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Duncanville HS boys basketball team opts out of this season's playoffs
This comes just weeks after the UIL stripped the boys basketball team of last year's state championship and put it on probation because of an ineligible player.
Cowboys RB Elliott listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Green Bay
Elliott was limited during practice this week as he has been recovering from a knee injury he sustained during week seven.
Trump files lawsuit to avoid Jan. 6 committee subpoena
Former President Donald Trump is suing the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block a subpoena requiring him to testify.
Rowlett group helps make life a little easier for homeless veterans
As we honor veterans across North Texas, it's important to remember the veterans in our area who are experiencing homelessness.
Doctors urge prevention as trifecta of flu, RSV, & COVID-19 fills ERs
It might be tempting to blame the sudden change in weather for your sniffles and sneezes, but local doctors say they were fighting a trifecta of viruses before the cold front arrived: COVID-19, flu and RSV.
Student debt relief in limbo after federal judge in Fort Worth blocks program
Federal judge Mark Pittman in Fort Worth ruled the Department of Education's Secretary, Miguel Cardona, didn't have the authority to create the program.
Tarrant County Veterans Day parade goes on as planned despite rain, cold
The Dallas Veterans Day parade was canceled due to rain and cold weather, but Tarrant County's parade went on as planned Friday.
First Alert Weather Day: Parts of North Texas could see freezing temps tonight
A freeze warning has been issued for western counties from 3 a.m. through 8 a.m. Saturday.
Eye on Politics: Post-election analysis of Texas' biggest races
In our first Eye on Politics episode since the midterms (original air date: 11/10), political reporter Jack Fink breaks down what happened in the key races on election night.
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First Alert Weather Day: Frigid night ahead for North Texas
Temperatures are already down to the 40s and will likely continue to drop overnight.
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Eye on Politics: Post-election analysis of Texas' biggest races
In our first Eye on Politics episode since the midterms (original air date: 11/10), political reporter Jack Fink breaks down what happened in the key races on election night.
What happened on Election Day in Texas?
CBS 11 political reporter Jack Fink and Joshua Blank, the research director with Texas Politics Project discuss the key takeaways from the November midterms in Texas.
Eye on Politics: Early voting numbers lag, Sen. Cruz talks midterms
Jack Fink details why early voting numbers are down in North Texas and Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) discusses midterms and 2024.
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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."
Behind the scenes: Texas Medical Board suspends Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz
The I-Team has obtained a rare look inside an emergency hearing where the Texas Medical Board suspended Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz for allegedly harming patients.
Investors bought more than half of all homes sold last year in these 21 DFW zip codes
Even as the housing market starts to cool, in many neighborhoods in North Texas it remains hot for investors.
Bump stock ban remains as Supreme Court turned away challenge from gun rights advocates
The Supreme Court has rejected an effort from gun right advocates to challenge the ban on bump stocks, devices that allow semi-automatic rifles to fire likes machine guns.
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Cowboys RB Elliott listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Green Bay
Elliott was limited during practice this week as he has been recovering from a knee injury he sustained during week seven.
NFL to honor John Madden on Thanksgiving broadcasts
From awarding victory turkey legs to the star players to being the voice on the NFL's biggest Thanksgiving Day games for years, John Madden was synonymous with the holiday he so adored.
Mansfield Timberview's secret weapon may be key to kicking off the playoffs
Emma Young is the first girl in school history to be the football team's primary place kicker.
Kuzma scores 36 to lead Wizards past Mavericks 113-105
Kyle Kuzma scored 36 points, and the Washington Wizards overcame the absence of Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis to beat the Dallas Mavericks 113-105 on Thursday night.
McCarthy back at Lambeau as Cowboys visit desperate Packers
Circumstances surrounding Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy's return to Lambeau Field to face his former team are quite a bit different from expected.
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Duncanville High School boys basketball team opts out of this season's playoffs
This comes just weeks after the UIL stripped the boys basketball team of last year's state championship and put it on probation because of an ineligible player.
First Alert Weather Day: Frigid night ahead for North Texas
Temperatures are already down to the 40s and will likely continue to drop overnight.
Rowlett group helps make life a little easier for homeless veterans
VROC collects food, jackets, and other supplies to honor veterans in need.
Doctors urge vaccines as 'viral trifecta' of flu, RSV, & COVID-19 ravages Texas
The high levels of flu, RSV, and COVID are especially hitting young children hard.
Student debt relief in limbo after federal judge in Fort Worth blocks program
Federal judge Mark Pittman in Fort Worth ruled the Department of Education's Secretary, Miguel Cardona, didn't have the authority to create the program.
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Duncanville HS boys basketball team opts out of this season's playoffs
This comes just weeks after the UIL stripped the boys basketball team of last year's state championship and put it on probation because of an ineligible player.
Cowboys RB Elliott listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Green Bay
Elliott was limited during practice this week as he has been recovering from a knee injury he sustained during week seven.
Trump files lawsuit to avoid Jan. 6 committee subpoena
Former President Donald Trump is suing the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block a subpoena requiring him to testify.
Rowlett group helps make life a little easier for homeless veterans
As we honor veterans across North Texas, it's important to remember the veterans in our area who are experiencing homelessness.
Doctors urge prevention as trifecta of flu, RSV, & COVID-19 fills ERs
It might be tempting to blame the sudden change in weather for your sniffles and sneezes, but local doctors say they were fighting a trifecta of viruses before the cold front arrived: COVID-19, flu and RSV.
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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."
Behind the scenes: Texas Medical Board suspends Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz
The I-Team has obtained a rare look inside an emergency hearing where the Texas Medical Board suspended Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz for allegedly harming patients.
Investors bought more than half of all homes sold last year in these 21 DFW zip codes
Even as the housing market starts to cool, in many neighborhoods in North Texas it remains hot for investors.
Bump stock ban remains as Supreme Court turned away challenge from gun rights advocates
The Supreme Court has rejected an effort from gun right advocates to challenge the ban on bump stocks, devices that allow semi-automatic rifles to fire likes machine guns.
Politics
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Trump files lawsuit to avoid Jan. 6 committee subpoena
Former President Donald Trump is suing the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block a subpoena requiring him to testify.
Student debt relief in limbo after federal judge in Fort Worth blocks program
Federal judge Mark Pittman in Fort Worth ruled the Department of Education's Secretary, Miguel Cardona, didn't have the authority to create the program.
Trump intends to launch presidential campaign on Tuesday
A senior adviser told CBS News that, in Trump's mind, it would look weak if he didn't launch his campaign.
Eye on Politics: Post-election analysis of Texas' biggest races
In our first Eye on Politics episode since the midterms (original air date: 11/10), political reporter Jack Fink breaks down what happened in the key races on election night.
Biden in Egypt says U.S. will do its part to avert a "climate hell"
"Climate hell" was a reference to U.N. Secretary General António Guterres' dire warning that "we are on a highway to climate hell with our foot on the accelerator."
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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.
Proposed Kroger-Albertsons merger could affect 100s of stores in North Texas
A $24.6 billion-dollar merger would combine Kroger and Albertsons grocery stores.
BBB issues warning about wedding photographer based in Collin County
The Better Business Bureau is stepping in with a warning about a Collin County wedding photographer.
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North Texas hospitals are overwhelmed with RSV cases
The early surge of RSV is continuing to fill hospital beds in North Texas.
Mansfield ISD pilots new 'Friday Night Lights Against Opioids' program
A new program launched by the Texas Attorney General's Office is working to educate high school football crowds about youth opioid abuse and how to fight it.
Pressure to ban hair discrimination grows after new study links straighteners to cancer
A new study linking uterine cancer in women to using hair-straightening chemicals has sparked a deeper conversation about the pressure some Black women face to straighten their hair.
CVS Health agrees to $5 billion settlement of opioid lawsuits
Deal would make it the first major pharmacy chain to reach a nationwide settlement over its handling of opioid prescriptions.
Dry shampoos containing benzene remain on shelves, study finds
Spray-on products including Not Your Mother's and Church & Dwight's Batiste found to contain cancer-causing chemical.
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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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Cowboys RB Elliott listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Green Bay
Elliott was limited during practice this week as he has been recovering from a knee injury he sustained during week seven.
NFL to honor John Madden on Thanksgiving broadcasts
From awarding victory turkey legs to the star players to being the voice on the NFL's biggest Thanksgiving Day games for years, John Madden was synonymous with the holiday he so adored.
Mansfield Timberview's secret weapon may be key to kicking off the playoffs
Emma Young is the first girl in school history to be the football team's primary place kicker.
Kuzma scores 36 to lead Wizards past Mavericks 113-105
Kyle Kuzma scored 36 points, and the Washington Wizards overcame the absence of Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis to beat the Dallas Mavericks 113-105 on Thursday night.
McCarthy back at Lambeau as Cowboys visit desperate Packers
Circumstances surrounding Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy's return to Lambeau Field to face his former team are quite a bit different from expected.
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Kevin Conroy, longtime voice of animated "Batman," dead at 66
The actor made his live-action Batman debut in 2019 after voicing the character in the 90s.
Gallagher, known for watermelon-smashing routine, dead at 76
The comedian's most popular bit involved smashing food on himself and his audience with a handmade sledgehammer.
Star of 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' speaks to students in Grand Prairie
A group of lucky students at Young Men's Leadership Academy got to meet one of the stars of the film, Jarrell "Pyro" Johnson.
Singer, actor Aaron Carter dies at age 34
Aaron Carter, who was known for several hits in the 2000s, including "I Want Candy," has died.
Beauty pageant queens reveal they secretly got married
Beauty pageant queens Fabiola Valentín, from Puerto Rico, and Mariana Varela, from Argentina, secretly tied the knot.
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Duncanville High School boys basketball team opts out of this season's playoffs
This comes just weeks after the UIL stripped the boys basketball team of last year's state championship and put it on probation because of an ineligible player.
First Alert Weather Day: Frigid night ahead for North Texas
Temperatures are already down to the 40s and will likely continue to drop overnight.
Rowlett group helps make life a little easier for homeless veterans
VROC collects food, jackets, and other supplies to honor veterans in need.
Doctors urge vaccines as 'viral trifecta' of flu, RSV, & COVID-19 ravages Texas
The high levels of flu, RSV, and COVID are especially hitting young children hard.
Student debt relief in limbo after federal judge in Fort Worth blocks program
Federal judge Mark Pittman in Fort Worth ruled the Department of Education's Secretary, Miguel Cardona, didn't have the authority to create the program.
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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.
