Federal judge says extreme heat in Texas prisons is "unconstitutional"
A federal judge has found the extreme heat in Texas prisons that don't have air conditioning is "plainly unconstitutional."
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A federal judge has found the extreme heat in Texas prisons that don't have air conditioning is "plainly unconstitutional."
Tuesday looks to be the hottest day of the week.
The world set yet another monthly heat record in January, despite an abnormally chilly U.S., a cooling La Nina and predictions of a slightly less hot 2025, the European climate service Copernicus says.
Researchers say human-caused climate change dealt people an average of nearly six weeks of extra extreme heat in 2024, while also fueling more destructive storms.
From 1999-2023, the Journal of American Medical Association recorded 21,518 deaths where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, likely an underestimation, they say.
Local police said a preliminary investigation shows the child's grandmother left the baby in the rear seat of the car.
The protest comes days after a Texas UPS driver passed out behind the wheel of his truck in the extreme heat.
The First Alert weather team has issued an for the west side of North Texas due to an excessive heat warning.
The widow of a UPS driver who died last year is calling for safer conditions for workers as temperatures spike.
The frontal boundary is knocking on our door.
The high of 106 is just shy of a record, but some areas in North Texas could see air temperatures above 108.
The Excessive Heat Warning continues through Monday evening, 9 p.m.
The driver's identity has not been released.
The oppressive heat breaks Tuesday into Wednesday.
The National Association of EMS Officials recommends "Cool First, Transport Second" for patients whose body temperature is over 104 degrees.
The woman, a resident of Dallas, died without pre-existing medical conditions, officials said.
An Excessive Heat Warning will go into place at noon Friday and continue into the evening.
NOAA forecasters say there's a 77% chance that 2024 will be the warmest year on record, after July marked the 14th consecutive monthly record.
Heat indices Monday could be close to Heat Advisory criteria.
While five states have laws in place protecting workers from excessive heat, for decades there have been no federal protections.
Temperatures slightly decrease starting Friday and into the weekend before triple-digit heat returns next week.
Heat advisories will likely be needed by Wednesday.
It's August and the hottest time of the year, we expect the heat.
Friday is going to put Thursday to shame. We're forecasting our hottest day of the year so far.
A heat advisory is issued for Monday, possibly to be extended to Tuesday.
More than 400,000 students in Texas benefit from 504 plans in school, according to the Texas Education Agency.
The victims of the Hudson River helicopter crash in NYC have been identified as Siemens executive Agustin Escobar and his family.
China says it is raising tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%, escalating the trade war between the two countries.
Nathan Johnson said his work to keep revenue flowing in the state is not rooted in political contributions for legalized gambling.
Many undocumented immigrants who live in the U.S. do pay taxes, which means they report earnings to the IRS.
More than 400,000 students in Texas benefit from 504 plans in school, according to the Texas Education Agency.
The victims of the Hudson River helicopter crash in NYC have been identified as Siemens executive Agustin Escobar and his family.
China says it is raising tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%, escalating the trade war between the two countries.
Nathan Johnson said his work to keep revenue flowing in the state is not rooted in political contributions for legalized gambling.
Many undocumented immigrants who live in the U.S. do pay taxes, which means they report earnings to the IRS.
The I-Team followed the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office's human trafficking unit as it offered help to the women and men caught in prostitution stings.
Dozens of videos are posted to an account under the name Ahmer Saeed, featuring frightened sales staff along for the ride.
As Texas' measles outbreak grows, many North Texas doctors fear this is just the beginning, thanks to the increased vaccine hesitancy.
The new bill, introduced by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), seeks to add layers of protection to Bitcoin ATM transactions.
In one Tarrant County ZIP code, nearly two out of every 100 newborns aren't surviving their first year of life.
Meta whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams testified Wednesday afternoon before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism.
The U.S. stock market surged immediately after President Trump announced the pause on most of his new "reciprocal tariffs."
Federal judges in New York and Texas temporarily blocked the deportations of certain Venezuelan migrants facing removal under Trump's invocation of the Alien Enemies Act.
Kennedy's comments mark the first time he has publicly urged people to get the measles vaccine since becoming HHS secretary.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has officially entered the U.S. Senate race, plans to run against incumbent Senator John Cornyn. Conservative political consultant Matt Mackowiak of the Potomac Strategy Group says he expects this to be "one of the nastiest races in Texas political history".
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.
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The redeployment comes after another unvaccinated child died in the measles outbreak in Texas.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
Three top chefs faced off in Dallas in a "Chopped" style competition, creating fiber-packed, cancer-fighting dishes in celebration of National Nutrition Month.
P. Wade Ross leads a group of Black farmers and ranchers who are used to losing some---and, then, losing some. Now, they are hoping for a win.
DRAFTED, the first culture-driven media company focusing on Latina sports, was officially launched in 2023.
A Florida sheriff's office says a man drove his car into protesters gathered outside a Tesla dealership in Palm Beach County, but nobody was injured.
A one-of-a-kind Dallas small business is aiming to change the way you think about scent with a focus on clean beauty and the science behind fragrance.
The lack of affordable, high-quality childcare options is not only impacting working families, but the economy too.
Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and the rest of golf's best players have gathered again at Augusta National for the Masters.
The Lakers clinched a playoff spot with Wednesday's victory over the Mavericks.
After the game, Luka Doncic spoke about the fan reaction and support from his Lakers teammates on the highly anticipated night in Dallas.
Shota Imanaga (2-1, 2.70 ERA) picked up the loss for Chicago, allowing a season-high five earned runs in five innings.
"I don't know what to expect," he said. "I don't know how I will feel."
Filming has been canceled for Tuesday but will resume Wednesday.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness championship games? Here's how and where to watch them live.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
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.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
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.
