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Texas Lawmakers Look To Make It Clear That Guns Are Allowed In Places Of Worship
Some Texas legislators want to make it clearer in state law that licensed handgun holders can carry weapons in churches, synagogues and other houses of worship.
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Some Texas legislators want to make it clearer in state law that licensed handgun holders can carry weapons in churches, synagogues and other houses of worship.
Clinical Psychologist Dr. Sylvia Gearing says parents should first face their own fears. Then assure children that violence is possible but not probable.
Interest in insurance coverage against such incidents is on the rise from both public and private schools.
As President Trump orders a nation-wide ban on bump stocks, many in a small West Texas town are coming to the defense of the country's largest maker of the controversial gun accessory.
President Donald Trump's plan to prevent school shootings doesn't increase the minimum age for purchasing assault weapons to 21 and leaves the question of arming teachers to states and local communities.
Tuesday night's training was the third and final class in a series hosted by the Plano Police Department. All together, about 2,500 residents have turned out.
Two people have been arrested after appearing at the Texas church where more than two-dozen worshippers were gunned down and claiming the attack was staged.
Gun store owners called it the "Trump slump." Sales of firearms slowed dramatically after the election of Donald Trump as president in 2016 allayed fears of a Democratic crackdown on gun owners.
As companies across America take a stand on guns after the Florida school massacre, Delta Air Lines withstood swift political retribution in its home state of Georgia for cutting ties with the National Rifle Association.
The first primary of 2018 could offer a test of the re-energized gun-control movement, but the issue has not dominated races in Texas.
The Mayborn School of Journalism at the University of North Texas is one school that may add a specialized course to their curriculum.
With the push to ban bump stocks stalled at the federal level, a handful of states and some cities are moving ahead with bans of their own.
If society does not combat the root causes of domestic violence, Nanasi does not expect scenes like the one in Sutherland Spring to stop anytime soon.
A former Dallas Police officer feels a ban is needed on large capacity magazines or the ability to modify rifles for rapid fire but an SMU professor says laws on the books just need to be enforced.
After a standing room only celebration at a Fort Worth church Monday night, another large crowd is expected to gather for a free concert in Oak Lawn tonight to remember the victims of the nightclub massacre in Orlando.
In Dallas, other Texas cities and across the nation, gay, lesbian and transgender community have seen violence before, from the attacks in Oak Lawn to Harvey Milk and Matthew Shepard, and an ever-lengthening list of transgender women. But never anything like this.
Dozens of bodies were slowly removed overnight from a popular Orlando gay club after a gunman sprayed the helpless crowd with bullets in violence that killed 50 people and devastated a city famous for family-friendly theme parks.
Study your surroundings. Find exits. Identify makeshift weapons. Americans are gleaning those tips and others as they pack classes on how to react to and survive a shooting.
Gun free zones include sporting events at Apogee Stadium and at the UNT Coliseum.
Charles Brownlow is charged with the capital murder death of Luis Leal-Carillo, a store clerk in Terrell. Brownlow is also suspected of killing four others. Court records raise the possibility the suspect fell through cracks of the justice system.
There is haunting new information about the terror that played out in Terrell. We now know police believe the gunman intended to kill at least two more people -- if not three.
Starbucks says guns are no longer welcome in its cafes, though it is stopping short of an outright ban on firearms.
The NRA annual convention is about to get underway in Houston after the group spent much of the past year under siege, ardently defending gun rights following mass shootings in two states and fighting back against mounting pressure for stricter laws in Washington.
City employees in The Colony who have a concealed handgun license would be allowed to carry their weapons on the job if a proposed policy change goes into effect.
The nation's largest gun-rights lobby called Friday for armed police officers to be posted in every American school to stop the next killer "waiting in the wings." The NRA broke its silence on last week's elementary school shooting that left 26 children and staff dead.
Ryan Aiken said he stopped having important mail sent to his home. Even after taking extra precautions, he still became a victim of mail theft Tuesday morning.
The Trump rally gunman fired eight bullets in under six seconds before he was killed, according to an analysis by two audio experts, video analysis by CBS News and sworn statements from state police.
Previously, two girls, ages 15 and 16, were arrested in connection with the death of 18-year-old Jake Reynosa.
The department hired a production company to make a recruitment video worthy of playing on the big screen.
Normal Texas summer heat returns next week.
Ryan Aiken said he stopped having important mail sent to his home. Even after taking extra precautions, he still became a victim of mail theft Tuesday morning.
CBS News Texas sat down with Cindy Clemishire and the writer who helped her share her story.
The Trump rally gunman fired eight bullets in under six seconds before he was killed, according to an analysis by two audio experts, video analysis by CBS News and sworn statements from state police.
Previously, two girls, ages 15 and 16, were arrested in connection with the death of 18-year-old Jake Reynosa.
The department hired a production company to make a recruitment video worthy of playing on the big screen.
Months after the I-Team revealed a massive illegal dump in a quiet Fort Worth neighborhood, the cleanup has begun.
After exposing a company allegedly connected to fraudulent billings, people flooded CBS News Texas with calls and emails.
A North Texas man managed to track down his wife's stolen car, leading police to an apparent chop shop.
A year after Andre Craig was killed in a high-speed Fort Worth police chase, his grieving family seeks answers.
The judge cited the company's cruel treatment of the animals for, "unreasonably depriving the animals of necessary care or shelter."
Many of the falsehoods have followed Kamala Harris for years and focus on her citizenship status, racial identity and political achievements.
President Biden made the shocking announcement Sunday that he would end his reelection campaign and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris soon afterward.
Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle stepped down from her role after facing calls to resign after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who CBS News estimates is now the likely Democratic presidential nominee, is heading to the key battleground state of Wisconsin to give a speech in Milwaukee.
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.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
"Remember, viruses don't really care what time of year it is, or who you are."
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.
Massive flames and heavy smoke could be seen coming from Baby Doll's for hours as firefighters worked to put the fire out.
Jerry Jones countersued a woman for breach of contract after she publicly claimed he was her father.
Texas rookie Wyatt Langford hit a game-ending RBI single in the 10th inning, after scoring the tying run in the ninth, as the Rangers rallied to beat the Chicago White Sox 4-3.
Fresh off competing in a national competition, the 18-year-old from Coppell is now preparing to compete at the international World Skate Games in Italy later this year.
Jerry Jones countersued a woman for breach of contract after she publicly claimed he was her father.
Adrian Beltré was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Charli XCX, George Clooney and Spike Lee are among the celebrities who say they are supporting Kamala Harris' campaign to become the first woman president of the United States.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"Oftentimes, it takes something like messing up the national anthem on live TV in order for a person to get some help."
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Residents can expect a warmer day on Wednesday, with rain chances expected to improve on Thursday and Friday before the summer heat returns.
A Dallas man had his mail stolen for the fourth time. The recurring thefts have caused frustration and distrust among residents.
"The allegations contained in the lawsuit filed by Mr. Johnson’s parents are inconsistent with the allegations in the criminal indictment accusing Joel of intentional and knowing murder," an attorney for Joel Garcia said in a statement.
It's been seven weeks since her story of being molested as a child first appeared in print. CBS News Texas sat down with Cindy Clemishire and the writer who helped her share her story.
The Dallas Cowboys are back in California for the next four weeks for training camp, ahead of yet another season with sky-high expectations.
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.