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Texas leaders press Congress to pay back the state for border security
Gov. Abbott returned to Washington for the second week in a row to urge Congress to reimburse Texas billions of dollars.
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Gov. Abbott returned to Washington for the second week in a row to urge Congress to reimburse Texas billions of dollars.
The governor's playful jabs highlight Philadelphia's two Super Bowl wins in seven years, contrasting with the Cowboys' last title during the 1995 season.
Texas' main grid operator has projected that the state's growing demand for power could surpass its available energy supply beginning in summer 2026.
CBS News Texas meteorologists have issued First Alert Weather Days for Tuesday–Thursday for potentially dangerous conditions.
The NBA commissioner said he was as surprised as anyone after the Mavericks traded Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis.
McKinney police haven't caught the driver or identified any suspects.
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
Two other teens and a 20-year-old man have been arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with the case.
Paxton expressed concerns that DeepSeek is a proxy for the Chinese Communist Party to undermine American AI dominance and steal data.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The fan said he didn't believe he broke any rules and was voicing his opinion before Cuban stood up and yelled at him to sit down.
While Luka Doncic made his debut with the Lakers, Mavericks fans continued calling on the team to fire GM Nico Harrison.
Sunday is the final day to see cars like the Barbie Cadillac. Trevor Sochocki reports from Dallas Market Hall.
First Alert meteorologist Brittany Rainey has the latest forecast.
CBS News Texas traveled to the nation's Capital where Gov. Greg Abbott met with members of the Texas Congressional delegation and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. We spoke with multiple members of Congress, including Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. Republicans support the governor's request for reimbursement, but Democrats in Congress we spoke with sharply oppose it. (Original air date: February 16, 2025.)
In this edition of CBS Sports Texas' Briana Aldridge's "I Got the Time," Dak Prescott expresses confidence in the Dallas Cowboys' ability to compete with the Super Bowl-winning Philadelphia Eagles. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania's governor stirs reactions by declaring the Eagles as "America's Team." Additionally, the Mavericks' Kyrie Irving receives praise from a fan, and CBS News Texas' Steve Pickett impresses with his basketball skills.
First Alert Weather Days are expected in North Texas from Tuesday through Thursday, following a drop from the 70s on Saturday to the low 20s expected on Sunday morning.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre performed a dance to be featured in its upcoming celebration of Black History Month this weekend at The Wiley Theatre. A special choreographed performance to "Lift Every Voice." Enjoy this special performance.
Photojournalist Bill Ellis introduces us to Ira Molayo, a PGA of America golf professional who's giving back to the Oak Cliff neighborhood he calls home.
Her journey began at the age of 8 when she emigrated from Ghana to North Texas.
CBS News Texas celebrated Black History Month with a special performance by the cast of "The Movement" from the Jubilee Theater. The show highlights the Children's Movement of 1963 and features music from that era. The cast performed "What Is the Way," a song about finding one's path and standing tall.
It is a room of reverence, a bibliography in black, culled and collected by Nia-Taylor Clark, a former school teacher and now bookstore owner.
CBS News Texas meteorologists have issued First Alert Weather Days for Tuesday–Thursday for potentially dangerous conditions.
First Alert meteorologist Brittany Rainey has the latest forecast.
Enjoy a warm Saturday with temperatures near 72 degrees before a cold front drops temperatures into the 20s overnight.
A warm Saturday will be followed by a chilly Sunday in North Texas, with the coldest air of the season arriving next week.
While the Trump administration says they're only targeting criminals for deportation, those words have done little to comfort some immigrants
A few weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump has issued dozens of executive orders.
Two faith leaders view border politics through different lenses.
Many Texas law enforcement officials say they are feeling positive as Donald Trump re-enters the White House for a second term.
Eagle Pass isn't the largest border town in Texas, but the town of 23,000 has become the focal point in the debate.
Maria Fernanda Martinez came to the U.S. from Venezuela under a Biden administration humanitarian parole program.
On Election Day, among the Americans heading to the polls to vote, will be millions of naturalized citizens.
A recent report lays out the role immigrants play in the city's labor force.
"I am a Texan, for all intents and purposes," Juan Carlos Cerda said. "I just don't have that permanent legal status that says I can stay here."
The NBA commissioner said he was as surprised as anyone after the Mavericks traded Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis.
The timing means the 23-year-old Italian won't miss any Grand Slam tournaments. The French Open, the season's next major, starts May 25.
Alex Bregman will bring a lot to the table for the Boston Red Sox.
The Dallas Mavericks Head Coach Jason Kidd set the tone at the American Airlines Center Wednesday night.
"We are super excited to have one of the best players to ever play in MLS," FC Dallas Chief Soccer Officer Andre Zanotta said.
Texas does BBQ best so we took the Cadillac to Loop 9. Don’t miss out on all the traditional favorites and some with a twist. Eat See Play is sponsored by Metroplex Cadillac Dealers.
When that fine dining craving hits, jump in the Cadillac and head to The Landmark Prime Rib. Let your dinner take center stage as your meal is prepared in their vintage dining cart. Eat See Play is sponsored by Metroplex Cadillac Dealers.
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Gov. Abbott returned to Washington for the second week in a row to urge Congress to reimburse Texas billions of dollars.
The governor's playful jabs highlight Philadelphia's two Super Bowl wins in seven years, contrasting with the Cowboys' last title during the 1995 season.
Texas' main grid operator has projected that the state's growing demand for power could surpass its available energy supply beginning in summer 2026.
CBS News Texas meteorologists have issued First Alert Weather Days for Tuesday–Thursday for potentially dangerous conditions.
The NBA commissioner said he was as surprised as anyone after the Mavericks traded Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The city helped a state lawmaker develop new ways to crack down on illicit businesses.
For nearly two years, officers used questionable tactics to arrest women for prostitution. Then the cases fell apart.
An Irving Independent School District administrator resigned this week after Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for his firing.
The machines offer a legitimate and easy way to buy cryptocurrency, but with convenience comes risk.
CBS News Texas traveled to the nation's Capital where Gov. Greg Abbott met with members of the Texas Congressional delegation and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. We spoke with multiple members of Congress, including Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. Republicans support the governor's request for reimbursement, but Democrats in Congress we spoke with sharply oppose it. (Original air date: February 16, 2025.)
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was at the Capitol this week, asking White House leaders to reimburse the State of Texas for border security spending. "This isn't so much about reimbursing the state of Texas," Abbott told Jack. "This is paying for the purchase and the price for real estate and real estate improvements that Texas provided that would be permanent structures that will exist for the future of the United States."
Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales' district in San Antonio includes 800 miles of the Texas- Mexico border. He tells Jack Fink the reimbursement is "long overdue".
Senator John Cornyn tells Jack Fink his reasons why Texas should be reimbursed by Congress for securing the border. He also discusses concerns over inflation.
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey rejects Governor Abbott's request for Congress to reimburse the state for money spent to secure the border. He tells Jack Fink, "Why in the world would they want to reimburse someone that's spent all of this money and has been virtually ineffective at doing anything."
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
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.
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.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
Recalled rolling coolers were sold for a six-year period by retailers nationwide including Amazon, Costco and Target.
Recalled products involved a mix of Bavarian doughnuts, French crullers, éclairs and coffee rolls, according to FDA.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Knobs on ranges can be unintentionally activated, an issue that has proved a hazard with other brands, safety agency says.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Google is scrapping some of its diversity hiring targets, joining a lengthening list of U.S. companies that have been abandoning or scaling back their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
The Texas Rangers have reached multiyear agreements with several distributors that will broadcast games in the team's five-state television territory.
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.
The company announced it purchased land at the southeast corner of LBJ Freeway and Hillcrest Road.
The NBA commissioner said he was as surprised as anyone after the Mavericks traded Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis.
The timing means the 23-year-old Italian won't miss any Grand Slam tournaments. The French Open, the season's next major, starts May 25.
Alex Bregman will bring a lot to the table for the Boston Red Sox.
The Dallas Mavericks Head Coach Jason Kidd set the tone at the American Airlines Center Wednesday night.
"We are super excited to have one of the best players to ever play in MLS," FC Dallas Chief Soccer Officer Andre Zanotta said.
Fans of the movie Dazed and Confused can purchase a piece of the film for just under $1 million.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the much-anticipated Super Bowl 2025 halftime show.
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Irv Gotti, the famed hip-hop music executive from NYC, has died at the age of 54, Def Jam confirms.
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.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.