North Texas lawmaker backs Gov. Greg Abbott's push to oust Democratic "ringleader"
Rep. Katrina Pierson says Democrats who fled the state to block redistricting votes should face consequences, as Gov. Abbott seeks Supreme Court intervention.
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Rep. Katrina Pierson says Democrats who fled the state to block redistricting votes should face consequences, as Gov. Abbott seeks Supreme Court intervention.
The North Texas district has installed over 100 devices at one campus alone to boost emergency response and peace of mind.
As Texas schools enforce a new cellphone ban, experts warn of short-term anxiety and urge parents to help students adjust by modeling healthy tech habits.
A typical summer day is ahead in North Texas with sunny skies and hot temperatures.
Parents and advocates say new transportation rules put children at risk, especially those crossing major intersections to reach school.
Tuesday begins a warming trend with highs in the mid-90s, which are still below average for this time of year.
The encounter led to Del Bosque's arrest for misdemeanor assault and criminal mischief.
Gov. Greg Abbott announces federal approval for new restrictions aimed at promoting healthier eating among low-income Texans.
Officer detects odor of marijuana during vehicle inventory, uncovering a sealed compartment.
The Dallas Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court's decision allowing a defamation lawsuit against Paul Chabot brought by former State Rep. Frederick Frazier to move forward.
The Hubcap Cafe serves giant breakfasts for just $2 — but its real impact is helping people in recovery rebuild their lives.
A new bridge to Terminal B is part of a three-phase project expected to impact travelers through October.
The city said that water is safe to drink, but the disaster declaration was issued in order to protect the public water system and ensure conservation.
Authorities say an early morning shooting raised concerns about public safety and strained local emergency services.
To say Christian Wilson is thrilled to teach at Dallas Independent School District's Adamson High School would be an understatement.
As the final countdown to the start of the school year begins, in districts throughout North Texas, there's an unspoken reality: there are thousands of kids and their families who don't have legal status.
It's that time of year again... back-to-school shopping. But this year, North Texas families say they're feeling the pinch more than ever.
Events across Dallas-Fort Worth include backpack giveaways and health checkups.
The Storm Prediction Center has just issued a marginal risk, level 1 out of 5, for the threat of isolated severe thunderstorms.
The 28-year-old man now charged with murder briefly worked in the district, passing background checks while never having contact with students.
The longtime friends were headed to the Central Texas community of Kingsland to celebrate a 23rd birthday when tragedy struck.
Arlington ISD students received free backpacks, supplies, and services at the district's annual back-to-school event.
It took more than two decades — and one tip — to bring suspects to justice.
Scammers posing as law enforcement are targeting North Texans with threatening calls about fake jury duty fines.
As summer heats up, researchers in Fort Worth are tracking a surge in alligator nesting activity — a rare glimpse into the lives of these elusive reptiles.
Authorities say a boater pulled two children from the lake Saturday evening.
Officers at Dallas Love Field debut the new look as part of a recruitment push blending tradition with Texas pride.
Rally at Rockwall courthouse urges unity and education.
Several members of a Pittsburgh-area junior high school football team were injured when their bus was involved in a crash Saturday morning.
Former NBA star Shawn Kemp has been sentenced in a 2023 shooting incident in a mall parking lot.
The mid-decade map redraw adds five Republican-leaning districts and sets up a legal showdown over minority representation.
Authorities say a boater pulled two children from the lake Saturday evening.
Officers at Dallas Love Field debut the new look as part of a recruitment push blending tradition with Texas pride.
Rally at Rockwall courthouse urges unity and education.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the charges or released any additional details about the arrest.
Even though the project was first proposed 57 years ago, construction hasn't started on the Marvin Nichols Reservoir.
The VA in North Texas is using a new algorithm to calculate the hours of in-home care that veterans receive.
The nonprofit employs men and women who have had past run-ins with the law to work as mentors for at-risk teens and young men.
Sidhartha "Sammy" Mukherjee and his wife Sunita became known for their Bollywood-style performances, became local celebrities, hosting parties and headlining music and cultural events.
On Thursday, the Texas House and Senate announced the creation of committees on disaster preparedness and flooding.
Residential electricity rates are expected to increase by as much as 18% in the next few years, according to the Energy Information Administration.
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from cutting off federal funding from dozens of "sanctuary" cities and counties — covering several of the largest cities in the U.S.
In an interview with CBS News Texas after the vote Republican Rep. Mitch Little said, "Thrilled. For the first time Republicans have united. They've been courageous in bringing this to the floor. It was necessary. Democrats are only concerned about those things when they're not in charge. In California, in Illinois, in Massachusetts, they absolutely redistrict and gerrymander to their benefit."
Republican Representative Katrina Pierson, Rockwall, who is black and represents a majority white district, fired back at Democrats on the House floor. "The racist rhetoric is old. It is seriously stale and long overplayed," said Pierson. "News flash: Democrats do not own minorities in Texas. Republicans are the majority so it's not the people of Texas who are racist. It is you."
"My most sincere reaction is disappointment," Democratic Representative Venton Jones told CBS News Texas after the vote. He says the fight is still not over. "We're going to still continue to fight. We're going to take this to the courts."
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
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.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
For the first time in more than 30 years, a Fort Worth community long considered a "health care desert" now has nearby access to basic medical care.
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
Pepsi hops on another nutritional bandwagon as more consumers opt for prebiotic beverages.
Many Southeast, Southern and West Coast states are likely seeing an increase in COVID cases.
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.
Kroger said it intentionally decreased prices, but some customers said the financial drop at the register went in a different direction.
Could the solution to school shootings be drone first responders? An Austin-based tech company thinks so and is testing them at a private high school in Aurora.
Located off the Guadalupe River in Historic Old Ingram Loop, the shop was once filled floor to with lighting, decor and trinkets.
Former NBA star Shawn Kemp has been sentenced in a 2023 shooting incident in a mall parking lot.
Maddy Siegrist led Dallas with 12 points. Paige Bueckers scored eight of the Wings' first 12 points but finished with just 11.
Micah Parsons made some changes to his personal social media accounts Thursday night.
Bueckers, who put up a career-high 44 points, scored the most points by a player in a single game in the WNBA this season.
Jerseys, sequin shirts and the unforgiving Texas heat did not deter fans at all.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
Taylor Swift shared several details about her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," on a special episode of "New Heights," the podcast hosted by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason Kelce.
The 450,000-square-foot facility will support large-scale productions, job training, and boost the local economy.
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.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
