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Volunteers in Wise County help search for missing 7-year-old Athena Strand
Volunteers continued searching for Athena Strand while there was daylight Thursday. They said they will continue searching Friday morning.
Stars' Robertson has hat trick, extends points streak to 17
Jason Robertson had his third career hat trick, scoring in all three periods to extend his points streak to 17 games in the Dallas Stars' 5-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.
West Dallas residents say a shingle factory is pushing back on shutdown date
Residents who live around a long standing shingle factory west of downtown Dallas are accusing the operators tonight of trying to back out of a promise to shutdown.
Hayes leads Pistons to overtime victory over Mavericks
Killian Hayes scored eight of 22 points in overtime as the Detroit Pistons recovered from blowing a late lead to beat the Dallas Mavericks 131-125 on Thursday night.
TCU football fans are getting excited for the team to take the Big 12 Championship
TCU football fans are preparing for the undefeated team to take the Big 12 Championship this weekend.
College Football Playoff expands to 12 teams in 2024 season
Over the past 25 years, college football's postseason format for crowning a national champion has grown from two teams to four and now, starting in 2024, to 12.
Fired San Antonio cop is indicted for shooting teen in car
A former San Antonio police officer who shot and wounded a 17-year-old has been indicted by a grand jury on two counts of aggravated assault by a public servant and one count of attempted murder.
Jury selection for Aaron Dean murder trial extended into a 5th day
Jury selection will extend into a fifth day in the high-profile murder trial of Aaron Dean, who when he was a police officer shot and killed a woman in her home in 2019.
Texas leaders agree on property tax relief, differ on details
There is widespread agreement at the Texas Capitol to cut property taxes during the next legislative session starting in January. How much still has to be worked out.
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Jury selection for Aaron Dean murder trial extended into a 5th day
Jury selection will extend into a fifth day in the high-profile murder trial of Aaron Dean, who when he was a police officer shot and killed a woman in her home in 2019.
Potential jurors questioned for Aaron Dean's murder trial
Jury selection is scheduled to continue Thursday, with the goal of seating a jury before the end of the week.
Jury selection begins for Aaron Dean murder trial
Jury selection started Monday afternoon in Fort Worth for the murder trial of Aaron Dean, a former police officer who shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson in her home in 2019.
Jack Fink Interviews
Jack Fink Interviews
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey on the the shift in power in the U.S. House
Democratic Congressman from North Texas Marc Veasey discusses the balance of power in Congress, presidential politics and the Respect for Marriage Act with CBS 11 political reporter Jack Fink.
U.S. Rep. Pat Fallon on the the shift in power in the U.S. House
Republican Congressman from North Texas Pat Fallon discusses the balance of power in Congress, presidential politics and the Respect for Marriage Act with CBS 11 political reporter Jack Fink.
Eye On Politics: Sports betting in Texas, shift of power in U.S. House
In this week's episode of Eye on Politics, Jack Fink talks to former Gov. Rick Perry about his support for legalizing mobile sports betting. He's also joined by two North Texas members of Congress who weigh in on the shift in power in the U.S. House.
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Think before you tap: How social media is a gold mine for scammers
While you may be a pretty savvy shopper, scammers are getting more sophisticated as well, experts say.
Texas schools received more than 67,000 'threat reports' last year
Local school officials said it's a sign their efforts are working.
Handcuffed in hallways: Proposed laws would ban arrests & restraint of children
Arresting and restraining a child is not illegal in Texas, but some parents, lawmakers and child advocates say it should be.
Whistleblower claims Fort Worth ISD 'exploited' students to earn state bonus funding
A Fort Worth high school teacher is accusing his school district of exploiting students to meet new state education standards tied to bonus funding.
I-Team questions North Texas hospitals about safety, security of IV bags
In September, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration told the I-Team that "IV bags are not tamper proof," and they are not "tamper evident."
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Stars' Robertson has hat trick, extends points streak to 17
Jason Robertson had his third career hat trick, scoring in all three periods to extend his points streak to 17 games in the Dallas Stars' 5-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.
Hayes leads Pistons to overtime victory over Mavericks
Killian Hayes scored eight of 22 points in overtime as the Detroit Pistons recovered from blowing a late lead to beat the Dallas Mavericks 131-125 on Thursday night.
College Football Playoff expands to 12 teams in 2024 season
Over the past 25 years, college football's postseason format for crowning a national champion has grown from two teams to four and now, starting in 2024, to 12.
LeBron: Media disparity between Jones photo, Irving comments
LeBron James has questions about the disparity of media scrutiny he believes is being applied to a 1957 photo of Jerry Jones and the recent controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving.
Terrell Owens says man he punched at CVS threatened him, fan
Retired NFL star Terrell Owens said a fight caught on camera in which he punched a man in a CVS parking lot was the result of an "aggressor" threatening him and a fan he was talking to.
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Friday will be much warmer than Thursday
Another cold front will drop temperatures on Saturday.
West Dallas residents say a shingle factory is pushing back shut down date
Residents who live around a long standing shingle factory west of downtown Dallas are accusing the operators tonight of trying to back out of a promise to shutdown.
Volunteers in Wise County help search for missing 7-year-old Athena Strand
Volunteers continued searching for Athena Strand while there was daylight Thursday. Many said they will continue searching Friday morning.
Eye on Politics: Texas leaders' legislative priorities, the potential rail strike
A month out from the start of a new legislative session, political reporter Jack Fink is taking a look at Texas leaders' priorities. This episode of Eye on Politics (original air date: Dec. 1) also covers how North Texans are feeling about a potential nationwide rail strike.
Jury selection for Aaron Dean murder trial extended into a 5th day
Jury selection will extend into a fifth day in the high-profile murder trial of Aaron Dean, who when he was a police officer shot and killed a woman in her home in 2019. The unusually large jury pool of 200 people to start the week, was narrowed down to a few dozen by Thursday night, after a full day of attorneys questioning potential jurors about their opinions on law enforcement, and their willingness to potentially send a former officer to prison for five to 99 years.
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Volunteers in Wise County help search for missing 7-year-old Athena Strand
Volunteers continued searching for Athena Strand while there was daylight Thursday. They said they will continue searching Friday morning.
Stars' Robertson has hat trick, extends points streak to 17
Jason Robertson had his third career hat trick, scoring in all three periods to extend his points streak to 17 games in the Dallas Stars' 5-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.
West Dallas residents say a shingle factory is pushing back on shutdown date
Residents who live around a long standing shingle factory west of downtown Dallas are accusing the operators tonight of trying to back out of a promise to shutdown.
Hayes leads Pistons to overtime victory over Mavericks
Killian Hayes scored eight of 22 points in overtime as the Detroit Pistons recovered from blowing a late lead to beat the Dallas Mavericks 131-125 on Thursday night.
TCU football fans are getting excited for the team to take the Big 12 Championship
TCU football fans are preparing for the undefeated team to take the Big 12 Championship this weekend.
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Think before you tap: How social media is a gold mine for scammers
While you may be a pretty savvy shopper, scammers are getting more sophisticated as well, experts say.
Texas schools received more than 67,000 'threat reports' last year
Local school officials said it's a sign their efforts are working.
Handcuffed in hallways: Proposed laws would ban arrests & restraint of children
Arresting and restraining a child is not illegal in Texas, but some parents, lawmakers and child advocates say it should be.
Whistleblower claims Fort Worth ISD 'exploited' students to earn state bonus funding
A Fort Worth high school teacher is accusing his school district of exploiting students to meet new state education standards tied to bonus funding.
I-Team questions North Texas hospitals about safety, security of IV bags
In September, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration told the I-Team that "IV bags are not tamper proof," and they are not "tamper evident."
Politics
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Supreme Court agrees to hear case over Biden student loan forgiveness
The court said in a brief order that it will hear arguments in February, but will keep the program on hold for now.
Senate approves bill to avoid rail strike during holiday season
An amendment that would have added seven days of paid sick leave to the contract failed.
Bill Clinton has COVID, but says he's "doing fine" thanks to vaccines
"I'm grateful to be vaccinated and boosted, which has kept my case mild, and I urge everyone to do the same," said the 76-year-old former president.
House committee now has access to several years of Trump's tax returns
The Supreme Court declined last week to block the release of the returns.
House approves bill to prevent rail workers strike in bipartisan vote
The House vote to impose a contract brokered by the White House but rejected by some workers was 290 to 137.
Consumer News
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North Texans express concerns about potential nationwide rail strike
SMU Economics Professor Mike Davis said Wednesday that it's hard to measure a dollar amount, but that if there's a strike, it could impact the supply chain for consumer goods among other items.
Experts say now's the time to start planning your holiday budget
North Texans are already busy looking for the best deals on those holiday gifts.
Texas home insurance prices could soon become the highest in the country
The price of home insurance is going up fast, and experts say it could have some serious effects.
President Biden announces to plan to combat rising gas prices
Biden announced a plan to release 15 million barrels of crude oil from the nation's emergency supply.
Self-driving truck routes start in Baytown, end at Frisco IKEA
Self-driving trucking company Kodiak Robotics has linked up with IKEA to start autonomous freight deliveries going from Baytown to Frisco.
Health News
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How you can help your mental health this holiday season
The season of joy can also be the season of stress as the holidays can bring on both depression and anxiety.
Flu cases are on the rise in North Texas
Over the last week, 800 patients at Cook Children's Medical Center have tested positive for the flu, and that's as many as anyone can remember.
A look into the life of Kylie, Karen Borta's daughter, who has type 1 diabetes
November marks National Diabetes Awareness Month. For the first time, our Karen Borta opens up about how her family has been personally impacted by T1D.
Health agencies renaming monkeypox to help fight stigma
The World Health Organization urged countries to adopt the new name for the disease, citing the "ongoing negative impact" of the original.
CDC says it's now tracking a new COVID variant known as XBB
The XBB variant has climbed to 3.1% of new COVID cases nationwide, the CDC now estimates.
Business News
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Despite inflation woes, experts predict better holiday sales compared to last year
The National Retail Federation unveiled its prediction on holiday sales for November through December.
Trucking companies turn to electric vehicles for sustainability and savings
The surge in popularity for electric vehicles is partly fueled by the roller coaster prices of gas, and trucking companies are following suit.
New Texas program offers funds for hospitality businesses hit by COVID-19
More help is on the way for the many small businesses in the hospitality industry still struggling to recover from COVID-19's economic impact.
'The bird has been freed' – Elon Musk takes over Twitter, fires top executives
Elon Musk closed out the $44 billion deal to acquire San Francisco-based social media giant Twitter Thursday and immediately cleaned out the C-suite, firing CEO Parag Agrawal and CFO Ned Segal.
Work begins on $2.5 billion development where 'Leaning Tower of Dallas' stood
More than two years later, work now begins on the massive development project called "The Central."
Sports News
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Stars' Robertson has hat trick, extends points streak to 17
Jason Robertson had his third career hat trick, scoring in all three periods to extend his points streak to 17 games in the Dallas Stars' 5-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.
Hayes leads Pistons to overtime victory over Mavericks
Killian Hayes scored eight of 22 points in overtime as the Detroit Pistons recovered from blowing a late lead to beat the Dallas Mavericks 131-125 on Thursday night.
College Football Playoff expands to 12 teams in 2024 season
Over the past 25 years, college football's postseason format for crowning a national champion has grown from two teams to four and now, starting in 2024, to 12.
LeBron: Media disparity between Jones photo, Irving comments
LeBron James has questions about the disparity of media scrutiny he believes is being applied to a 1957 photo of Jerry Jones and the recent controversy surrounding Kyrie Irving.
Terrell Owens says man he punched at CVS threatened him, fan
Retired NFL star Terrell Owens said a fight caught on camera in which he punched a man in a CVS parking lot was the result of an "aggressor" threatening him and a fan he was talking to.
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"Fit for Christmas" one of three new CBS original holiday movies for 2022
Also coming is "When Christmas was Young," a Nashville music-themed movie, and "Must Love Christmas," about a romance novelist.
Christine McVie, Fleetwood Mac singer-songwriter, dies at 79
Christine McVie, the soulful British musician who sang lead on many of Fleetwood Mac's biggest hits, has died at 79.
Clarence Gilyard, "Die Hard" and "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, dies at 66
The actor and fine arts professor's death was announced Monday by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he taught film and theater classes.
Will Smith addresses "horrific" Oscars slap: "I lost it"
The slap was the result of "a rage that had been bottled for a really long time," Smith said, but, "I had to forgive myself for being human."
Irene Cara, Oscar-winning singer and actress, dies at 63
The cause of death is unknown and funeral services are pending.
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Friday will be much warmer than Thursday
Another cold front will drop temperatures on Saturday.
West Dallas residents say a shingle factory is pushing back shut down date
Residents who live around a long standing shingle factory west of downtown Dallas are accusing the operators tonight of trying to back out of a promise to shutdown.
Volunteers in Wise County help search for missing 7-year-old Athena Strand
Volunteers continued searching for Athena Strand while there was daylight Thursday. Many said they will continue searching Friday morning.
Eye on Politics: Texas leaders' legislative priorities, the potential rail strike
A month out from the start of a new legislative session, political reporter Jack Fink is taking a look at Texas leaders' priorities. This episode of Eye on Politics (original air date: Dec. 1) also covers how North Texans are feeling about a potential nationwide rail strike.
Jury selection for Aaron Dean murder trial extended into a 5th day
Jury selection will extend into a fifth day in the high-profile murder trial of Aaron Dean, who when he was a police officer shot and killed a woman in her home in 2019. The unusually large jury pool of 200 people to start the week, was narrowed down to a few dozen by Thursday night, after a full day of attorneys questioning potential jurors about their opinions on law enforcement, and their willingness to potentially send a former officer to prison for five to 99 years.
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Texas Country Reporter Festival award winners
Here's a look at the winners from the Texas Country Reporter Festival!
Wicked cute! NICU babies dress up for Halloween
Candy doesn't come close to the sweetness delivered up this Halloween at several Texas Health hospitals.
State Fair of Texas: Lost & Found treasures of 2022
Along with dozens upon dozens of phones, many little treasures have been collected and are currently awaiting their rightful owners at the State Fair of Texas' lost & found.
Photos: First day of school in Uvalde
Uvalde students head back to school for the first time since the May 24 attack that killed 19 students and two teachers.
Victims of Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas
On May 24, 2022 nineteen children and two teachers were killed in Uvalde, Texas, after a teenaged gunman barricaded himself in a 4th grade classroom and opened fire.
