Irving approves resort after Sands Corporation drops casino from plans
The city council meeting wrapped up just before 2 a.m. Friday.
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The city council meeting wrapped up just before 2 a.m. Friday.
As the Irving City Council was set to talk about a contentious issue Thursday night – whether or not to allow the construction of a destination resort, the Las Vegas Sands Corporation announced it is pulling the casino-style gaming component until they gain traction on the state level.
Even if city leaders sign off, the project faces a larger hurdle.
Thursday night, the Irving City Council will take up a contentious issue – whether or not to allow the construction of a destination resort.
Gambling is currently illegal in Texas, meaning lawmakers would need to change state law before voters could weigh in on a constitutional amendment to legalize it.
City officials and residents discussed with the local planning and zoning commission what could happen to the city if the billion-dollar project moves forward. CBS News Texas reporter Marvin Hurst has the story.
The Las Vegas Sands aims to establish a presence in Texas.
Friday night, the Las Vegas Sands Corporation is set to present details about a destination resort development in Irving. The corporation is owned by the Adelson family, who also own the Dallas Mavericks.
More than 350 residents had to be evacuated from two apartment buildings in Irving.
Strong to severe storms moved through North Texas on Tuesday morning, causing widespread damage and power outages.
The first severe weather of 2025 may have come and gone, but it left a big mess across North Texas.
More than 350 residents had to be evacuated from two apartment buildings in the city.
During their investigation, Irving police obtained surveillance footage of three suspects and their vehicle.
Officials believe Alison Ramirez-Lopez is in a neighboring state, possibly Alabama. She was last seen leaving her house Sunday morning for a birthday party.
A historic rebrand of the Boy Scouts of America has been followed by a small uptick in young people joining what will now be called Scouting America.
Lanes on I-635 and the President George Bush Turnpike are closed in Irving due to a deadly two-vehicle crash Wednesday evening.
An Irving Independent School District administrator resigned this week after Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for his firing.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said the Texas Department of Public Safety is assisting federal authorities.
A spiker monkey seized by police after an alcohol-related car crash has been returned to its owner.
Due to the busy holiday schedule and logistics involved, the Holiday Parade is not being rescheduled.
Irving Police, an animal refuge, and attorneys try to figure out who gets to keep the spider monkey.
Irving Police Officer Jerome Scholz was involved in a crash on his motorcycle while he was off-duty.
The animal arrived to Tarrant County's Funkey Monkey Ranch after it was seized by police in a car crash.
Irving PD identified Hoversten, of Sonoma, California, as the suspect on Tuesday.
The force of the crash, which took place about 4:15 p.m., resulted in debris over the freeway.
The Trump administration has quietly paused the processing of green card applications filed by certain individuals, including approved refugees.
The press release said the suspect made continuous threats to kill Tarrant County Commissioner Manny Ramirez.
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The return of low-level moisture on a southerly surface flow will increase the chance for a couple of isolated showers late Tuesday afternoon into the early evening hours.
Louis DeJoy's departure comes as President Trump and Elon Musk's DOGE have floated the idea of privatizing mail service.
The Trump administration has quietly paused the processing of green card applications filed by certain individuals, including approved refugees.
The press release said the suspect made continuous threats to kill Tarrant County Commissioner Manny Ramirez.
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The return of low-level moisture on a southerly surface flow will increase the chance for a couple of isolated showers late Tuesday afternoon into the early evening hours.
Louis DeJoy's departure comes as President Trump and Elon Musk's DOGE have floated the idea of privatizing mail service.
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.
Perinatal palliative care remains rare. But for families like the Ngos, it provides a small sense of control when it's needed most.
The Trump administration has quietly paused the processing of green card applications filed by certain individuals, including approved refugees.
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Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA director John Ratcliffe testified in a Senate Intelligence hearing that was pre-scheduled to deal with global threats.
Tariffs on alcohol exports and imports could hurt American distillers and bar owners who could be forced to raise prices and lose customers or eat the costs themselves.
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.
Evan White died from colon cancer days before his 29th birthday.
A group of North Texas moms are stressing a fentanyl poisoning can happen to anyone.
As of March 25, the outbreak in Texas was up to 327 cases.
Many allergy sufferers in North Texas are buzzing about a sweet remedy.
"People that are really allergic need to stay indoors more than outdoors," said Dr. Alfred Johnson.
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.
These changes will take place May 28, right before the busy summer travel season.
President Trump's escalating trade war could impact the housing market in Texas, according to economists and industry experts.
Jake Oettinger shut out his home-state team stopping 32 shots.
JuJu Watkins was carried off the floor in the first quarter of top-seeded USC's game against Mississippi State in the women's NCAA Tournament.
Naji Marshall scored 22 points off the bench to lead the visiting Mavericks to a 120-101 rout of the Nets on Monday night.
Texas has hired Xavier's Sean Miller to take over the Longhorns basketball program.
The Longhorns will be looking to make the Elite Eight for the fourth time since 2022.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Fans could hardly contain themselves when rock icon Kid Rock took the stage in Fort Worth Wednesday morning.
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
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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.
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Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
