Beyond fried food: Exploring the hidden gems at the State Fair of Texas
From budget-friendly bites to historic rides and cultural showcases, the State Fair offers more than just deep-fried favorites.
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Dallas singer Ren Galera uses rising fame to spotlight mental health
The bilingual artist with roots in Mexico and North Texas is using her platform to celebrate culture and advocate for mental wellness.
Dallas woman facing murder charge after not saying "thank you" ends in fatal shooting, police say
Police say the fatal shooting occurred outside a PetSmart following verbal and physical altercations that began at a nearby Five Below.
Pope Leo urges U.S. bishops to speak about Trump's immigration crackdown
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.
Here's what gold crossing $4,000 is telling us about the U.S. economy
A range of factors has driven gold prices to record highs this year — a surge some Wall Street analysts think is likely to continue.
Dolly Parton says "I'm not dying" after sister asks for prayers
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Man accused in deadly DART shooting wore a "Jason-style" hockey mask, police say
DART police believe it was some kind of conflict between two people. No one else on the train was hurt.
State Fair of Texas announces an end to Midway's Log Ride
Since it opened in 1986, the ride has given countless fairgoers a thrill, and a welcome splash of water on a hot day.
Palisades Fire arrest made; suspect allegedly set earlier blaze that later ignited Jan. 7 LA inferno, officials say
29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht "maliciously" started the Lachman Fire on Jan. 1, which later became the devastating Palisades Fire, prosecutors said.
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Two bills to keep an eye on as the Texas legislative session wraps up
As the final week of the Texas legislative session begins, there are a few education bills that could make it to the finish line.
Texas Senate gives initial approval to $8.5 billion in new funding for public schools
The measure could be voted on in the House on Friday.
What does it mean when a Texas school gets an 'A' rating?
When Lacey Beasley talked to Prosper ISD Superintendent Holly Ferguson, she said the ratings aren't what they are chalked up to be.
Fort Worth ISD board gives final approval to close 18 schools
The closures, which primarily impact elementary campuses, are part of Fort Worth ISD's broader Facilities Master Plan.
Kennedale ISD leaders talk pros, cons of HB 6
If passed, HB 6 would allow suspensions for students from pre-K to second grade – students ages 4 to 8.
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Robert Roberson granted stay of execution
One week before a scheduled execution, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals stepped in.
Dallas' Oak Lawn neighborhood may lose distinctive rainbow crosswalks
State and federal transportation officials are enforcing guidelines against art in crosswalks.
North Texas pastor among foreign-born religious workers forced to self-deport
Pastor Albert Oliveira is just one of the many foreign-born religious leaders across the United States choosing to self-deport amid a visa backlog.
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Water leak forces lease terminations at historic Downtown Dallas apartment building
In Downtown Dallas, residents at "The Merc" at Mercantile Place are being told their leases are being terminated following a recent water leak that led to a power outage.
The secret society driving Baylor administrators crazy for almost 100 years
Membership is a tightly guarded secret, though it wasn’t always that way.
"Parade of Lights" returns to Fort Worth on November 23
A longtime holiday tradition continues this year in Downtown Fort Worth. The 43rd year of the GM Financial Parade of Lights will take place at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23.
Federal judge temporarily blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois
A federal judge on Thursday granted a restraining order temporarily blocking the Trump administration's deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois, after state and local leaders objected to the deployment.
7th vote fails to reopen the government
For the 7th time, the Senate has failed to reopen the government with a vote. Republicans want to pass a spending bill without extending subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
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Hot and sunny weekend weather for Red River Rivalry, other activities
First Alert meteorologist Lauren Bostwick has the latest forecast.
High temperatures continue through the weekend in North Texas
A remarkable run of warm and dry weather continues into this weekend. We’ll have winds pick up on Sunday, making for a higher fire risk.
More sunshine and dry conditions with above average highs
As winds pick up Sunday into Monday, the fire threat will increase.
Sunny, warm and dry weather continues in North Texas
A remarkable run of warm and dry weather continues into this weekend.
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5th Annual Latinidades Theater Festival celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
There will be productions from around the world, food, music and dancing.
Fort Worth ballet company celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with special performance
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, a Fort Worth ballet company is celebrating through dance by blending classical ballet with the vibrant culture of Spain.
Dallas Stars to host Hispanic Heritage Party this Saturday at PNC Plaza
The chill of a Dallas Stars game at the American Airlines Center will transform into the warmth of Latin culture.
Cultura Markets bring culture and local vendors to the community year round
Cultura Markets organizer Mariah Zurita has created a community of local business owners showcasing their culture.
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Fort Worth man says 'game changing' executive immigration action will impact his life
"I am a Texan, for all intents and purposes," Juan Carlos Cerda said. "I just don't have that permanent legal status that says I can stay here."
Potential pathway to stay for North Texas "dreamers" part of Biden's new immigration program
"It's just really special and I hope we can have these protections and a path to citizenship one day."
Latin American baseball league gives migrants in North Texas sense of community
Founded about a year ago, the league is made up almost entirely of immigrants from Latin America.
What will the effect be of the Biden administration's new asylum regulation?
The issues at the border are multifaceted, but one of the problems is how long the asylum process can last.
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Dallas Wings fire coach Chris Koclanes after 10-34 season
The Dallas Wings have fired coach Chris Koclanes after going 10-34 in his only season.
Texas Rangers and manager Bruce Bochy agree to part ways
Bruce Bochy will not return as the Texas Rangers manager next season, the organization announced Monday night.
Kyrie Irving is on track, Anthony Davis recovering, and the Mavs are betting big on Cooper Flagg
Kyrie Irving says he's on schedule in his recovery from a torn ACL and Anthony Davis will need protective eyewear for the rest of his career after surgery to repair a detached retina.
No winner in Micah's return to Dallas as Packers, Cowboys tie 40-40
Brandon Aubrey and Brandon McManus traded short field goals in overtime, and Micah Parsons' highly anticipated return to Dallas ended with the Cowboys and Green Bay Packers in a 40-40 tie.
Guardians' 9-8 win over Rangers puts exclamation point on AL Central title
Brayan Rocchio hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning and the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 9-8 victory over the Texas Rangers, putting an exclamation point on their improbable AL Central title.
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Video shows North Texas girl saving her brother after he started choking
Leah James saved her brother after they put hard candies in their mouths and jumped on a trampoline.
Deadly blast rips through military explosives facility in Tennessee
The blast occurred at Accurate Energetic Systems, according to the Hickman County Sheriff's Office.
Hunk of NASA equipment falls on West Texas farmland
A piece of scientific equipment about the size of an SUV, attached to a massive parachute, fell from the sky in rural West Texas.
Texas Rangers introduce new manager Skip Schumaker – watch live
Schumaker was named National League Manager of the Year in 2023 when he was with the Miami Marlins.
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Gaza ceasefire in effect, Israel says, as hostage release countdown begins
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows "Hamas will disarm," easy way or the hard way, as Israel's military says a Gaza ceasefire is in effect.
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ATF targets rise of "swift links," illegal gun conversion devices in North Texas
They are small and cheap, and they are turning legal rifles into illegal machine guns.
Apple takes down ICE tracking apps after pressure from Trump administration
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.
Fired? Not so fast: Inside the world of police discipline
Even officers fired for drugs or excessive force can win their jobs back under Texas' civil service system — and many do.
ICE tracking apps face scrutiny after Dallas shooting
Federal officials say the apps pose a threat to law enforcement.
North Texas veterans speak out as VA reduces their in-home care hours
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.
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New York AG Letitia James indicted in Virginia
A federal grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James, marking the second Trump foe to face federal prosecution in recent weeks.
Chicago federal judge temporarily blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois
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.
Dallas' Oak Lawn neighborhood may lose distinctive rainbow crosswalks
State and federal transportation officials are enforcing guidelines against art in crosswalks.
Pope Leo urges U.S. bishops to speak about Trump's immigration crackdown
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.
500 National Guard troops deployed in Chicago area amid legal battle
A federal judge is expected to rule on Thursday on a request from the governor and mayor to block the troop deployment.
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Cars and Culture Show brings hundreds to experience lowriders and more
"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."
Ballet Folklorico connects dancers to familial ancestors
"We would love for them to feel as if they are performing with us, that's our goal."
Pioneering tejano legend Little Joe: the heart and soul of Texas music history
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."
Latino-owned businesses see rapid growth in Dallas: "an untapped community"
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
Celebrating "Diez y Seis," Mexico's Day of Independence, with food
Chef Rambo Saucedo, from Cantina Laredo shares how food plays a role in the celebration and preservation of culture.
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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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North Texas lineman survives brain aneurysm thanks to advanced medical technology
Lineman Brian Abalos is used to danger. Every day, he is up in the air working on power lines.
Dallas County reports first West Nile virus death of 2025
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.
FDA head says TrumpRx is a "major step" toward making medications affordable
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.
Dallas family pushes for a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Shep, 11, has the fatal disease, but isn't letting it stop him from living his life.
Dr. Oz says "of course" pregnant women should take Tylenol if a doctor says so
President Trump's announcement this week about an alleged link between Tylenol and autism has drawn pushback from medical experts.
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North Texas content creators: from side hustles to successful influencer careers
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?
SEC approves Texas Stock Exchange, first new U.S. exchange in decades
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.
Neiman Marcus to close location at The Shops at Willow Bend
The Plano store will close in early 2027 after the company sold the property to the mall's developer.
Latino-owned businesses see rapid growth in Dallas: "an untapped community"
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
North Texas vape shops face losses, uncertainty after ban on THC-infused vapes
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.
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Texas Rangers introduce new manager Skip Schumaker – watch live
Schumaker was named National League Manager of the Year in 2023 when he was with the Miami Marlins.
Stars hold off the Jets 5-4
Mikko Rantanen scored the first goal and had two assists and the Dallas Stars won in coach Glen Gulutzan's return, overcoming Kyle Connor's hat trick to hold off the Winnipeg Jets 5-4 on Thursday night in the opener for both teams.
The Savannah Bananas bring Banana Ball to Globe Life Field in 2026
The Savannah Bananas will make their Globe Life Field debut in September 2026, when they'll take on the Texas Tailgaters for three games.
Bill Belichick "fully committed" to North Carolina amid buyout rumors
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.
Sanders to have surgery, reveals more health problems
Colorado Buffaloes Football Head Coach Deion Sanders revealed that he was scheduled for surgery for blood clots but had a positive outlook.
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Judge dismisses Drake's lawsuit against UMG over Kendrick Lamar diss track
Kendrick Lamar and Drake have been beefing for years, with the two rappers releasing several diss tracks about one another.
Dolly Parton says "I'm not dying" after sister asks for prayers
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to raise money for public TV after cuts
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
Leon Bridges honored in Fort Worth with sign toppers in the Near Southside neighborhood
The Grammy-winning artist was honored on Tuesday with sign-toppers in the neighborhood where his debut album was recorded.
North Texas content creators: from side hustles to successful influencer careers
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?
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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.
