How a Democrat defeated the Republican in a GOP majority state Senate district
Democrat Taylor Rehmet beat Republican Leigh Wambsganss in the special runoff election for the open state Senate District 9 seat.
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Castle drops 40-point triple-double as Spurs beat Mavericks again
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Man who fled Little Elm police surrenders after barricading himself under Prosper bridge
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How a Democrat defeated the Republican in a GOP majority state Senate district
Democrat Taylor Rehmet beat Republican Leigh Wambsganss in the special runoff election for the open state Senate District 9 seat.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller reacts to Gov. Abbott's endorsement
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller dismissed Governor Greg Abbott's endorsement of his Republican challenger, Nate Sheets.
Colin Allred slams James Talarico over alleged controversial remark in Texas Senate race
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Republicans say they'll win back Tarrant County Senate seat after surprising upset; Democrats predict a blue wave in November
On Saturday night, Rehmet won the special runoff election by 14 percentage points, 57-43%.
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Why some Texas private schools are not accepting school choice vouchers
One head of school in North Texas said there are still too many questions about how the program will work.
How to apply for a Texas Education Freedom Account for school choice program
According to the TEFA website, more than 1,400 private schools from Pre-K to high schools are participating.
Arlington ISD will close elementary school at the end of the school year
Blanton Elementary has seen enrollment drop by nearly 300 students since 2016.
Coppell ISD volunteers door-knock to recruit for public school enrollment
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Dallas Open opens Saturday in Frisco with big crowds
The 2026 Dallas Open kicked off today at The Star in Frisco, the largest indoor tennis tournament in the U.S. Crowds packed the courts and the Fan Zone, where families enjoyed free activities, serving cages, and photo ops. Organizers say they want the event to remain a February staple in North Texas, offering nine days of top‑tier tennis and community fun.
North Texas stays warm through Monday; stronger rain chances arrive late week
North Texas stays warm and cloudy for Super Bowl Sunday, with highs near 80 and even warmer temperatures Monday. Rain returns mid‑week, with the best chance for meaningful, much‑needed rainfall arriving Friday into Saturday.
Trump refuses to apologize after posting meme condemned as racist
President Trump is facing bipartisan criticism after sharing a meme widely condemned as racist. Speaking aboard Air Force One, he refused to apologize, even as the post was later deleted and blamed on a staffer.
Opposition mounts to reported ICE plan for Hutchins warehouse
Opposition is growing to a reported plan to turn a Hutchins warehouse into a large immigration detention facility, with State Sen. Royce West and city leaders publicly rejecting the proposal. ICE has not confirmed any final plans.
Person dies after late‑night house fire in Fort Worth, fire officials say
Fort Worth fire crews pulled one person from a burning wood‑frame home on Wilbarger Street late Friday night, but the individual did not survive. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and officials have not released the victim’s identity.
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Temperatures to reach mid to upper 70s across North Texas ahead of possible rain next week
Warmer-than-average temperatures are expected all weekend long.
Temperatures above average in North Texas through next week
First Alert meteorologist Michael Autovino has the latest forecast.
Warm winter Friday for North Texas ahead of pleasant, dry weekend
First Alert meteorologist Michael Autovino has the latest forecast.
Warm winter Friday for North Texas ahead of pleasant, dry weekend
The high temperature on Saturday will dip into the upper 60s before rising back into the mid-70s on Sunday.
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Donations of special cooling bassinets help stillborns' parents grieve, amid uptick in infant deaths
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Hunger Busters CEO resigns following CBS Texas I-Team investigation
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
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How police departments' poorly-enforced rules enable off-duty misconduct
Across the U.S., police officers moonlight in bars, clubs, and private security jobs with little oversight. A CBS News and Howard Center investigation reveals how weak policies allow misconduct, corruption, and threats to public safety to persist.
Questions remain for Dallas nonprofit that built its legacy on meals for students
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
Dallas nonprofit once fed thousands of ISD students—then the work stopped while fundraising continued
It once fed thousands of kids. So, how did a Dallas non-profit's core mission fall apart? CBS News Texas investigates.
Severely burned Fort Worth firefighter to get workers' comp after outrage over denied care
A Fort Worth firefighter severely burned in the line of duty is speaking out after his family, the public and politicians said the workers' compensation system failed him, denying him of much needed care.
Your phone and laptop could be a fire hazard at 35,000 feet
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
VA home care changes in Texas: fewer hours for some vets, rural caregiver pay to drop in January
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Democrat Taylor Rehmet discusses his win in Tarrant County over Republican Leigh Wambsganss
Democrat state senator elect Taylor Rehmet sits down with Jack Fink in the CBS News Texas studio to discuss his win over Republican Leigh Wambsganss. "I got a lot of work to do," Rehmet said.
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Dallas pollster and Principal of Hunt Research, Ross Hunt discusses the upset win by Democrat Taylor Rehmet over Republican Leigh Wambsganss.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller on re-election, Abbott endorsing his challenger
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller (R) discusses his re-election campaign and reacts to Gov. Abbott's decision to endorse his challenger.
Chairwoman of the Tarrant County Democratic Party predicts a blue wave in Tarrant County in November
Chairwoman of the Tarrant County Democratic Party Allison Campolo discusses the big upset victory by Democrat Taylor Rehmet over Republican Leigh Wambsganss in the Texas Senate District 9 race. She tells Jack Fink that she predicts a blue wave in Tarrant County in November.
Chairman of the Tarrant County GOP predicts Republicans will win back Senate District 9 in November
Chairman of the Tarrant County GOP, Tim Davis, discusses the Democrats' big win in the Texas Senate District 9 race, a Republican majority district. He tells Jack Fink that he predicts Republicans will win the seat back in November.
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Terrance Gore, former MLB outfielder and three-time World Series champion, dies at 34
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
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How a Democrat defeated the Republican in a GOP majority state Senate district
Democrat Taylor Rehmet beat Republican Leigh Wambsganss in the special runoff election for the open state Senate District 9 seat.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller reacts to Gov. Abbott's endorsement
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller dismissed Governor Greg Abbott's endorsement of his Republican challenger, Nate Sheets.
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Connor Hilton, 17, said that after taking Accutane, a prescribed acne medication, he began to have suicidal and homicidal thoughts – thoughts that, his defense argued, led him to shoot two friends in the head at his Friendswood, Texas, home. Prosecutors weren't convinced.
Terrance Gore, former MLB outfielder and three-time World Series champion, dies at 34
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
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Donations of special cooling bassinets help stillborns' parents grieve, amid uptick in infant deaths
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
Hunger Busters CEO resigns following CBS Texas I-Team investigation
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
7 years after deadly school bus cash, promised safety fix still not installed at Texas railroad crossing
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
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How a Democrat defeated the Republican in a GOP majority state Senate district
Democrat Taylor Rehmet beat Republican Leigh Wambsganss in the special runoff election for the open state Senate District 9 seat.
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Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller dismissed Governor Greg Abbott's endorsement of his Republican challenger, Nate Sheets.
Some Team USA athletes speak out about politics at home
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Though the commerce secretary has called his interactions with Epstein as "limited," the two were in business together four years after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea.
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Lawsuit accuses McDonald's of deception on grounds that McRib has no rib meat
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Delta faces first lawsuits in Toronto plane crash
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas agricultural commissioner calls for ban on additives in public water
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
With paper tags going away in Texas, officials fear toll dodgers will use fake metal plates
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
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Life expectancy in U.S. hit record high of 79 years in 2024, CDC says
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Critical blood supply shortage after winter storm, nonprofit says
Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
Ketamine clinics gaining traction in North Texas while state explores broader psychedelic therapies
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Dallas "Walk with a Doc" program combines walking, health advice to boost mental wellness
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
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A who's who of powerful people named in the Epstein files
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Dallas coffee chain faces backlash after employee walkout over ICE discount
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
Atletico Dallas plans Fair Park HQ, beer garden ahead of World Cup
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
Salad and Go closing all Texas, Oklahoma locations
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
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Terrance Gore, former MLB outfielder and three-time World Series champion, dies at 34
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
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Jake Paul joins JD Vance to watch U.S. women's hockey team at Olympics
The U.S. women's hockey team eased to a 5-0 win over Finland on Saturday afternoon.
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Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
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With Bad Bunny headlining a historic Super Bowl halftime show, we highlight some of his most impactful lyrics in Spanish and English.
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Brad Arnold, 3 Doors Down founder and lead singer, dies at 47
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
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Twisted Sister cancels reunion shows as frontman Dee Snider resigns
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
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Olympic skater gets last-minute approval for Minions-themed program
Spanish figure skater Tomas-Llorenc Guarino Sabate secured the rights to perform his Minions-themed program at the Milan Cortina Games hours before he was set to skate.
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Photos: Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returns to North Texas
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Texas Health NICU babies celebrate first Valentine's Day in style
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
Mavericks fans call for GM Nico Harrison's firing ahead of Anthony Davis' first home game
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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