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The Austin bombings suspect is dead after blowing himself up along Interstate-35 as police moved in this morning.
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The Austin bombings suspect is dead after blowing himself up along Interstate-35 as police moved in this morning.
Suddenly, the "Keep Austin Weird" slogan doesn't feel so fun anymore. Austin's beloved local motto isn't meant for things as sinister as the string of deadly bombings.
Officials told CBS 11 News that a second suspicious package was found at another FedEx distribution facility in Schertz.
"He's getting away from law enforcement and hitting these communities where they're not expecting it."
The chairman of the U.S. House Homeland Security committee says federal authorities informed him investigators have obtained surveillance videos in Austin that "could possibly" show a suspect.
First packages with bombs inside began appearing on the porches of residents in Austin, then a wire triggered an explosion near a street, now this morning a package bomb has exploded inside a FedEx distribution center near San Antonio.
Another company, FedEx, has become embroiled in an intensifying discussion about guns in the United States after the school massacre in Parkland, Florida.
Shares of FedEx and UPS slipped following a media report that Amazon.com is readying its own air delivery service.
FedEx said that it will be giving wage increases and bonuses, and make a voluntary $1.5 billion contribution to the company's pension plan, citing recent tax reform legislation.
Software developer Shipmatrix, which monitors delivery data, says UPS achieved its on-time goal 97.3 percent of the time from December 10-16, to FedEx's 98.1 percent and the U.S. Postal Service's 99 percent.
Across the country FedEx is expected to hire more than 50,000 people to fill seasonal positions and some 2,300 of those jobs will be in Dallas.
Booming online retail sales are good news for the U.S. Postal Service, but its carriers are incurring a cost: more dog bites. Dog attacks on postal workers rose last year to 6,755, up more than 200 from the previous year.
Are UPS and FedEx having trouble meeting record demand this holiday season? While both package delivery giants deny that's the case, they're bracing for a spike in traffic following Free Shipping Day.
You won't find folks with a case of the "Mondays" coming into work at the Irving facility today. The four Mondays before Christmas are the busiest days of the year for FedEx.
Local news organizations report that the plane was arriving from Memphis on Friday and that its landing gear collapsed on the runway. The Federal Aviation Administration says the fire was put out.
Some of these seasonal workers may have the opportunity to continue working with FedEx after the holidays.
Amazon has unveiled its first branded cargo plane, one of 40 jetliners that will make up the e-commerce giant's own air transportation network as it takes more control of its delivery process.
High angle rescue teams from the Fort Worth fire department are working to remove a man who's stuck by his head in a conveyor belt.
A crash involving a jackknifed FedEx truck shut down much of Interstate-35W in north Fort Worth early Monday morning. The driver of the FedEx big rig lost control of the vehicle and landed on top of the interstate's center barricade.
A Keller woman came home to find a FedEx truck stuck in the middle of her yard. And when the company ignored her calls, she called CBS11 Consumer Justice reporter Cristin Severance for help.
With more and more consumers doing their shopping online, FedEx is bracing for a record volumes this holiday season.
FedEx reported disappointing results for its latest quarter, and the delivery giant cut its full-year profit forecast on weaker demand for freight services and higher costs in its ground division.
If you or someone you know is looking for a job, FedEx is hiring in North Texas.
FedEx will make changes after a San Antonio man became trapped in a store over the weekend.
FedEx predicted on Wednesday that package deliveries between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve will rise 8.8 percent over last year to 290 million shipments.
Officers were called to Falcon Way and Jersey Lane for a report of "300 people" involved in a fight Thursday afternoon.
Albertsons, Tom Thumb's parent company, notified the city earlier this month that they're backing out of the deal.
You'll find a gem of Native American history tucked away just north of DFW across the Oklahoma border.
The legal fight has been nearly two years in the making.
The SPCA joined law enforcement in rescuing the animals from an undisclosed location near central Kaufman County.
Officers were called to Falcon Way and Jersey Lane for a report of "300 people" involved in a fight Thursday afternoon.
Albertsons, Tom Thumb's parent company, notified the city earlier this month that they're backing out of the deal.
You'll find a gem of Native American history tucked away just north of DFW across the Oklahoma border.
The legal fight has been nearly two years in the making.
The SPCA joined law enforcement in rescuing the animals from an undisclosed location near central Kaufman County.
Amber Crum was just 2 years old when she disappeared from the Pleasant Grove area the day after Christmas in 1983.
A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and DHS to take action.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
For weeks, the I-Team traced the cups dropped inside seven locations in Garland, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Hurst, Highland Park, and Fort Worth.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
The plan is aimed at deterring migrants from making the journey to illegally cross the border from Mexico to Texas.
House Republicans are trying to pass a new plan to keep the government funded through the spring.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
Migrants in the U.S. under what's known as Temporary Protection Status are worried that Trump will revoke the program upon taking office.
Herschel Walker, the former football star who unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Georgia in 2022, will be nominated to serve as ambassador to the Bahamas.
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.
Many participants are amputees but the program also supports those with neurodivergent conditions, brain injuries, military injuries and more.
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
Aaron Siri, an attorney to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., petitioned the FDA to "withdraw or suspend" its approval of a polio vaccine.
The new Fort Worth facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs to help build long-range assault aircraft.
The Dallas City Council voted Wednesday to approve a contract which includes a $15 million upgrade to the convention center.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
According to the report, 15,151 Texas workers are owed back wages.
When we first met Nia-Tayler Clark earlier this year, she was excited to show us her Farmers Branch bookstore, BLACKLIT.
"America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys" is coming to Netflix in 2025.
Rick Welts was previously the president and COO of the Golden State Warriors.
Before they step on the field, the SMU Mustangs football team has to get through finals first.
The Dallas Open takes place Feb. 1-9, 2025.
The SMU Mustangs are heading to Pennsylvania to face Penn State on Dec. 21.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
This year, the team wanted to be sure more visitors could enjoy the trains.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The prime-time matchup in Arlington will also take place at Springfield's Atoms Stadium as part of an alternate broadcast.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
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.
