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Plano crash kills 27‑year‑old passenger after SUV strikes light pole, police say
Police say the Infiniti collided with a Nissan Frontier before hitting a light pole Friday afternoon at a busy Plano intersection.
Dallas Zoo reveals first plans for $120 million expansion
Construction will start later this year on African Shorelines, which will be home to penguins and flamingos.
Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
11 indicted in smuggling deaths of 7 migrants in Texas
Six people were found dead inside a shipping container in Laredo, and another had been left for dead along the tracks.
Moms speak out, alleging their sons were switched at birth decades ago
The mothers of two men who accuse a North Dakota hospital of switching them at birth are speaking out after the discovery.
Pentagon website "anomalies" that removed names of 4 killed in Iran war remain
The Pentagon website, which was last updated on July 22, still showed only 14 killed in the conflict as of Friday.
Family of 2014 murder victim calls for Dallas PD to reopen her case
D'Lisa Kelley was last seen alive on March 7, 2014. Her body was found one week later.
Ford recalls more than half a million Bronco vehicles over engine fire risk
A short circuit in the engine compartment can potentially cause a fire. Here's the fix.
Texas Primary Runoffs 2026
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2026 Texas primary runoff election results from key races
Texans cast their ballots in the 2026 primary runoff, choosing their parties' candidates for key federal, statewide and legislative races.
Paxton, Talarico face tough questions in Fort Worth about emerging issues in Texas Senate race
Ken Paxton and James Talarico are facing political headwinds as a variety of polls continue to show them in a dead heat.
Paxton projected to win Texas Senate GOP runoff, defeating incumbent Cornyn
President Trump had endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the primary runoff.
Allred defeats Johnson in heated Texas 33 Democratic runoff race
Former Congressman Colin Allred defeated State Rep. Julie Johnson in Tuesday's runoff to become the Democratic nominee for Texas' 33rd Congressional District.
State board: Musk may have broken election law by offering $1M checks to voters
The Wisconsin Elections Commission found billionaire Elon Musk may have violated the state's election bribery law by offering $1 million checks to voters during an election last year.
Former Dallas ISD superintendent Michael Hinojosa to launch campaign for Dallas mayor
Hinojosa said he is focusing his campaign on a priority of housing, income and improved conditions for all quadrants of the city.
Dallas County DA-elect says transition lacks cooperation from current administration
The incoming Dallas County district attorney says she's not getting the cooperation she needs to assume the office from the current administration.
Frisco mayor-elect Mark Hill says his theme to unite the city was a key to his victory
After a divisive runoff election, Frisco will have its first new mayor in nine years.
Chris Watts takes Denton mayor's race by 47 votes in runoff election, final but unofficial returns show
Voters weighed leadership choices as the city confronts rapid growth and long‑range planning challenges.
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Remnants of Bertha bring increase in clouds, humidity to North Texas on Friday
First Alert meteorologist Nelly Carreno has the latest forecast.
Stretch of heat index in the triple digits continues for North Texas
First Alert meteorologist Michael Autovino has the latest forecast.
High heat and humidity continue in North Texas
A heat advisory is in place for Friday afternoon.
Afternoon heat index to reach triple digits in North Texas for at least the next week
First Alert meteorologist Nelly Carreno has the latest foreacst.
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Paxton, Talarico face tough questions in Fort Worth about emerging issues in Texas Senate race
Ken Paxton and James Talarico are facing political headwinds as a variety of polls continue to show them in a dead heat.
Talarico and Paxton discuss border security during campaign stops in "critically important" South Texas
A pollster and political science professor at Texas A&M's Bush School said that the candidates' visits to South Texas highlight the region's importance this year.
Huffines plans to shift auditors at Texas Comptroller's Office from auditing businesses to government
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Huffines to the position after the current Acting Comptroller, Kelly Hancock, announced he would resign effective July 31st.
Texas Republicans disagree over AI data centers in rural neighborhoods
During a campaign event in Bullard, in East Texas, on June 30, Abbott told supporters that the state needs to press the brakes on data center developers.
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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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Cowboys first round pick Malachi Lawrence gives back to Make-A-Wish foundation before training camp
The Cowboys are a week away from training camp in Oxnard, CA and one player is giving back to the community. First-round pick Malachi Lawrence decided to give back to the Make-A-Wish foundation in a fun way.
Remnants of Bertha bring increase in clouds, humidity to North Texas on Friday
First Alert meteorologist Nelly Carreno has the latest forecast.
White House renews trade war as war in Iran continues to escalate
President Trump placed tariffs on 60 countries, accusing them of failing to crack down on forced labor. CBS's Natalie Brand reports from the White House.
As U.S. continues strikes on Iran, officials worry how quickly advanced weapons are being used up
Military and intelligence officials tell CBS News there are growing concerns about how quickly the U.S. is using advanced air defense interceptors and precision-guided weapons in the Middle East.
Vehicle driven by North Texas mail carrier who died did not have AC, union says
Letter carrier Umeshkumar Thakkar died on the job in Little Elm this week. The cause is still under investigation, with speculation that it may have been heat-related. The president of his union said Thakkar's truck did not have air conditioning.
Beyond the Border
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.
North Texas pastor among foreign-born religious workers forced to self-deport
Pastor Albert Oliveira is just one of the many foreign-born religious leaders across the United States choosing to self-deport amid a visa backlog.
I-Team Investigations
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.
"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.
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.
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.
Money to feed hungry kids paid for golf, jewelry, reality TV, I-Team finds
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
Jack Fink Interviews
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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."
Texas Representative describes flood conditions in Kerrville, discusses funding and safety measures
Republican Texas Rep. Wes Virdell tells Jack Fink about the flood conditions while outside the emergency operations center in Kerrville. As the Guadalupe River overflows behind him, he discusses how last year's flooding affected the area during the current floods. He also said the legislature will need to allocate more money for flooding sirens, and that the $50 million doesn't go far enough because one county alone will need $40 million.
Rep. Beth Van Duyne discusses impacts of illegal immigration, visa fraud and upcoming job fair
Republican U.S. Rep. Beth Van Duyne of Irving discusses a new report on the impacts of illegal immigration during the Biden administration on housing, rent, and labor. She also discusses H-1 B visa fraud and her upcoming job fair.
State Rep. Shelley Luther wants to preserve rural Texas, keep data centers away
State Representative Shelley Luther lives near Sherman and says she moved there for the freedoms of rural Texas. That's why she said she is against allowing data centers in Texas rural areas. "If your data center causes noise, air pollution, contamination takes up all the water, then you're infringing on everybody else's private property, right? So once they roll over into other people's property rights, then that's a problem."
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Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
LeBron James heading to Philly in deal with 76ers
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
Shepard has a triple-double and the Wings hold off the Fire 101-97
Arike Ogunbowale had 24 points and Paige Bueckers added 21 for the Wings.
Rangers fall to White Sox 4-2 despite Cauley's first homer
Chase Meidroth went 4 for 4 while he and Andrew Benintendi had a pair of run-scoring singles apiece and Anthony Kay pushed through five innings for his first win in more than a month as the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 4-2.
Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd selected for WNBA All-Star 3-point contest
Fudd is the only rookie participating and currently ranks 10th in the WNBA with 50 made triples so far this season – the most among all rookies.
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Plano crash kills 27‑year‑old passenger after SUV strikes light pole, police say
Police say the Infiniti collided with a Nissan Frontier before hitting a light pole Friday afternoon at a busy Plano intersection.
Dallas Zoo reveals first plans for $120 million expansion
Construction will start later this year on African Shorelines, which will be home to penguins and flamingos.
Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Here is how cyclospora outbreak is affecting businesses
Visits to fast casual restaurants with lettuce-heavy menus are seeing declining foot traffic in the wake of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
11 indicted in smuggling deaths of 7 migrants in Texas
Six people were found dead inside a shipping container in Laredo, and another had been left for dead along the tracks.
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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.
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.
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Pentagon website "anomalies" that removed names of 4 killed in Iran war remain
The Pentagon website, which was last updated on July 22, still showed only 14 killed in the conflict as of Friday.
Texas Democrats hope to seize on AI data center backlash
The issue has divided conservative rural areas that have helped Republicans dominate state politics.
Trump attends dignified transfer of soldiers killed in Iranian attacks
President Trump attended a dignified transfer honoring the four U.S. Army soldiers killed in the Middle East in recent days during the ongoing war with Iran.
ICE detentions hit highest monthly total in June since crackdown began
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent; Senate vote is next
If the daylight saving time bill becomes law, most of the country would stay on daylight saving time year-round, while states that already observe standard time, like Hawaii and most of Arizona, could continue to do so.
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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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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.
How to avoid diarrhea-causing Cyclospora when making meals
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
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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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Tony Romo arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Romo was pulled over around 6 p.m. on Thursday.
LeBron James heading to Philly in deal with 76ers
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
Shepard has a triple-double and the Wings hold off the Fire 101-97
Arike Ogunbowale had 24 points and Paige Bueckers added 21 for the Wings.
Rangers fall to White Sox 4-2 despite Cauley's first homer
Chase Meidroth went 4 for 4 while he and Andrew Benintendi had a pair of run-scoring singles apiece and Anthony Kay pushed through five innings for his first win in more than a month as the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 4-2.
Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd selected for WNBA All-Star 3-point contest
Fudd is the only rookie participating and currently ranks 10th in the WNBA with 50 made triples so far this season – the most among all rookies.
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Kaylee Hottle, actress in "Godzilla vs. Kong," dies at 18 in car crash
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
Judge temporarily halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Shania Twain on her "very long road" to getting it right
Throughout family hardships, divorce, and losing her voice to Lyme disease, Shania Twain became the top-selling female country artist of all time. She talks about her biographical new album, "Little Miss Twain," in which she reflects on her life with a smile.
Brenda Fricker, Oscar winner who played Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2," dies
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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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.
