Border crossings jump despite record heat and asylum limits
Border Patrol agents in the Tucson, Arizona, sector have seen the number of migrants arriving daily soar to as many as 1,900, an increase of 134% from June.
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Border Patrol agents in the Tucson, Arizona, sector have seen the number of migrants arriving daily soar to as many as 1,900, an increase of 134% from June.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ceremoniously signed Senate Bill 15 into law on Aug. 7.
Major changes go into effect next month on how child abuse investigations in Texas are conducted.
Jack Fink breaks down the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza drew the ballot order on Aug. 4 for the 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
Attorneys for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Thursday that the outcome of his upcoming impeachment trial could impact how he handles the state's securities fraud charges filed against him.
Trump is expected to appear in court Thursday for his first hearing in a case unlike any other in U.S. history.
Embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's years-delayed trial on securities fraud charges will have to wait until his separate impeachment trial is concluded, lawyers and the judge in the case said Thursday.
The Governor said teacher pay raises may be one of the items on the agenda of the third special session he calls sometime this fall.
Lawyers for impeached Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have sought to have most of the charges against him dismissed.
Unlike Biden's blocked one-time forgiveness program, the new repayment plan will provide benefits for both current and future borrowers who sign up for it.
A former military intelligence officer-turned-whistleblower told House lawmakers that Congress is being kept in the dark about unidentified anomalous phenomena.
Kimberly Mata-Rubio, the mother of Lexi Rubio, is running to be the mayor of Uvalde.
State lawmakers didn't approve a pay increase for teachers during their regular legislative session. However, they will consider doing so during a third special session this fall.
In its lawsuit filed in federal court Monday afternoon, the Biden administration said the state's barrier of buoys violate the Rivers and Harbors Act.
Paxton's legal team wants to disqualify three Democratic senators from playing an active role on the jury.
This week Jack dives into border outrage, a gag order in the impeachment trial of AG Ken Paxton and Mayor Eric Johnson's property tax relief idea.
Texas officially resigned from the national coalition that helps prevent voter fraud on Thursday.
"I have to protect the jury. I have to keep this a fair trial. The defendant deserves a fair trial."
The impact was swift: Houston attorney Tony Buzbee, Paxton's lead attorney, canceled a news conference scheduled for Tuesday after the order was issued.
Iranian police announced a new campaign Sunday in which morality police would resume notifying and then detaining women not wearing the Islamic headscarf in public.
McLennan County Justice of the Peace Dianne Hensley filed a lawsuit after a state agency warned her about refusing to marry gay couples. She hopes a recent U.S. Supreme Court case about religious freedom helps her cause.
It has been a major priority for state lawmakers this year. So why did it take so long to get to this point?
"I do think it's sustainable," he told CBS News Texas. "That is the commitment of the State of Texas."
It took two special sessions, but this week lawmakers reached an agreement on how to provide property tax relief to Texans. We also break down the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate race against Republican incumbent Ted Cruz in this episode.
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.
A Collin County jury has convicted a Frisco-area Uber driver of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl.
The teaching aide was booked into the Collin County Jail on a charge of endangering a disabled individual.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
Precinct 2 Constable Jason Johnson said the deputy constable was jumped from behind while breaking up a fight in front of a Forney convenience store.
See the latest North Texas election results as they come in.
Three candidates are running in the heavily conservative district: Republicans Leigh Wambsganss and John Huffman, and Democrat Taylor Rehmet.
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.
A Collin County jury has convicted a Frisco-area Uber driver of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl.
The teaching aide was booked into the Collin County Jail on a charge of endangering a disabled individual.
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.
Earlier this year, the department found that 55 cases filed from 2019 to 2022 were sitting open and unworked.
Eye on Politics Reporter Jack Fink speaks with State Senate District 9 Candidate Taylor Rehmet after initial election night numbers show him in the lead.
Eye on Politics Reporter Jack Fink speaks with State Senate District 9 Candidate Leigh Wambsganss after initial election night numbers come in.
The AG's office is fighting a open records request for specifics, filed by CBS News Texas.
Three candidates are running in the heavily conservative district: Republicans Leigh Wambsganss and John Huffman, and Democrat Taylor Rehmet.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency may need to close "certain parts" of the nation's airspace if the shutdown drags on.
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.
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.
It's become so popular that Dirk Nowitzki will host another celebrity tournament on Wednesday with a bunch of A-listers.
Williams was an All-Pro in the 2022 season, recording 12 sacks.
The Cowboys rank 31st out of 32 teams in both points and yards allowed per game.
Jacoby Brissett threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score filling in again for Kyler Murray, and the Arizona Cardinals stopped a five-game losing streak with a 27-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
"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.
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
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.
