Civil rights groups call for legalization based on new Texas marijuana arrest data
New statistics show overall arrests for possession are down in Texas, but the percentage of Black and Hispanic people arrested is going up.
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New statistics show overall arrests for possession are down in Texas, but the percentage of Black and Hispanic people arrested is going up.
Michael Martin, a/k/a Aryan Prodigy and AP of Santa Fe, Texas was sentenced to federal prison for his role in a violent gang-related beating.
Aledo ISD said it learned of an incident with students from the Daniel Ninth Grade Campus involving racial harassment and cyberbullying several weeks ago.
A group of students in Aledo ISD are facing disciplinary action after allegedly creating an online "slave auction" featuring black classmates.
John Cameron Denton, of Montgomery and others involved in the plot made at least 134 threats to injure people and institutions, often for racist reasons, Justice Department prosecutors wrote.
At Dealey Plaza on Sunday, the Dallas Peace and Justice Center and more than a dozen other nonprofits hosted a rally and candlelight vigil denouncing racism and attacks on Asian Americans.
Plano ISD announced Tuesday, disciplinary action has been taken two weeks after an extreme case of bullying at an off-campus sleepover.
At a news conference Tuesday, Plano ISD Superintendent of Schools Sara Bonser addressed recent allegations of bullying and racism.
A family in Texas was nearly stabbed to death inside a Sam's Club in 2020. The attack has left Bawi Cung and his two young sons with scars — some visible, some not.
Julie Hedrick released a statement detailing some of those incidents -- from alleged racism to mask refusal -- and how she feels about it.
A Black elected official in Texas was in the spotlight late in 2020 when he was relegated to a basement office space that had the word "negroes" on a nearby archway, now the county judge who worked to 'resolve' the incident is a suspect in the segregation-era sign's vandalism.
Ellis County Judge Todd Little worked to make sure Constable Curtis Polk got an office of his own and out of the basement away from the offensive sign.
Over an archway, the word "negroes" appears in paint that's chipped away over time. It marks the spot of a public water fountain Black residents were restricted to using.
Emmanuel Acho's YouTube series with the same name has already amassed over 65 million views in five months.
Voters lining up outside the Bedford Public Library saw dozens of campaign signs, but one was hard to miss.
The crowdsourced review platform Yelp has announced that, as a warning to users, it will flag businesses that have been accused of "overt" racism.
The special defines racism and shows how it can be hurtful. It urges children who encounter racism or hear someone else be the victim of it to call it out.
The lawyer for the first Black inmate scheduled for federal execution says race played a central role in landing her client on death row for the Texas crimes he committed as a teen.
At least 15 headstones in a historically Black cemetery in Texas have been vandalized with spray paint.
At least 21 transgender or gender non-conforming people -- including Dallas resident Merci Mack -- have been killed so far in 2020.
Twenty-six-year-old John C. Denton of Montgomery, faces up to five years in prison after entering a guilty plea Tuesday in federal court in Alexandria.
It's a decision the company says, that strives to be "thoughtful and considerate of where we place our advertising dollars to ensure that we invest in platforms devoid of hate speech and harmful content."
The always outspoken, community-driven Mark Cuban will join a diverse group of local and national industry leaders in an effort to "Heal America," on Thursday.
A local NAACP chapter presented a letter with a list of demands concerning police and community relations for Fort Worth city council members on Tuesday night.
A Chicago columnist writes that Major League Baseball should force the team to change its name based on new revelations of racial injustice in the Texas Rangers law enforcement agency.
The accident occurred at about 7 p.m. at University Boulevard and Ruddell Street.
Storms are expected to cover the Metroplex by mid-morning. Large hail and damaging winds are the main threats.
The tragic incident on Tuesday when her family's SUV left the roadway, got caught in a drainage ditch near U.S. 75 and Taylor Street, and was carried away by strong currents.
Mavs will have to wait to see how long they'll be without Luka Doncic because of his latest left calf injury.
DFW Airport ranked No. 1 on FlightAware's MiseryMap on Wednesday afternoon with the most cancellations and delays in the U.S.
Storms are expected to cover the Metroplex by mid-morning. Large hail and damaging winds are the main threats.
The accident occurred at about 7 p.m. at University Boulevard and Ruddell Street.
The tragic incident on Tuesday when her family's SUV left the roadway, got caught in a drainage ditch near U.S. 75 and Taylor Street, and was carried away by strong currents.
Mavs will have to wait to see how long they'll be without Luka Doncic because of his latest left calf injury.
DFW Airport ranked No. 1 on FlightAware's MiseryMap on Wednesday afternoon with the most cancellations and delays in the U.S.
When a former Cedar Hill police officer was accused of soliciting sex from a DWI suspect he was already under investigation for similar behavior with a victim of domestic violence, internal records reveal.
Amber Crum was just 2 years old when she disappeared from the Pleasant Grove area the day after Christmas in 1983.
A nationwide gift card scam linked to Chinese organized crime involving gangs prompted law enforcement and DHS to take action.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
For weeks, the I-Team traced the cups dropped inside seven locations in Garland, Plano, Frisco, Irving, Hurst, Highland Park, and Fort Worth.
President Biden signed legislation Christmas Eve to make the bald eagle officially the U.S. national bird.
Among the new laws signed by President Biden are Paris Hilton's bill to protect institutionalized teenagers and a bill to address hazing on college campuses.
A Dallas City Council committee met behind closed doors Monday before approving a new list of three semifinalists.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
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.
A Chicago man was stuck with a big medical bill after undergoing a colonoscopy that found no evidence of cancer. Here's why.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Many participants are amputees but the program also supports those with neurodivergent conditions, brain injuries, military injuries and more.
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
The concept is simple: a menu with no prices. Guests pay what they can afford.
The new Fort Worth facility is expected to create hundreds of new jobs to help build long-range assault aircraft.
The Dallas City Council voted Wednesday to approve a contract which includes a $15 million upgrade to the convention center.
"The events are not a mismanagement of business, but an intentional act to deceive and deprive," an investigator said.
According to the report, 15,151 Texas workers are owed back wages.
Sophie Hediger, a member of Switzerland's snowboard cross team, competed at the 2022 Beijing Games.
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
With all the lingering questions about the future of coach Mike McCarthy, they won for the fourth time in their last five games.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
"America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys" is coming to Netflix in 2025.
Netflix will have one of its biggest days Wednesday since the site launched in 1998 when it airs two NFL games for the first time.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
This year, the team wanted to be sure more visitors could enjoy the trains.
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.
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.
