Escaping financial abuse: New program gives path to healing
The program connects abuse survivors with free legal aid, aiming to utilize a 2019 Texas law championed by Texas Appleseed to erase coerced debt.
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The program connects abuse survivors with free legal aid, aiming to utilize a 2019 Texas law championed by Texas Appleseed to erase coerced debt.
The Department of Homeland Security reported an alarming 36.2 million suspected cases of child exploitation last year, more than doubling the 16.9 million cases reported in 2019.
Every year, thousands of guns once used by law enforcement officers are discovered at crime scenes, even as police work to keep firearms out of criminals' hands.
A Mesquite woman's dramatic fight to evict a squatter took center stage in Austin Wednesday, where the senate committee on local governments took up the issue.
Despite the state's famous "Don't mess with Texas" ad campaign, the TCEQ only investigated half of the complaints it received last year.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
An investigation found how a Fort Worth property worth $1.3 million, home to a massive pile of trash, owed less than $200 in property taxes.
"I just jumped up and went woo-hoo!"
A Garland woman was surprised when she received a $97,000 bill for solar panels she doesn't have.
In a statement, Philips said it does not admit any wrongdoing but chose to settle "to end the uncertainty associated with litigation in the U.S."
A scammer a North Texas woman met on Instagram claimed to be a German cardiologist, and for months, the two messaged back and forth, building what she thought was a true relationship.
They found him guilty – now four jurors are explaining how they were convinced to convict Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz.
Texas police departments have the discretion to determine the frequency and extent of additional driving training for their officers. While some require driving training yearly or every other year, others do not.
Some departments opt to melt the firearms down, while others choose to crush them. However, there are instances where firearms, or at least parts of them, escape destruction altogether.
Several police departments told the CBS News Texas I-Team they were unaware of this practice, even though it was stated in the contracts they signed with the company, Gulf Coast GunBusters.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland sent a goodbye message to friends before dying by suicide overnight Wednesday, according to dispatch audio.
"It is with extreme sadness that the Dallas Cowboys share that Marshawn Kneeland tragically passed away this morning," the team said.
DFW, Love Field airports could lose a combined 200 flights per day by next week.
Get the jackets ready, North Texas, because following a warm November week, a strong cold front moves in Saturday into Sunday.
The TEA on Thursday appointed a conservator for the Fort Worth ISD and said it will go ahead with appointing a Board of Managers in the state's takeover of the district.
At a legislative hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Judge Rob Kelly for being absent in his county's time of need.
A Collin County jury has convicted a Frisco-area Uber driver of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl.
Nearly 40 years after 14-year-old Jennifer Day was killed while working at a Dallas donut shop, Plano police are revisiting her unsolved 1985 murder.
As the Texas Education Agency takes control of Fort Worth ISD, CBS News Texas' I-Team finds past state takeovers offer no guarantees—just a mixed bag of outcomes.
In Texas, where the number of dialysis centers is higher than in any other state, the I-Team discovered that the problem is especially severe.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection and will retire from Congress at the end of her term.
DFW, Love Field airports could lose a combined 200 flights per day by next week.
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown could hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a proposed list obtained by CBS News.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson discusses his thoughts after the Dallas Police Chief turned down an ICE invitation to join the 287g program and receive $25 million. Johnson also discussed what he thinks about the future of City Hall, the controversy surrounding DART and whether some suburbs will withdraw. He also discusses how he's trying to keep the Dallas Mavericks and Stars from leaving the city.
Bipartisan Senate talks aimed at ending the government shutdown continued as both parties grappled with the fallout from Tuesday's elections, and the FAA said it would cut airline capacity in dozens of markets.
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.
Children's Health specialists recommend adjusting bedtime routines and limiting electronics to ease the transition.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
In Texas, where the number of dialysis centers is higher than in any other state, the I-Team discovered that the problem is especially severe.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
It's the viral video seen across the country showing a 10-year-old Lavon girl saving her choking brother.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
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.
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.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland sent a goodbye message to friends before dying by suicide overnight Wednesday, according to dispatch audio.
As the news of Kneeland's death spread, messages of love and support flooded social media from the football world and beyond.
The Department of Public Safety said officers found Kneeland's vehicle abandoned after a crash, then found his body nearby.
Saddiq Bey had season highs with 22 points and nine rebounds to lead the New Orleans Pelicans past the Dallas Mavericks 101-99 on Wednesday night.
Wyatt Johnston had three assists before making the game-ending shot in a shootout as the Dallas Stars beat Edmonton 4-3 on Tuesday night.
"Lioness" and a "Yellowstone" spinoff need actors this month.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Heidi Klum donned green scales and squirming snakes to transform herself into Medusa for Halloween on Friday.
Paramount announced layoffs as the company restructures after completing its $8 billion merger with Skydance earlier this year.
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.
