Mardi Gras Parade Honors New Orleans' Tricentennial
Tens of thousands of revelers are expected on New Orleans streets for parades and rowdy fun as Mardi Gras caps the Carnival season in a city with a celebration of its own, its 300th anniversary.
Tens of thousands of revelers are expected on New Orleans streets for parades and rowdy fun as Mardi Gras caps the Carnival season in a city with a celebration of its own, its 300th anniversary.
The teacher who was ejected from a school board meeting and roughly handcuffed after questioning her superintendent's pay raise said that a lawsuit is likely the next step.
A North Texas widow has words of caution for some seafood lovers, stay away from raw oysters.
Animal rights advocates want a federal court to make an Army base in western Louisiana stop rounding up hundreds of feral horses on land it owns or uses.
The U.S. Navy says two sailors from Florida and another from Louisiana died in an aircraft crash in the Philippine Sea.
A suspect is in custody in the double-killing at Grambling State University — and it's a fellow student. Jaylin Wayne, a 19-year-old freshman from St. Louis, faces first-degree murder charges.
A sheriff's spokesman says two people have been fatally shot on the campus at Grambling State University, and the shooter fled the scene.
An oil rig exploded Sunday night in Lake Pontchartrain in St. Charles Parish, a Louisiana police department said.
Hurricane Nate has made landfall at the mouth of the Mississippi River as a Category 1 storm with winds of 85 mph.
Jimmy Kimmel said that Sen. Bill Cassidy "lied right to my face" by going back on his word to ensure any healthcare overhaul passes a test named for him. Cassidy responded on Wednesday morning.
Pope Francis on Sunday said that he was joining in the suffering of residents of Texas and Louisiana, and cited the "victims, thousands of homeless and the enormous property damage."
The National Hurricane Center says Harvey is back on land after coming ashore early Wednesday just west of Cameron, Louisiana. The tropical storm is expected to weaken and continue to the north.
Gov. John Bel Edwards says Louisiana is offering to shelter storm victims from Texas while the state also helps its own residents who were rescued from Harvey's floodwaters overnight.
Southwest Louisiana balanced on a knife's edge Tuesday as Tropical Storm Harvey threatened to inundate the region with potentially disastrous flooding 12 years after Hurricane Katrina made landfall in the state.
Prosecutors say they recruited people, often homeless, and had them get prescriptions for pain medications such as oxycodone and hydrocodone
A tropical storm warning has been issued for a section of Louisiana's coast as a weather system approaches from the Gulf of Mexico.
The congressman grievously wounded when a gunman opened fire at a Republican baseball practice is delivering a Father's Day message through his Twitter account.
Doctors in Washington D.C. say House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana continues to show signs of improvement but remains in serious condition.
Some Girl Scouts from North Texas received help after becoming stranded by a thunderstorm while kayaking in Louisiana.
Workers have removed the statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis in New Orleans, the second of four Confederate monuments slated for removal.
New Orleans will begin taking down Confederate statutes, becoming the latest Southern body to divorce itself from what some say are symbols of racism and intolerance.
The alligator did move around, but Bucktown resident Hazel Porter described it as mainly "just chilling."
Strong winds flipped a mobile home off its foundation Sunday in Louisiana, killing a mother and her 3-year-old daughter as a storm system with hurricane-force winds crawled across the Deep South, damaging homes and businesses.
A sheriff's deputy in Louisiana is dead after being shot near a movie theater in Baton Rouge, police said Sunday.
An appeals court has cleared the way for the city of New Orleans to take down three Confederate-era monuments that have been a source of tension in the Southern city.
Texas has sued a Dallas doctor for allegedly providing gender-affirming care to transgender youths, marking a significant enforcement of recent Republican-driven bans.
Fort Worth police said they parted ways with William Martin for a hit-and-run shooting. His criminal attorney did not mince words about their decision.
The group gathered to share stories of their experiences, educate others, and motivate the next generation of women aviators.
The outgoing chief signed a new agreement several months ago to stay on the job through 2027, but he then decided to leave.
Hundreds of Texans are helping in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida.
The Texas man will testify before the Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence of the Texas House of Representatives.
Texas has sued a Dallas doctor for allegedly providing gender-affirming care to transgender youths, marking a significant enforcement of recent Republican-driven bans.
Enter to win two tickets to the CBS Texas After Party at the historic Texas Theater in downtown Waxahachie.
Fort Worth police said they parted ways with William Martin for a hit-and-run shooting. His criminal attorney did not mince words about their decision.
The group gathered to share stories of their experiences, educate others, and motivate the next generation of women aviators.
The officer was pursuing a stolen car in South Fort Worth when he collided with 57-year-old Andre Craig, who was killed in the crash.
Mothers Against Police Brutality accuses DPD of a "half century of unaccountable police brutality."
A recent report lays out the role immigrants play in the city's labor force.
The now 18-year-old survivor said Texas law enforcement dropped the ball on her case.
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
For Hispanic Heritage Month, Jack sat down with Latino leaders to talk about the issues resonating with voters in their communities. This included Democratic State Representative Ana Maria Ramos of Dallas, former Dallas County Republican Party Vice Chair and now Precinct Chair Tina Aviles, and former Republican State Representative Jason Villalba of Dallas, who's now an Independent and Chairman of the Board of the Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation.
Eye on Politics Jack Fink spoke with Dr. Joshua Blank, Research Director of the Texas Politics Project, about their new poll conducted between Oct. 2 - 10. The poll conducted by UT Austin shows Cruz leading Allred by seven percentage points.
Judge Tanya Chutkan denied Donald Trump's latest request to delay the release of court records and exhibits in his 2020 election interference case until after the election.
An independent panel probing the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, found "deeper systemic issues that must be addressed with urgency."
On Election Day, among the Americans heading to the polls to vote, will be millions of naturalized citizens.
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.
Rodriguez says his greatest accomplishments have been mentoring and teaching the next generation of bilingual journalists, with a 100% graduation and employment rate since he began in 2009.
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.
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.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Approximately 13% of U.S. women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their life and some may be at an increased risk because of certain genetic mutations.
Eating right is difficult, but it can be even more of a challenge in food desert communities.
BrucePac recalled nearly 12 million pounds of meat and poultry products used in popular products at Trader Joe's, Kroger and more.
Struggling pharmacy chain attempts turnaround amid low drug reimbursement rates and slower consumer spending.
Seventeen thousand workers depend on those containers to arrive by train or truck transport inside southern Dallas County’s International Inland Port.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
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.
Wedding bells are in the air for Dak Prescott and Sarah Jane Ramos.
Wyatt Johnston made Dallas' third consecutive shot in a shootout, and the Stars remained undefeated with a 3-2 win over the San Jose Sharks.
"This is not your job," Jones said. "Your job isn't to let me go over the reasons that I did something and I'm sorry that I did it."
"It's not just the game, it's the things that surround it," said Gardner Parker.
Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys suddenly seem lost at home.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
"Game of Thrones" fans came out in droves to bid on hundreds of costumes, props and other items from the series in an auction that raked in over $21 million, including #1.49 million for the famed Iron Throne.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
A judge in New York has set a 2025 trial date for rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was arrested for sex trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy.
The 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more.
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.
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.