Senate Race To Decide Future Of Many Republicans
The result of the Texas race for the U.S. Senate this week will get top Republican politicians in Austin working on their plans for the future.
The result of the Texas race for the U.S. Senate this week will get top Republican politicians in Austin working on their plans for the future.
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst is leaning on his party's 'old guard' as he tries to secure a U.S. Senate nomination, hoping to regain the air of inevitability he once enjoyed in the race.
Governor Rick Perry is giving a tour of the recently rebuilt Texas Governor's Mansion in Austin on Wednesday, after five years of renovation and reconstruction.
Governor Rick Perry, weighing in on whether Mitt Romney should release more tax returns, says he believes all candidates should be as transparent as possible.
Gov. Rick Perry wants President Barack Obama to apologize while in Texas for his attorney general's criticism of the state's voter ID law.
Gov. Rick Perry is making his first campaign trip on behalf of Mitt Romney to Nevada.
Texas will not expand Medicaid or establish a health insurance exchange, two major tenets of the federal health reform that the U.S. Supreme Court upheld last month, Gov. Rick Perry said in a Monday morning announcement.
Governor Rick Perry said that Texas won't implement a state insurance exchange or expand Medicaid, two key elements of the federal health care overhaul.
State security agents who protected Gov. Rick Perry as he crisscrossed the country running for president have filed for an additional $104,000-plus in backlogged travel expenses.
Crews have returned the iconic painting "Fall of the Alamo" to Texas Governor's Mansion as a $25 million restoration of the historic mansion nears completion.
Republican politicians continue to work against HPV vaccination despite its ability to prevent thousands of cases of cervical cancer and resulting deaths.
The federal government may have to implement a major provision of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul in Texas since the state's conservative leaders are steadfastly opposed to it. But one state agency has fulfilled parts of the law and said it's prepared to move forward if the law is upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court.
The FDA has issued a new report criticizing the company that stored adult stem cells from Governor Rick Perry for use in an experimental procedure for his back pain.
Texas Governor Rick Perry said that he will keep pushing state lawmakers to pass a bill allowing police to ask anyone they stop about their immigration status.
Former inmate Larry Sims died a free man, if not innocent one in the eyes of the law. It wasn't enough, say family and friends, who described a man with a broken spirit who could not find work or happiness after his release from prison after 24 years.
The Texas Republican Convention began with a chorus of boos, long and loud, for Gov. Rick Perry -- a former Republican presidential candidate and the longest-serving governor in state history. It ended with two opponents for the GOP's U.S. Senate nomination slugging it out in dueling floor speeches.
Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst addressed the Texas Republican convention on Friday, largely without boos -- a sign of unity in a party still struggling with deep internal divisions.
Texting and/or talking while behind the wheel is not banned statewide in Texas. But the federal government has unveiled a plan to crack down on distracted driving.
Laurie Cockerell spent Thursday at the State Republican Convention selling conservative children's books –– including one she wrote, called the Founders Fables.
Texas Governor Rick Perry provoked loud and sustained boos at the state Republican Convention by repeating his support for U.S. Senate candidate David Dewhurst.
The Texas Comptroller reports that the state collected more than $2 billion in May, marking 26 months of sales tax growth.
State agencies were told to shave costs by another 10 percent, despite growing tax revenues that have raised hopes of restoring freshly slashed services and jobs across Texas.
Governor Rick Perry will tour a Texas hurricane disaster response exercise on Friday in Austin to mark the start of hurricane season, which has already featured two named tropical storms.
The contentious Senate race was the most-watched among hundreds of races in the Texas primary for the Republican presidential nomination, Congress, the Legislature, judges and various state boards.
Texas Railroad Commission chairman Barry Smitherman is headed to a runoff for the Republican nomination to retain his seat for two more years.
Saturday morning will be cool, dry and crisp.
Bill Pyles' Halloween display in Oxford, Ohio, often resulted in a steady stream of hate mail from angry neighbors.
She excelled at Trinity High School, where her shot put and discus records remain 35 years after she set them.
His family evacuated in advance of the storm. He watched the storm on his video doorbell until they lost power.
The defensive standout was injured late in the fourth quarter as the Cowboys tried to preserve a five-point lead.
Saturday morning will be cool, dry and crisp.
Bill Pyles' Halloween display in Oxford, Ohio, often resulted in a steady stream of hate mail from angry neighbors.
She excelled at Trinity High School, where her shot put and discus records remain 35 years after she set them.
His family evacuated in advance of the storm. He watched the storm on his video doorbell until they lost power.
The defensive standout was injured late in the fourth quarter as the Cowboys tried to preserve a five-point lead.
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.
Recent polling reveals most Texans are worried about climate change even as some lawmakers downplay the concern.
CBS News Texas found that property owners claimed their land was used for livestock, resulting in a huge tax break.
In March, the 9-county region around Dallas transitioned its foster care services to a private organization.
Eye on Politics Reporter Jack Fink spoke with Dallas County Republican Party Chair Lt. Colonel Allen West, Ret. and Dallas County Democratic Party Chair, Kardal Coleman about the Senate and presidential races and the upcoming CBS News Vice-Presidential debate between Democratic Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota and Republican Senator JD Vance of Ohio.
Dr. Ben Voth, SMU Debate Professor and Director of Debate tells Jack Fink what he expects as the candidates square off and what each needs to do to win.
Here are the rules of the CBS News vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
Grocery costs barely rose last month, according to Friday's report, and energy costs dropped 0.8%, led by cheaper gasoline.
During a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border, Vice President Kamala Harris said she intends to keep President Biden's asylum crackdown in place.
There will be productions from around the world, food, music and dancing.
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, a Fort Worth ballet company is celebrating through dance by blending classical ballet with the vibrant culture of Spain.
The chill of a Dallas Stars game at the American Airlines Center will transform into the warmth of Latin culture.
Cultura Markets organizer Mariah Zurita has created a community of local business owners showcasing their culture.
Check out the events happening across the DFW metroplex in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
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.
Many of the pertussis infections have been reported in older children and adults.
Meat processor's marketing of industrial beef products as "climate-smart" misleads consumers, environmental group alleges.
Some of the earliest U.S. cases of the new COVID-19 variant XEC were reported in Virginia.
The American Cancer Society says about 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime.
The new white paper is the most comprehensive look at 988's data to date.
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.
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.
The defensive standout was injured late in the fourth quarter as the Cowboys tried to preserve a five-point lead.
The CBS Sports Texas team all believe that the Cowboys will defeat the Giants in Week 4.
It's moment nearly 400 days in the making.
Hall of Fame NFL quarterback Brett Favre said during testimony before Congress Tuesday he has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Currently, there is no known cure, but a variety of medications can provide relief.
The Cowboys are at the New York Giants in their first NFC East game Thursday night.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
MrBeast's production company, along with Amazon Studios, is facing a lawsuit involving contestants from the reality show "Beast Games."
United said demand for its flights surges wherever Taylor Swift jets off to for her next concert.
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.