Texas Supreme Court blocks order that resumed abortions
The Texas Supreme Court has blocked a lower court order that gave some abortion clinics confidence to resume performing abortions.
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Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade opens gates for wave of litigation
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision Friday to end constitutional protections for abortion opened the gates for a wave of litigation from all sides.
16th Street Baptist Church Bombing Survivor To Speak In Fort Worth Tomorrow
A survivor of the 1963 bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama will speak in Fort Worth on Jan 13 about his experience and relationship with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
North Texas Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne Says Biden Admin. Using Carroll ISD Investigation To 'Intimidate Parents'
Rep. Van Duyne is accusing the administration of weaponizing the Department of Education and she announced Thursday, she is planning her own inquiry into how this investigation into Carroll ISD originated.
Department Of Education Investigating Discrimination At Carroll ISD
Federal officials are investigating three allegations of discrimination at Carroll ISD.
Texas NAACP, Students File Federal Civil Rights Complaint Over UT School Song 'The Eyes Of Texas'
The NAACP and the students want the federal government to withhold funding from the university.
Dallas Civil Rights Attorney Lee Merritt Joins Race For Texas Attorney General
Dallas civil rights attorney Lee Merritt joined a crowded 2022 race for Texas attorney general Tuesday against embattled Republican incumbent Ken Paxton.
Unifying America: Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights Museum Refreshes Exhibit As Threat Of White Supremacist Violence Increases
A recent federal report outlining the rising threat of violent white supremacists has prompted the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum to refresh its exhibit of "The Fight for Civil Rights in the South."
Revised Pandemic Rationing Plan Protects Disabled Texans From Being Sent To Back Of Line For Ventilators
"Our lives are not disposable and we deserve medical treatment just as much as anyone else during a pandemic," said Laura Halvorson, a former Mesquite school teacher with muscular dystrophy.
North Texas Activists Say Treatment Of Capitol Rioters Exposes Law Enforcement Double Standard
"This is the slap in the face," says Indianna Taylor of Dallas. "Like huge slap in the face."
Texas Supreme Court Backs Gov. Greg Abbott On Limiting Mail-In Ballot Drop-Off Sites
The high-court court ruling upholds a restriction Abbott imposed on Oct. 1, just before early voting in the Nov. 3 general election was to open.
Landmark US Supreme Court Decisions Since 1789
Here is a look at some of the most important cases decided by the US Supreme Court since 1789.
Dallas Police Chief Renee Hall Says Use Of Tear Gas, Pepper Balls During Protests Must Be Approved By Her
The exceptions Chief Hall made to the use of tear gas and pepper balls are burglary, vandalism and violence.
Texas Leaders Remember Legacy Of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis
Leaders across Texas are reacting to and reflecting on the legacy of civil rights icon and Georgia congressman John Lewis after he died Friday at the age of 80.
Texas Civil Rights Activist Who Witnessed 'I Have A Dream Speech' Says Diversity Of Today's Protesters Gives Him Hope
"When I see whites and blacks and Hispanics and even see a police officer walk over and give a protestor a hug, that encourages me," says Glen Rice.
'There's Got To Be A Better Way', Austin Mayor 'Disturbed' By Fatal Police Shooting Of Man
"Mike Ramos does not appear to threaten but ends up dead. There's got to be a better way."
NFL Spotlights Murder Of Botham Jean In New Ad To Promote Change
The recent murder case of Botham Jean now has a spotlight again as the National Football League has featured him and his family in a new ad that was released Wednesday.
Benny Martinez, Texas Native & Latino Civil Rights Leader, Dies At 85
Benny Martinez, a Mexican-American civil rights leader who helped organize the historic Latino meeting with President John F. Kennedy, died Sunday.
Dallas District Attorney Recuses Office From Case Against Activist Dominique Alexander
Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot has recused himself and his entire office from handling the prosecution of activist Dominique Alexander.
Dallas Activist Dominique Alexander Arrested On Allegations Of Domestic Violence
Dallas civil rights activist Dominique Alexander has been arrested as police investigate two allegations of domestic violence against him.
Dallas Civil Rights Activist Faces Accusation Of Domestic Violence
Dallas civil rights activist Dominique Alexander has been named in a domestic violence investigation, headed by the Dallas Police Department.
Ex-Publisher Of Iconic Ebony, Jet Magazines Files For Bankruptcy
Johnson Publishing Co., former owner of the iconic Ebony and Jet magazines, which chronicled African-American life for more than 70 years, filed for bankruptcy liquidation Tuesday in a federal court in Chicago.
Facebook And Google Before Congress Today Over White Nationalism
Representatives from Facebook and Google are headed to Capitol Hill to face questions from lawmakers about what they're doing to police hate speech on their platforms.
Protesters Gather In Deep Ellum Over Charges For Man Who Viciously Assaulted Woman
Hundreds gathered in Deep Ellum to protest the charges that were given to a bartender who was caught on camera brutally attacking a woman in a parking lot on Thursday.
Living Legacy: Dallas Civil Rights Activist Juanita Craft Celebrated
More than 30 years after her passing, Juanita Craft remains one of the most important civil rights leaders in Texas history.
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At least 6 killed in shooting at Illinois parade; person of interest in custody
A person of interest was arrested more than eight hours after the shooting following a brief vehicle pursuit.
Suspect in custody after 6 killed, dozens wounded in mass shooting at Highland Park July 4th parade
Robert "Bobby" Crimo III was arrested after a police chase from North Chicago to Lake Forest. Charges are pending.
Man found with multiple stab wounds in Fort Worth, no suspect in custody
When police arrived to the scene, at the 5200 block of East Lancaster Street, there was a man who had suffered multiple stab wounds.
TSA screens most passengers for a single day since COVID-19 pandemic began
The July 4th holiday weekend is setting a record. According to TSA, July 1 was when the agency screened the most passengers at airports across the country since the pandemic began: 2,490,490.
Game wardens: keep an eye on kids near water, wear life jackets on boats
Thousands of North Texas families spent the Fourth of July out on the water to celebrate the holiday.
Griner sends letter to President Biden pleading for his help
Brittney Griner has made an appeal to President Joe Biden in a letter passed to the White House through her representatives saying she feared she might never return home and asking that he not "forget about me and the other American Detainees."
O's beat Rangers 7-6 on a hit batter, 37-44 at midpoint
The Orioles hosted their first game on the Fourth of July since 2008 also against Texas.
Fort Worth police respond to stabbing call, at least 1 person barricaded
Police said there are multiple victims and at least one person is inside a structure, refusing to come out.
Parker County Sheriff seeks assistance from public after shooting
Suspects remain unidentified after a shooting near a birthday party in Aledo on July 3.
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At least 6 killed in shooting at Illinois parade; person of interest in custody
A person of interest was arrested more than eight hours after the shooting following a brief vehicle pursuit.
Suspect in custody after 6 killed, dozens wounded in mass shooting at Highland Park July 4th parade
Robert "Bobby" Crimo III was arrested after a police chase from North Chicago to Lake Forest. Charges are pending.
Man found with multiple stab wounds in Fort Worth, no suspect in custody
When police arrived to the scene, at the 5200 block of East Lancaster Street, there was a man who had suffered multiple stab wounds.
TSA screens most passengers for a single day since COVID-19 pandemic began
The July 4th holiday weekend is setting a record. According to TSA, July 1 was when the agency screened the most passengers at airports across the country since the pandemic began: 2,490,490.
Game wardens: keep an eye on kids near water, wear life jackets on boats
Thousands of North Texas families spent the Fourth of July out on the water to celebrate the holiday.
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Black and Hispanic murders are less likely to be solved | The reasons why are complicated
New research by the CBS News Innovation Lab shows the likelihood of a murder being solved in the US is significantly lower when the victims are Black or Hispanic.
Churches cancel Christian day-camp as old allegations surface again
Pastor Doug Page of First Baptist Grapevine cancelled the camp about one week before it was set to begin for about 200-children in his congregation and the neighborhood.
21-story apartment tower to go up where 2017 condo fire took place
The site of Dallas' biggest fire is now a giant crater.
I-Team: Reports find scam callers target Texas, specifically Dallas-Fort Worth
If you live in Texas, you're more likely to get these calls than any other state. If you live in the 214- or 817- area codes, you live in one of the most targeted metro areas in the country.
Feds 'very concerned' about explosion of handgun switches made in North Texas
In the past six months, federal investigators said they have seen an explosion of handgun switches in North Texas.
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Mayorkas defends U.S. border policy after migrant deaths
"We have said repeatedly and we continue to warn people not to take the dangerous journey," he said.
Texas Supreme Court blocks order that resumed abortions
The Texas Supreme Court has blocked a lower court order that gave some abortion clinics confidence to resume performing abortions.
Reproductive rights organizations vow long-term legal fight against abortion bans in Texas
Various abortion rights organizations and providers say they're no longer playing legal defense, and instead are going on offense.
Shifting abortion laws cause confusion for patients, clinics
The legal wrangling is almost certain to continue to cause chaos for Americans seeking abortions in the near future.
Biden Administration to end 'Remain in Mexico' policy
The Supreme Court ruled it properly ended the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy, ultimately ruling the decision did not violate a 1996 migrant detention law.
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Consumer advocate talks pros, cons of electric vehicles
Everyone is looking for ways to save at the pump, but have you ever thought about ditching gas altogether?
Jungle Jumparoo toy recalled for violating federal lead content ban
The recalled toys were sold online at Amazon, Bed Bath and Beyond, Fun and Function, JungleJump, The Grommet Flaghouse, and Wayfair.
Gas prices across Texas break new records overnight
Brace yourself! According to AAA, the current price per gallon in the Lone Star State is $4.34... but it's higher in DFW.
'Great Reshuffling' played huge role in pushing home prices up
Researchers found that cities that already had a large share of remote workers before the pandemic tended to attract even more after the pandemic shutdowns.
AAA says gas prices are record breaking this Memorial Day weekend
As we head into Memorial Day weekend, experts say it's best to get out the door early, and if you can't, you can end up doubling your travel time.
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Shifting abortion laws cause confusion for patients, clinics
The legal wrangling is almost certain to continue to cause chaos for Americans seeking abortions in the near future.
State and local health departments say monkeypox is being spread within Texas
There have been a total of 12 monkeypox cases identified in Texas residents. Three of those patients said they did not travel out of state when they were exposed to monkeypox.
Confusion, fear despite judge blocking Texas abortion ban
For rape survivors, to a woman recently diagnosed with advanced cancer and in her first trimester, the fear is real.
How victims of domestic abuse are impacted by Roe v Wade overturn
Advocates for survivors of domestic violence say limiting access to safe, legal abortions will have devastating consequences for those suffering abuse.
Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade opens gates for wave of litigation
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision Friday to end constitutional protections for abortion opened the gates for a wave of litigation from all sides.
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Feds propose $400K in fines after worker allegedly injured at Sulphur Springs concrete plant
According to a US Department of Labor spokesperson, on January 3, 2022, a worker at Armorock LLC's Sulphur Springs facility was seriously injured after being struck by a large mold.
Consumer advocate talks pros, cons of electric vehicles
Everyone is looking for ways to save at the pump, but have you ever thought about ditching gas altogether?
Jungle Jumparoo toy recalled for violating federal lead content ban
The recalled toys were sold online at Amazon, Bed Bath and Beyond, Fun and Function, JungleJump, The Grommet Flaghouse, and Wayfair.
American Airlines gives rosier outlook for summer revenue
American said revenue per seat will jump by up to 22% compared with 2019, easily beating an earlier forecast of up 14% to 16%.
Gas prices across Texas break new records overnight
Brace yourself! According to AAA, the current price per gallon in the Lone Star State is $4.34... but it's higher in DFW.
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Griner sends letter to President Biden pleading for his help
Brittney Griner has made an appeal to President Joe Biden in a letter passed to the White House through her representatives saying she feared she might never return home and asking that he not "forget about me and the other American Detainees."
Cowboys help teen's dream come true with new prosthetics
"I always had a dream that I could run, jump, and play with friends and family," 14-year-old Lilly Biagini said. "Today is a dream come true."
Greinke sharp in 500th career start, Royals beat Rangers 2-1
Next up, the Rangers have a three-game series with the New York Mets.
WNBA star Brittney Griner ordered to trial Friday in Russia
Brittney Griner was ordered to stand trial Friday by a court near Moscow on cannabis possession charges, about 4 1/2 months after her arrest at an airport.
Rangers beat Phillies for 9th time in row with 4-2 victory
Brad Miller hit a two-run single against his former team and the Texas Rangers beat the Philadelphia Phillies for the ninth time in a row, 4-2 on Wednesday to hand Zack Wheeler his first loss in two months.
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Charges against Dallas rapper Yella Beezy dismissed
Two charges of sexual assault and child endangerment or abandonment against Dallas rapper Yella Beezy were dismissed.
Tony Awards 2022: Complete list of nominees and winners
Jennifer Hudson, who produced the Best Musical winner "A Strange Loop," became the 17th ever EGOT winner.
Country music singer Toby Keith announces he has stomach cancer
Keith, an eight-time Country Music Awards winner, delivered the news to his fans on his Instagram page on Sunday, emphasizing that he is going to take a break from performing to spend more time with his family.
New statue in McKinney will commemorate 50th anniversary of 'Benji'
McKinney has signed a contract for a statue that will commemorate the upcoming 50th anniversary of the movie "Benji."
Texas drama teacher set to get special Tony Award
Roshunda Jones-Koumba will receive the 2022 Excellence in Theatre Education Award at the Tony Awards.
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North Texas has warmest Fourth of July in 11 years
And it's only going to get warmer!
Fair Park Fourth back after two years
Despite the heat, many still had fun at the return of the Fair Park Fourth.
Record-breaking temperatures in the week ahead
Sunshine and heat are forecasted for the next seven days.
TSA screens most passengers for a single day since COVID-19 pandemic began
The July 4th holiday weekend is setting a record. According to TSA, July 1 was when the agency screened the most passengers at airports across the country since the pandemic began: 2,490,490.
Fort Worth 4th back after pandemic pause
The event is back in full force this Fourth of July!
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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.
Uvalde School Shooting: The Aftermath of Tragedy
Following the tragic shooting deaths of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary School, the Uvalde community is grappling to find answers and understanding.
CBS 11 Bike To Work Week!
CBS 11 staffers took the roads early morning May 20 for Bike to Work Week! Want to be featured on air or online? Share your photos of you biking to work using #CBS11BiketoWork on social media!
Easter bunny hops into Cook Children's NICU
All dressed up for their first Easter, these precious snuggle bunnies are ready for the holiday weekend.
March 14 Fannin County Storm Damage Near Leonard, Texas
The storm that moved through North Texas on the evening of March 14 was fast-moving but left a lot of damage behind in some places. Here are images from Fannin County, west of the town of Leonard, where many believe a tornado touched down.
