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Small, tight-knit community comes together to keep Athena Strand's memory alive
Pink was Athena Strand's favorite color. Now the community is lit up in pink in memory of her.
Aaron Dean's trial set to begin Monday, here's what to expect
The decision Aaron Dean made when he shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson, and what the jury believes about it, will determine if he remains free or spends up to life in prison.
Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens passed over for Baseball Hall of Fame again
Bonds and Clemens have been accused of using PEDs. Bonds denies knowingly using them while Clemens maintains he never did at all.
North Texas school districts plan 'pink out' on Monday to honor Athena Strand
Over 25 North Texas school districts have announced that in honor of the 7-year-old who was abducted and murdered by a deliveryman last week, students and staff will be asked to wear pink on Monday.
Jurors hear ex-Border Patrol agent's confession in killings
Jurors in the capital murder trial of a former U.S. Border Patrol agent have heard a taped interview in which he confesses to the 2018 killings of four sex workers in South Texas.
Deadly house fire near Farmersville leaves 1 dead
A fire near Farmersville Sunday morning left one woman dead.
No. 3 TCU earns spot in Fiesta Bowl against No. 2 Michigan
No. 3 TCU capped its rapid rise under first-year coach Sonny Dykes, earning the chance to play second-ranked Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl on New Year's Eve with a spot in the CFP title game on the line.
Mass power outage in North Carolina caused by gunfire, repairs could take days
Investigators were still working to determine a motive, but the county sheriff said those responsible "knew exactly what they were doing" and that the attack was "targeted."
Iran shutting down morality police after 2 months of protests, official says
Women-led protests have swept Iran since 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died three days after her arrest by the morality police in Tehran.
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Warm and windy Monday, but rain starts Tuesday evening
Unsettled weather brings rain chances and above average temps this coming week.
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's trial set to begin Monday, here's what to expect
The decision Aaron Dean made when he shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson, and what the jury believes about it, will determine if he remains free or spends up to life in prison.
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.
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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Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens passed over for Baseball Hall of Fame again
Bonds and Clemens have been accused of using PEDs. Bonds denies knowingly using them while Clemens maintains he never did at all.
No. 3 TCU earns spot in Fiesta Bowl against No. 2 Michigan
No. 3 TCU capped its rapid rise under first-year coach Sonny Dykes, earning the chance to play second-ranked Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl on New Year's Eve with a spot in the CFP title game on the line.
TCU falls to Kansas State in overtime, 31-28
TCU's perfect season is over and its College Football Playoff dreams are up in the air after the Horned Frogs fell to the Kansas State Wildcats 31-28 in overtime at AT&T Stadium.
Mets ace Jacob deGrom agrees to 5-year contract with Rangers
The two-time Cy Young Award winner leaves the New York Mets after nine seasons.
Texas State hires Incarnate Word coach G.J. Kinne to lead Bobcats
The 34-year-old former Tulsa quarterback has made a fast rise in coaching since ending his professional career in 2017.
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Warm and windy Monday, but rain starts Tuesday evening
Unsettled weather brings rain chances and above average temps this coming week.
Aaron Dean's trial set to begin Monday, here's what to expect
The decision Aaron Dean made when he shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson, and what the jury believes about it, will determine if he remains free or spends up to life in prison.
Small, tight-knit community comes together to keep Athena Strand's memory alive
Pink was Athena Strand's favorite color. Now the community is lit up in pink in memory of her.
Are four-day weeks the future of work?
As companies experimented during the pandemic, they found that a four-day week worked well not just for workers, but for businesses too. Could a more compressed schedule be the future of work?
Cool weather sticks around on Sunday as clouds move in
Next week will be full of unsettled weather and warmer temps.
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Small, tight-knit community comes together to keep Athena Strand's memory alive
Pink was Athena Strand's favorite color. Now the community is lit up in pink in memory of her.
Aaron Dean's trial set to begin Monday, here's what to expect
The decision Aaron Dean made when he shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson, and what the jury believes about it, will determine if he remains free or spends up to life in prison.
Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens passed over for Baseball Hall of Fame again
Bonds and Clemens have been accused of using PEDs. Bonds denies knowingly using them while Clemens maintains he never did at all.
North Texas school districts plan 'pink out' on Monday to honor Athena Strand
Over 25 North Texas school districts have announced that in honor of the 7-year-old who was abducted and murdered by a deliveryman last week, students and staff will be asked to wear pink on Monday.
Jurors hear ex-Border Patrol agent's confession in killings
Jurors in the capital murder trial of a former U.S. Border Patrol agent have heard a taped interview in which he confesses to the 2018 killings of four sex workers in South Texas.
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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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Eye on Politics: Texas leaders' legislative priorities, the potential rail strike
A month out from the start of a new legislative session, Jack Fink is taking a look at Texas leaders' priorities.
U.S. unveils new nuclear stealth bomber, the B-21 Raider
Six Raiders are in production. The Air Force plans to build 100 that can deploy either nuclear weapons or conventional bombs, and can be used with or without a human crew.
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.
Biden signs bill avoiding a rail strike during holidays
The legislation passed the Senate and the House this week.
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.
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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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Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens passed over for Baseball Hall of Fame again
Bonds and Clemens have been accused of using PEDs. Bonds denies knowingly using them while Clemens maintains he never did at all.
No. 3 TCU earns spot in Fiesta Bowl against No. 2 Michigan
No. 3 TCU capped its rapid rise under first-year coach Sonny Dykes, earning the chance to play second-ranked Michigan in the Fiesta Bowl on New Year's Eve with a spot in the CFP title game on the line.
TCU falls to Kansas State in overtime, 31-28
TCU's perfect season is over and its College Football Playoff dreams are up in the air after the Horned Frogs fell to the Kansas State Wildcats 31-28 in overtime at AT&T Stadium.
Mets ace Jacob deGrom agrees to 5-year contract with Rangers
The two-time Cy Young Award winner leaves the New York Mets after nine seasons.
Texas State hires Incarnate Word coach G.J. Kinne to lead Bobcats
The 34-year-old former Tulsa quarterback has made a fast rise in coaching since ending his professional career in 2017.
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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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Warm and windy Monday, but rain starts Tuesday evening
Unsettled weather brings rain chances and above average temps this coming week.
Aaron Dean's trial set to begin Monday, here's what to expect
The decision Aaron Dean made when he shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson, and what the jury believes about it, will determine if he remains free or spends up to life in prison.
Small, tight-knit community comes together to keep Athena Strand's memory alive
Pink was Athena Strand's favorite color. Now the community is lit up in pink in memory of her.
Are four-day weeks the future of work?
As companies experimented during the pandemic, they found that a four-day week worked well not just for workers, but for businesses too. Could a more compressed schedule be the future of work?
Cool weather sticks around on Sunday as clouds move in
Next week will be full of unsettled weather and warmer temps.
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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.
