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Melissa Highsmith, missing for 51 years, found in Fort Worth
A woman who disappeared over five decades ago was found in Fort Worth this week, her family announced Sunday.
Dogs may hold key to treating cancer in humans
Dogs diagnosed with cancer are enrolling in clinical trials that may lead to treatments for humans.
Texas Tech rallies for wild 51-48 OT victory over Oklahoma
The Red Raiders ended a 10-game losing streak against OU and beat the Sooners and Longhorns in the same season for the first time in coach Joey McGuire's first season.
Aaron Dean defense attorney & former Fort Worth Councilman Jim Lane dies at 79
Reports of Lane's death come a day before jury selection is set to begin in Dean's trial for the 2019 murder of Atatiana Jefferson.
Miami-Dade police escort wide receiver Odell Beckham off American Airlines flight
Officers from the Miami-Dade police department were dispatched to a medical emergency at an American Airlines flight, with service from Miami (MIA) to Los Angeles (LAX).
6-year-old boy in Gun Barrel City dies of possible carbon monoxide poisoning
Police are investigating after a child died in Gun Barrel City yesterday of possible carbon monoxide poisoning.
U.S. Soccer briefly scrubs emblem from Iranian flag in World Cup posts
The U.S. Soccer Federation briefly displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic.
TCU dominates Iowa State 64-14 to go undefeated in regular season
Currently, the team is ranked #4 in the college football standings, but after Michigan beat Ohio State, TCU will move up.
"Unruly" passenger forces Southwest flight to make emergency landing in Arkansas
The plane was bound from Houston to Columbus when it was diverted to Little Rock.
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Another chilly night ahead, but the work week starts off warm
Cold and clear tonight, sunny and warm tomorrow. Warming trend continues into Tuesday before temps drop again.
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.
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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Texas Tech rallies for wild 51-48 OT victory over Oklahoma
The Red Raiders ended a 10-game losing streak against OU and beat the Sooners and Longhorns in the same season for the first time in coach Joey McGuire's first season.
U.S. Soccer briefly scrubs emblem from Iranian flag in World Cup posts
The U.S. Soccer Federation briefly displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic.
TCU dominates Iowa State 64-14 to go undefeated in regular season
Currently, the team is ranked #4 in the college football standings, but after Michigan beat Ohio State, TCU will move up.
No. 24 Texas beats Baylor, keeps Big 12 title hopes alive
The Longhorns (8-4, 6-3 Big 12) kept alive their chances of making the conference title game.
Prescott, TEs help Cowboys to Thanksgiving win over Giants
Dak Prescott threw two touchdown passes to tight end Dalton Schultz, Ezekiel Elliott ran for a score and the Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 28-20 on Thanksgiving Day.
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Melissa Highsmith, missing for 51 years, found in Fort Worth
A woman who disappeared over five decades ago was found in Fort Worth this week, her family announced Sunday.
Another chilly night ahead, but the work week starts off warm
Cold and clear tonight, sunny and warm tomorrow. Warming trend continues into Tuesday before temps drop again.
Fort Worth 'visionary' Jim Lane dies at 78
Lane most recently served as the lead defense attorney for Aaron Dean, the police officer accused of killing Atatiana Jefferson.
North Texas ministry hosts Thanksgiving dinner for refugees
The program was created by a refugee 25 years ago.
Brief warmup on the way before showers and storms return
Tonight: Mostly clear skies, low of 39. Tomorrow, partly cloudy with a high of 69.
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Melissa Highsmith, missing for 51 years, found in Fort Worth
A woman who disappeared over five decades ago was found in Fort Worth this week, her family announced Sunday.
Dogs may hold key to treating cancer in humans
Dogs diagnosed with cancer are enrolling in clinical trials that may lead to treatments for humans.
Texas Tech rallies for wild 51-48 OT victory over Oklahoma
The Red Raiders ended a 10-game losing streak against OU and beat the Sooners and Longhorns in the same season for the first time in coach Joey McGuire's first season.
Aaron Dean defense attorney & former Fort Worth Councilman Jim Lane dies at 79
Reports of Lane's death come a day before jury selection is set to begin in Dean's trial for the 2019 murder of Atatiana Jefferson.
Miami-Dade police escort wide receiver Odell Beckham off American Airlines flight
Officers from the Miami-Dade police department were dispatched to a medical emergency at an American Airlines flight, with service from Miami (MIA) to Los Angeles (LAX).
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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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Trump dined with Kanye West and white nationalist Nick Fuentes, adviser says
The former president said in a statement that West "arrived with a guest whom I had never met and knew nothing about."
Biden talks stricter gun laws during Thanksgiving trek to Nantucket
The Bidens, along with their two-year-old grandson Beau, visited firefighters at a Nantucket Firehouse to thank them for their hard work.
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.
Consumer News
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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.
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.
Health News
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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.
'One pill can kill': Families speak out against dangers of fentanyl
The DEA held a news conference on Thursday along with several U.S. Attorneys to push the message with the hope of reducing demand for the potentially deadly drug.
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.
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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Texas Tech rallies for wild 51-48 OT victory over Oklahoma
The Red Raiders ended a 10-game losing streak against OU and beat the Sooners and Longhorns in the same season for the first time in coach Joey McGuire's first season.
U.S. Soccer briefly scrubs emblem from Iranian flag in World Cup posts
The U.S. Soccer Federation briefly displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic.
TCU dominates Iowa State 64-14 to go undefeated in regular season
Currently, the team is ranked #4 in the college football standings, but after Michigan beat Ohio State, TCU will move up.
No. 24 Texas beats Baylor, keeps Big 12 title hopes alive
The Longhorns (8-4, 6-3 Big 12) kept alive their chances of making the conference title game.
Prescott, TEs help Cowboys to Thanksgiving win over Giants
Dak Prescott threw two touchdown passes to tight end Dalton Schultz, Ezekiel Elliott ran for a score and the Dallas Cowboys beat the New York Giants 28-20 on Thanksgiving Day.
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Irene Cara, Oscar-winning singer and actress, dies at 63
The cause of death is unknown and funeral services are pending.
Taylor Swift ticket trouble could drive political engagement
Some of Taylor Swift's fans want you to know three things: They're not still 16, they have careers and resources and, right now, they're angry. That's a powerful political motivator, researchers say.
"Power Rangers" star Jason David Frank dies at age 49
Jason David Frank, who played the Green Power Ranger Tommy Oliver on the 1990s children's series "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers," has died at age 49.
Taylor Swift addresses Ticketmaster "Eras" tour controversy
"I'm not going to make excuses for anyone," she said.
General public sale of Taylor Swift tour tickets canceled
Fans were disappointed on Tuesday when the presale for the tour was marred by technical difficulties.
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Melissa Highsmith, missing for 51 years, found in Fort Worth
A woman who disappeared over five decades ago was found in Fort Worth this week, her family announced Sunday.
Another chilly night ahead, but the work week starts off warm
Cold and clear tonight, sunny and warm tomorrow. Warming trend continues into Tuesday before temps drop again.
Fort Worth 'visionary' Jim Lane dies at 78
Lane most recently served as the lead defense attorney for Aaron Dean, the police officer accused of killing Atatiana Jefferson.
North Texas ministry hosts Thanksgiving dinner for refugees
The program was created by a refugee 25 years ago.
Brief warmup on the way before showers and storms return
Tonight: Mostly clear skies, low of 39. Tomorrow, partly cloudy with a high of 69.
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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.
