Dallas, Frisco mayors pleased about results of ballot propositions
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said the voters' decision to pass all 10 propositions in the $1.25 billion bond will help Big D compete with its younger and smaller suburbs.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said the voters' decision to pass all 10 propositions in the $1.25 billion bond will help Big D compete with its younger and smaller suburbs.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Both Sheriff Marian Brown and former Sheriff Lupe Valdez made their case to dozens of members of the Dallas Democratic Forum on why they should win their Democratic primary runoff next month.
An already heated campaign over an upcoming school bond referendum now involves the chairman of the Hood County Republican party being arrested and facing a felony charge.
The bond includes upgrades to city streets, parks and public safety facilities. The largest single ticket item in this year's bond includes $50 million for the newly proposed Dallas Police Department's new training facility.
Dallas' mayor is also calling for city council members to agree not to include a golden parachute clause in the next city manager's contract.
Johnson says the Texas Legislature should pass a law forbidding golden parachutes for city employees statewide. He's also calling for council member to agree not to include the clause in the next city managers contract.
The expense is a huge burden for many families.
On May 4, Frisco voters will decide whether firefighters deserve civil service protections and collective bargaining. But Props A & B have pitted the city's firefighters against its council members and mayor.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Craig Goldman and John O'Shea are set to face off in the GOP primary runoff for the open 12th Congressional District seat in Tarrant and Parker counties.
Shelby Park had reached a boiling point with unprecedented amounts of migrants who crossed the border illegally.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Kaufman County Commissioner Judge Allen told us the county has 200,000 residents, and they estimate they could have as many as 200,000 visitors this weekend and Monday.
Legal experts expect the case will ultimately end up back in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Both Kent Schaffer, the former special prosecutor, and Brian Wice, who's remained as special prosecutor have said the original judge in the case against Attorney General Ken Paxton promised them a fee of $300 an hour.
The Tarrant County woman sentenced in a controversial illegal voting case will avoid going to prison.
This isn't the first time the casino company has attempted to get Texas to change its laws on gambling.
T.C. Broadnax was one of the two finalists for the position of city manager in Austin. He was up against Denton's city manager, Sara Hensley.
The Texas attorney general agreed to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution as part of the agreement with prosecutors.
Critics of SB4 say it's a law that unfairly targets Latino and immigrant communities.
Dade Phelan spoke with reporters about the May 28 runoff after an official event at UT Dallas on Tuesday saying he's extremely confident in his position.
A "medical emergency" is one of the only exceptions in Texas for abortions.
A Dallas businessman and his wife wonder if their time on American soil will enter a criminal phase because of Texas Senate Bill 4.
Dallas defenseman Miro Heiskanen scored two power-play goals, Roope Hintz had a goal and three assists and the Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 in Game 2 on Thursday night to even the second-round Western Conference series.
Luka Doncic bounced back with 29 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-110 on Thursday night and even the Western Conference semifinals at one win apiece.
"It doesn't look like a guy that got beat somewhere."
The Biden administration announced a new regulation designed to allow immigration officials to deport migrants ineligible for U.S. asylum earlier in the process.
Instead of following traditional college paths, many are exploring alternative routes.
Dallas defenseman Miro Heiskanen scored two power-play goals, Roope Hintz had a goal and three assists and the Stars beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 in Game 2 on Thursday night to even the second-round Western Conference series.
Luka Doncic bounced back with 29 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-110 on Thursday night and even the Western Conference semifinals at one win apiece.
"It doesn't look like a guy that got beat somewhere."
The Biden administration announced a new regulation designed to allow immigration officials to deport migrants ineligible for U.S. asylum earlier in the process.
Instead of following traditional college paths, many are exploring alternative routes.
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.
"I just jumped up and went woo-hoo!"
A Garland woman was surprised when she received a $97,000 bill for solar panels she doesn't have.
In a statement, Philips said it does not admit any wrongdoing but chose to settle "to end the uncertainty associated with litigation in the U.S."
A scammer a North Texas woman met on Instagram claimed to be a German cardiologist, and for months, the two messaged back and forth, building what she thought was a true relationship.
The Biden administration announced a new regulation designed to allow immigration officials to deport migrants ineligible for U.S. asylum earlier in the process.
Stormy Daniels gave defiant testimony Thursday as the defense accused her of fabricating details of the alleged sexual encounter between her and former President Donald Trump.
Greene's move marked a reversal from a day earlier, when the Georgia Republican appeared to retreat from her threat to trigger a vote to remove Johnson as speaker.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
Tens of thousands of migrants are estimated to be waiting in Mexico, in places like Ciudad Juárez where shelter space is limited and the conditions are sometimes dire.
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.
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.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
A North Texas mother partnered with the Texas Health Resources Foundation to provide a potentially life-saving tool to at-risk pregnant and postpartum moms.
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
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.
Dallas-Fort Worth hockey fans are searching for anything and everything related to the Dallas Stars and the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Dallas Trinity FC will play at the Cotton Bowl when the season begins in August.
The Olympic flame arrived in France aboard a 19th century tall ship to kick off a 7,500-mile journey to the Paris Summer Games.
Another professional women's sport is coming to town.
Stars goalie Jake Oettinger stopped 22 shots, ending his six-game streak of allowing two goals or less.
This will be the first baby for Hailey and Justin Beiber, who announced their pregnancy after more than five years of marriage.
Traveonna Mays turned herself into the Denton jail Thursday on a charge of injury to a child.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
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.
If you are hoping to get outside this weekend, Saturday is the better option as rain and a few storms return on Mother's Day.
The owner says there are no obvious signs from the video that suggest the accuser was injured or had been assaulted. "It doesn't look like a guy that got beat somewhere," Dibaje said.
Traveonna Mays, 21, turned herself into the City of Denton jail Thursday morning after police issued an arrest warrant for injury to a child, a third-degree felony. A Denton County magistrate judge set bond at $7,500.
Improvements have been made, but not enough to stop Dallas from calling Loop 12 one of its 12 worst stretches of roadways where people were killed in cars and on foot.
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!