Special session week 1: THC, redistricting, flood response
Lawmakers held hearings in Austin on some of the highest-profile items on the agenda, including flood response, redistricting and regulating THC.
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Trump plays golf in Scotland amid nationwide protests
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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.
Texas sports teams help launch the Texas Sports 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 Sports 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.
North Texas teen turns heartfelt song into flood relief for Central Texas
Seventeen-year-old Charlotte March wrote a song about her love for summer camp, then turned it into a fundraiser for families devastated by the Hill Country floods.
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Frisco ISD subpoenaed for student names, records in connection to Karmelo Anthony case
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Exclusive video shows Grand Prairie Councilman allegedly assaulting 60-year-old real estate broker
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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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Bighorn sheep are disappearing in Texas, so wildlife biologists are stepping in
About 50% of the state's bighorn sheep population was decimated in the last five years due to disease, said Froylán Hernández of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Hernández is the program leader for the department's Desert Bighorn Sheep Program.
Turpin takes the handoff
Cowboys KR is getting reps at running back.
Dallas Midtown Improvement District hosts back-to-school fest providing supplies, STEM engagement
It may be hard to believe, but your kids will be heading back to school next month. The Midtown Improvement District hosted a back-to-school fair to make sure Dallas students not only have the supplies but need but also to peak interest in STEM learning.
Temperatures drop slightly with expectation of mid-90s in North Texas on Sunday
The humidity won't be as bad, so we are not expecting a heat advisory. Just your typical summer heat.
Houston man mistakenly detained by ICE
Miguel Angel Ponce said ICE agents approached him on his way to work Wednesday. He said he told them his name, showed them a valid ID, and repeatedly explained that he was born here in Texas, with no criminal record. Still, the ICE agents took Ponce into custody and questioned him for more than two hours.
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Temperatures drop slightly with expectation of mid-90s in North Texas on Sunday
The humidity won't be as bad, so we are not expecting a heat advisory. Just your typical summer heat.
Cloudy, hot and humid conditions continue in North Texas
A dense plume of tropical moisture is lingering across the area. The heat, combined with the high moisture content, is causing the heat index values to reach up to 107 degrees.
Passing rain drops temperatures slightly in North Texas
The heat, combined with the high moisture content, is causing the heat index values to reach up to 107 degrees on Saturday afternoon.
Extreme heat and storm chances rise across North Texas
A Heat Advisory is in effect until 9 p.m. Saturday, July 26, due to dangerous heat. High temperatures will reach the mid-90s, which is typical for this time of the year.
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Gov. Abbott signs 2 new bills to strengthen border security, immigration enforcement
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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
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While the Trump administration says they're only targeting criminals for deportation, those words have done little to comfort some immigrants
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Semien delivers game-winning RBI after fastball to the helmet and Rangers win in 10th over Atlanta
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Cowboys confident George Pickens will be a problem on the field — for the other guys
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Dallas Wings fell 86-76 to Golden State Valkyries
Dallas shot over 40% for the fourth straight game and made double-digit threes, but had a tough time at the charity stripe.
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Special session week 1: THC, redistricting, flood response
Lawmakers held hearings in Austin on some of the highest-profile items on the agenda, including flood response, redistricting and regulating THC.
Texas Democrats seek to make gains in the state ahead of 2026 with "Blue Texas"
The Texas Democratic Party Chair discusses Blue Texas, and the party's new attempt to make gains in Texas in 2026.
CBS Texas to host benefit concert for flood victims
As Central Texas recovers from deadly floods, CBS Texas is hosting the "Loud for Love" concert to support victims.
Dallas Midtown Improvement District hosts back-to-school fest
It may be hard to believe, but your kids will be heading back to school next month.
Semien delivers game-winning RBI after fastball to the helmet and Rangers win in 10th over Atlanta
Marcus Semien hit an RBI single in the 10th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Atlanta Braves 6-5 on Saturday night, seven innings after the second baseman took a 94.6 mph fastball to the helmet.
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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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Special session week 1: THC, redistricting, flood response
Lawmakers held hearings in Austin on some of the highest-profile items on the agenda, including flood response, redistricting and regulating THC.
Texas Democrats seek to make gains in the state ahead of 2026 with "Blue Texas"
The Texas Democratic Party Chair discusses Blue Texas, and the party's new attempt to make gains in Texas in 2026.
Trump plays golf in Scotland amid nationwide protests
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered on the cobblestone and tree-lined street in front of the U.S. Consulate in Edinburgh, Scotland's capital.
House Democrats seek access to Jeffrey Epstein's "birthday book"
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Mariachi music fills the stands at North Side High School's homecoming game
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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
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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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
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COVID cases likely rising in half of states, CDC estimates
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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.
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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
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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
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Semien delivers game-winning RBI after fastball to the helmet and Rangers win in 10th over Atlanta
Marcus Semien hit an RBI single in the 10th inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Atlanta Braves 6-5 on Saturday night, seven innings after the second baseman took a 94.6 mph fastball to the helmet.
Cowboys confident George Pickens will be a problem on the field — for the other guys
The Dallas Cowboys are confident George Pickens the player will be a problem for opponents because Pickens the person won't cause problems in their own locker room.
Dallas Wings fell 86-76 to Golden State Valkyries
Dallas shot over 40% for the fourth straight game and made double-digit threes, but had a tough time at the charity stripe.
Texas sports teams help launch the Texas Sports 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 Sports Healing Fund.
Dak Prescott embraces high-emotion practices as Cowboys training camp heats up
At the start of training camp, Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer said his expectations in Oxnard are for the team to have "physical a-- practices."
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FCC approves Paramount-Skydance merger
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Pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71
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Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath frontman and heavy metal legend, dies at 76
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The Alamo puts Pee-wee Herman's bike on display
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Malcolm-Jamal Warner, "The Cosby Show" star, dies at 54
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Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
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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
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Your North Texas snow day photos
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