Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson talks about his decision to become a Republican
For the first time in local media, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson discussed his decision to switch political parties and become a Republican.
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For the first time in local media, Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson discussed his decision to switch political parties and become a Republican.
Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick tops Texas Monthly's annual list.
Every week, CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Just last week, Kate Cox found out her unborn child has trisomy 18.
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
More than a dozen women are suing the state, saying the current abortion ban puts their lives at risk.
Add this to Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's high ambitions: Parachuting from a plane.
After taking a break for Thanksgiving, Texas lawmakers are back to work in Austin.
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
While Democrats are united against this, Republicans in the House remain divided.
Additional funding for public schools and teacher pay raises remain in doubt after the Texas House rejected a provision that included education savings accounts.
21 Republicans voted with all 63 Democrats in the House to strip the policy that would have provided $10,000 per student per year to attend private or religious school.
Senator John Cornyn told CBS News Texas Monday that he's optimistic Congress will strike a deal, preventing the federal government from shutting down this weekend.
If a compromise isn't reached for school choice, the governor will call lawmakers back to Austin for a fifth special session.
During the fourth special session at the Texas Capitol, lawmakers in the House and Senate are poised to quickly pass identical border security bills.
Jack Fink covers the biggest political stories of the week in the latest episode of Eye on Politics.
The race tested the mood of the South Texas town more than a year after one of America's deadliest mass shootings and a botched police response that remains under criminal investigation.
Early voting for the general election begins Oct. 23 and goes through Nov. 3.
Proposition 4 on your ballot will tackle property tax relief.
The governor expanded the agenda to include billions of dollars from the budget surplus to go toward school safety, teacher pay raises and special education. Also, phasing out the STAAR test.
Brad Benson is a Republican candidate for Place 4 on the Granbury City Council in Tuesday's election.
Abbott is expanding the agenda in an effort to approve education savings accounts.
"Lexi's legacy is our priority and we just want to honor her with action."
It will be an end of a political era in Fort Worth.
Michael Swope, a firefighter, paramedic and field training officer, was killed Thursday in a motor vehicle accident.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
The ruling came after an agreement between the Paxtons' lawyers and a group of media outlets and a government watchdog.
This year has already seen eight of the busiest air travel days in TSA history. Could a December date join them?
Cathy Grossu, the mother-in-law of retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, said she had seen the family a day before the fatal crash.
Michael Swope, a firefighter, paramedic and field training officer, was killed Thursday in a motor vehicle accident.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
The ruling came after an agreement between the Paxtons' lawyers and a group of media outlets and a government watchdog.
This year has already seen eight of the busiest air travel days in TSA history. Could a December date join them?
Cathy Grossu, the mother-in-law of retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, said she had seen the family a day before the fatal crash.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
The ruling came after an agreement between the Paxtons' lawyers and a group of media outlets and a government watchdog.
The Justice Department has released records from the Epstein files, the first documents to come to light under a new law signed by President Trump. Follow live updates here.
A memo from Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, may signal an effort to to rewrite the rules governing the U.S. vaccine system.
Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk endorsed Vice President JD Vance for president in 2028 at the organization's annual conference.
The U.S. government has expanded a sweeping pause on legal immigration applications to include those filed by people from an additional 20 countries, a U.S. official told CBS News.
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.
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
The holiday season can mean festive lights, shopping for your children's gifts, and more time using technology.
A group of North Texas women has been working hard to preserve a style of dancing that had its heyday in the early part of the 20th century.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
The decision to settle was reached after a two-month civil trial in a wrongful death lawsuit.
Seguin's return to the ice will be reevaluated after the Olympic break, which is in February, Stars GM Jim Nill said.
Cooper Flagg, who will turn 19 on Sunday, is averaging 25.4 points over his last eight games.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn't enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
It's history in the baking.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
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.
