Perry Taking 'Economic Development Trip' To California
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is heading to California to meet with business owners and promote Texas' favorable job creation climate.
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Texas Gov. Rick Perry is heading to California to meet with business owners and promote Texas' favorable job creation climate.
A new report shows that Gov. Rick Perry's pet fund for high-tech startups in Texas is leaving room for $6 million in potential losses due to troubled investments.
They call it the longest, last mile - the distance from where you get off the bus in Fort Worth - to your final destination. But the city is rolling out a bike share program where the bikes will be waiting for you to rent when you get there.
Texas has 11 major bridges that need repair, 11 highly-traveled highway segments that need safety improvements and 38 road segments that suffer from unacceptable congestion, according to a national nonprofit group.
Gov. Rick Perry concedes he can't get the nation's 49 other governors "to admit they'd want to be Texans."
Gov. Rick Perry says a booming Texas economy and rosier state revenue picture should allow lawmakers to cut taxes.
The 83rd Texas Legislature has convened for its 140-day regular session where it will tackle the state budget, students testing, water issues, health care and hundreds of proposed new laws.
Around Arlington maroon and red have taken over near Cowboys Stadium as tailgaters are packing parking lots and partying before the big game.
Texas had the most expensive statewide average on record for gasoline in 2012, with the annual average price for a gallon of regular unleaded at $3.43.
The new "Heart of Dallas" bowl, which debuted New Year's Day at the old Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas Fair Park, is unique. It is run as a non-profit to benefit local charities.
After decisions in Washington, D.C. many are asking – will the vote to avoid going over the fiscal cliff help North Texas companies? CBS 11 News spoke with one local business owner who said years of uncertainty have proven costly.
The state of the economy during a child's infancy may have an influence on their level of substance abuse and delinquent behavior later in life.
Racing the clock, the White House reached a New Year's Eve accord with Senate Republicans late Monday to block across-the-board tax increases and spending cuts in government programs due to take effect at midnight, according to administration and Senate Democratic officials.
Working against a midnight deadline, negotiators for the White House and congressional Republicans in Congress narrowed their differences Monday on legislation to avert across-the-board tax increases.
As the nation teeters on the edge of the so-called "fiscal cliff," President Obama returns to Washington Thursday to resume negotiations with Congress over a deal to keep taxes from going up on Americans.
Speaker John Boehner believes he holds a strong hand in fiscal cliff and debt limit talks. He is, once again, taking the global economy hostage and playing politics with the U.S. debt limit.
Obama is hoping to promote the discussion of the Bush tax cut extensions by getting people hooked on the topic and by getting them to use the #My2K hashtag on Twitter.
Most Americans who traveled during this Thanksgiving holiday came face to face with an American reality: while there is much to be thankful for, our infrastructure is not one of those things.
After all the hype regarding Walmart employees' discontent with their employer and the threat of a strike on Black Friday, the long holiday weekend was saw banner sales and virtually no protest at Walmarts.
Gov. Rick Perry has promised to fight tooth and nail against implementing the Affordable Care Act. But that doesn't mean big changes aren't coming to Texas health care.
Grover is the ultimate in single interest constituencies in Washington. He is not accountable to anybody. He does not disclose who funds him, who pays him to do what he does or how much he is paid to blackmail GOP Members of Congress to sign his pledge not to raise taxes.
Is it costing more to put that Thanksgiving Feast on the table this year? Or are we just feeling it more? It depends on who you ask.
If Republicans, as a political party, continue this hostility toward science then they do not understand the driving force that science and innovation play in our economy. It also is another proof point in the case that Democrats made about Republican math not adding up.
A travel group has predicted nearly 3.3 million Texans will hit the road for the Thanksgiving holiday period.
There is a new breed of truthers on the right. Joining the paranoid ranks of the advocates of a government role in 9-11 and the birthers fascination with President Obama's birth certificate are conservatives that believe the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is making up jobs numbers to benefit President Obama.
Youth sports injuries are on the rise, experts say. Fort Worth coaches and doctors urge balance, rest, and fun to prevent burnout and long-term damage.
The budget includes public safety investments and a slight tax rate cut, but critics say it fails to deliver meaningful relief or eliminate waste.
Resignation follows political pressure over classroom content. Lawmaker calls it a conservative victory.
A Kaufman-based day program for adults with special needs is asking for help to stay open and expand its reach.
State officials suspended the trainer's license after two arrests tied to alleged misconduct with children during his time in Decatur ISD.
Youth sports injuries are on the rise, experts say. Fort Worth coaches and doctors urge balance, rest, and fun to prevent burnout and long-term damage.
The budget includes public safety investments and a slight tax rate cut, but critics say it fails to deliver meaningful relief or eliminate waste.
Resignation follows political pressure over classroom content. Lawmaker calls it a conservative victory.
A Kaufman-based day program for adults with special needs is asking for help to stay open and expand its reach.
State officials suspended the trainer's license after two arrests tied to alleged misconduct with children during his time in Decatur ISD.
Out of 59 North Texas school districts the CBS News Texas I-Team surveyed, five adopted Bluebonnet Learning RLA for this school year.
Court records reviewed by the CBS News Texas I-Team show Cobos-Martinez, a Cuban national, had been arrested multiple times over the past eight years.
Lithium-ion battery fires are rising in North Texas, pushing firefighters to test new tactics against the dangerous blazes.
Following the enactment of a strict ban on abortions, research has shown more Texas families are losing newborns.
Five people were killed in a crash on I-20 near Terrell, Texas in June.
On Thursday, ABC took Jimmy Kimmel off the air after the FCC chairman hinted at action against ABC over comments the comedian had made about the suspect in Charlie Kirk's killing.
Trump administration figures have vowed to pursue anyone who mocks or celebrates Kirk's death, alarming First Amendment advocates.
Erika Kirk will be the CEO and chair of the board of Turning Point USA, the nonprofit founded by her late husband, Charlie Kirk.
A Texas man is accused of making terroristic threats against NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, the Queens DA's office announced.
President Trump late Wednesday called for investigations into alleged funders of antifa.
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.
Check out the events happening across the DFW metroplex in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
"To be the first woman and to be the first Latina is so, so special," Regina Montoya said.
Tuesday morning, Jesus 'Jay' Chapa was sworn in as Fort Worth's city manager. He is the city's first Hispanic city manager.
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.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
When it comes to children with disabilities, the focus is often on their needs, but a North Texas nonprofit is shifting attention to the moms who make sure those needs are met.
The Texas Poison Center Network said that so far this year, it has received 192 reports of exposures involving kratom or 7-OH.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
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.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
A truck had smashed through the front of Bruno's Place, destroying much of the inside.
Jose Altuve hit a two-run home run and Jeremy Peña homered and doubled to help the Houston Astros complete a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers with a 5-2 win Wednesday night.
Lewis is famous for his quote that Texas Stadium had "a hole in the roof so God can watch His favorite team play."
Marc Lenahan says Rice has not paid one cent of the $1.1 million owed to his client, and that Kelce should help Rice with a loan.
Before kickoff on Sunday, the Dallas Cowboys held a moment of silence for Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated on September 10.
Bueckers finished the season with the third most points ever by a rookie and second most assists.
The series retells the life of Jesus — from his first days in ministry to his journey to the cross.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
Cardi B confirmed on "CBS Mornings" that she is pregnant and having a baby with boyfriend, NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
Marc Lenahan says Rice has not paid one cent of the $1.1 million owed to his client, and that Kelce should help Rice with a loan.
Pictures show Robert Redford in classic films including "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" and "Three Days of the Condor."
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.
