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Governor Abbott Pays Respects At Houston Visitation For George Floyd
Gov. Abbott told reporters outside the church that he will include Floyd's family in discussions about police reform and any related legislation.
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Gov. Abbott told reporters outside the church that he will include Floyd's family in discussions about police reform and any related legislation.
It was just after 10:00 a.m. on Monday in Houston and already thousands of people had lined up to pay their respects at a public memorial viewing for George Floyd.
Harris County is the final stop in a series of memorials honoring George Floyd -- a 46-year-old black man killed while in police custody in Minneapolis. Mourners will be able to view Floyd's casket Monday in his hometown of Houston.
Joe Biden will travel to Texas on Monday to privately meet with and offer his condolences to the family of George Floyd, according to a Biden aide.
The body of George Floyd has arrived in Texas for a final memorial service and funeral, according to Houston's police chief.
A Texas Republican county chairman-elect said Saturday he won't assume office amid backlash over posting a controversial image of a Martin Luther King Jr. quote with a banana in the picture.
Mayor Sylvester Turner told the crowd that the rally and march were about "lifting up the family of George Floyd."
A Texas fire captain and his girlfriend were found dead inside a home Friday, and authorities are investigating their deaths as a murder-suicide.
The girlfriend of former Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst was arrested in an alleged attack that broke two of his ribs, prosecutors said Wednesday.
A man who fatally stabbed an elderly woman in the parking lot of a Walgreens in Texas was shot and killed by an officer on Saturday, police said.
Police began searching Wednesday night for a man suspected of fatally shooting three people during the span of less than an hour at separate locations in Houston.
Willie Nelson decided to pay it forward by signing face masks that were given to him and sending them back to a Texas resident so that they could be auctioned off to make money for more masks.
Employees at a Texas hospital decided to honor their fellow colleagues who are fighting the coronavirus pandemic by singing through video chat.
Five-year-old Jordan Allen, Jr. was on the balcony of his apartment in Houston making TikTok videos with his father when shots began to ring out.
A university in Texas is taking an extra step when it comes to helping health care workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
The counselor found out he tested positive for the disease Sunday after doing "cell side counseling" at a prison outside of Houston last week.
One person in Texas is stepping up in an effort to help a locally-owned restaurant that is one of many that will be affected by restrictions across the state on dine-in areas, bars, nightclubs and more.
"As heartbreaking as it is, we are making this decision in the best interest of those who love our event," Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said.
Houston officials said the latest people confirmed to have coronavirus were likely exposed while traveling in Egypt, as was the case with the two Fort Bend County women.
Fort Bend County Health and Human Services says a man in his 70s recently traveled outside of the U.S. and is now getting treated in a hospital.
A Texas man wasn't going to let an hours-long wait deter him from casting his vote on Super Tuesday -- even if it meant waiting until 1:30 a.m. Wednesday.
A 19-year-old Houston girl has been charged with injury to a child, accused of accidentally shooting her 10-year-old nephew while taking a selfie video for social media.
Arkema Inc., a subsidiary of a French chemical manufacturer, and three of its senior employees are on trial over charges accusing them of releasing toxic pollutants and injuring two sheriff's deputies.
A massive water main break has flooded part of a highway and neighborhood in Houston, leaving drivers stranded and needing to be rescued.
A 10-year-old Texas boy was injured Tuesday evening after authorities said he was accidentally shot by his babysitter while she was taking selfies with a gun.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
It's a new tool that some law enforcement agencies hope will make a difference by providing officers with another non-lethal option for making arrests.
They kits include communication boards, ID/information sentence starters, reassuring phrases, sunglasses and sensory items.
In other posts, she describes officers not as "first responders" but as police who brutalize people.
The school district said the incident happened inside a small classroom with fewer than 10 students.
The school district said the incident happened inside a small classroom with fewer than 10 students.
In other posts, she describes officers not as "first responders" but as police who brutalize people.
It's been widely reported that Dallas police are investigating what they believe was an attempted kidnapping in a Dallas neighborhood.
The call came in just before 2:15 p.m. at Texas Industrial Scrap Iron, located in the 3800 block of Commerce Street at NE 28th Street.
The mother of three and grandmother calls herself a "global media executive" and "mindset coach."
Keeping students focused in class is a losing battle for Texas schools when there are cellphones around to distract them, says State Representative Ellen Troxclair.
The I-Team surveyed 50 school districts and found a growing number joining the phone-free movement.
Her neighborhood sits in the shadow of Arlington's stadiums, but one woman feels her backyard is no longer safe.
Sammy Mukherjee denied all the accusations, but declined to get into details about the investment deals.
Months after the I-Team revealed a massive illegal dump in a quiet Fort Worth neighborhood, the cleanup has begun.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
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.
Democratic State Representative Mihaela Plesa says some rural Republicans in the Texas House will still join Democrats to try to block any legislation related to school vouchers. "That's crazy to me", Plesa reacts after 70 Republican state lawmakers signed a letter asking the State Fair of Texas Board of Directors to change the new gun policy.
Republican state Representative Brian Harrison strongly favors taxpayer-funded education savings accounts, and says "Texas should make up for being late to school choice." Harrison is also one of 70 Republican state lawmakers that signed a letter asking the State Fair of Texas Board of Directors to change the new gun policy.
North Texas Delegates for the Democratic National Convention discuss what they want to hear from Vice President Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz in Chicago. Topics they hope are addressed include inflation, voting and other "bread and butter" issues.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
Staring at an iPad screen too much may keep little kids from learning to control their emotions, a new study finds.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Perchlorate is found in a wide variety of foods, especially products popular with babies and kids, advocacy group says.
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.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
The first-ever women's soccer team, Dallas Trinity FC, makes its big debut this weekend.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott remains hopeful he will be able to work out a contract extension.
The playoff-contending Minnesota Twins won 3-2 at Texas on Thursday night in the series opener against the reigning World Series champion Rangers.
Team USA's Jordan Chiles took to Instagram to open up about the loss of her bronze medal.
Texas, the defending World Series champions, stopped a three-game losing streak and won for just the fifth time in its last 18 games.
"The Hollywood Squares" became an American cultural institution and made Peter Marshall a household name.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
"F-1 Trillion," the new album from one of the biggest pop stars in the world, features Post Malone's duets with some of the biggest names in country, including Luke Combs, Blake Shelton, Morgan Wallen and Dolly Parton.
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
Snoop Dogg has been winning fans with his droll commentary and enthusiasm at the 2024 Olympic Games.
Carrollton police are adding a new tool to their arsenal. They’ve been given special kits to help them respond to people on the spectrum.
Texas Rangers legend Adrian Beltre shares his feelings about being inducted into the Hall of Fame, his experience as a stay-at-home dad, and his deep appreciation for fans.
There's a new tool that some Texas law enforcement agencies hope will make a difference by giving officers another non-lethal option when making arrests.
In Texas, some paramedics use ice baths to cool patients with heatstroke before taking them to the hospital. This “cool first, transport second” method is recommended nationally but only required in 11 states.
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.
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.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.