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Texas Republicans and Democrats in Congress continue blaming each other for the federal government shutdown, and there is no indication when they will strike a deal to reopen it.
Republicans and Democrats discuss what they believe can prevent the deadly shooting at the ICE office in Dallas. Members of Congress from North Texas talk about what may happen this week with a looming possible government shutdown and find out why the parties are far apart. A legal fight starts this week over the newly approved Congressional maps in Texas that will likely give Republicans five new seats.
As Americans gather to pay their respects to Conservative free speech advocate Charlie Kirk, some Texas teachers and employees find themselves under investigation for comments they made on social media following his assassination.
State Representative James Talarico entered the race for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, joining former Dallas Congressman Colin Allred and retired NASA Astronaut Terry Virts in the Democratic primary. Texas A&M University fires professor amid backlash, political pressure over use of gender identity in children's literature class. North Texas political leaders react to conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Parents who lost their children during the deadly Central Texas flooding discuss the state's new efforts to prevent a disaster from happening again. Why the newly drawn congressional seat in Dallas is attracting attention from more potential candidates. Texas Republicans target Democrats who broke quorum with tough new rules -- how lawmakers are reacting.
Democrat Andrew White, of Houston, is hoping like father, like son. White is running to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott, who's hoping to be reelected for a fourth term.
The legal fight over the state's new congressional maps could be decided in the next week or two.
Funding expires at the end of the fiscal year, Sept. 30.
The president's announcement comes days after he announced that the U.S. would begin imposing a 100% tariff on any branded or patented pharmaceutical product "unless a Company IS BUILDING their Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant in America."
Big news for TikTok users: President Trump signed an executive order allowing the app to keep operating in the U.S., but under a new business structure.
Working to balance a softening labor market and creeping inflation, the Federal Reserve issued its first rate cut since last December.
Sources tell the AP that the Houston-area Republican met with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and political director James Blair.
Longtime GOP Consultant Vinny Minchillo said there is no need for the president to pick sides this early.
Analysts have said the candidates must raise a lot of money to get their message out in this large state.
The attorney general announced his campaign Tuesday night on Laura Ingraham's show on Fox News Channel.
Paxton announced that he was entering the race after months of speculation.
Democratic candidate for Texas Governor Andrew White discusses his campaign to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott. White ran for the governor's office in 2018. He says, "I'm the same person today as I was back then, but I think the party's ready for me, because Democrats want a candidate who can win in November, and I'm the right candidate for that."
Texas Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz discusses the government shutdown. He says," The Schumer shutdown is really about two things," including "free healthcare for illegal aliens." He also talks about the hearing in federal court in El Paso over the new Congressional maps in Texas.
Texas Republican U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill of Flower Mound discusses the government shutdown to start out October. He says that House Republicans did their job and "Democrats simply rejected it," putting them at fault for the shutdown.
Texas Democratic U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas discusses the government shutdown. "This really goes to show you just how ineffective the Republicans are when it comes to governance," said Crockett. She also discusses the hearing in federal court on whether the new congressional maps in Texas should be implemented for the 2026 primary.
Republican Congressman Keith Self discusses free speech regulations and the possibility of taking a look at FCC guidelines. "I think it's absolutely reasonable for Congress to take a look at that law, to see what needs to be updated, how they're going to be treated the same, whatever the outcome is," said Self.
Democratic Congresswoman Julie Johnson discusses free speech and FCC regulations following Charlie Kirk's assassination. She says, "The public had a humongous backlash to that, and really responded and felt like this was authoritarianism at its worst." Johnson says that the government should not censor anyone regardless of party or administration.
Republican North Texas Congressman Keith Self talks about the potential government shutdown, freedom of speech and the FCC.
Democratic Texas Rep. Rafael Anchia of Dallas reacts to the deadly shooting at the ICE office in Dallas. He also discusses the legal battle that is set to begin in court over the new maps.
Democratic U.S. Rep. Julie Johnson of Farmers Branch reacts to the deadly shooting at the ICE office in Dallas. She also discusses the pending government shutdown.
Republican Texas Rep. Katrina Pierson of Rockwall discusses the upcoming hearing on the constitutionality of the newly drawn Congressional maps in Texas.
"This is an assault on the federal government simply trying to enforce the law," said Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in an interview with CBS News Texas Wednesday afternoon. "This is unacceptable." The governor says that the shooting was a direct attempt to kill ICE members. This is the third incident at an ICE facility in Texas, and the second in Dallas.
Dallas County GOP Chair Allen West discusses his party's plan to hand-count ballots cast on Election Day during the upcoming March 3rd primary. "If we have the opportunity to do something differently...then let's do something about it."
TX Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons, D-Houston, criticized TEA Commissioner's letter to school districts about teachers being investigated over comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination.
North Texas labor Law Attorney, Rogge Dunn, says government employees have free speech protections that employees at private companies don't have. After conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination, many reports surfaced about companies firing their employees after making what they believed were inappropriate comments. "A lot of people don't know it as an employee, you don't have any First Amendment speech rights," Dunn said.
Texas Sen. Mayes Middleton, R-Galveston, says Texas teachers who cheered Charlie Kirk's assassination should be fired.
Democratic Texas Rep. Venton Jones says he defends Texas A&M University and the professor who included gender identity in a Children's Literature class. He says, "They did not break any laws. They were exercising their academic freedom".
Former Texas Congressman Colin Allred discusses Rep. James Talarico's announcement that he will be joining an increasingly crowded Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Allred tells Jack Fink his main platform issues include fighting corruption and lowering costs for the public.
Texas Republican Rep. Brian Harrison has blasted Texas A&M University leadership on X for a now-fired professor's lesson involving discussion of gender identity. He tells Jack Fink, "[The student] was discriminated against on the basis of her conservative beliefs and her First Amendment free speech rights were absolutely violated."
SMU Political Science Professor Matthew Wilson discusses the U.S. Senate race now that State Rep. James Talarico has joined the Democratic primary. He said Talarico's entrance, "creates a competitive primary environment."
Democratic State Rep. and now candidate for U.S. Senate, James Talarico of Austin, discusses why he jumped into the race. "I just firmly believe that all 30 million Texans deserve a U.S. Senator who's gonna represent their interests, not the interests of billionaire megadonors," said Talarico.
Republican State Representative Keresa Richardson of McKinney discusses a new bill that will ban fundraising if lawmakers are breaking quorum and potential new House rules increasing penalties for quorum breaking
Democratic State Representative Chris Turner of Grand Prairie discusses a new bill that will ban fundraising if lawmakers break quorum, and potential new House rules increasing penalties for quorum breaking.
Democratic Congresswoman Julie Johnson of Farmers Branch discusses her potential plans to run in next year's midterm elections.
Former National President of LULAC Domingo Garcia says he is forming an exploratory committee for a potential run for the newly drawn 33rd Congressional District.
In Downtown Dallas, residents at The Merc are being told their leases are being terminated following a recent water leak that led to a power outage.
Frisco police said one person is in custody, the incident does not involve any students and there is no threat to the public.
The Savannah Bananas will make their Globe Life Field debut in September 2026, when they'll take on the Texas Tailgaters for three games.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been beefing for years, with the two rappers releasing several diss tracks about one another.
William Caleb Elliott, 26, was previously charged with invasive visual recording. Police say he turned himself in on Thursday on a new felony charge.
They are small and cheap, and they are turning legal rifles into illegal machine guns.
ICEBlock, a crowdsourced app with 1.4 million users, was removed from the App Store following pressure from federal officials and criticism after a shooting at an ICE facility.
Even officers fired for drugs or excessive force can win their jobs back under Texas' civil service system — and many do.
Federal officials say the apps pose a threat to law enforcement.
The CBS News Texas I-Team first reported in April that many veterans were receiving fewer approved hours through the Department of Veterans Affairs' Homemaker Home Health Aide (H/HHA) Program.
A federal grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James, marking the second Trump foe to face federal prosecution in recent weeks.
A federal judge on Thursday granted a partial restraining order to block the Trump administration's deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois, after state and local leaders objected to the deployment.
State and federal transportation officials are enforcing guidelines against art in crosswalks.
A Texas bishop showed Pope Leo XIV a packet of letters from immigrant families "terrorized" by fear that they and their loved ones will be rounded up and deported.
A federal judge is expected to rule on Thursday on a request from the governor and mayor to block the troop deployment.
"For us, it's a lifestyle," said Joe Chavez. "It's not just a weekend of cruising. It's a whole culture, it's a whole thing."
"We would love for them to feel as if they are performing with us, that's our goal."
You can't talk about impactful Texas musicians without mentioning Jose De Leon Hernandez—better known as Little Joe from "Little Joe y la Familia."
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
Chef Rambo Saucedo, from Cantina Laredo shares how food plays a role in the celebration and preservation of culture.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Lineman Brian Abalos is used to danger. Every day, he is up in the air working on power lines.
A 70-year-old Dallas County man has died from the West Nile virus, DCHHS said Monday, marking the first reported West Nile death in the county this season.
Pfizer is the first of many drug makers President Trump claimed has agreed to offer steep drug discounts to all Americans through TrumpRx, in line with the lowest prices paid by Europeans.
Shep, 11, has the fatal disease, but isn't letting it stop him from living his life.
President Trump's announcement this week about an alleged link between Tylenol and autism has drawn pushback from medical experts.
It's estimated that thousands of content creators are living in North Texas. But how much are they earning from it, and could anyone be successful at it?
The SEC approved TXSE as a national securities exchange, paving the way for the first new, fully integrated U.S. stock exchange in decades — and the only one based in Texas.
The Plano store will close in early 2027 after the company sold the property to the mall's developer.
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
As dozens of new laws take effect across Texas this month, the ban on THC-infused vape products is already having a visible impact on small businesses across North Texas.
The Savannah Bananas will make their Globe Life Field debut in September 2026, when they'll take on the Texas Tailgaters for three games.
With rumors and reports swirling that Bill Belichick's time at the University of North Carolina could be coming to an abrupt end, the head coach and the school released a joint statement saying they remain committed to each other.
Colorado Buffaloes Football Head Coach Deion Sanders revealed that he was scheduled for surgery for blood clots but had a positive outlook.
Jones said his obscene gesture toward fans at MetLife Stadium late in a 37-22 victory over the New York Jets was inadvertent and that he intended a "thumbs up" for celebrating Cowboys fans.
Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton, two of the top-rated Americans in the world have officially committed to play in the 2026 Dallas Open.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been beefing for years, with the two rappers releasing several diss tracks about one another.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
The Grammy-winning artist was honored on Tuesday with sign-toppers in the neighborhood where his debut album was recorded.
It's estimated that thousands of content creators are living in North Texas. But how much are they earning from it, and could anyone be successful at it?
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
