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A revised measure in the Texas Legislature would reduce penalties for those with an ounce or less of marijuana to a Class C misdemeanor — eliminating arrests, but still making possession a crime.
A bill that would ban red light cameras across the state cleared its first hurdle Wednesday.
From North Texas to the Texas Capitol, leaders are coming together in opposition of Dallas County district attorney John Creuzot's plan for criminal justice reform that is aimed at ending mass incarcerations.
Leaders of the Texas Legislature and Gov. Greg Abbott aim to drive down property taxes.
A new study of child sex trafficking in Texas finds that victims are not adequately identified, enter and exit victimization multiple times, and are exploited most of their lives.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will be throwing out the ceremonial first pitch on the last Opening Day at Globe Life Park in Arlington.
"I worked pretty hard throughout this college process and all the work that I've put into it on the ACT and all of that stuff seems like it's kind of going to waste," high school student Caleb Shirk said.
Governor Greg Abbott has quietly been stocking Texas courts with Republican judges freshly rejected by voters.
The decision by U.S. District Judge Fred Biery of San Antonio temporarily halts a bungled search for illegal voters in Texas, which began in January.
Texas voters are evenly split 48 - 48 percent on whether to build a wall on the Mexican border, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Tuesday.
A key Texas Democrat, Sen. Jose Rodriguez, said Thursday, "the damage has been done" and won't vote to confirm newly appointed Secretary of State David Whitley.
Gov. Abbott addressed a variety of topics important to Texans during a wide-ranging interview Wednesday afternoon at the Governor's Mansion.
Gov. Greg Abbott declared school safety an "emergency" issue of his second term Tuesday following one of the nation's deadliest mass shootings last year near Houston.
Tuesday morning Texas Governor Greg Abbott gave his State of the State address to the Texas Legislature.
The bills, known as HB2 and SB 2, are exactly the same, and were presented by the state's leaders during their second joint news conference this month.
Governor Abbott announced Tuesday $18 million in grant funding will go toward efforts to help victims of human trafficking.
Governor Abbott did not say anything about needing a border wall in Texas during his inauguration speech despite some onlookers chanting, "Build a wall."
U.S. Senators and Representatives from Texas, along with Gov. Abbott sent a letter to President Trump urging him not to use Harvey recovery funds in order to end the partial government shutdown.
Governor Greg Abbott said they were united to solve a voter mandate: increasing state funding for public schools while lowering property taxes. "It's something we have to get done."
The new Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen and Governor Greg Abbott told lawmakers they must pass property tax reform and change how the state pays for public schools.
Texas lawmakers will be sworn in Tuesday for the 86th legislative session and the House will elect a new Speaker.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is visiting Japan for vacation but also for a couple of official meetings, including with president and CEO of Toyota Motors.
Gov. Greg Abbott has named his deputy chief of staff Texas' new secretary of state.
After two years of service, Texas Secretary of State Rolando Pablos notified Governor Greg Abbott Thursday of his departure from office, effective December 15.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has proclaimed Wednesday, Dec. 5, as a day of mourning for former President George H.W. Bush -- a day before he will be laid to rest.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller dismissed Governor Greg Abbott's endorsement of his Republican challenger, Nate Sheets.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet beat Republican Leigh Wambsganss in the special runoff election for the open state Senate District 9 seat.
San Antonio's second-year guard posts a career night — 40‑12‑12 — joining David Robinson in franchise history as the Spurs roll 138–125.
Connor Hilton, 17, said that after taking Accutane, a prescribed acne medication, he began to have suicidal and homicidal thoughts – thoughts that, his defense argued, led him to shoot two friends in the head at his Friendswood, Texas, home. Prosecutors weren't convinced.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller dismissed Governor Greg Abbott's endorsement of his Republican challenger, Nate Sheets.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet beat Republican Leigh Wambsganss in the special runoff election for the open state Senate District 9 seat.
San Antonio's second-year guard posts a career night — 40‑12‑12 — joining David Robinson in franchise history as the Spurs roll 138–125.
Connor Hilton, 17, said that after taking Accutane, a prescribed acne medication, he began to have suicidal and homicidal thoughts – thoughts that, his defense argued, led him to shoot two friends in the head at his Friendswood, Texas, home. Prosecutors weren't convinced.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
It once fed thousands of kids. So, how did a Dallas non-profit's core mission fall apart? CBS News Texas investigates.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller dismissed Governor Greg Abbott's endorsement of his Republican challenger, Nate Sheets.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet beat Republican Leigh Wambsganss in the special runoff election for the open state Senate District 9 seat.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
The U.S. women's hockey team eased to a 5-0 win over Finland on Saturday afternoon.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
With Bad Bunny headlining a historic Super Bowl halftime show, we highlight some of his most impactful lyrics in Spanish and English.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
With Bad Bunny headlining a historic Super Bowl halftime show, we highlight some of his most impactful lyrics in Spanish and English.
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate secured the rights to perform his Minions-themed program at the Milan Cortina Games hours before he was set to skate.
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.
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.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
