SMU's McFarlin Auditorium gets historical marker for MLK, Jr. speech
The historical marker is to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr's speech he made at SMU in 1966.
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The historical marker is to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr's speech he made at SMU in 1966.
Fast forward half a century and now McFarlin Auditorium will be honored with a Texas Historical Commission marker – a reminder to all that seeds of change sprout, when watered from the heart.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke at Southern Methodist University in 1966 to a packed McFarlin Auditorium.
The Dallas Open is underway this week at SMU – and what may be the most heartwarming and inspiring story on the court doesn't involve any of the players.
This tournament gives participants from across the world with amputations or who have conditions that affect the use of their limbs a chance to play tennis.
There's plenty of reasons why college students may not vote. At SMU, location isn't one of them – there's a polling location right in the center of campus.
Well, if you heard Navy fighter jets screaming over North Dallas or you were rubbernecking on Central Expressway at the sight of people jumping from a plane, we can explain it.
Well, if you heard Navy fighter jets screaming over North Dallas or you were rubbernecking on Central Expressway at the sight of people jumping from a plane, we can explain it.
Haley Taylor Schlitz is graduating from Southern Methodist University, making national history in the process.
SMU constitutional law professor Dale Carpenter reacts to SCOTUS draft opinion that would overturn Roe V. Wade
SMU named Rob Lanier as its coach on Sunday after he took Georgia State to the NCAA Tournament this season.
"He'll be remembered for many things, and his friends specifically call out his empathy and compassion," SMU said in a tweet.
Researchers at SMU have identified 62 neighborhoods in Dallas that are "highly deficient" in the infrastructure that creates a safe, livable and economically viable neighborhood.
Experts say North Texans should be concerned about developments between Russia and Ukraine.
In a story that sounds more like science fiction than science fact, researchers at Southern Methodist University and Northwest University have developed new technology that allows cameras to capture high-resolution images and holograms of objects that are hidden around corners or obscured from view.
Following weeks of speculation, Sonny Dykes introduced as TCU's new coach after four seasons at SMU.
SMU is collaborating with the technology company NVIDIA to boost the university's high-performance computing system – increasing the current supercomputer memory tenfold.
After last year's Iron Skillet game was called off because of COVID-19 issues in TCU's program, the Mustangs earned consecutive victories over the Horned Frogs for the first time since 1992-93.
SMU went on to beat Abilene Christian 56-9 in a season opener.
Toyelle Wilson is a powerful example for others. She's the first black female head coach of any sport in the history of SMU.
In Ollie Osbourne's words, "It's really exciting that I get this opportunity. I never thought in my college years, I'd be playing in the Masters."
"The on-court record of our teams did not reach the level of success we hoped for our program," Athletic Director Rick Hart said.
Historians and political experts are reacting to an announcement by President Trump that breaks a long-standing tradition.
That lawsuit asks the Supreme Court to order state legislatures in Wisconsin, Michigan, Georgia and Pennsylvania to displace "tainted" election results in those States and choose their own slate of electors.
President Donald Trump and his campaign have filed election lawsuits in a number of states to challenge the results.
A tornado watch is in effect for counties further west of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex until 10 a.m.
By early Monday morning, scattered severe thunderstorms with winds 60 mph+ and the potential for isolated tornadoes will be possible.
Unlike the Cowboys, the Texans hold a winning record and are the top team in their division.
With about 200 officers leaving the department each year, the Dallas Police Department has worked hard just to keep the force from shrinking.
The Dallas Wings won the WNBA draft lottery Sunday and the chance to draft UConn star Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 pick.
A tornado watch is in effect for counties further west of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex until 10 a.m.
Unlike the Cowboys, the Texans hold a winning record and are the top team in their division.
With about 200 officers leaving the department each year, the Dallas Police Department has worked hard just to keep the force from shrinking.
The Dallas Wings won the WNBA draft lottery Sunday and the chance to draft UConn star Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 pick.
Bluesky reported one million new users after President-elect Trump tapped X owner Musk for his next administration.
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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.
For the past six months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has spoken with more than a dozen Medicare recipients who reported fraudulent activity on their accounts.
President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and senior staff picks are facing an uncertain future as his selections received mixed reviews in recent days — and a handful sent shockwaves through Washington.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
A return to Madison Square Garden meant revisiting the place where a comedian caused an uproar at a Trump rally last month by likening Puerto Rico to a "floating island of garbage."
Jack Fink discusses funding for public schools, school choice, and how students are doing with Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath.
The U.S. received written assurance from Iran before the presidential election that its leadership was not actively trying to assassinate President-elect Donald Trump, CBS News confirmed
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.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
Once a month, a group of veterans and first responders gathers to find healing through outdoor therapy.
Texas has the third largest population of people 50 years of age and older.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
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.
Unlike the Cowboys, the Texans hold a winning record and are the top team in their division.
The Dallas Wings won the WNBA draft lottery Sunday and the chance to draft UConn star Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 pick.
Cooper Rush's eighth career start filling in for Dak Prescott as quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys will be his first trying to bounce back immediately from a poor performance in a loss. Cooper Rush set to lead Cowboys in hope for redemption against Texans
Bela Karolyi and his wife Martha defected to the U.S. in 1981, and over the next 30-plus years, became a guiding force in American gymnastics, though not without controversy.
A day after losing his highly-anticipated boxing match to Jake Paul, Mike Tyson wrote that "this is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I'm grateful for last night."
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
A day after losing his highly-anticipated boxing match to Jake Paul, Mike Tyson wrote that "this is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I'm grateful for last night."
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
The 46-year-old Houston native – whose name is Jason Head – was putting a gun away at his ranch when it "slipped out of the holster, hit the side of the jeep and discharged into his stomach area," his publicist said.
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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.
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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.
