This week's moment in nature takes us to the wide open spaces of President Lyndon Johnson's ranch near Stonewall, Texas
This week's moment in nature takes us to the wide open spaces of President Lyndon Johnson's ranch near Stonewall, Texas.
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A big parenting debate has begun online after a Texas mom began blogging about her 6-year-old playing outside by himself
A big parenting debate has begun online after a Texas mom began blogging about her 6-year-old playing outside by himself. She described her shock and frustration when Child Protection Services knocked on her door after a neighbor called the cops on her. Manuel Bojorquez reports.
Jan Crawford joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts from Washington to discuss the details of the ruling
The Texas legislature passed a measure that goes after photographers who take pictures up womens skirts, but a state appeals court ruled that the law was unconstitutional. Jan Crawford joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts from Washington to discuss the details of the ruling.
There is more rain headed for the state, and much of it is under a flash flood watch
Officials in the Austin area are searching for a sheriff's deputy who they fear was swept away by flood waters. There is more rain headed for the state, and much of it is under a flash flood watch. Fred Cantu of Austin affiliate KEYE reports.
Texas A&M researchers have found a surprise benefit to the mounds of seaweed washing ashore in Galveston, Texas
Texas A&M researchers have found a surprise benefit to the mounds of seaweed washing ashore in Galveston, Texas. They say the seaweed has nutritional value, and may one day end up on our plates. KHOU-TV's Larry Seward reports.
Librarians in Oklahoma discover a map created by the United States War Department, known today as the U.S. Department of Defense, worth about $10,000
Librarians in Oklahoma discover a map created by the United States War Department, known today as the U.S. Department of Defense, worth about $10,000. The 19th century map depicts the state of Texas in 1844. KWTV's Lisa Monaham reports.
A millennia-spanning exhibition at the Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas in Austin is devoted to our fascinating four-legged companions
A millennia-spanning exhibition at the Blanton Museum of Art at the University of Texas in Austin is devoted to our fascinating four-legged companions. Anna Werner reports.
Regulators issued an emergency waiver and lifted tough drone regulations in Texas. 23-year-old Christina Morris went missing on August 30
Regulators issued an emergency waiver and lifted tough drone regulations in Texas. 23-year-old Christina Morris went missing on August 30. Anna Werner reports.
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, warns that a proposed constitutional amendment to limit corporate political donations could have unintended consequences
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, warns that a proposed constitutional amendment to limit corporate political donations could have unintended consequences.
White House officials visit border facility
A delegation of senior White House officials and lawmakers visited a migrant housing facility in Texas on Wednesday, amid a surge in migrants crossing the southern U.S. border. President Biden has tapped Vice President Harris to lead efforts to manage migration at the border. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more.
Malcolm Brigman, 90, faced German soldiers in the Ardennes in World War II and then a very tall challenge again in his own yard in Waxahachie, Texas
Malcolm Brigman, 90, faced German soldiers in the Ardennes in World War II and then a very tall challenge again in his own yard in Waxahachie, Texas. After being chased for several blocks and wrestling with a stray emu, police officers intervened. KTVT's Bud Gillett reports.
New mom Elysse Mata holds her identical twin girls Knatalye Hope and Adeline Faith, who were born conjoined at the chest last April
New mom Elysse Mata holds her identical twin girls Knatalye Hope and Adeline Faith, who were born conjoined at the chest last April. The twins have now grown big and strong enough for doctors at Texas Children's Hospital to begin planning separation surgery, which could happen in the next few months.
David Barajas was acquitted of murder charges in Texas Wednesday after being accused of shooting the drunk driver who killed his two sons
David Barajas was acquitted of murder charges in Texas Wednesday after being accused of shooting the drunk driver who killed his two sons. Barajas' attorney said his client did not pull the trigger and the shooting remains unsolved. Manuel Bojorquez reports from Dallas.
An 8-foot tall mammoth that roamed Ellis County Texas up to 60,000 years ago was recently uncovered
An 8-foot tall mammoth that roamed Ellis County Texas up to 60,000 years ago was recently uncovered. Paleontologists are excited because finding a fossil of this size is incredibly rare. KTVT's Tracy Kornet reports.
More than half a million acres of Waggoner Ranch will soon go up for sale, but some are worried that the sale could be the last roundup of true cowboy culture
More than half a million acres of Waggoner Ranch will soon go up for sale, but some are worried that the sale could be the last roundup of true cowboy culture. The massive ranch was created only four years after the state was founded. Anna Werner reports.
Protesters armed with assault rifles called for an end to police shootings while also advocating self-defense
Protesters armed with assault rifles called for an end to police shootings while also advocating self-defense. Calling themselves the Huey P. Newton Gun Club, the protesters marched through south Dallas and even stopped in a local eatery for drinks and pictures. KTVT's Robbie Owens reports.
After being indicted for abuse of power charges by a grand jury, Texas Gov. Rick Perry surrendered to authorities in Austin and had a mugshot taken
After being indicted for abuse of power charges by a grand jury, Texas Gov. Rick Perry surrendered to authorities in Austin and had a mugshot taken. Perry has called the prosecution political and has vowed to fight the allegations. Anna Werner reports from Austin.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry turned himself in Tuesday, and was booked on two felony counts of abuse of power
Texas Gov. Rick Perry turned himself in Tuesday, and was booked on two felony counts of abuse of power. Perry is accused of cutting funds to the office of Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lemberg's office after the Democrat was arrested for drunk driving. Anna Werner reports.
The Texas Republican spoke to hoards of supporters at the Travis County Justice Center, where he was booked after being indicted on two felony counts of abuse of power
The Texas Republican spoke to hoards of supporters at the Travis County Justice Center, where he was booked after being indicted on two felony counts of abuse of power.
Two years ago, David Barajas saw his two sons killed by a drunk driver
Two years ago, David Barajas saw his two sons killed by a drunk driver. He shot and killed the man in revenge and now is on trial for murder. Anna Werner reports from Texas.
A person claiming to be the thief is coming forward after the burglary of a three-story dream closet in Houston, Texas. The thief has been taunting the victim, claiming the stolen items are worthless
A person claiming to be the thief is coming forward after the burglary of a three-story dream closet in Houston, Texas. The thief has been taunting the victim, claiming the stolen items are worthless. KHOU's Ruck Russell reports.
Ruth Marcus, Michael Gerson, Peter Baker, and Gerald Seib discuss the indictment of the Texas governor for abuse of power and whether it will hurt his potential 2016 presidential bid
Ruth Marcus, Michael Gerson, Peter Baker, and Gerald Seib discuss the indictment of the Texas governor for abuse of power and whether it will hurt his potential 2016 presidential bid.
Brandon Scott went to the western tip of the Lone Star state to learn more about its boot bonanza
Texas is home to more boot makers than anywhere else in the world. Brandon Scott went to the western tip of the Lone Star state to learn more about its boot bonanza.
A rare sight occurred at the Space Center Houston today as a team of engineers hoisted the shuttle Independence replica onto a 747
A rare sight occurred at the Space Center Houston today as a team of engineers hoisted the shuttle Independence replica onto a 747. It was no easy task. KHOU's Andrew Horansky reports.
A 14-year-old boy set-up camp in a Texas Walmart, slept in a makeshift bed and even collected a fish from the pet department
A 14-year-old boy set-up camp in a Texas Walmart, slept in a makeshift bed and even collected a fish from the pet department. Eventually, a trash trail led to the teen's discovery. KTVT's JD Miles reports.
Judge orders Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil to be deported to Algeria or Syria
A federal immigration judge has ordered Mahmoud Khalil — a former Columbia University graduate student linked to pro-Palestinian protests — to be deported.
ABC pre-empts "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over Kimmel's Charlie Kirk comments
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
3 police officers killed, 2 wounded in York County, Pennsylvania, shooting; suspect dead
Three police officers were fatally shot and two others were wounded in a shooting Wednesday.
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Suspect arrested for allegedly making threat against Utah college where Kirk was killed
On the same day that Tyler Robinson was formally charged with killing Charlie Kirk at a Utah university, a suspect was taken into custody for allegedly making threats against the same college.
Trump announces he's designating antifa as a "major terrorist organization"
President Trump late Wednesday called for investigations into alleged funders of antifa.
Charlie Kirk's accused assassin feared being shot by police, sheriff says
Washington County Sheriff Nate Brooksby held a news conference on Wednesday and went through the timeline of events, dispelling certain false reports that had been spreading online.
Maps show the forecast track of Tropical Storm Gabrielle
Tropical Storm Gabrielle formed Wednesday morning over the central Atlantic Ocean, becoming the seventh named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season.
Pentagon reviewing service members' social media posts on Charlie Kirk
Hegseth and each service secretary said posts mocking or celebrating the assassination of Charlie Kirk are unacceptable.
The IRS will soon set its 2026 tax brackets. See how yours could change.
The IRS adjusts its tax provisions for inflation every year, which can help taxpayers avoid so-called "bracket creep."