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Celebrating a life lost too soon; thousands light candles for Athena Strand
Thousands showed up at the First Baptist Church Cottondale on Dec. 6. They prayed, sang and listened to a teacher who knew the child who loved the color pink, laughing, singing and playing with her little sister.
Body camera footage shown during day 2 of Aaron Dean's murder trial
The minutes and actions leading up to the fatal shooting of Atatiana Jefferson were laid out in a murder trial Tuesday, including the complete recording from the body camera of the man who shot her, former police officer Aaron Dean.
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.
BMW Dallas Marathon forecast: above normal temps on race weekend
Temperatures will stay on the warmer side of normal as we move into race weekend.
Judge reduces award for flight attendant who sued Southwest
"Bags fly free with Southwest. But free speech didn't fly at all with Southwest in this case," Starr wrote.
State lawmakers file more bills to provide more restrictions on abortion
With the start of the state's legislative session a little over a month away, lawmakers have filed a number of bills regarding abortion access.
Dallas County reports first pediatric flu death of 2022
Dallas County Health & Human Services has reported its first pediatric flu death this year.
Trump Organization found guilty of tax fraud in New York trial
Two Trump Organization companies faced a total of 17 criminal counts, including conspiracy and tax fraud.
Governor Greg Abbott picks veteran GOP lawmaker for elections job
Jane Nelson is a former teacher from suburban Dallas and held a long stint as the senate's chief budget writer.
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BMW Dallas Marathon forecast: above normal temps on race weekend
Temperatures will stay on the warmer side of normal as we move into race weekend.
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 Trial Day 2: Live updates
The former officer is accused of murdering Atatiana Jefferson in 2019.
Body camera footage shown during day 2 of Aaron Dean's murder trial
The minutes and actions leading up to the fatal shooting of Atatiana Jefferson were laid out in a murder trial Tuesday, including the complete recording from the body camera of the man who shot her, former police officer Aaron Dean.
'I saw my auntie crying,' Atatiana Jefferson's nephew testifies in Aaron Dean murder trial
Atatiana Jefferson's nephew was the first witness called to the stand on Dec. 5. He was inside the home when she was shot and killed three years ago.
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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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.
2022 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominees announced
Derrick Henry's work with his former high school and his charitable donations to help disadvantaged youth earned him a nomination for the second straight year.
Doncic, Mavericks preserve big lead, roll past Suns 130-111
Luka Doncic scored 33 points, Spencer Dinwiddie added 21 and the Dallas Mavericks preserved a big lead against the Phoenix Suns this time in a 130-111 victory on Monday night.
Touchdown: Odell Beckham Jr. makes his much anticipated stop in Dallas
Free agent Odell Beckham Jr. made his much anticipated visit with the Dallas Cowboys on Monday.
Bennett, Duggan, Stroud, Williams are Heisman finalists
Quarterbacks Stetson Bennett of Georgia, Max Duggan of TCU, C.J. Stroud of Ohio State and Caleb Williams of Southern California were announced as finalists for the Heisman Trophy on Monday night.
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What to expect in the forecast for the BMW Dallas Marathon
The marathon is this weekend.
Fort Worth Police searching for hit-and-run driver who killed Israel Hernandez, 13
Family and friends are mourning the loss of 13-year-old Israel Hernandez after his body was found on Dec. 2 two weeks after they reported him missing. The Fort Worth Police Department along with Tarrant County Medical Examiner told them the teen was the victim of a hit and run.
Top Stories in Dallas - Ft. Worth, Dec. 6
Dean Trial Day Two, Abortion Legislation, Abbott Appoints Secretary of State, TCU Heisman Nominee
Keep your umbrella handy the next few days
Rain chances stick around in the extended forecast.
Santa is more popular this year than ever before!
One North Texas staffing company says there's an increase in demand for Santa appearances this year.
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Celebrating a life lost too soon; thousands light candles for Athena Strand
Thousands showed up at the First Baptist Church Cottondale on Dec. 6. They prayed, sang and listened to a teacher who knew the child who loved the color pink, laughing, singing and playing with her little sister.
Body camera footage shown during day 2 of Aaron Dean's murder trial
The minutes and actions leading up to the fatal shooting of Atatiana Jefferson were laid out in a murder trial Tuesday, including the complete recording from the body camera of the man who shot her, former police officer Aaron Dean.
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.
BMW Dallas Marathon forecast: above normal temps on race weekend
Temperatures will stay on the warmer side of normal as we move into race weekend.
Judge reduces award for flight attendant who sued Southwest
"Bags fly free with Southwest. But free speech didn't fly at all with Southwest in this case," Starr wrote.
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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State lawmakers file more bills to provide more restrictions on abortion
With the start of the state's legislative session a little over a month away, lawmakers have filed a number of bills regarding abortion access.
Governor Greg Abbott picks veteran GOP lawmaker for elections job
Jane Nelson is a former teacher from suburban Dallas and held a long stint as the senate's chief budget writer.
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.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson discusses re-election bid
As first reported Sunday evening, former Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa told CBS 11 he won't run for Dallas Mayor next spring.
Trump claims grounds for "termination" of U.S. Constitution
The former president's latest unfounded claim of "massive fraud" has left fellow Republicans grappling once again with how to respond.
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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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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.
2022 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominees announced
Derrick Henry's work with his former high school and his charitable donations to help disadvantaged youth earned him a nomination for the second straight year.
Doncic, Mavericks preserve big lead, roll past Suns 130-111
Luka Doncic scored 33 points, Spencer Dinwiddie added 21 and the Dallas Mavericks preserved a big lead against the Phoenix Suns this time in a 130-111 victory on Monday night.
Touchdown: Odell Beckham Jr. makes his much anticipated stop in Dallas
Free agent Odell Beckham Jr. made his much anticipated visit with the Dallas Cowboys on Monday.
Bennett, Duggan, Stroud, Williams are Heisman finalists
Quarterbacks Stetson Bennett of Georgia, Max Duggan of TCU, C.J. Stroud of Ohio State and Caleb Williams of Southern California were announced as finalists for the Heisman Trophy on Monday night.
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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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What to expect in the forecast for the BMW Dallas Marathon
The marathon is this weekend.
Fort Worth Police searching for hit-and-run driver who killed Israel Hernandez, 13
Family and friends are mourning the loss of 13-year-old Israel Hernandez after his body was found on Dec. 2 two weeks after they reported him missing. The Fort Worth Police Department along with Tarrant County Medical Examiner told them the teen was the victim of a hit and run.
Top Stories in Dallas - Ft. Worth, Dec. 6
Dean Trial Day Two, Abortion Legislation, Abbott Appoints Secretary of State, TCU Heisman Nominee
Keep your umbrella handy the next few days
Rain chances stick around in the extended forecast.
Santa is more popular this year than ever before!
One North Texas staffing company says there's an increase in demand for Santa appearances this year.
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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.
