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U.S. Border Patrol agent Raul Humberto Gonzalez, Jr. killed chasing migrants crossing border
United States Border Patrol agent Raul Humberto Gonzalez, Jr. was killed in an ATV crash while chasing a group of illegal immigrants crossing the border near Mission.
"Must Love Christmas" airs on CBS and Paramount+ Sunday, Dec. 11
"The Equalizer"'s Liza Lapira stars in the film as a renowned romance novelist famous for her Christmas-themed books who finds herself snowbound in the charming town of Cranberry Falls, where she unexpectedly becomes involved in a love triangle between her childhood crush (Nathan Witte) and a reporter (Neal Bledsoe) determined to interview her to save his dying magazine.
Texas court dismisses case against Dr. Alan Braid for violating abortion ban
The court ruled that a private citizen cannot sue abortion providers under S.B. 8 if they are not directly impacted.
BMW Dallas Marathon forecast: Not as much rain expected Sunday
Runners can expect a soggy start Saturday but Sunday looks a little drier with only a 10% chance of rain.
Family, friends to say final goodbyes to Athena Strand at her funeral
Family and friends will say their final goodbyes to Athena Strand in a private funeral Friday.
3 taken to hospital after Watauga nursing home catches fire
At last check, there are currently 38 noncritical patients and three people have been transported to receive treatment.
Methodist hospital shooting suspect Nestor Hernandez indicted for murder of 2 employees
The man accused of shooting and killing two nurses at Methodist Dallas in October has now been indicted for their murders.
Sinema leaves Democratic Party, registers as independent
But the Arizona senator says she won't caucus with Republicans, ensuring Democrats will retain their narrow majority in the Senate.
Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
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Wet weather possible Saturday, but Sunday is shaping up to be nicer
It will be much cooler and drier Sunday before rain and strong storms arrive Monday and Tuesday.
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.
Aaron Dean Murder Trial
Aaron Dean begins 4-day break after state rests case
The break gives Dean's legal team plenty of time to prepare defense strategies and witnesses before next week, if they call any at all.
State unexpectedly rested case on day 3 of Aaron Dean murder trial
Prosecutors spent about two and half days making their case that Aaron Dean committed murder when he shot Atatiana Jefferson in 2019.
Aaron Dean Trial Day 3: Live updates
The former officer is accused of killing Atatiana Jefferson in 2019.
Athena Strand
Family, friends to say final goodbyes to Athena Strand at her funeral
Family and friends will say their final goodbyes to Athena Strand in a private funeral Friday.
Affidavit: FedEx driver strangled Athena Strand, 7, after accidentally running her over
New details about the death of Athena Strand were revealed on Thursday after authorities released arrest warrants for her accused killer Tanner Horner.
Athena Strand's accused killer delivered Christmas gift day of abduction
The FedEx driver accused of killing Athena Strand was delivering a Christmas gift -- a box of 'You Can Be Anything' Barbie dolls -- for the girl the day she was reported missing.
Athena Strand's mother speaks publicly for first time
After an opening prayer at the Cottonwood First Baptist Church, Maitlyn Gandy spoke publicly for the first time since her daughter's murder.
Athena Strand's mother speaks to crowd at vigil Tuesday night
The mother of 7-year-old Athena Strand speaks out during a vigil Tuesday night at First Baptist Church in Cottondale.
Celebrating a life lost too soon; thousands light candles for Athena Strand
Thousands showed up at the First Baptist Church Cottondale. They prayed and sang in honor of the child who loved the color pink, laughing, singing and playing with her little sister.
Celebrating a life lost too soon; thousands light candles for Athena Strand
Thousands showed up at the First Baptist Church Cottondale. They prayed and sang in honor of the child who loved the color pink, laughing, singing and playing with her little sister.
Remembering Athena Strand, more candlelight vigils planned for slain child
The candlelight vigils continue in honor of the 7-year-old who was killed by a FedEx driver.
Wise County residents gather, remember 7-year-old Athena Strand
As Wise County residents continue to mourn the death of 7-year-old Athena Strand, a prayer vigil was held at the county courthouse Monday night.
Wise County residents gather, remember 7-year-old Athena Strand
As Wise County residents continue to mourn the death of 7-year-old Athena Strand, a prayer vigil was held at the county courthouse Monday night.
Jack Fink Interviews
Jack Fink Interviews
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson discusses re-election bid
In a one-on-one with political reporter Jack Fink, Eric Johnson lays out why he thinks he should be re-elected as Mayor of Dallas in next year's election. This discussion comes after former Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa told CBS 11 he won't be running.
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.
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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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Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
North Texas responds to release of WNBA, Baylor star Brittney Griner
Brittney Griner's family, friends and fans are celebrating now that the WNBA star is headed back to the United States after being detained in Russia for the past nine months.
deGrom sees Rangers' vision for future, not loss-heavy past
"The Rangers did a great job with constant communication and making me feel like they really wanted me here," deGrom said Thursday during his introduction in Texas.
Murray 44 saves, Marner extends streak, Leafs top Stars 4-0
Matt Murray made a season-high 44 saves and Mitch Marner extended his Toronto-record point streak to 20 games with an early assist as the Maple Leafs beat the Stars 4-0 Tuesday night.
TCU's Garrett Riley is Broyles Award winner as top assistant
TCU offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Garrett Riley is the winner of the Broyles Award as the top assistant coach in the nation.
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Wet weather possible Saturday, but Sunday is shaping up to be nicer
It will be much cooler and drier Sunday before rain and strong storms arrive Monday and Tuesday.
Organizers hard at work as BWM Dallas Marathon begins Friday night
Benefactors, including Scottish Rite Children's hospital, and others are helping to get the city ready for the annual race.
Family, friends to say final goodbyes to Athena Strand at her funeral
Family and friends will say their final goodbyes to Athena Strand in a private funeral Friday.
Three patients transported for treatment after a fire at a Watauga Nursing Home
Northpoint Nursing and Rehab off Virgil Anthony Boulevard caught fire early Friday morning, with several responding agencies helping to evacuate patients.
BMW Dallas Marathon Forecast: Spotty showers for kick-off tonight
Wet weather expected Saturday morning with lingering showers overnight into Sunday morning.
Latest News
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U.S. Border Patrol agent Raul Humberto Gonzalez, Jr. killed chasing migrants crossing border
United States Border Patrol agent Raul Humberto Gonzalez, Jr. was killed in an ATV crash while chasing a group of illegal immigrants crossing the border near Mission.
"Must Love Christmas" airs on CBS and Paramount+ Sunday, Dec. 11
"The Equalizer"'s Liza Lapira stars in the film as a renowned romance novelist famous for her Christmas-themed books who finds herself snowbound in the charming town of Cranberry Falls, where she unexpectedly becomes involved in a love triangle between her childhood crush (Nathan Witte) and a reporter (Neal Bledsoe) determined to interview her to save his dying magazine.
Texas court dismisses case against Dr. Alan Braid for violating abortion ban
The court ruled that a private citizen cannot sue abortion providers under S.B. 8 if they are not directly impacted.
BMW Dallas Marathon forecast: Not as much rain expected Sunday
Runners can expect a soggy start Saturday but Sunday looks a little drier with only a 10% chance of rain.
Family, friends to say final goodbyes to Athena Strand at her funeral
Family and friends will say their final goodbyes to Athena Strand in a private funeral Friday.
The I-Team
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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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Texas court dismisses case against Dr. Alan Braid for violating abortion ban
The court ruled that a private citizen cannot sue abortion providers under S.B. 8 if they are not directly impacted.
Sinema leaves Democratic Party, registers as independent
But the Arizona senator says she won't caucus with Republicans, ensuring Democrats will retain their narrow majority in the Senate.
Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Eye on Politics: The race for Mayor of Dallas, history made in Fort Worth
In this week's episode of eye on politics, CBS 11 political reporter Jack Fink interviews Eric Johnson about why he wants another term as Mayor of Dallas.
House passes Respect for Marriage Act, sending it to Biden
The measure is likely to be one of the last significant legislative accomplishments from the Democratic-led House.
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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UTD professor laces up for 39th consecutive BMW Dallas Marathon
Bob 'Bobalu' Kaiser makes the miles seem like a stroll in the park – even running a marathon on the morning of his wedding, 37 years ago today.
Céline Dion diagnosed with "very rare neurological disorder"
Her diagnosis affects only "one in a million people," she said.
Fighting fentanyl: North Texas mom teaches first responders about new treatments
There's a new treatment for combating fentanyl overdose many first responders are using called ZIMHI, which is administered like an epipen through the thigh and provides a stronger dose of naloxone into the body.
COVID: Experts urge vaccination as cases skyrocket in Dallas
New numbers show that COVID infections are making a holiday return, the case count in Dallas county nearly doubling in just a couple of weeks.
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.
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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Brittney Griner arrives in U.S. following prisoner swap
Her plane landed in San Antonio, Texas. Griner was freed from Russia in exchange for notorious international arms dealer Viktor Bout.
North Texas responds to release of WNBA, Baylor star Brittney Griner
Brittney Griner's family, friends and fans are celebrating now that the WNBA star is headed back to the United States after being detained in Russia for the past nine months.
deGrom sees Rangers' vision for future, not loss-heavy past
"The Rangers did a great job with constant communication and making me feel like they really wanted me here," deGrom said Thursday during his introduction in Texas.
Murray 44 saves, Marner extends streak, Leafs top Stars 4-0
Matt Murray made a season-high 44 saves and Mitch Marner extended his Toronto-record point streak to 20 games with an early assist as the Maple Leafs beat the Stars 4-0 Tuesday night.
TCU's Garrett Riley is Broyles Award winner as top assistant
TCU offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Garrett Riley is the winner of the Broyles Award as the top assistant coach in the nation.
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Céline Dion diagnosed with "very rare neurological disorder"
Her diagnosis affects only "one in a million people," she said.
"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."
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Wet weather possible Saturday, but Sunday is shaping up to be nicer
It will be much cooler and drier Sunday before rain and strong storms arrive Monday and Tuesday.
Organizers hard at work as BWM Dallas Marathon begins Friday night
Benefactors, including Scottish Rite Children's hospital, and others are helping to get the city ready for the annual race.
Family, friends to say final goodbyes to Athena Strand at her funeral
Family and friends will say their final goodbyes to Athena Strand in a private funeral Friday.
Three patients transported for treatment after a fire at a Watauga Nursing Home
Northpoint Nursing and Rehab off Virgil Anthony Boulevard caught fire early Friday morning, with several responding agencies helping to evacuate patients.
BMW Dallas Marathon Forecast: Spotty showers for kick-off tonight
Wet weather expected Saturday morning with lingering showers overnight into Sunday morning.
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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.
