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Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will need to secure at least 270 votes in the Electoral College to win the 2024 presidential election.
Forty-seven states and the District of Columbia allow voters to track the status of their ballot. Find out how to check yours.
Voting in Texas in the 2024 election is underway. Here are some key dates to know.
Weeks before the 2024 election, early voting by mail or in person will be available in most states — here's a map with more information about early voting options.
Requests to vote by mail in three North Texas counties during this year's midterm election show a sharp decline from the midterm election four years ago.
New statistics show that nearly 24,636 mail-in ballots statewide were rejected, a rate of 12.38%.
A federal judge is criticizing the U.S. Postal Service for failing to comply with a deadline to sweep several facilities for missing mail-in ballots on Election Day.
A federal judge has ordered U.S. Postal Service inspectors to sweep locations in several states for left behind mail-in ballots and to send them to be counted immediately.
Weeks before early voting began and Election Day arrived, the U.S. 2020 Presidential Race was already the most litigated in memory.
Court filings confirm ballots are getting to some American voters late now a federal judge is stepping in, ordering the United States Postal Service to take the "extraordinary measures" the agency announced earlier this week to address the slow down.
New statistics show the U.S. Postal Service is doing a worse job of delivering the mail on time, raising concerns that some election may be delayed.
With the 2020 election a little more than two weeks away, the legal back-and-forth over the number of drop-off locations for hand delivered absentee ballots in Texas continues.
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has sided with Republican Governor Greg Abbott and reinstated his order to shutdown dozens of mail-in ballot drop-off locations across the state of Texas.
On Wednesday the Texas Supreme Court ruled that more than 2 million people in the states most populous county -- and one of the worst impacted by COIVD-19 -- cannot send mail-in ballot applications to all registered voters.
The fight over mail balloting in Texas grew Monday when the state sued to stop more than two million registered voters around Houston from receiving applications to submit their ballots by mail.
Reaching back to a decision from the year 2000, President Donald Trump's lawyers are now trying to revive the Supreme Court decision that awarded George W. Bush the presidency to fight mail-in voting practices.
"If they follow through on that that will be a great thing because we have a lot of letter carriers who take pride in their job," said Kimetra Lewis, President of the National Association of Letter Carriers, Dallas Branch.
More Americans than ever are likely to cast a ballot by mail in this year's presidential election, and that means voters could face a learning curve in completing it properly and ensuring it arrives in time to be counted.
The Supreme Court has denied a request from Texas Democrats to fast-track a case concerning access mail-in voting amid the coronavirus pandemic.
North Texas will enjoy an unusually warm Sunday with highs reaching 80 degrees, but a cold front is expected by Monday.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Car dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed, as well as update software.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Find out how (and where) to watch the Cowboys take on the Commanders today.
North Texas will enjoy an unusually warm Sunday with highs reaching 80 degrees, but a cold front is expected by Monday.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Car dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed, as well as update software.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Find out how (and where) to watch the Cowboys take on the Commanders today.
A study found that Elon Musk is the most common celebrity used in deepfake scams.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
A Collin County man is facing an extremely rare traffic citation after an encounter that was caught on video.
The CBS Data Team learned there are about 5600 mail thefts reported every year in the North Texas region- that's more than 15 reported thefts a day.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Republican Representative David Spiller of Jacksboro and Democratic Senator Roland Gutierrez of San Antonio weigh-in on President-elect Donald Trump's mass deportation plan. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller discusses a new agreement between the state and Mexico over badly needed water in the Rio Grande Valley. State Representative Jared Patterson discusses his newly filed bill to keep Texas children off social media. (Original air date: November 24, 2024.)
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
The sprawling U.S. Department of Agriculture controls policies, regulations and aid programs related to farming, forestry, ranching, food quality and nutrition.
The Texas Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling that state Attorney General Ken Paxton testify in a whistleblower lawsuit at the heart of impeachment charges brought against him in 2023.
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.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
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.
Cook Children's Medical Center has reported a record-high number of visits for respiratory viruses.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Auri and her sister Suri were preparing to walk their dogs when the 8-year-old started choking.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
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.
The announcement comes days after the Wings won the first pick in the 2025 WNBA draft.
The Mavericks said Thursday their five-time All-Star will be re-evaluated in a week.
After another home blowout, fans are left wondering what to look forward to with seven games remaining.
The front office remains behind head coach Mike McCarthy, and QB Cooper Rush will continue to start.
Joe Mixon ran for three touchdowns, Derek Barnett returned a fumble 28 yards for a score and the Houston Texans beat the Dallas Cowboys 34-10.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Alice Brock, whose Massachusetts-based eatery helped inspire Arlo Guthrie's deadpan Thanksgiving standard, "Alice's Restaurant," has died at age 83.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
Ridley Scott returns to ancient Rome with "Gladiator II" nearly 25 years after the Oscar-winning original.
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
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.
