Leadership changes across Texas, from city managers to the state capitol
It's the time for transitions across Texas as leadership changes take effect before the new term.
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It's the time for transitions across Texas as leadership changes take effect before the new term.
The Beaumont Republican has been under attack from other Republicans who say he is not sufficiently conservative.
Starting January 20th, Republicans will have the trifecta in the nation's capital. Jack speaks with Senator Ted Cruz, Congressman-elect Brandon Gill and Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson in this episode of Eye on Politics.
Senator Ted Cruz discusses the main priorities lawmakers will tackle first. Congressman-elect Brandon Gill talks about how he will help pass President-elect Donald Trump's agenda. Plus, for the first time since some controversial charter amendments passed in the City of Dallas, Mayor Eric Johnson is speaking out about the results. (Original air date: December 8, 2024.)
Amid ongoing infighting within the Republican Party, Phelan's departure opens the door for new leadership as the Texas GOP prepares to select his successor in January.
First elected in June 2019, Mayor Eric Johnson's address on Thursday marks his sixth speech as mayor.
In an exclusive CBS News Texas interview, Mayor Eric Johnson said the proposition requiring 4,000 police officers is "workable," but the proposition to allow lawsuits against the city could open up a "litigation bonanza."
The mayor is set to deliver his State of the City address Thursday at City Hall.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Texas is expanding its offer to President-elect Donald Trump to carry out his mass deportation plan. The incoming border czar praises the state's efforts to secure the border. The Texas Speaker's race is intensifying as House Republicans remain divided as they prepare to meet to select their nominee. (Original air date: December 1, 2024.)
A federal appeals court has ruled that Border Patrol agents cannot cut razor wire that Texas installed on the U.S.-Mexico border in the town of Eagle Pass.
Dallas voters passed Proposition R, which decriminalizes possession of less than four ounces of marijuana.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Republican Representative David Spiller of Jacksboro and Democratic Senator Roland Gutierrez of San Antonio weigh-in on President-elect Donald Trump's mass deportation plan. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller discusses a new agreement between the state and Mexico over badly needed water in the Rio Grande Valley. State Representative Jared Patterson discusses his newly filed bill to keep Texas children off social media. (Original air date: November 24, 2024.)
The Texas Board of Education is expected to make a final decision on Friday regarding a controversial proposal to include Bible lessons in the public school curriculum.
The Chinese government set up "police service stations" across the world, according to Abbott's order, with one rumored to be in Houston.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
The U.S. and Mexico agreed to amend a 1944 water treaty, which might bring some relief to Rio Grande Valley farmers.
Republicans had a big night in South Texas, flipping predominately Hispanic counties along the US-Mexico border.
The election results could reshape the landscape for Abbott's controversial education initiative.
In a decisive victory, Donald Trump has won Texas for a third time – after victories in the Lone Star State in 2016 and 2020.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Big Republican victories send former President Donald Trump back to the White House and Senator Ted Cruz back to the U.S. Capitol for a third six-year term. Two new members of Congress from North Texas talk about the balance of power on Capitol Hill. (original air date: November 10, 2024.)
Election night 40 years ago changed history in Dallas County.
Propositions S and U were approved by Dallas voters in the 2024 election.
Federal judges will consider a lawsuit by a variety of plaintiffs against the State of Texas.
Funding expires at the end of the fiscal year, September 30.
C.J. Kayfus was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the ninth, sealing a 3–2 win over the Rangers and securing Cleveland a playoff berth.
Pieces of wood found in battered corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products have led to five injuries and a nationwide recall.
The 31-year-old was shot eight times during a sniper attack at a Dallas ICE facility. His wife says officials failed to protect him while in custody.
Federal judges will consider a lawsuit by a variety of plaintiffs against the State of Texas.
Funding expires at the end of the fiscal year, September 30.
C.J. Kayfus was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the ninth, sealing a 3–2 win over the Rangers and securing Cleveland a playoff berth.
Pieces of wood found in battered corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products have led to five injuries and a nationwide recall.
The 31-year-old was shot eight times during a sniper attack at a Dallas ICE facility. His wife says officials failed to protect him while in custody.
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.
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.
Federal judges will consider a lawsuit by a variety of plaintiffs against the State of Texas.
Funding expires at the end of the fiscal year, September 30.
One source told CBS News that the termination letter to the agents cited their alleged "lack of judgement" in their actions.
President Trump said on Saturday he will send troops to Portland, Oregon, as his deployments expand to more cities across the U.S.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said she has ordered DOJ agents to guard ICE facilities — and directed counterterrorism task forces to look into attacks against federal agents.
"We would love for them to feel as if they are performing with us, that's our goal."
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."
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.
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.
President Trump's announcement this week about an alleged link between Tylenol and autism has drawn pushback from medical experts.
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.
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.
A lawsuit was filed on Thursday in New York State Supreme Court on behalf of Robert McNair Jr.
At a Sept. 10 Phillies game, 9-year-old Jameson Pennings got what he had always dreamed of: a foul ball. His parents thought he would cherish it forever. But forever only lasted four more innings.
Staubach, who does not make many public appearances, expressed his support for what Schottenheimer is doing as coach.
Micah Parsons is set to take the field against his former team exactly a month after the Green Bay Packers acquired the star pass rusher in a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Cowboys.
Byron Buxton hit two home runs, including a second-straight leadoff homer, Bailey Ober threw six innings with five strikeouts and two hits, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Rangers 4-0.
A former stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs, who testified against the disgraced music mogul in his criminal trial, has filed a lawsuit accusing Combs of sexual abuse and violence.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Saturday's rally was led by artists and comedians who targeted President Trump and called on corporations and the community to stand up for free speech.
Duvall, who starred in "The Shining" and worked consistently with director Robert Altman, died at 75 years old on July 11.
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.
