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The rodents are enjoying marijuana at the Houston Police Department that has been sitting in evidence for years.
Dallas voters passed Proposition R, which decriminalizes possession of less than four ounces of marijuana.
Dallas residents were loud and clear on one issue – marijuana possession is now decriminalized for four ounces or less.
Once votes are verified, the City of Dallas will be the largest in the state to decriminalize marijuana.
Decriminalizing marijuana is on the ballot for Dallas voters in the 2024 election.
"It's being sold right in front of our eyes," said police chief Steve Dye.
The proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some other drugs.
Maps show where weed and marijuana products are legal for recreational and medical use in the United States.
"We're committed to clear our streets of harmful influences," District Attorney Greg Willis said.
Denton group files petition to have Ken Paxton's new lawsuit against decriminalizing low-level marijuana offenses thrown out.
The ballot measure is called the Dallas Freedom Act. It would give voters in Dallas the option to vote down lower tier marijuana charges.
Since the arrest, Alan Rashaan Evans has been released from the Dallas Cowboys.
The Dallas Cowboys released linebacker Rashaan Evans from the team following an arrest for possession of marijuana.
The president is pardoning people convicted on marijuana charges on federal lands and in D.C., and granting clemency to 11 people serving "disproportionately long" sentences.
A service dog sniffed out 156 bundles of narcotics hidden inside a tractor trailer, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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"We have not seen as much marijuana lately compared to the harder narcotics but it underscores the ever changing nature of the drug threat our officers face on a daily basis."
A drug bust in Irving was a mixed bag of cocaine, psychedelic mushrooms, marijuana and THC.
The Garland Police Department is warning anyone who bought ingestibles from the Bee Hippy Hemp Dispensary after lab results show they may contain dangerously high, illegal amounts of THC.
Over 30 people spoke before the council both in favor or and against the issue at hand.
For the first time ever, Texas lawmakers are holding serious conversations on how they could legalize marijuana for adult recreational use.
Forney ISD notified a mother that her 5th grader at Rhodes Intermediate School may have ingested an edible given to him by another student. He thought it was candy.
Forney ISD notified a mother that her 5th grader at Rhodes Intermediate School may have ingested an edible given to him by another student. He thought it was candy.
Individually packaged marijuana and THC with price tags were packed in a box deputies found.
Euless police are warning parents about the dangers of THC-infused edibles for kids
Police found evidence of alcohol at the scene; however, they are working to determine whether impairment was a factor.
After a chilly start, North Texas will see plenty of sunshine and warmer temperatures this weekend, with highs reaching the 60s.
Crystal Canales' 19-year-old daughter was found dead inside her bedroom, showing signs of severe neglect and untreated injuries.
The update came after a Vatican spokesman said the Pope "rested well" overnight.
Six living hostages — including two who were held in Gaza for a decade — were released by Hamas Saturday.
Crystal Canales' 19-year-old daughter was found dead inside her bedroom, showing signs of severe neglect and untreated injuries.
Police found evidence of alcohol at the scene; however, they are working to determine whether impairment was a factor.
After a chilly start, North Texas will see plenty of sunshine and warmer temperatures this weekend, with highs reaching the 60s.
The 5K and 10K events are on Saturday while the half, full and ultra marathons will be on Sunday.
The update came after a Vatican spokesman said the Pope "rested well" overnight.
Three staff members spoke on the condition of anonymity to share messages and pictures that were exchanged after a report of raw chicken.
The reunion has been nearly three years in the making.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The city helped a state lawmaker develop new ways to crack down on illicit businesses.
For nearly two years, officers used questionable tactics to arrest women for prostitution. Then the cases fell apart.
The fight over school choice in Texas has attracted nationwide attention seen via posts on social media. In addition, a war of words erupted over school choice between two old political foes: Governor Greg Abbott and his former Democratic challenger, Beto O'Rourke.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Pentagon to come up with plans to cut 8% from the defense budget in each of the next five years, sources familiar with his plans told CBS News.
Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink's full interview with Republican Congressman Brandon Gill of Flower Mound. They discuss the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and efforts to slash the federal budget.
A federal judge has blocked a sweeping executive order from President Trump that sought to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.
President Trump has targeted the U.S. Agency for International Development as part of his plan to shrink the size of the federal government.
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.
According to United Way of Tarrant County, 90% of pregnancy-related deaths have some chance of being preventable.
The move comes amid a government-wide effort to cut probationary workers by the Department of Government Efficiency task force led by billionaire Elon Musk.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
Recalled rolling coolers were sold for a six-year period by retailers nationwide including Amazon, Costco and Target.
Recalled products involved a mix of Bavarian doughnuts, French crullers, éclairs and coffee rolls, according to FDA.
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.
The daughters of one of the cofounders of Target are expressing their alarm and shock at the discounter's recent moves to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion program.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Google is scrapping some of its diversity hiring targets, joining a lengthening list of U.S. companies that have been abandoning or scaling back their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
The Texas Rangers have reached multiyear agreements with several distributors that will broadcast games in the team's five-state television territory.
Since the shocking trade earlier this month, ticket prices to Mavericks games have been all over the place.
Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the remainder of the season with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, the San Antonio Spurs announced.
A court has found former Spanish soccer federation chief Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for forcibly kissing player Jenni Hermoso after their World Cup win.
An All-Star Game like none other — since it was three games, not one — still had plenty of flash and not a lot of fire. And in the end, Jayson Tatum had the dunk that decided a crown.
Armstrong is in his 10th season as an assistant coach with the Mavericks.
Voletta Wallace, the dedicated mother of the late great rapper The Notorious B.I.G., has died.
Banksy's "Crude Oil (Vettriano)," valued at $6 million, hits Sotheby's auction block March 4. Some proceeds will go to Los Angeles wildfire victims.
Famed Mexican singer and songwriter Paquita la del Barrio has died.
Meta appears unable to keep up with the spread of sexualized, deepfake images of stars including Miranda Cosgrove and Scarlett Johansson on Facebook.
YouTube TV announced a deal to keep Paramount channels on its platform had been reached Saturday night, ending a public contract dispute.
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.