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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.
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.
Federal officials are investigating three allegations of discrimination at Carroll ISD.
The NAACP and the students want the federal government to withhold funding from the university.
Dallas civil rights attorney Lee Merritt joined a crowded 2022 race for Texas attorney general Tuesday against embattled Republican incumbent Ken Paxton.
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."
"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.
"This is the slap in the face," says Indianna Taylor of Dallas. "Like huge slap in the face."
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.
Here is a look at some of the most important cases decided by the US Supreme Court since 1789.
The exceptions Chief Hall made to the use of tear gas and pepper balls are burglary, vandalism and violence.
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.
"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.
"Mike Ramos does not appear to threaten but ends up dead. There's got to be a better way."
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, a Mexican-American civil rights leader who helped organize the historic Latino meeting with President John F. Kennedy, died Sunday.
Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot has recused himself and his entire office from handling the prosecution of activist Dominique Alexander.
Dallas civil rights activist Dominique Alexander has been arrested as police investigate two allegations of domestic violence against him.
Dallas civil rights activist Dominique Alexander has been named in a domestic violence investigation, headed by the Dallas Police Department.
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.
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.
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.
More than 30 years after her passing, Juanita Craft remains one of the most important civil rights leaders in Texas history.
Throughout North Texas and the nation Monday, many are celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior.
A Dallas elementary student delivered an award-winning speech, inspired by civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
It happened at Robb Elementary School, which has an enrollment of just under 600 students, grades 2nd - 4th.
Relatives turned to social media and waited in a desperate attempt to find their missing children as the death toll in a gruesome school shooting at a Texas elementary school rose to at least 19 students.
Jasmine Crockett has won the democratic bid for the 30th congressional district race beating Jane Hope Hamilton in Tuesday's runoff.
Luka Doncic had 30 points and 14 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Golden State Warriors 119-109 on Tuesday night.
"It is really important that we never get complacent and that we never have that mindset that this could never happen in my school."
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won his Republican runoff election against Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush on Tuesday.
Nestled in Lake Dallas is a tiny home village of 13 houses of all different shapes and sizes.
Texas School Safety Center Director Dr. Kathy Martinez-Prather reacts to Tuesday's elementary school shooting in Uvalde that killed 14 children.
Shihab Ahmed Shihab Shihab, 52, allegedly planned to smuggle four other Iraqi nationals into the U.S. to kill the former president in retaliation of Iraqi deaths during "Operation Iraqi Freedom."
It happened at Robb Elementary School, which has an enrollment of just under 600 students, grades 2nd - 4th.
Relatives turned to social media and waited in a desperate attempt to find their missing children as the death toll in a gruesome school shooting at a Texas elementary school rose to at least 19 students.
Jasmine Crockett has won the democratic bid for the 30th congressional district race beating Jane Hope Hamilton in Tuesday's runoff.
Luka Doncic had 30 points and 14 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Golden State Warriors 119-109 on Tuesday night.
"It is really important that we never get complacent and that we never have that mindset that this could never happen in my school."
Gruesome new details have emerged in the high-profile murder of Dallas attorney Ira Tobolowsky.
Dozens of North Texas families found their retirement accounts empty after falling victim to a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme.
In the group setting, they all agree that no one had given up hope. And they all believe the man recently arrested is "100%" the killer.
A North Texas business is stepping up to help desperate mothers across the state after seeing an I-Team investigation.
Ira Tobolowsky's sons said investigating their father's murder over the past six years has been a full-time job.
Jasmine Crockett has won the democratic bid for the 30th congressional district race beating Jane Hope Hamilton in Tuesday's runoff.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won his Republican runoff election against Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush on Tuesday.
Election Day is Tuesday and there are a number of key races in the Republican and Democratic primary runoffs.
CBS DFW political reporter Jack Fink breaks down the five races to watch on Election Day in North Texas
The driver's and front passenger's seat belt pretensioners can explode and send shrapnel throughout the vehicle.
North Texas homes are expensive and in short supply. Local experts discuss how buyers can improve their chances.
Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Texas, drivers in Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth are paying the most for gasoline.
The company says fires can happen even while the engines are off and is recommending that they be parked outdoors.
The CEO of the power grid operator says they are taking proactive steps and to ensure the grid will hold up.
It wasn't until Haley finished his career in Dallas that he was diagnosed as bi-polar and started taking medication.
Local health officials say as the East Coast COVID wave appears to be nearing its peak, here at home cases are slowly rising as expected.
After their 30th anniversary trip was canceled due to COVID-19, applications are now available for the annual Kidd's Kids trip to Disney World.
At least 14 people across 12 states have become sick, and two were hospitalized, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Tuesday's decision means anyone 5 years of age and older is now eligible for at least one COVID booster dose.
The driver's and front passenger's seat belt pretensioners can explode and send shrapnel throughout the vehicle.
Baking each day to the backdrop of his crafty Oak Cliff neighborhood, Tyler Rooney began realizing a dream he always had.
Many North Texas small businesses struggled to stay alive during the pandemic, others did not survive.
North Texas homes are expensive and in short supply. Local experts discuss how buyers can improve their chances.
Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Texas, drivers in Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth are paying the most for gasoline.
Luka Doncic had 30 points and 14 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Golden State Warriors 119-109 on Tuesday night.
It wasn't until Haley finished his career in Dallas that he was diagnosed as bi-polar and started taking medication.
It's not just the eyes of Texas but the eyes of the basketball world on Dallas.
It's something that's never been done in NBA history. The Dallas Mavericks are hoping to pull out of a 3-0 hole in the playoffs.
Thomas added a second Wanamaker Trophy to the one he captured in 2017 at Quail Hollow.
"It's crazy to think that today I'll be doing my last one," Davidson wrote on Instagram prior to Saturday's season finale.
The actor who played the Red Power Ranger has been charged with wire fraud conspiracy related to the federal PPP program.
The city is hoping to get a major economic boost with more than 80 local shops, restaurants and boutiques open to visitors.
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
You may recognize a few iconic North Texas locations in Kendrick Lamar's latest music video.
Jasmine Crockett has won the democratic bid for Texas' 30th congressional district race beating Jane Hope Hamilton in Tuesday's runoff
Crockett was endorsed by long-time Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson whose retirement left the seat open.
Here are more results from tonight's runoff election.
Any threat of severe weather is east of North Texas; enjoy the rain.
"It is really important that we never get complacent and that we never have that mindset that this could never happen in my school."
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!
All dressed up for their first Easter, these precious snuggle bunnies are ready for the holiday weekend.
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.
The wind robbed Nick and Nora, The White Rock Lake eagles, of their nest and at least one egg. Now, the neighborhood is watching; hoping for the best for the beautiful pair.
Send your photos our way using the hashtag #FirstAlertDFW on Twitter and Instagram to be featured on air and on our website!
