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Texans have a constitutional right to keep their vote to themselves, but elections officials admit, in rate cases, the public may be able to figure out how someone voted. Data shows fewer migrants are crossing illegally into Texas than the other three states along the southwest border. And ERCOT says the electric grid's needs will nearly double in six years.
President Joe Biden issues an executive order restricting asylum claims at the U.S.-Mexico border. Congressman Colin Allred criticizes Sen. Ted Cruz after the Senator introduced a bill that would protect IVF access. Two Democratic State House members from Dallas tell political reporter Jack Fink they think they can keep Gov. Abbott and conservatives from passing a school choice bill next year. And Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia sits down with Doug Dunbar to discuss his recent contract restructuring, and why he believes it could be his last.
Former President Donald Trump is the first former president in U.S. history to be convicted of a crime; Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan will keep his southeast Texas House seat after surviving a brutal primary battle. But there will still be a shift at the Capitol, as multiple House Republicans lost their primaries.
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan is among the Republican incumbents fighting to keep their seats in Tuesday's primary runoff election. If he and others lose, there could be statewide fallout. Jack sits down with Republican incumbent State Rep. Stephanie Klick and challenger David Lowe, who are again vying for Texas House District 91 in Tarrant County. Abortion is in the headlines after the Texas Medical Board's latest attempt to clarify when the procedure should be performed remains under scrutiny. Jack Fink covers these stories and more in the latest edition of Eye on Politics (original air date: May 26).
One of the most interesting races in North Texas is for District 33, where Katrina Pierson, a former spokeswoman for former President Donald Trump, is trying to unseat incumbent Justin Holland.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Pro-Palestinian protests intensify in Texas and across the country. Gov. Greg Abbott sends a letter to President Joe Biden announcing the State of Texas will ignore new rules on Title IX meant to protect LGBTQ+ students. And Jack profiles the primary runoff race for a North Texas State House seat.
Dozens of people were arrested at the University of Texas at Austin during protests over the Israel-Hamas war and state lawmakers are divided on the university's response.
Dallas residents will have the chance to vote for or against a $1.25 billion bond project that includes money for street repairs, parks, a police training facility and more. The U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz and his Democratic challenger Colin Allred is narrowing, according to a recent poll. And Jack Fink sits down with both Brent Hagenbuch and Jace Yarbrough — the two candidates competing in the Republican primary runoff for the open Texas Senate seat in District 30.
State Rep. Craig Goldman and businessman John O'Shea duke it out in next month's primary runoff for the congressional seat Rep. Kay Granger is leaving behind. Presumed Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump made waves after saying abortion rights should be a state, not a federal issue. We hear from two North Texas lawmakers about that position. Frisco voters will soon decide whether firefighters should have civil service protections and collective bargaining, or if it's a budget buster.
Back-and-forth rulings from the nation's highest courts over Texas' new immigration created legal whiplash. Amid the fight for his political career, Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan appears with Gov. Greg Abbott publicly. President Joe Biden raises millions of dollars in Dallas.
Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Jack goes one-on-one with Dr. Austin Dennard, a Dallas OBGYN who fled the state for an abortion after learning she was carrying a fetus with a fatal condition, Anencephaly. Plus key election results, a word with Senator Ted Cruz, and Rep. Mihaela Plesa on IVF advocacy.
Texas Republican leaders are targeting members of their own party in this Tuesday's primary; President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump travel to Texas to discuss illegal immigration; And grassroots Democrats and Republicans speak with political reporter Jack Fink about how they think their preferred candidate for President can win this November.
Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Two Democrats duke it out for a Texas Senate seat in Dallas County; Gov. Abbott responds to talk among some Texas Republicans that he's a potential VP pick for former President Donald Trump; And we take a look at the races for the three open congressional seats in North Texas.
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley speaks with Jack Fink during a campaign stop, council member Cara Mendelsohn tells us she believes her home was vandalized because she's Jewish and Sen. Ted Cruz talks about his reelection campaign.
Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Gov. Greg Abbott addresses the ongoing standoff at the southern border. Republican Jill Dutton wins the runoff in the special election for Texas House District 2 over Brent Money, but they're set to face-off again in next month's primary. And we speak to the Democratic candidates in the Dallas County Sheriff's race where the former sheriff wants her old job back.
Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Jack is joined by UT Arlington political science professor Rebecca Deen and SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson to discuss the Republican presidential primaries, the race for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas, whether Texas' abortion ban will impact this year's elections, and how Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment trial is impacting Texas House races.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to come face-to-face with scorching flames—or, rescue someone trapped in mangled metal?
Dispatchers got the call around 1:45 p.m. from a sanitation crew working their route in the 1300 block of St. Andrews Drive.
African Americans make up about 14% of the population, but they represent just 5.2% of doctors nationwide.
"These young men are a part of our trajectory, they are a part of our history, they're a part of our community."
Another chilly morning in the 30s tomorrow. Then a big warm-up for the weekend. Cooler days arrive just in time for the holiday.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to come face-to-face with scorching flames—or, rescue someone trapped in mangled metal?
Dispatchers got the call around 1:45 p.m. from a sanitation crew working their route in the 1300 block of St. Andrews Drive.
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.
African Americans make up about 14% of the population, but they represent just 5.2% of doctors nationwide.
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 became the third person executed by nitrogen gas in both the U.S. and Alabama.
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.
