour victory in the Charles Schwab Challenge a month after winning a team event.
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New law closes massive tax loophole that allowed developers to avoid paying millions
The Texas House and Senate each passed HB 21 with a two-thirds majority, allowing it to take immediate effect.
Plano parents, students shaken after teacher allegedly attacked outside elementary school
A Plano ISD parent is speaking out after an incident that occurred last week outside an elementary school in Murphy.
Pregnant teen in ICU after Corsicana double shooting; police seek leads
Detectives are seeking surveillance footage from nearby homes, and forensic evidence is being collected.
Oilers defeat Stars 6-3 in Game 5, advance to second Stanley Cup Final in a row
The Oilers now get another rematch, against defending Stanley Cup champion Florida after a seven-game series last June
13-year-old Faizan Zaki wins 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Faizan Zaki, 13, was a favorite to win this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee and was last year's runner-up.
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New law closes massive tax loophole that allowed developers to avoid paying millions
The Texas House and Senate each passed HB 21 with a two-thirds majority, allowing it to take immediate effect.
A fatal flood prompted dam repairs. Then, the federal government froze funding.
Rated "high hazard" by the state, the dam had been overwhelmed by the torrential rain and failed to hold back the flooding that claimed two lives in October 2023.
After Raynaldo Ortiz case, survivors demand changes to IV bags
The FDA and other health care authorities have not made any changes to regulations surrounding IV bags.
Texas set aside millions to help schools fight hackers. Why is most of it still untouched?
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.
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Trump's pardons this term include these convicted fraudsters and supporters
President Trump has handed out pardons to convicted fraudsters who he argued have been unfairly targeted, including a number of his supporters.
Appeals court temporarily reinstates Trump tariffs
The U.S. Court of International Trade blocked Trump's 10% tariff assessed on nearly every U.S. trading partner and duties on imports from Mexico, Canada and China.
Trump admin. shakes up ICE leadership amid frustration with deportation levels
The Trump administration is replacing the head of the ICE branch that carries out arrests and deportations, according to three sources.
Judge to block Trump effort to restrict foreign students at Harvard
A federal judge said she plans to grant a preliminary injunction to stop the Trump administration from restricting foreign students from enrolling.
What could happen to the suspects in the deadly Grapevine Lake jet ski crash?
Since the suspects were confirmed to be in the country illegally, federal immigration officials are now involved in the investigation.
Hispanic Heritage Month
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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Silent battles, saving lives: Fort Worth organization raises awareness, support for veteran suicide prevention
An estimated 22 men and women who have served in our military are dying in battle each day.
Bill cracking down on abortion pill distribution dies in Texas house
SB 2880 wasn't scheduled for review in the Texas House.
Collin County reports third measles case. Here's where the person was and when.
The person who tested positive spent time around McKinney from May 19-22, officials said.
Health expert calls Trump's medical research cuts "reckless destruction"
Dr. Timothy Johnson says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying America's medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries.
U.S. reports cases of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 behind surge in China
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
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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.
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
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Oilers defeat Stars 6-3 in Game 5, advance to second Stanley Cup Final in a row
The Oilers now get another rematch, against defending Stanley Cup champion Florida after a seven-game series last June
Stars face elimination as they return home for Game 5 against Oilers; Edmonton looks to close the series
The Dallas Stars are back home and on the verge of their season ending in the Western Conference final for the third year in a row.
Dallas Wings secure first win of season in Paige Bueckers return to Connecticut
Bueckers scored a season-best 21 points in the Wings' 109-87 victory over Connecticut on Tuesday night.
Edmonton Oilers take 3-1 series lead over Dallas Stars with 4-1 win
Game 5 is Thursday night, when the best-of-seven series returns to Dallas.
Ben Griffin earns first individual PGA Tour victory at Colonial
Ben Griffin earned his first individual PGA Tour victory in the Charles Schwab Challenge a month after winning a team event.
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"Survivor" cast includes "The White Lotus" creator Mike White for 50th season
"CBS Mornings" exclusively reveals the cast for the 50th season of "Survivor" featuring fan favorites as returning players.
Meet the "Harry Potter" actors cast to play Harry, Hermione and Ron
The actors who were cast for the lead roles in the upcoming "Harry Potter" series have been revealed.
Trump to pardon reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley
"Your parents are going to be free and clean," President Trump told the couple's children in a phone call.
Who won American Music Awards for 2025? See the full winners list
Here is the full list of nominees and winners of the 2025 American Music Awards.
Billy Joel's wife thanks fans for "love and support" after his diagnosis
Billy Joel announced his diagnosis with a treatable brain condition on Friday.
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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.
