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Fort Worth ISD hosts large convocation ahead of first school year under state takeover
Fort Worth ISD's convocation officially kicked off the 2026-27 school year.
McKinney city council approves mosque site plan at heated meeting
All seven council members voted unanimously to approve the site plan, telling residents the vote was procedural — simply on whether or not the plan fits the city's ordinances.
Search underway for missing Dallas girls last seen together
Police are looking for Briasia Landrum, 13, and A'mree Hines, 5.
Shooting victim dies after truck runs into Dallas lake, police say
Officers at the scene said they're still looking for a suspect.
Buc-ee's faces counterclaims in Georgia trademark dispute
In a new filing in federal court, Teddy's Market denied Buc-ee's allegations that it copied the Texas travel center's branding and instead filed counterclaims.
High humidity hits North Texas for Wednesday
More triple-digit temperatures are on the way for next week.
Duran's 4 RBI's lead Rangers past Giants, snap 6-game losing streak
Ezequiel Duran drove in four runs, the last on a game-ending double, and the Texas Rangers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4.
In Texas Senate race, Paxton proposes tax cuts to make medications, housing, and living more affordable for Texans
The attorney general promoted deductions for medical costs, homebuyers and healthy living while dismissing concerns about cost and recent polling.
Man accused of giving drugs to runaway 14‑year‑old, sexually assaulting her in Dallas home, police say
Police say the teen identified the suspect after describing luxury vehicles at his residence, helping officers track him down.
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Humidity dropping in North Texas, but heat indices are rising
North Texas is off to a warm and muggy start to Wednesday, with temperatures in the 70s and 80s and uncomfortable-to-oppressive humidity. By this afternoon, the humidity will drop, allowing temperatures to heat up again into the lower triple digits.
Humidity dialed up to start North Texas for Wednesday
North Texas is off to a warm and muggy start to Wednesday, with temperatures in the 70s and 80s and uncomfortable-to-oppressive humidity. By this afternoon, the humidity will drop, allowing temperatures to heat up again into the lower triple digits.
High humidity hits North Texas for Wednesday
More triple-digit temperatures are on the way for next week.
Triple-digit temperatures continue in North Texas
Temperatures are still expected to reach 100-102 °F for most of North Texas, but heat index values will remain leveled to that of actual air temperatures, as moisture remains somewhat low, helping us stay away from heat advisory criteria.
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Bill proposed by Texas congressman targets "birth tourism"
The Pew Research Center recently found that in 2023, about 320,000 babies were born in the U.S. to mothers who were unauthorized immigrants or had legal temporary status.
Lt. Gov. says Talarico's past comments on social issues matter even amid voter focus on affordability
Before speaking to supporters in Sherman, Patrick spoke with political reporter Jack Fink about the tight race for the Texas U.S. Senate seat.
Ken Paxton's history of unanswered questions, potential impact on his Texas Senate campaign
Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton's refusal to answer questions about his property acquisitions and voting residence went viral last week.
Amid criticism, Talarico increases outreach to Black voters in Texas with $25M pledge
Talarico told reporters Monday night what his $25 million pledge will look like.
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Texas board approves adding Bible stories to required reading for public school students
The reading list will take effect starting in 2030.
Deadlines Texas families should know for school voucher program
To receive funding by July 1, families have until June 1 to choose their school or setting, whether private or homeschooling.
Changes Fort Worth ISD can feel: newly appointed superintendent defends decisions
Big changes happened fast.
Keller ISD board approves plan to close three intermediate schools
The district will establish new boundaries for each school that will take in students from the consolidated campuses.
Keller ISD considers closing 3 intermediate schools over declining enrollment
According to a press release from the district on April 2, Shady Grove Elementary was originally included in the closure plans.
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Humidity dropping in North Texas, but heat indices are rising
North Texas is off to a warm and muggy start to Wednesday, with temperatures in the 70s and 80s and uncomfortable-to-oppressive humidity. By this afternoon, the humidity will drop, allowing temperatures to heat up again into the lower triple digits.
Fort Worth ISD hosts back-to-school convocation
Lacey Beasley gets a closer look at the festivities as the district faces its first semester under a state takeover.
Humidity dialed up to start North Texas for Wednesday
North Texas is off to a warm and muggy start to Wednesday, with temperatures in the 70s and 80s and uncomfortable-to-oppressive humidity. By this afternoon, the humidity will drop, allowing temperatures to heat up again into the lower triple digits.
Ways parents can save on back-to-school shopping
Carmen Blackwell gets a closer look at ways parents can save money, including how one mom is finding savings for her returning students.
Decision to potentially slash Tarrant County polling places delayed after heated meeting
Lacey Beasley recaps a contentious meeting over a proposal even some Tarrant County commissioners said blindsided them.
Beyond the Border
DACA renewal processing delays leave many across country in limbo
DACA recipients across the country have lost work authorization due to backlogs.
Confusion continues in Big Bend region over border wall plans
Since early 2026, a bipartisan coalition of local residents in the Big Bend region has banded together to fight against a border wall in the area.
Dilley residents' opinions split on living near controversial immigration detention facility
The self-proclaimed "Watermelon Capital of Texas" was once best known for its fruit output.
Fort Worth DACA recipient on edge awaiting work authorization ruling
An ongoing legal case threatens to strip work authorization from tens of thousands of Texas DACA recipients.
How the U.S. immigration landscape looks more than a year into President Trump's second term
More than a year into his second term, President Trump has maintained an aggressive approach to immigration.
North Texas pastor forced to self-deported could return sooner than thought after change in visa policy
Pastor Albert Oliveira said that prayers were definitely answered for him and for thousands of foreign-born religious workers who are caught up in a visa backlog.
How more Texas law enforcement agencies are working with federal immigration authorities
While the 287(g) program isn't new, it's dramatically grown in Texas over the past 12 months.
Trump's support among Latinos slips, Pew report shows
A new Pew survey shows Trump's support among Latinos slipping as many say his immigration and economic policies have worsened their situation.
Amid visa backlog, foreign-born North Texas pastor self-deports
Pastor Albert Oliveira is one of many foreign-born religious leaders across the United States forced to make the difficult decision to self-deport.
I-Team Investigations
Prosper PD reverses discipline for detectives who reported affair
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
Even after a kidnapper's life sentence, hunt for more victims continues
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
She stopped a predatory ice cream man. Now, she helped convict him.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
How police departments' poorly-enforced rules enable off-duty misconduct
Across the U.S., police officers moonlight in bars, clubs, and private security jobs with little oversight. A CBS News and Howard Center investigation reveals how weak policies allow misconduct, corruption, and threats to public safety to persist.
"A genetic witness": new ways police are using DNA to solve crime
It's one thing to have blood, semen or saliva and a potential suspect identified against whom to compare it. A DNA test would simply show whether it's a match or not.
Two girls, kidnapped 8 years apart, waited decades to learn who did it
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
Solar bust: Bankruptcies leave some solar customers with broken panels, faulty systems
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
How an affair inside Prosper PD led to half a dozen demotions
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
As risk rises, thousands of Texans drop flood insurance
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
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Former Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price reflects on the legacy of U.S. Rep. Kay Granger
Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, a trailblazing North Texas Republican who became the first woman to serve as Fort Worth's mayor, has died, officials said Sunday night. She was 83 years old. Former Fort Worth Mayor Besty Price looks back on the life and legacy of Granger and how she broke many glass ceilings for women in North Texas politics.
Political Science Professor on Paxton's refusal to answer questions, Talarico and Black Texan voters
SMU Political Science Professor Matthew Wilson discusses AG Ken Paxton's refusal to answer reporter questions. Jack asks Wilson whether it will hurt Paxton's efforts in the November U.S. Senate election.
Former Texas campaign director for Biden discusses Senate race, Paxton and Talarico's campaigns
Jane Hope Hamilton, former Texas statewide director for President Joe Biden's 2020 campaign, discusses the U.S. Senate race. According to the polls, the race between Rep. James Talarico and AG Ken Paxton is at a dead heat. "You have this group of people who are unaligned, like they're not necessarily Republican, and maybe that not necessarily Democrat, but they tend to default when they get into those voting booths to Republican, unless there's a reason not to."
Democratic candidate for Texas Comptroller Sarah Eckhardt on school vouchers, opponent Don Huffines
Democratic candidate for Texas Comptroller Sarah Eckhardt tells Jack Fink about her race against Republican Don Huffines, who will become Acting Comptroller on August 1st. She also discusses her opposition to the taxpayer-funded school choice program, calling it a voucher scheme.
Soon to be Acting Texas Comptroller Don Huffines discusses making changes in the office
Republican candidate for Texas Comptroller Don Huffines will become Acting Comptroller on August 1st, months before he is set to face Democratic candidate Sarah Eckhardt. "I wanted as much of a head start as I could get in the office to understand it," Huffines told Jack Fink. "Understand the processes, understand the team members and the government."
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Duran's 4 RBI's lead Rangers past Giants, snap 6-game losing streak
Ezequiel Duran drove in four runs, the last on a game-ending double, and the Texas Rangers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4.
Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant out for the season after tearing knee ligaments in practice
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant is out for the season after sustaining a knee injury in training camp.
Cowboys to host open practices in Frisco after California training camp
All the festivities will be hosted at the Ford Center at The Star.
Lee homers twice, Webb tosses 6 shutout innings as Giants deal Rangers 6th straight loss
Jung Hoo Lee hit two solo homers and drove in three RBIs and Logan Webb pitched six shutout innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the scuffling Texas Rangers 5-1.
Cowboys' Princeton Fant leaves practice after apparent knee injury
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant left practice early after apparently suffering a knee injury Monday.
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Fort Worth ISD hosts large convocation ahead of first school year under state takeover
Fort Worth ISD's convocation officially kicked off the 2026-27 school year.
McKinney city council approves mosque site plan at heated meeting
All seven council members voted unanimously to approve the site plan, telling residents the vote was procedural — simply on whether or not the plan fits the city's ordinances.
Search underway for missing Dallas girls last seen together
Police are looking for Briasia Landrum, 13, and A'mree Hines, 5.
Shooting victim dies after truck runs into Dallas lake, police say
Officers at the scene said they're still looking for a suspect.
Buc-ee's faces counterclaims in Georgia trademark dispute
In a new filing in federal court, Teddy's Market denied Buc-ee's allegations that it copied the Texas travel center's branding and instead filed counterclaims.
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Prosper PD reverses discipline for detectives who reported affair
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
Even after a kidnapper's life sentence, hunt for more victims continues
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
She stopped a predatory ice cream man. Now, she helped convict him.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
How genetic genealogy solved two North Texas child abductions
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Two girls, kidnapped 8 years apart, waited decades to learn who did it
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
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Man carrying ammunition arrested near Trump National Golf Club before president's visit
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
Granger remembered as Texas trailblazer for defense industry, Panther Island
Three words keep coming up when current and former elected leaders describe former Fort Worth Mayor and longtime Republican Congresswoman Kay Granger: trailblazer, tough, and tenacious.
Former Texas Congresswoman, Kay Granger dies at 83
Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, a trailblazing North Texas Republican who became the first woman to serve as Fort Worth's mayor, has died, officials said Sunday night.
Eye on Politics: the birth tourism bill and Talarico's social issues record
This week on Eye On Politics, a new bill in Congress seeks to revoke birthright citizenship for the children whose parents entered the U.S. illegally, and Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says social issues matter even as affordability remains at the top of voter concerns.
Texas begins enforcing new THC hemp product rules
The hemp industry is still challenging other state regulations in court, so the legal fight in Texas is expected to continue.
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Target reports stronger-than-expected sales under new CEO
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
California to provide 400 free diapers for newborns at dozens of hospitals
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries moves headquarters to Texas after 17 years in Philadelphia area
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Nearly 30 years after a federal safety warning, another gas explosion raises questions in Lake Dallas
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Driverless taxi company Zoox to begin testing in Dallas
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
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FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Dallas' Children's Health confirms treating two patients with cyclospora
The illness may take up to 14 days to incubate.
Free hydration kits available for North Texas outdoor workers as dangerous heat continues
Dangerous heat is sending more people to the ER. Here's where North Texas outdoor workers can get free hydration kits.
Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
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The Hub in Allen closes for renovation and rebrand
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
AI revolution arrives in North Texas: Nvidia and Wistron launch plant in Fort Worth
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Arlington estimates $160 million of economic impact from the FIFA World Cup so far
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Mark Cuban goes to court over proposal for new Mavericks arena
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
Dallas nonprofit uses World Cup to teach teen entrepreneurship
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
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Duran's 4 RBI's lead Rangers past Giants, snap 6-game losing streak
Ezequiel Duran drove in four runs, the last on a game-ending double, and the Texas Rangers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4.
Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant out for the season after tearing knee ligaments in practice
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant is out for the season after sustaining a knee injury in training camp.
Cowboys to host open practices in Frisco after California training camp
All the festivities will be hosted at the Ford Center at The Star.
Lee homers twice, Webb tosses 6 shutout innings as Giants deal Rangers 6th straight loss
Jung Hoo Lee hit two solo homers and drove in three RBIs and Logan Webb pitched six shutout innings as the San Francisco Giants beat the scuffling Texas Rangers 5-1.
Cowboys' Princeton Fant leaves practice after apparent knee injury
Dallas Cowboys tight end Princeton Fant left practice early after apparently suffering a knee injury Monday.
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Ariana Grande pulls out of musical over "endless, ongoing public scrutiny"
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore, famous for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Netflix sued for allegedly losing unreleased Nicolas Cage movie
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
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Photos: Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returns to North Texas
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
