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TEA Commissioner Mike Morath tells CBS News Texas he opposes changing a model of how schools are funded. The E.U. Ambassador to the U.S. says Texas could soon benefit from additional sales of liquified natural gas to the E.U. Plus, the longest-serving elected official in Dallas County, Commissioner John Wiley Price discusses his 40 years of public service. (original air date: November 17, 2024.)
Big Republican victories send former President Donald Trump back to the White House and Senator Ted Cruz back to the U.S. Capitol for a third six-year term. Two new members of Congress from North Texas talk about the balance of power on Capitol Hill. (original air date: November 10, 2024.)
Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Colin Allred are making their final push for votes in the competitive Texas Senate race. Jack Fink discusses this and other key races to watch on Election Night. Also, a pollster evaluates the early voter turnout in the Lone Star State to see how it compares to 2020. (original air date: November 3, 2024.)
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
A new poll shows the potential for very little movement in the competitive Texas Senate race between Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Colin Allred of Dallas. North Texas Hispanic leaders discuss the impact of the Latino vote in Texas this year.
Before their one and perhaps only debate, Ted Cruz and Colin Allred spoke with CBS News Texas about the tightening race and the issues.
New ratings by the Cook Political Report show the Texas Senate race between Ted Cruz and Colin Allred has become more competitive. Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink speaks with the candidates running in one of the few purple districts in Texas: State House District 70 in Collin County. This and more in the latest episode of Eye On Politics. (original air date: October 6, 2024.)
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
With Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia retiring and heading to Austin to become an Assistant City Manager, how this could affect three ballot initiatives city voters will consider on Election Day. Plus, there's political fallout between the Tarrant County GOP and two Republican county commissioners who voted in favor of keeping polling locations at local universities (original air date: Sept 22, 2024).
With the economy at the top of voters' concerns, Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink compares the economic and tax plans proposed by Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Plus, a passionate discussion after the debate over abortion and a victory for college students who challenged the Tarrant County Judge's proposal to remove early voting locations from their campuses.
In this week's Eye on Politics, the potential impact the abortion and reproductive rights issue will have on the Presidential and U.S. Senate races in Texas. The race for Texas House Speaker is heating up in Austin. Voters in Texas need to know about a key deadline before voting this November.
The Labor Day holiday weekend starts the final sprint to the political finish line: Election Day, November 5. A closer look at the biggest prize in Texas this November: the U.S. Senate race between incumbent Ted Cruz and his challenger Colin Allred.
Vice President Kamala Harris became the first Black and South Asian female presidential nominee after accepting the nomination at the Democratic National Convention. Political reporter Jack Fink spoke with both Democratic nominee for Congress Julie Johnson and long-time State Sen. Royce West about Harris' policies on the economy and reproductive rights. And Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare also sat down with Jack to explain why he believes former President Trump and Sen. Ted Cruz will not only win Texas, but Tarrant County as well.
North Texas delegates to the Democratic National Convention tell political reporter Jack Fink the message they want to hear from Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
As Texas school children head back to school, Gov. Abbott talks about improving safety for students, teachers, and staff. Democratic Congressman Lloyd Doggett of Austin talks about his visit with President Biden after he called for the president to step aside. Republican North Texas Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne talks about the presidential race and the annual job fair she says is attracting 500 employers with high-paying jobs. Political reporter Jack Fink covers these stories and more in the latest episode of Eye on Politics (original air date: August 4).
Democrats rally around Vice President Kamala Harris as she becomes their party's presumptive nominee for President. Former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump and Republicans respond. Off the campaign trail: After a successful All-Star Game in Arlington, we ask Mayor Jim Ross if the city can win another Super Bowl.
Just days after the assassination attempt against him, Donald Trump accepts the presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention. Fort Worth Mattie Parker sits down with CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink to discuss how Republicans can help cities. And Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson addresses the RNC months after he made national headlines when he switched from the Democratic to the Republican Party.
In the wake of Saturday's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink discusses security at past Trump speeches and rallies and what’s set to happen at the Republican National Convention this week.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
From members of Congress to the grassroots, Texas Democrats are discussing whether President Joe Biden should still run for re-election or step aside. The U.S. Supreme Court issued a historic ruling on presidential immunity that has Democrats and Republicans talking. A Dallas man who escaped from North Korea credits former President George W. Bush with his freedom. CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink covers these stories and more in the latest episode of Eye on Politics (original air date: July 7, 2024).
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump duke it out in their first debate in four years. In a one-on-one interview with Jack Fink, Sen. John Cornyn criticizes the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms over a recent rule change for gun sellers. Plus, grassroots Republicans in North Texas share who they'd like to see as Trump's running mate. Jack Fink covers these stories and more in the latest edition of Eye on Politics (original air date: June 30).
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
President Biden unveils his second executive action on immigration in two weeks. A look at the potential political fallout and how it could impact the presidential race. Senator Ted Cruz introduces a bill to combat a growing problem: non-consensual deepfake sexually explicit images. A North Texas teenage victim and her mother speak out about the problem. With four days until the first big debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, an expert tells explains how these candidates could win the debate even though the polls show most people have already made up their minds about who they will support on Election Day.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Another chilly morning in the 30s tomorrow. Then a big warm-up for the weekend. Cooler days arrive just in time for the holiday.
"I never realized how essential it was to have parents until I had parents."
A McKinney man is being called a hero, but he claims he simply, "did what needed to be done."
Each stolen banner features images of pom and cheer team members against a white background and the SMU x ACC logo.
Cristian Fernando Gutierrez-Ochoa — the son-in-law of Jalisco New Generation cartel leader "El Mencho" — was arrested in Riverside, California, officials said.
Another chilly morning in the 30s tomorrow. Then a big warm-up for the weekend. Cooler days arrive just in time for the holiday.
"I never realized how essential it was to have parents until I had parents."
Dallas voters passed Proposition R, which decriminalizes possession of less than four ounces of marijuana.
Each stolen banner features images of pom and cheer team members against a white background and the SMU x ACC logo.
A McKinney man is being called a hero, but he claims he simply, "did what needed to be done."
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
A Collin County man is facing an extremely rare traffic citation after an encounter that was caught on video.
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.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Dallas voters passed Proposition R, which decriminalizes possession of less than four ounces of marijuana.
The land offer highlights the divide between states and local governments on supporting or resisting Trump's mass deportation plans.
An Alabama prisoner convicted of the 1994 murder of a female hitchhiker is slated Thursday to become the third person executed in the U.S., and Alabama, by nitrogen gas.
Four men chosen by President-elect Donald Trump for top positions have been accused of varying degrees of sexual misconduct.
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
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.
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.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Cook Children's Medical Center has reported a record-high number of visits for respiratory viruses.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Auri and her sister Suri were preparing to walk their dogs when the 8-year-old started choking.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
Seventeen thousand workers depend on those containers to arrive by train or truck transport inside southern Dallas County’s International Inland Port.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
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.
The announcement comes days after the Wings won the first pick in the 2025 WNBA draft.
The Mavericks said Thursday their five-time All-Star will be re-evaluated in a week.
After another home blowout, fans are left wondering what to look forward to with seven games remaining.
The front office remains behind head coach Mike McCarthy, and QB Cooper Rush will continue to start.
Joe Mixon ran for three touchdowns, Derek Barnett returned a fumble 28 yards for a score and the Houston Texans beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-10.
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
Jake Paul's promotions company says the fighter's unanimous decision over Mike Tyson was the highest-grossing combat sports event in Texas since 2021.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
A day after losing his highly-anticipated boxing match to Jake Paul, Mike Tyson wrote that "this is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I'm grateful for last night."
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
