Hobby Lobby CEO to make $7 million donation to First Baptist Dallas sanctuary rebuild
Pastor Robert Jeffress said he hopes to break ground on the project after the new year.
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Tony Dokoupil named anchor of the "CBS Evening News"
Emmy Award-winning journalist Tony Dokoupil will anchor the "CBS Evening News" beginning on Jan. 5, 2026.
Fort Worth ISD votes to close another campus
Western Hills Primary will close and consolidate with Western Hills Elementary in the 2026-2027 school year.
Applications open for Texas' private school voucher program
It's called the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA). Private schools are not automatically in the TEFA program, they must opt in.
Mild Wednesday ahead in North Texas before a cold front drops temperatures
Wednesday in North Texas is starting out more mild compared to yesterday morning as most wake up to temperatures in the 40s.
Elon Musk suggests he wouldn't do DOGE over again
Six months after stepping down from leading the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, billionaire Elon Musk suggested in an interview he likely would not repeat his time helming the cost-cutting mission.
McKinney's "Grandma Stand" offers free holiday advice and big hugs
This holiday season, the City of McKinney is offering something a little different from the usual lights and festivities: a stand where anyone can stop by for advice, comfort and the kind of warmth only a grandmother can give.
Frisco family warns others after bobcat kills family pet
"It happened so fast. She was just gone."
Stolen suitcase, GPS tracker, and weeks of waiting on police: inside a North Texas couple's search for answers
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
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Fort Worth ISD school board votes to appeal TEA takeover
The Fort Worth ISD school board voted 7-1 Tuesday night to appeal the state's takeover of the district.
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD to vote on closing 2 elementary campuses
The GCISD school board is likely to vote to approve the closure and consolidation of two elementary schools for next school year.
Is AI replacing teachers? At 2 North Texas private schools, it is
It's called Alpha School for grades K-8, and it's the most expensive private school in Texas. One campus is in Plano and the other is in Fort Worth.
McKinney ISD names 3 elementary schools to be repurposed
The school board also discussed new attendance zones for elementary, middle and high schools with underutilized campuses.
How a North Texas school district integrates AI into the classroom
Ford said AI is necessary for the future of education, and if schools aren't tapping into it now, she said they'll get left behind.
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Stolen suitcase, GPS tracker, and weeks of waiting on police: inside a North Texas couple's search for answers
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Arlington City Council votes down LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination ordinance
After months of delays and debate on the city of Arlington's anti-discrimination ordinance, on Tuesday, council members voted 5-4 not to reinstate the ordinance.
Dr. Frederick Haynes III, Friendship-West Baptist Church senior pastor, to run for 30th Congressional District
Pastor Frederick Haynes III jumps into the race for Texas' 30th district as shifting maps and surprise candidate moves reshape the state's political landscape.
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Trinity Habitat for Humanity builds homes and hope for working families in North Texas
From Mansfield to South Fort Worth, Trinity Habitat for Humanity is turning land into launchpads — helping essential workers like teachers, bus drivers, and single moms achieve homeownership and stability.
Dallas rebrands DEI initiatives amid federal funding pressure
Dallas City Council reshapes Diversity, Equity & Inclusion efforts into “Drivers of Opportunity,” balancing federal funding rules with a continued commitment to racial equity in neighborhoods and city projects.
Residents devastated by loss after Fort Worth apartment fire displaces dozens
Officials said 16 units are damaged, affecting at least 60 people. The American Red Cross was at the scene helping displaced residents.
Holiday stress up among Americans, APA poll shows rising anxiety
A new APA poll finds 44% of Americans feel holiday stress, with gift-giving, family tensions, and grief topping concerns.
Texas Rangers’ Toy Drive at Globe Life Field collects 1,000+ gifts for kids
Fans brought the holiday spirit to Globe Life Field as the Rangers’ toy drive collected over 1,000 gifts for Mission Arlington families.
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Feeling a little "horse"? It may be the pollen count
Captain, the Texas Rangers' official mascot, helped out with the CBS News Texas forecast on Wednesday.
Warm days continue for North Texas until weekend cold front
The above-average temperatures and sunshine are forecasted to continue through Saturday. This is due to a ridge of high pressure influencing the weather pattern.
Windy Wednesday in North Texas with a cold front on the way
Highs this afternoon will top out in the mid-60s.
Slight cold front on the way to North Texas but above-average temps continue
Expect mostly sunny skies today with breezy winds gusting up to 25 mph at times, with a cold front moving in from the north.
11 Days of Giving
Plano nonprofit sees demand soar, receives $1,000 donation as part of 11 Days of Giving
As the holidays approach, many North Texas families are feeling the strain of a difficult year. The Storehouse in Plano is seeing that need firsthand.
Sharing Life in Mesquite receives $1,000 donation as part of 11 Days of Giving
For thousands of families, getting enough to eat isn't guaranteed. Sharing Life works to fill that gap.
Grace Bridge receives $1,000 boost from 11 Days of Giving
Carter Morris said the number of people his nonprofit serves has grown from fewer than 200 to nearly 10,000 in North Texas.
Mi Escuelita Preschool receives $1,000 donation as part of 11 Days of Giving
The school teaches English as a second language to preschool-aged children, creating a strong foundation for their educational futures.
Beyond the Border
Millions of asylum-seekers left waiting in immigration court backlog
While illegal migrant crossings have dropped, immigration courts now have a historically high volume of cases
Some local, state law enforcement to be deputized as immigration agents
With the expansion of the 287(g) program, local and state officers will be able to enforce some immigration duties.
Are local sheriff's offices playing a role in deportation operations?
While the Trump administration says they're only targeting criminals for deportation, those words have done little to comfort some immigrants
What do President Trump's immigration-related executive orders do?
A few weeks into his second term, President Donald Trump has issued dozens of executive orders.
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Michigan and Texas to meet in Citrus Bowl on New Year's Eve
No. 18 Michigan will meet No. 13 Texas in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, on Dec. 31, the bowl game's organizers announced Sunday.
Tom Hicks, who owned Stars, Rangers and Liverpool teams, dies at 79
Spokesperson Lisa LeMaster said in a statement that Hicks died peacefully in Dallas, surrounded by family.
Trump calls on Baseball Hall of Fame to admit Roger Clemens
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied.
2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule released. The USA's path and full fixtures.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
Michael Annett, former NASCAR racing star, dies at 39
Michael Annett won the Xfinity Series' season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway in 2019.
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Dallas shifts DEI to "Drivers of Opportunity" amid federal funding pressure
Amid federal pressure, the Dallas City Council has shifted its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to a new framework.
Trinity Habitat for Humanity builds affordable homes for working families in North Texas
In Mansfield, the dirt is moving on another new home community. While that's hardly a reason for surprise in the fast-growing Tarrant County suburb, this one is — wait for it: affordable.
Non-profit donates almost $200,000 to Fort Worth church after thieves stole supplies for new building
A non-profit organization has given an amazing gift to a Tarrant County congregation just in time for the holidays.
Residents devastated by losses after Fort Worth apartment fire displaces dozens
Officials said 16 units are damaged, affecting at least 60 people.
Experts warn World Cup airspace security faces unprecedented drone threat
Security experts say providing protection for next year's World Cup will be the biggest challenge for a sporting event in U.S. history.
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Stolen suitcase, GPS tracker, and weeks of waiting on police: inside a North Texas couple's search for answers
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
School buses improve educational outcomes. Why are they massively underfunded?
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
I-Team Investigation: A patchwork of protection
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
Texas woman shares violent video of jail experience
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
In jail instead of a hospital; the struggle to get mental health treatment in Texas
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
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Federal judge orders unsealing of more Epstein files in New York
A federal judge in New York has granted a request from the Justice Department to unseal more files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Elon Musk suggests he wouldn't do DOGE over again
Six months after stepping down from leading the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, billionaire Elon Musk suggested in an interview he likely would not repeat his time helming the cost-cutting mission.
Trump says he's "crushing" inflation as GOP faces affordability concerns
President Trump spoke about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
DOJ can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says
The Justice Department can release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge ruled.
Rep. Marc Veasey to exit congressional race, run for Tarrant County judge
Veasey has represented the 33rd Congressional District since 2013.
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Delta faces first lawsuits in Toronto plane crash
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 calls for ban on additives in public water
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
With paper tags going away in Texas, officials fear toll dodgers will use fake metal plates
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists call for boycott of Target following rollback of DEI initiatives
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Target is ending its diversity goals
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.
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What parents should know about their children's AI use this holiday season
The holiday season can mean festive lights, shopping for your children's gifts, and more time using technology.
North Texas tap group turns 40 and keeps the beat alive
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
Doctors warn of new severe flu strain that could start showing up in North Texas
It's called H3N1, and it can not only cause more severe illness in older adults, but it's also proving to be resistant to flu vaccines.
Crowley police officer's search for living kidney donor while battling stage 5 renal failure
A North Texas man serves the community as a full-time Crowley police officer; however, that young officer is the one who needs help after he received a life-threatening diagnosis over the summer.
Non-profit, search and rescue experts write wandering toolkit for those with dementia
The toolkit includes tips for caretakers and applies to anyone with dementia.
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Barber's struggles highlight impact of Frisco's Main Street construction on small businesses
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas launching new location in uptown
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
Google's $40 billion investment in Texas to boost AI, cloud, and energy infrastructure
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines announces layoffs at Texas headquarters
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
U.S. ranchers oppose Trump's Argentina beef imports, experts doubt it will lower prices
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
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Mavericks center Dereck Lively II to have foot surgery, out for season
The 21-year-old center only appeared in seven games this season, averaging 4 points and 5 rebounds.
World Cup powerhouses expected to set up training base camps across North Texas
North Texas got more good news today for those excited about next year's World Cup.
Everything you need to know about the 2025 BMW Marathon Festival
CBS News Texas will stream the 2025 BMW Dallas Marathon Festival on CBSNewsTexas.com, the CBS News app and Pluto TV.
Texas Rangers Toy Drive at Globe Life Field in Arlington collects over 1,000 toys
The toy drive, benefitting Mission Arlington-Mission Metroplex, will take place at Globe Life Field in Arlington on Dec. 9 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Rantanen's shootout winner, Oettinger's 27 saves lift Stars over Penguins 3-2
Mikko Rantanen's final-round score was the only goal of the shootout and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves as the Dallas Stars beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Sunday night.
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Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
Trump hosts Kennedy Center Honors, a first for a president
President Trump hosted the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Trump awards medals to the Kennedy Center honorees including Stallone
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
Prominent U.S. playwright arrested in Japan for alleged ecstasy smuggling
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Artist who fought for diagnosis turns incurable cancer journey into art
Nardiz Cooke was immediately transfixed by the mask she wore while receiving treatment for late-stage cancer.
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Photos: Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returns to North Texas
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.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
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.
Texas Health NICU babies celebrate first Valentine's Day in style
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
Mavericks fans call for GM Nico Harrison's firing ahead of Anthony Davis' first home game
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
