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Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Pro-Palestinian protests intensify in Texas and across the country. Gov. Greg Abbott sends a letter to President Joe Biden announcing the State of Texas will ignore new rules on Title IX meant to protect LGBTQ+ students. And Jack profiles the primary runoff race for a North Texas State House seat.
Dozens of people were arrested at the University of Texas at Austin during protests over the Israel-Hamas war and state lawmakers are divided on the university's response.
Dallas residents will have the chance to vote for or against a $1.25 billion bond project that includes money for street repairs, parks, a police training facility and more. The U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz and his Democratic challenger Colin Allred is narrowing, according to a recent poll. And Jack Fink sits down with both Brent Hagenbuch and Jace Yarbrough — the two candidates competing in the Republican primary runoff for the open Texas Senate seat in District 30.
State Rep. Craig Goldman and businessman John O'Shea duke it out in next month's primary runoff for the congressional seat Rep. Kay Granger is leaving behind. Presumed Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump made waves after saying abortion rights should be a state, not a federal issue. We hear from two North Texas lawmakers about that position. Frisco voters will soon decide whether firefighters should have civil service protections and collective bargaining, or if it's a budget buster.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Last year, Texas led the nation with the most billion-dollar weather and climate disasters - with more than $20 billion in shared losses.
Here's how Title IX started and how its provisions have changed over the years.
Organizing a protest in Texas could put you at great risk, even financial ruin.
Political reporter Jack Fink meets with Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson to discuss city manager T.C. Broadnax's possible $400 million departure and closing a city-owned building for fire code violations.
Contender for the GOP Texas House District 97 primary runoff, @cherylbeantx, discusses her position on casinos and gambling in Texas.
In the GOP primary runoff for Texas House District 97, @JohnMcQueeneyTX discusses who he thinks should decide to bring casinos to Texas and the ideal situation for the state with Jack Fink.
State Rep. Ana-Maria Ramos of Dallas also tells political reporter Jack Fink she disagrees with the State of Texas' attempts to block new Title IX rules meant to protect LGBTQ+ students.
State Rep. Matt Shaheen of Plano also tells political reporter Jack Fink that he agrees with the State of Texas' attempts to block new Title IX rules meant to protect LGBTQ+ students.
Burns' challenger has received high-profile endorsements, including former President and presumed Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump and Gov. Greg Abbott.
Brandon Creighton (R) of Conroe speaks with Jack Fink on UT Austin's response to student protests on campus. "At the end of the day what goes too far is showing up to occupy university space for the purpose of calling out Jewish students and the Jewish community on campus," Creighton said.
Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair, Trey Martinez Fischer speaks to Jack Fink on how UT Austin handled student protests on campus. "The university did not do it's best work", said Fischer.
Senator Ted Cruz explains why he voted against a bill to give funds to Israel and discusses his opinion on protests happening on college campuses across the U.S.
Democratic Congressman and Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, Colin Allred, discusses his plans moving forward in his campaign for Texas Senate against incumbent Ted Cruz.
Former Dallas council member, Jennifer Staubach Gates says, ""If you want a great police department, it starts with the training, and this is going to help us retain and recruit, which we desperately need."
Tamara Hutcherson with Stop Cop City Dallas says, "We believe that will result in more over-spending and repression in our communities and we think that money could be utilized elsewhere."
Brent Hagenbuch, a former Denton County GOP Chair, emerged to compete in the May 28 runoff for the 30th District State Senate seat.
Dallas Council Member, Paula Blackmon discusses why she supports the $1.25 Billion 2024 Dallas Bond. Blackmon said, "We need to invest in our city, plain and simple."
Jace Yarbrough discusses his campaign for the 30th District State Senate seat & the issues he's faced.
In Dallas, residents will vote on a $1.25 billion bond made of ten ballot propositions. Mendelsohn said while the issue is important, she opposes Prop C because she believes there are better ways to fund flood control than through a Dallas city bond.
If approved by voters during the May 4 municipal election in Frisco, Prop A would institute civil service protections for firefighters. Prop B would provide collective bargaining over pay, benefits, and workplace conditions between firefighters and the city. Bill Woodard, a Frisco City Council Member since 2016, opposes both propositions.
Frisco Firefighters Association President Matthew Sapp told CBS News Texas after city leaders rejected using meet and confer to discuss their pay and benefits, their members decided to go directly to the residents.
Jack Fink speaks with Democratic North Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett about her efforts to codify Roe v. Wade. Crockett said, "We've got to make sure that we have protections as it relates to, not just abortion care...but also as it relates to birth control because we do believe that's going to be next."
Jack Fink speaks with North Texas Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne about an ad she launched encouraging officers to "escape New York" and move to Texas. Van Duyne also says she agrees abortion rights should be a state issue.
Jack Fink speaks with businessman John O'Shea about the race for the open 12th Congressional District seat. O'Shea is endorsed by Attorney General Ken Paxton and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller.
Jack Fink speaks with State Rep. Craig Goldman about the race for the open 12th Congressional District seat.
Author of SB4, Rep. David Spiller speaks with Jack Fink on the bill. Spiller criticizes Mexico's President for saying his country wouldn't accept migrants returned by Texas.
Jack Fink speaks with Rep. Marc Veasey about the calls for an immediate cease fire between Israel and Hamas. Veasey says he opposes the idea of a ceasefire.
Grab the rain gear as you head out the door, CBS News Texas meteorologists have issued a weather alert for today.
There's another Blue Bell ice cream flavor hitting store shelves just in time for summer.
The Dallas Cowboys posted a cryptic message to their social media accounts last night – a riddle teasing to tonight's schedule reveal.
The fifth week of Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York will end as it began: with the former president's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen on the stand.
Doncic made 12 of 22 field goals in Game 5 and had 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his sixth career playoff triple-double.
A Mesquite woman's dramatic fight to evict a squatter took center stage in Austin Wednesday, where the senate committee on local governments took up the issue.
Despite the state's famous "Don't mess with Texas" ad campaign, the TCEQ only investigated half of the complaints it received last year.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
An investigation found how a Fort Worth property worth $1.3 million, home to a massive pile of trash, owed less than $200 in property taxes.
"I just jumped up and went woo-hoo!"
The fifth week of Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York will end as it began: with the former president's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen on the stand.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump will go head-to-head in presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 10, their campaigns said Wednesday.
The move comes days after the U.S. withheld shipments of certain munitions to Israel over concerns about a ground offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah.
Former President Donald Trump's attorneys got their first chance to question Michael Cohen on his second day of testimony and took aim at his credibility.
Eight TikTok users said that the new law signed by President Biden violates their First Amendment rights.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
Kelli and Michael Regan were looking for a new dog. The breeder they found online asked them to pay with gift cards.
The City of Arlington has had its first sample to test positive in the area and will spray for prevention Wednesday night.
The parents of a U.K. toddler say it's "absolutely mind-blowing" to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
Maker of insulin pump urges customers to update an app because of glitch that causes the devices to unexpectedly shut down.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
Within hours of the vote, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced it would sue to block the ban. Dallas employment attorney Rogge Dunn predicts employees will ultimately win this battle.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Texas law SB 14 prohibits drug and surgical "gender transition" interventions for minors.
The projects are expected to create at least 17,000 construction jobs and 4,500 manufacturing jobs.
After more than 40 years in business, 99 Cents Only Stores, a discount chain, announced on Thursday that it will close all 371 of its locations and cease operations.
Doncic made 12 of 22 field goals in Game 5 and had 11 assists and 10 rebounds for his sixth career playoff triple-double.
Game 6 is Friday night in Colorado, where the Stars outscored the Avs 9-2 while winning Games 3 and 4.
The NFL released the 2024-25 regular season schedule with the Cowboys kicking off the season in Cleveland on Sept. 8.
The Avalanche dropped both home games to Dallas in this series.
Oklahoma City outscored Dallas 57-45 in the second half to tie the series up at 2-2.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Brittney and Cherelle Griner shared videos from their baby shower exclusively with "CBS Mornings."
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
Nemo beat Croatia's Baby Lasagna to the title by winning the most points from a combination of national juries and viewers around the world.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
Blue Bell made a trip to CBS News Texas to announce the release of its newest flavor, A&W Root Beer Float!
Access to Pelican Island is limited after a barge hit the Pelican Island Causeway Bridge Wednesday. Officials say the bridge is old and has needed repairs.
Tickets for the Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight go on sale today! The two will face off at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on June 20. If you can't get a ticket, don't worry, the event will be streamed on Netflix.
Traffic heading into Dallas will be delayed due to a crash on I-35E. There is no word yet on what caused the crash.
The Academy of Country Music Awards return to The Star for the second year in a row. Here's what to expect in the night of music!
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!