Texas boy plays music for shelter animals
Yuvi Agarwal began playing piano at four years old, and recognized early on how impactful music could be for animals. Now, the Texas boy helms "Wild Tunes," where he plays music for shelter animals.
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Ghislaine Maxwell moved, victims fear pardon
Jeffrey Epstein's notorious accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, was moved from a Florida prison to a prison camp in Texas amid her lawyers' push for clemency and following two interviews with U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Lightning "megaflash" recognized as new world record
A lightning flash that extended 515 miles from eastern Texas to near Kansas City, Missouri, in 2017 is recognized as being the longest horizontal distance.
Sneak peek: The Yogurt Shop Murders
ENCORE: The murders of four teenage girls have haunted Austin, Texas, for more than 30 years. Could new information lead to a killer? "48 Hours" correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. Watch Saturday, Aug. 2 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
"Loud for Love" raises hope after Texas floods
One month after flash floods devastated central Texas, killing 137 people, CBS News Texas anchor Madison Sawyer joins CBS Mornings to preview a benefit concert supporting Salvation Army relief efforts.
Public anger grows after Texas flood response
At a packed hearing in Kerrville, Texas, families demand answers after learning the emergency manager was asleep during the Fourth of July floods that killed more than 100 people.
Texas officials testify on floods response
Three Kerr County, Texas, officials atop the area's emergency response efforts testified at a state hearing on their actions during the deadly floods that killed dozens. CBS News' Janet Shamlian has more.
Emergency coordinator sick when floods hit
A key emergency official says he was sick and asleep when deadly floods hit central Texas earlier in July. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian has the details.
Emergency official says he was sick and asleep when deadly floods hit
Texas officials have faced questions over their preparedness and the speed of their initial actions when flash flooding hit.
Damning testimony over deadly Texas floods
Kerr County's emergency manager testified Thursday that he was sick and asleep when flash floods tore through Central Texas over the Fourth of July holiday, killing at least 135 people. Janet Shamlian reports.
Texas GOP releases proposed congressional map
Republican lawmakers in Texas on Wednesday released a draft of their proposed new congressional map, designed to increase the number of districts favorable to the GOP before the 2026 midterm elections. Ed O'Keefe has more.
Texas GOP unveils proposed congressional map
State lawmakers in Texas unveiled on Wednesday their new proposed congressional map, which is designed to create a bigger advantage for Republicans. Ally Mutnick, senior congressional reporter for Punchbowl News, joins "The Takeout" to unpack the map's implications.
Tarantula mating season begins soon. Spiders can be spotted in these 5 states
Tarantula mating season kicks off in the fall. There are five states where the arachnids will be spotted most.
Texas GOP unveils planned congressional map
Republican lawmakers in Texas have revealed their proposal for a new congressional map. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall has more.
Possible congressional redistricting in Texas
A special session of the Texas legislature is underway to address several issues, including the redrawing of the state's congressional map. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
Bighorn sheep are disappearing in Texas. Wildlife biologists are stepping in.
In Texas, about 50% of the bighorn sheep population was decimated in the last five years due to disease, biologists say.
Lambs born after rescue from Texas disease threat
Last fall, biologists captured dozens of bighorn sheep from the only disease-free herd left in Texas. Did it work? Jason Allen reports.
Federal cuts impact warning systems
The deadly floods in Texas earlier this month raised some questions about emergency warning systems. A new piece from the Council on Foreign Relations, an American think tank, takes a look at the potential impact of cuts to early warning systems in the U.S. after President Trump already cut staff at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and halted research into natural disasters. Author of the piece, Alice Hill, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Democrats battle Texas redistricting effort
Texas Democrats are visiting California and Illinois today to meet with Democratic Govs. Gavin Newsom and J.B. Pritzker. The lawmakers are looking for support against a Republican-led redistricting effort in their state. Political strategists Lance Trover and Kristian Ramos join "The Takeout" with analysis.
Here's where you can donate to help Central Texas flood recovery
Several organizations are accepting donations for those impacted by the floods, as well as first responders and volunteers.
Texas city races to keep up with record growth
As new homes rise by the thousands, the infrastructure to support them all can't expand fast enough.
Texas Democrats warn of GOP redistricting push
Republicans can only afford to lose three seats in the House in next year's election, or they will lose control of the body. The president's party traditionally loses more than 20. To improve the odds, President Trump has been pressuring Texas Republicans to redraw congressional district maps to help the party win more seats in the midterm elections. Jason Allen has more.
Inside the rise of America's fastest-growing city
In 2020, there were 17,000 people living in Princeton, Texas. It grew to 28,000 in two years and then to 37,000 last year, when it topped the Census Bureau's list of the fastest-growing cities in the country. Jason Allen reports.
Johnson "very bullish" on GOP in midterms
President Trump wants Texas lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional map to increase Republicans' chances of keeping a House majority after the 2026 midterms. Speaker Mike Johnson joins "The Takeout" to weigh in on the proposal. Then, Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, Kadia Goba, congressional reporter for The Washington Post, and Alex Isenstadt, senior political reporter for Axios, join with analysis.
Texas lawmakers focus on flood preparedness
Texas lawmakers gathered for a special session to address the deadly flooding that hit the state earlier this month. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen reports.
Trump's BLS nominee Antoni suggests suspending monthly jobs report
E.J. Antoni, an economist nominated by President Trump to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, said the jobs report is flawed.
White House reviewing Smithsonian museums for "alignment" with Trump
The White House says it will review some of the best-known Smithsonian museums to root out "divisive or ideologically driven language."
Democrats who left Texas to block redistricting are discussing when they will return
Republican leaders announced that if they can't reach a quorum again at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, both the House and Senate will wrap up the special session.
Trump sidesteps Senate and judiciary with some U.S. attorney picks
The Trump administration has installed four U.S. attorneys without Senate confirmation, prompting questions about checks on executive power.
Zelenskyy on Trump-Putin summit: "Talks about us, without us, will not work" for Ukraine
Russia has signaled to the U.S. that it may be willing to end the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters Tuesday.
Order calls for improved conditions for ICE detainees at NYC facility
A federal judge said he would block the Trump administration from using a Manhattan federal building to hold immigrants facing deportation unless it improves conditions there.
U.S. stocks rally toward record highs after better-than-expected inflation data
The U.S. stock market on Tuesday rose toward records after data suggested inflation in July was a touch better than economists expected.
Fort Stewart sergeant charged with attempted murder, domestic violence in shooting
Five soldiers were injured when Sgt. Quornelius Radford opened fire on his coworkers last week at the Army post in Georgia.
Man rescued after surviving 9 days in Canadian wilderness
Canadian man Andrew Barber was rescued after nine days in the remote wilderness, officials said.