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Abilene Zoo welcomes second giraffe born this summer
Cute alert! The Abilene Zoo welcomed its newest member, a baby giraffe over the weekend.
Argument turns deadly following car crash on Fort Worth highway
A verbal fight prompted by a car crash led to the fatal shooting of a man in the early morning hours of Aug. 15.
2 hospitalized after shooting in parking lot at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee
The shooting happened around 7:50 p.m. as the park was closing.
Lancaster community mourns loss of coach killed at Little League game
"They took a great, a great person who wanted to help the community and wanted to better us as people," friend and fellow coach Heith Mayes said.
Fort Worth man arrested for shooting girlfriend's son
Police took a man into custody on Sunday after he allegedly shot his girlfriend's son during an argument.
Seager, Sborz lead Rangers past Mariners 5-3
The Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 on Sunday to win the three-game series.
Lancaster police looking for man accused of shooting coach at youth football game
Lancaster police are searching for a man suspected of shooting and killing a youth football league coach.
Journeyman Johnson leads Broncos' backups past Cowboys 17-7
The Denver Broncos beat the penalty-prone Dallas Cowboys 17-7 on a starless and rainy Saturday night.
1 injured in shooting at Dallas strip club
A man was hospitalized after security guards at a Dallas strip club opened fire on him when he allegedly attempted to drive into them.
First Alert Weather
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First Alert Weather Update: Expect some rain this week
Sunshine and clouds mixed. Hot. High around 100F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
Rain returns to North Texas midweek, but a hot start
By midweek, we could return to the 90s and maybe even see a little rain.
Meet the First Alert Weather team
The CBS 11 First Alert Weather Team has a new way of alerting you to North Texas' changing weather on all your platforms.
Back To School
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Local non-profit helps first generation college students with guidance and financial assistance
If you're the parent of a college hopeful, you know just how expensive getting a four year degree can be.
Dallas ISD, Fort Worth ISD upgrade and expand security before school starts
In the two biggest school districts, police are expected to be on their toes more than ever with the security of children and teachers now the primary concern.
Move-in-Day Mafia helps Paul Quinn College freshmen move in
Incoming students with scholarships coming from foster homes and families with limited incomes are getting some move-in day help thanks to a small non-profit with a big heart.
No one's tracking how big Texas' teacher shortage really is
You've likely heard about the teacher shortage in Texas. Figuring out how exactly how many teacher positions remain vacant, though, is tough.
Governor Greg Abbott continues campaign push for school choice
Making the case that parents know the best way for their children to succeed, Abbott said getting behind that would be the best path for state success.
Supreme Court: Roe v. Wade
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Dallas city council passes reproductive rights resolution
The city joins Denton and Austin, who have already passed similar resolutions.
Dallas Council Committee approves reproductive rights resolution, heads to full City Council
A Dallas City Council committee approved a reproductive rights resolution unanimously, 9-0, Tuesday afternoon.
California governor signs gun control law patterned after Texas anti-abortion law
California Governor Gavin Newsom said he will sign a controversial, first-in-the-nation gun control law patterned after a Texas anti-abortion law.
Texas hospitals delaying care over abortion law, letter says
In one case, a central Texas hospital reportedly told a physician not to treat an ectopic pregnancy until it ruptured, the letter said.
Plano mom Brandy Bottone says unborn baby counts as passenger in HOV
A Plano mother who said her unborn child should count as a passenger in the HOV lane did a ride along with CBS 11 and shared more of her story.
Uvalde School Shooting
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Abbott says he wants enhanced school safety standards and schools to comply
The Governor's comments come as school districts across Texas this month will open their doors to millions of students, their teachers, and other educators and staff.
City near Uvalde school shooting revokes NRA gun show deal
The Hondo City Council voted 4-1 to rescind the rental agreement for the Friends of the NRA to hold its fundraiser there.
Robb Elementary School principal placed on administrative leave
Robb Elementary School Principal Mandy Gutierrez has been placed on administrative leave with pay.
Uvalde CISD postpones special meeting on police chief Arredondo's possible termination
The district's statement said that the move was made in compliance with due process requirements and at the request of Arredondo's attorney.
Touched by Uvalde, Bo Jackson donated to pay for funerals
Bo Jackson helped pay for the funerals of the 19 children and two teachers killed in the Uvalde school massacre in May, revealing himself as one of the previously anonymous donors who covered costs for families.
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Dallas college installs new security features following a 2017 shooting
North Lake College in Irving might be considered one of the most high-tech campuses in North Texas — partly because of what happened five years ago.
FBI: more young people are being targeted for sextortion scams
Criminals convince victims to send compromising photos, then threaten to release the images if ransom isn't paid.
Black and Hispanic murders are less likely to be solved | The reasons why are complicated
New research by the CBS News Innovation Lab shows the likelihood of a murder being solved in the US is significantly lower when the victims are Black or Hispanic.
Churches cancel Christian day-camp as old allegations surface again
Pastor Doug Page of First Baptist Grapevine cancelled the camp about one week before it was set to begin for about 200-children in his congregation and the neighborhood.
21-story apartment tower to go up where 2017 condo fire took place
The site of Dallas' biggest fire is now a giant crater.
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Valdez throws 7 scoreless, AL-best Astros beat Rangers 7-3
Framber Valdez threw seven shutout innings, Martín Maldonado and Alex Bregman homered with three RBIs each, and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 7-3 on Thursday.
Brittney Griner's teammates react to "devastating" prison sentence
Griner's teammates say they approached Thursday's game "with a heavy heart": "It's like you're just waiting for a bomb to drop."
Rangers win 3-2 over White Sox in debuts of 2 former 1st-rounders
Leody Taveras had an RBI single for the Rangers, who ended a seven-game home losing streak.
The ultimate Cowboys fan and the pledge made to her by Jerry Jones
Ms. Price, as she's simply known by the Cowboys in-crowd, says she knows how to pay her way when she has to. But, her support for the team, is priceless.
Iman Shumpert arrested at Texas airport for pot possession
Former NBA player Iman Shumpert was arrested at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport last weekend for allegedly trying to bring six ounces of cannabis through security.
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First Alert Weather Update: Expect some rain this week
Sunshine and clouds mixed. Hot. High around 100F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
Rain returns to North Texas midweek, but a hot start
By midweek, we could return to the 90s and maybe even see a little rain.
Lancaster community mourns loss of coach killed at Little League game
"They took a great, a great person that wanted to help the community and wanted to better us as people," friend and fellow coach Heith Mayes said.
Hot, oppressive weather sticks around through Wednesday
It will be in the triple digits as kids return to school, but relief could be here soon.
1 injured in shooting at Dallas strip club
A man was hospitalized after security guards at a Dallas strip club opened fire on him when he allegedly attempted to drive into them.
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Abilene Zoo welcomes second giraffe born this summer
Cute alert! The Abilene Zoo welcomed its newest member, a baby giraffe over the weekend.
Argument turns deadly following car crash on Fort Worth highway
A verbal fight prompted by a car crash led to the fatal shooting of a man in the early morning hours of Aug. 15.
2 hospitalized after shooting in parking lot at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee
The shooting happened around 7:50 p.m. as the park was closing.
Lancaster community mourns loss of coach killed at Little League game
"They took a great, a great person who wanted to help the community and wanted to better us as people," friend and fellow coach Heith Mayes said.
Fort Worth man arrested for shooting girlfriend's son
Police took a man into custody on Sunday after he allegedly shot his girlfriend's son during an argument.
The I-Team
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Dallas college installs new security features following a 2017 shooting
North Lake College in Irving might be considered one of the most high-tech campuses in North Texas — partly because of what happened five years ago.
FBI: more young people are being targeted for sextortion scams
Criminals convince victims to send compromising photos, then threaten to release the images if ransom isn't paid.
Black and Hispanic murders are less likely to be solved | The reasons why are complicated
New research by the CBS News Innovation Lab shows the likelihood of a murder being solved in the US is significantly lower when the victims are Black or Hispanic.
Churches cancel Christian day-camp as old allegations surface again
Pastor Doug Page of First Baptist Grapevine cancelled the camp about one week before it was set to begin for about 200-children in his congregation and the neighborhood.
21-story apartment tower to go up where 2017 condo fire took place
The site of Dallas' biggest fire is now a giant crater.
Politics
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FBI, DHS warn of threats to law enforcement after Mar-a-Lago search
The FBI and DHS shared the internal intelligence memo with state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement officials nationwide late Friday night.
Schiff: "No evidence" that Trump declassified docs found at Mar-a-Lago
Some of the items seized from Mar-a-Lago by the FBI last week contained classified information.
Man crashed into barrier near Capitol before shooting himself, police say
Capitol Police said the man did not appear to be targeting any members of Congress, who are on recess.
Jack Fink's one-on-one with gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke
Beto O'Rourke talks school security, the power grid and why he believes he should be the next Texas governor.
Jack Fink's one-on-one interview with Gov. Greg Abbott
Gov. Greg Abbott discusses the economy, school safety and why he believes Texans should re-elect him in November
Consumer News
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Tax-free weekend brings thousands to shopping malls across North Texas
It's a chance for shoppers to get deals on back-to-school supplies or even just treat themselves.
Tax-free weekend a chance for back-to-school shoppers to save big
Tax-free weekend in Texas is officially here, and shoppers are already taking advantage of the annual sales tax holiday.
H-E-B issuing all-store recall for mint chocolate chip ice cream
Officials say the products contain wheat but that it is not declared on the label.
Tips and tricks for saving on that grocery bill from the Culinary School of Fort Worth
CBS 11 News went to the Culinary School of Fort Worth for a few tips and tricks people can use to save money on their grocery bills.
Consumer advocate talks pros, cons of electric vehicles
Everyone is looking for ways to save at the pump, but have you ever thought about ditching gas altogether?
Health
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Doctors urging parents to get kids vaccinated before heading back to school
Doctors are urging parents to get their kids the COVID-19 vaccine as they head back to school.
Dallas County declares health emergency as monkeypox cases continue to rise
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins decided to issue the order after cases passed 200 last week.
CDC updates its COVID-19 guidelines in sweeping overhaul
The agency says the new revisions acknowledge "the pandemic is not over" but should not disrupt daily life as much as it used to.
U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
H-E-B issuing all-store recall for mint chocolate chip ice cream
Officials say the products contain wheat but that it is not declared on the label.
Business News
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Tax-free weekend brings thousands to shopping malls across North Texas
It's a chance for shoppers to get deals on back-to-school supplies or even just treat themselves.
25th annual DFW Restaurant Week begins August 8
It's the second-largest restaurant week in the country, second only to New York City's.
Tax-free weekend a chance for back-to-school shoppers to save big
Tax-free weekend in Texas is officially here, and shoppers are already taking advantage of the annual sales tax holiday.
Cracker Barrel sparks uproar for plant-based sausage critics say is "woke"
The post sparked strong reactions from its followers, with many complaining that Cracker Barrel should not be offering the meat alternative.
H-E-B issuing all-store recall for mint chocolate chip ice cream
Officials say the products contain wheat but that it is not declared on the label.
Sports
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Valdez throws 7 scoreless, AL-best Astros beat Rangers 7-3
Framber Valdez threw seven shutout innings, Martín Maldonado and Alex Bregman homered with three RBIs each, and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 7-3 on Thursday.
Brittney Griner's teammates react to "devastating" prison sentence
Griner's teammates say they approached Thursday's game "with a heavy heart": "It's like you're just waiting for a bomb to drop."
Rangers win 3-2 over White Sox in debuts of 2 former 1st-rounders
Leody Taveras had an RBI single for the Rangers, who ended a seven-game home losing streak.
The ultimate Cowboys fan and the pledge made to her by Jerry Jones
Ms. Price, as she's simply known by the Cowboys in-crowd, says she knows how to pay her way when she has to. But, her support for the team, is priceless.
Iman Shumpert arrested at Texas airport for pot possession
Former NBA player Iman Shumpert was arrested at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport last weekend for allegedly trying to bring six ounces of cannabis through security.
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Entertainment
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Issey Miyake, Japanese fashion maverick, dies at 84
Miyake built one of Japan's biggest fashion brands, becoming well known for its trademark origami-like pleats, and Steve Jobs' ubiquitous black turtlenecks.
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Vin Scully, legendary Dodgers broadcaster, dies at age 94
"His voice will always be heard and etched in all of our minds forever," Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten said in a statement.
Pat Carroll, voice of Ursula in "The Little Mermaid," dies at 95
Carroll would often say that Ursula was one of her favorite roles, saying that she saw the character as an "ex-Shakespearean actress who now sold cars."
Nichelle Nichols, groundbreaking "Star Trek" star, dies at age 89
After "Star Trek," Nichols went on to become a recruiter for NASA, playing a key role in helping recruit people of color and female astronauts.
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First Alert Weather Update: Expect some rain this week
Sunshine and clouds mixed. Hot. High around 100F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
Rain returns to North Texas midweek, but a hot start
By midweek, we could return to the 90s and maybe even see a little rain.
Lancaster community mourns loss of coach killed at Little League game
"They took a great, a great person that wanted to help the community and wanted to better us as people," friend and fellow coach Heith Mayes said.
Hot, oppressive weather sticks around through Wednesday
It will be in the triple digits as kids return to school, but relief could be here soon.
1 injured in shooting at Dallas strip club
A man was hospitalized after security guards at a Dallas strip club opened fire on him when he allegedly attempted to drive into them.
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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.
Uvalde School Shooting: The Aftermath of Tragedy
Following the tragic shooting deaths of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School, the Uvalde community is grappling to find answers and understanding.
CBS 11 Bike To Work Week!
CBS 11 staffers took the roads early morning May 20 for Bike to Work Week! Want to be featured on air or online? Share your photos of you biking to work using #CBS11BiketoWork on social media!
Easter bunny hops into Cook Children's NICU
All dressed up for their first Easter, these precious snuggle bunnies are ready for the holiday weekend.
March 14 Fannin County Storm Damage Near Leonard, Texas
The storm that moved through North Texas on the evening of March 14 was fast-moving but left a lot of damage behind in some places. Here are images from Fannin County, west of the town of Leonard, where many believe a tornado touched down.
