North Texan with down syndrome finds therapy in being an equestrian
A fearless young woman in Mesquite pushed her boundaries and tried something new after graduating high school.
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Texas business owners seek sustainable growth amid rising costs
A CBS News Texas crew traveled from McAllen to Fredericksburg to try to find the Texas State of Mind.
New pump station to provide flood risk mitigation along Dallas' West Levee
For more than a decade, the City of Dallas has been working to improve and open new pump stations.
Controversy surrounds McKinney ballot as opponents accuse supporters of misleading campaigns
Both supporters and opponents are accusing each other of trying to confuse voters.
Biden remark about Trump "garbage" rally angers GOP
Biden was responding to a joke made at a Trump rally by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, in which Hinchcliffe called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage."
Mavericks edge Timberwolves with 35 points from Kyrie Irving
Kyrie Irving scored 16 of his 35 points in the third quarter, Luka Doncic had a late surge to finish with 24 points, nine assists and eight rebounds.
Family, friends mourn woman killed in wrong-way crash in Fort Worth
Evan Ranallo and Chelsea Cook were driving home on Loop 820 early Sunday morning when tragedy struck.
Strong winds, passing showers in store for North Texas ahead of severe weather threat
Strong winds continue Tuesday night and Wednesday with passing showers before the squall line arrives Wednesday night.
Teri Garr, actor known for "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie" roles, dies at 79
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
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What are the Dallas HERO amendments? What voters need to know
Dallas voters will decide on 18 proposed amendments to the city charter, including three that many former city leaders have spoken out against.
What to know about the Texas Senate race between Ted Cruz and Colin Allred
The Texas Senate race between Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic Rep. Collin Allred is in its final stretch as Election Day approaches.
What's on the Texas ballot for the 2024 election? What you're voting for.
Here's a look at a sample ballot in Texas.
Texas early voting for the 2024 election is happening now. How to cast your vote.
Early voting allows voters in Texas counties to cast or mail in ballots before the Nov. 5 general election.
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Arlington nuns dismissed from Catholic religious life
Bishop Michael Olson accused the head nun of violating her vow of chastity.
Dallas County extending hours for the final days of early voting
Commissioners voted to open the polls from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Klay Thompson sets 3s record during debut with Dallas Mavericks
Klay Thompson has set a Dallas record for 3-pointers in a debut with six as the Mavericks beat San Antonio in his first game after 13 seasons with Golden State.
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North Texas high school volleyball teams compete outside in 20 mph winds
Grapevine High School and Liberty Christian School competed in a first-ever outdoor volleyball match, dubbed the Showdown at Sundown. While the teams were playing, winds reached up to 20 mph.
North Texan with down syndrome faces her fears, finds therapy in being an equestrian
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, and a fearless young woman in Mesquite pushed her boundaries and tried something new after graduating high school.
Texas AG pressures Rep. Jeff Leach to resign over text messages to judge in death row case
State Rep. Jeff Leach admitted to texting a judge in the Robert Roberson execution case, asking to reconsider the case.
Severe weather threat increases in North Texas overnight Wednesday
The threat for severe weather across North Texas increases after midnight.
Extended early voting hours begin in Dallas County
Early voting centers in Dallas County will be extended by two hours on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the final three days of the early voting period.
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Severe weather threat increases in North Texas overnight Wednesday
The threat for severe weather across North Texas increases after midnight.
Spotty daytime showers before big change comes to North Texas
Wednesday is another warm, humid, windy day with passing showers. Behind the cold front, we return to fall temperatures. There is a significant shift in the weather pattern starting Wednesday night. A major cold front arrives overnight heading into Thursday morning.
Strong winds, passing showers in store for North Texas ahead of severe weather threat
Strong winds continue Tuesday night and Wednesday with passing showers before the squall line arrives Wednesday night.
Windy, isolated showers and storms ahead for North Texas
A weather alert is in effect for North Texas on Tuesday due to strong winds in the forecast. Wind gusts topped 35 mph in parts of the metroplex on Tuesday morning, with gusts reaching 40 mph possible in the afternoon.
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Texas business owners seek sustainable growth amid rising costs
A CBS News Texas crew traveled from McAllen to Fredericksburg to try to find the Texas State of Mind.
In the Rio Grande Valley, what's on voters' minds ahead of the election?
A CBS News Texas crew traveled from Amarillo to McAllen to try to find the Texas State of Mind.
In the Texas High Plains, what's on voters' minds ahead of the election?
A CBS News Texas crew traveled from Amarillo to McAllen to try to find the Texas State of Mind.
In far West Texas, what's on voters' minds ahead of the election?
A CBS News Texas crew traveled from Marfa to Nacogdoches to try to find the Texas State of Mind.
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Texas business owners seek sustainable growth amid rising costs
A CBS News Texas crew traveled from McAllen to Fredericksburg to try to find the Texas State of Mind.
Controversy surrounds McKinney ballot as opponents accuse supporters of misleading campaigns
Both supporters and opponents are accusing each other of trying to confuse voters.
Can Puerto Rico vote in U.S. elections? What to know amid Trump rally backlash
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe is facing a backlash over an offensive joke about Puerto Rico at a Trump rally days before the 2024 election.
Bad Bunny endorses Harris; Trump rally sparks outrage
With just over a week until Election Day, Puerto Rico has been thrust into the spotlight by both campaigns.
Harris-Trump poll has closer look inside gender gap as candidates draw even
Just over a week out from the 2024 election, a CBS News poll finds the Trump-Harris race is essentially tied nationally and across the battleground states.
Michelle Obama urges support for Harris in Michigan rally
The rally in Kalamazoo was Michelle Obama's first appearance on the campaign trail since she spoke at the Democratic National Convention
Dallas County extending hours for the final days of early voting
Commissioners voted to open the polls from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Joe Rogan interviewed Donald Trump. Here's what they talked about.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.
Harris, Trump visit Texas on Friday to push campaign priorities
Vice President Harris will be joined by Colin Allred at a rally in Houston, while former President Trump will appear in Austin with Ted Cruz.
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Mavericks edge Timberwolves with 35 points from Kyrie Irving
Kyrie Irving scored 16 of his 35 points in the third quarter, Luka Doncic had a late surge to finish with 24 points, nine assists and eight rebounds.
Kyrie Irving scores 23 points, leading Dallas Mavericks past Utah Jazz 110-102
Kyrie Irving scored 23 points and Klay Thompson added 18 to lift the Dallas Mavericks over the Utah Jazz 110-102.
Cowboys fall to the 49ers, 30-24
The Cowboys returned from their bye and didn't look a whole lot better than they did in a 47-9 loss at home two weeks ago.
CBS Sports Texas Team's Week 8 predictions: Cowboys vs. 49ers
The Cowboys will have to play another game without Micah Parsons, who was officially ruled out on Friday.
Here's how much tickets cost for the 2024 World Series
Here's how much it will cost you just to get into the stadium in what's expected to be the most expensive World Series ever.
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North Texan with down syndrome finds therapy in being an equestrian
A fearless young woman in Mesquite pushed her boundaries and tried something new after graduating high school.
Texas business owners seek sustainable growth amid rising costs
A CBS News Texas crew traveled from McAllen to Fredericksburg to try to find the Texas State of Mind.
New pump station to provide flood risk mitigation along Dallas' West Levee
For more than a decade, the City of Dallas has been working to improve and open new pump stations.
Controversy surrounds McKinney ballot as opponents accuse supporters of misleading campaigns
Both supporters and opponents are accusing each other of trying to confuse voters.
Biden remark about Trump "garbage" rally angers GOP
Biden was responding to a joke made at a Trump rally by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, in which Hinchcliffe called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage."
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Arrest in mysterious mail theft case but no answers, who stole mail?
The CBS Data Team learned there are about 5600 mail thefts reported every year in the North Texas region- that's more than 15 reported thefts a day.
Preventing data breaches key to stopping Medicare fraud
For the past six months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has spoken with more than a dozen Medicare recipients who reported fraudulent activity on their accounts.
Fort Worth officer will not face criminal charges in deadly police chase
The officer was pursuing a stolen car in South Fort Worth when he collided with 57-year-old Andre Craig, who was killed in the crash.
Dallas activist group calls on DOJ to investigate Dallas police
Mothers Against Police Brutality accuses DPD of a "half century of unaccountable police brutality."
What impact do immigrants have on the Dallas economy?
A recent report lays out the role immigrants play in the city's labor force.
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Texas business owners seek sustainable growth amid rising costs
A CBS News Texas crew traveled from McAllen to Fredericksburg to try to find the Texas State of Mind.
Biden remark about Trump "garbage" rally angers GOP
Biden was responding to a joke made at a Trump rally by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, in which Hinchcliffe called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage."
What to know after ballot box fires in Washington state and Oregon
Two ballot boxes went up in flames early Monday morning in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, in incidents that authorities believe are connected.
Steve Bannon released from prison after 4-month sentence
Firebrand right-wing influencer Steve Bannon served a four-month sentence for defying a subpoena from a congressional committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Can Puerto Rico vote in U.S. elections? What to know amid Trump rally backlash
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe is facing a backlash over an offensive joke about Puerto Rico at a Trump rally days before the 2024 election.
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Mariachi music fills the stands at North Side High School's homecoming game
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
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
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
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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Caught in the Scam: Texas seniors and banks fight financial exploitation
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Texas families take on Houston-based solar company in arbitration case
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Viral Jolly Rancher TikTok recipe leaves boy with severe burns. Here's a doctor's warning.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Crews continue cleanup of debris left from storms in Richardson
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
Aldi recalls cream cheese spread sold in 28 states for possible salmonella contamination
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
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McDonald's to start selling Quarter Pounders again due to E. coli test results
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
McDonald's beef patties test negative for E. coli in Colorado
Colorado has seemingly eliminated one ingredient in the McDonald's Quarter Pounder hamburger E. coli outbreak as a cause for death and dozens of illnesses.
Costco recalls salmon over listeria concerns
A notice to Costco customers urges them not to consume some packages of salmon over concerns it could be contaminated with listeria.
EPA targets lead paint, finalizes rule limiting kids' exposure
The EPA has finalized stricter rules meant to limit the exposure of children to lead paint.
McDonald's pulls Quarter Pounders at 1 in 5 locations due to E. coli
McDonald's said it believes onions may be to blame for the deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounder.
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National strike could impact largest port operation in North Texas
Seventeen thousand workers depend on those containers to arrive by train or truck transport inside southern Dallas County’s International Inland Port.
Texas families take on Houston-based solar company in arbitration case
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
TCU alum Elliott Hill to lead Nike as new president and CEO
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
Chevron moving its headquarters from California to Texas
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
Olympic Committee sues Logan Paul's energy drink brand over trademark
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
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Mavericks edge Timberwolves with 35 points from Kyrie Irving
Kyrie Irving scored 16 of his 35 points in the third quarter, Luka Doncic had a late surge to finish with 24 points, nine assists and eight rebounds.
Kyrie Irving scores 23 points, leading Dallas Mavericks past Utah Jazz 110-102
Kyrie Irving scored 23 points and Klay Thompson added 18 to lift the Dallas Mavericks over the Utah Jazz 110-102.
Cowboys fall to the 49ers, 30-24
The Cowboys returned from their bye and didn't look a whole lot better than they did in a 47-9 loss at home two weeks ago.
CBS Sports Texas Team's Week 8 predictions: Cowboys vs. 49ers
The Cowboys will have to play another game without Micah Parsons, who was officially ruled out on Friday.
Here's how much tickets cost for the 2024 World Series
Here's how much it will cost you just to get into the stadium in what's expected to be the most expensive World Series ever.
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Teri Garr, actor known for "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie" roles, dies at 79
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
Stevie Nicks on "The Lighthouse," her rallying cry for women's rights
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Beyoncé endorses Harris for president at Houston rally
Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Willie Nelson and Jessica Alba are the latest big-name celebrities to join Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail.
Phil Lesh, Grateful Dead bassist, dies at 84
Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died surrounded by his family, a post on his Instagram said.
Joe Rogan interviewed Donald Trump. Here's what they talked about.
Joe Rogan interviewed former President Donald Trump at his studio Friday. Here's what to know about the show.
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Photos: 2024 Texas Auto Show at State Fair of Texas
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
Photos: Chief Eddie Garcia's impact on Dallas
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Fort Worth celebrates Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Spring storm damage across North Texas
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
North Texas Tornado Damage
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
