Colorado Wildfires Burn Hundreds Of Homes, Force Evacuations
More than 370 homes in one subdivision have already been destroyed and another 210 have the potential to burn as the flames continue.
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Texas Health Professionals Keeping An Eye On New Strain Of COVID-19 Now In The US
A new, mutant strain of COVID-19 first seen in Great Britain earlier this month has made it's way to the U.S. and health professional in Texas are paying attention.
Texas Family Safe After 24 Hours Stranded In Colorado Mountains
A family from Texas is safe after being stranded for more than 24 hours in the mountains of southwestern Colorado, authorities said.
Landmark Theatres, 2 In North Texas, Banning Costumes For 'Joker' Movie Amid Concerns Over Possible Violence
Landmark Theatres, which operates two locations in Dallas, has confirmed they are banning costumes, face painting and masks when the new "Joker" movie hits screens.
Southwest Airlines Plans $100M Maintenance Hangar In Denver
The Dallas-based airline announced plans Wednesday for the 130,000-square-foot hangar that can fit three Boeing 737 aircraft.
Fort Worth Woman Discovers ID Stolen After Getting Billed For Items Purchased In Colorado
Kathleen Cammack says the first red flag that she may have fallen victim to a scam came in January when she and her husband received a Verizon bill for four new lines opened in Colorado.
North Texas Couple Rescued After Getting Engaged, Then Lost, Dehydrated During Hike In Colorado
The couple got a late start, were carrying little water and they were not equipped for cold weather or to camp overnight.
"Serial Squatter" Gets Jail Time
The woman accused of racking up dozens of evictions in a rental scheme won't have to worry about rent for a while.
Uninvited Guest: Bear Wanders Through Famous Hotel Lobby
A black bear was caught on camera wandering through the lobby of the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado.
Bodies Of Missing Pregnant Mom, Daughters Found In Colorado
The body of 34-year-old Shanann Watts was found on property owned by Anadarko Petroleum. Investigators found what they believe are the bodies of 4-year-old Bella and 3-year-old Celeste nearby.
Husband Charged With Murder Of Pregnant Colorado Mom & 2 Daughters
Authorities say the husband of a missing family in Colorado has been arrested in connection with the case.
Mountain Lion Wanders Around Inside Colorado Home, Kills House Cat
A Boulder woman is mourning the loss of her family's cat after a mountain lion broke into her home and killed the cat.
Bear In Colorado Trashes Car, Enjoys Snacks
Just a hungry bear. This animal found a unique way to satisfy its hunger when it found a trove of snacks -- in someone's car.
Bear Freed After Being Trapped In Storm Drain In Colorado
A bear that was trapped in storm drain was freed thanks to some help from Colorado Parks and Wildlife on Thursday.
Exploding Wildfires In The West Derail 4th Of July Plans
A growing wildfire destroyed more than 100 homes in the Colorado mountains, while other blazes across the parched U.S. West meant the evacuation of hundreds from their homes.
'Like Dominoes': Utah Homes Burn As Wildfires Menace U.S. West
A fast-moving brush fire destroyed eight homes in the Utah tourist town of Moab, while more than 3,000 people in Colorado and Wyoming fled multiple wildfires.
Oil-Gas Group: Tougher Drilling Rules Could Cost Billions
An oil and gas advocacy group warned that Colorado taxpayers could face billions of dollars in compensation claims if voters approve tough new restrictions on where wells can be drilled.
Extreme Fire Danger Forces Another National Forest To Close
Extreme fire danger prompted officials to shut down a sprawling forest that includes some of Colorado's most stunning mountains in a region.
North Texas 'Serial Squatters' Both Behind Bars In Colorado
An investigation last November showed how William and Heather Schwab moved from home to home, lying on applications and then refusing to pay rent. Now, they are both behind bars.
Growing Colorado Wildfire Forces More Evacuations
A growing wildfire burning in southwestern Colorado forced more people from their homes Sunday as crews tried to slow the blaze being fed by continued hot, dry and windy conditions.
Serial Squatters Strike Again
A couple dubbed the "serial squatters" is racking up more evictions, this time in Colorado.
5-Year-Old Survives Backyard Bear Attack
A 5-year-old girl was seriously injured but survived after a bear attacked her in her backyard.
Double Amputee Climbs Monstrous, 2,000-Foot Hiking Trail In 4 Hours
The Manitou Incline is a grueling test of toughness and fitness, and this week a Colorado woman without legs ascended the famous stairs.
Students Protest For Tougher Gun Laws In National School Walkout
Another wave of student protests disrupted classes Friday across North Texas and the country as part of the National School Walkout.
News Now: Rainy Weather, 4-Day School Week
North Texas is seeing rain on Tuesday and its even impacting the Texas Rangers. Plus, a Colorado school district is switching to a four-day week.
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Meet the cast of 'Big Brother'
The summer reality hit announces 16 new houseguests to move into the "BB Motel" in a live 24th season premiere event
Whole Woman's Health will close down Texas locations, announces plan to open in New Mexico
Whole Woman's Health announced plans Wednesday to pack up its Fort Worth, McKinney, Austin and McAllen clinics and open a new one in New Mexico.
Price of gas in Colleyville dips below $4
Halls on Glade Road and Highway 121 in Colleyville dropped its price for a gallon of regular unleaded to $3.99.
Tarrant County COVID-19 community level changes to high
Tarrant County Public Health recommends that individuals wear a mask when indoors and social distance.
Man infected with monkeypox attended Daddyland Festival in Dallas
Health officials reported the first locally transmitted case of the monkeypox virus in Dallas after a man who attended the Daddyland Festival tested positive.
Report: Justice Department probing Texas' multibillion-dollar border mission
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating potential civil rights violations in Texas' multibillion-dollar border security mission.
Irving police issue CLEAR Alert for missing man
The Irving Police Department is searching for 58-year-old Victor Robert Vasquez.
Dallas County raises COVID-19 risk level to yellow
The primary reason that the risk level has been raised is due to much of the population not being vaccinated or being under vaccinated – meaning they have not received all doses or boosters.
ALERRT report shows 3 missed opportunities to slow, stop Uvalde school shooter
In a report done by the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center, officials identified three missed opportunities to slow or stop the Uvalde school shooter May 24.
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Meet the cast of 'Big Brother'
The summer reality hit announces 16 new houseguests to move into the "BB Motel" in a live 24th season premiere event
Whole Woman's Health will close down Texas locations, announces plan to open in New Mexico
Whole Woman's Health announced plans Wednesday to pack up its Fort Worth, McKinney, Austin and McAllen clinics and open a new one in New Mexico.
Price of gas in Colleyville dips below $4
Halls on Glade Road and Highway 121 in Colleyville dropped its price for a gallon of regular unleaded to $3.99.
Tarrant County COVID-19 community level changes to high
Tarrant County Public Health recommends that individuals wear a mask when indoors and social distance.
Man infected with monkeypox attended Daddyland Festival in Dallas
Health officials reported the first locally transmitted case of the monkeypox virus in Dallas after a man who attended the Daddyland Festival tested positive.
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FBI: more young people are being targeted for sextortion scams
Criminals convince victims to send compromising photos, then threaten to release the images if ransom isn't paid.
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.
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State Rep. Rhetta Bowers on next steps following committee hearings over Uvalde shooting
Jack talks with State Rep. Rhetta Bowers (D - Garland) on what she says the next steps will be following committee hearings over the Uvalde school shooting.
Report: Justice Department probing Texas' multibillion-dollar border mission
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating potential civil rights violations in Texas' multibillion-dollar border security mission.
Eye On Politics: June 30, 2022
This week's Eye On Politics focuses on a new CBS News/YouGov poll surveying Texans on a variety of subjects including gun control, immigration, and the upcoming gubernatorial election.
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CBS News Poll: Texans think their state is better than most, but some think it's change for the worse
Most Texans take pride in their state, with three in 10 saying it's better than most other states, and another three in 10 who think it's the best state in the country to live in.
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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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Man infected with monkeypox attended Daddyland Festival in Dallas
Health officials reported the first locally transmitted case of the monkeypox virus in Dallas after a man who attended the Daddyland Festival tested positive.
Resource: Various types of birth control, costs, methods
Abortion services may no longer be an option for most women in Texas, but they still have access to a range of birth control and reproductive health care services.
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.
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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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Fastest boy in the country to attend college with no track team
The teen is set to attend SMU this fall on a football scholarship.
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.
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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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Big Brother premieres July 6
BIG BROTHER announced today the 16 new Houseguests who will embark on the 24th season of the series when they move into the mid-century Palm Springs inspired "BB Motel" during the live 90-minute premiere event Wednesday, July 6th
Community gathers in fight to end senseless violence
In Dallas, the fight to end senseless violence continues and now there's a new plan of attack.
Remembering the fallen on 7.7.22
Tomorrow marks six years since an ambush claimed the lives of officers in downtown Dallas.
Gas prices fall below $4... finally!
Gas prices started to fall below the $4 mark in North Texas on Wednesday, attracting drivers who would have balked at the cost just a few months ago.
How to keep kids entertained during summer break
Nearly half way through the summer break - what's left to do?
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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.
