Speaker Series In Dallas Marks 1-Year Anniversary Of George Floyd's Murder
Floyd's death last May sparked months of rallies and protests worldwide against police brutality and systemic racism.
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In Texas, Floyd's Hometown Rejoices In Verdict But Tempers Expectations
In the streets of Houston's Third Ward, a historically black neighborhood where George Floyd grew up, there were shouts filled with the word "justice" in the moments after former police Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder.
Mild Celebrations In Downtown Dallas Follow Derek Chauvin Guilty Verdict
A handful of social justice groups met up at Dallas City Hall to celebrate the news Tuesday night.
'Verdict Not Justice, It's Accountability': North Texas Leaders React To Derek Chauvin Guilty On All Counts
Chauvin was found guilty of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree unintentional murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd last year.
Watch The Derek Chauvin Trial Live
Closing arguments are underway Monday in the trial of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer accused of murdering George Floyd.
George Floyd's Family From Texas Take Seat In Courtroom At Ex-Officer's Minneapolis Murder Trial
At least one member of George Floyd's family from Texas often occupies a reserved seat in the back corner of the Minneapolis courtroom where former police officer Derek Chauvin is on trial.
George Floyd Case: Judge Releases Ex-Officers Lane And Kueng Body Cam Videos (Warning: Graphic Content)
The Hennepin County judge overseeing the George Floyd case has made the body worn cameras from ex-officers Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng available.
3 Additional Minneapolis Officers Charged In The Death Of George Floyd, Charges Upgraded Against Derek Chauvin
Charges against Derek Chauvin, the Minnesota police officer accused of murdering George Floyd, have been upgraded and three other officers involved in the incident seen on video around the world have now also been charged.
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2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Texas teachers trying to solve shortages; explain why some are leaving
Several surveys have found at least two thirds of Texas teachers have seriously considered changing careers.
Fort Worth police seek man who punched Family Dollar store worker
Fort Worth police are searching for a man who they said punched a Family Dollar store worker in the face on Aug. 7.
Dallas declares August 15 as Indian-American Day; North Texas celebrates
For the second year in a row, Reunion Tower is being lit with the colors of India as the country celebrates the completion of 75 years of independence.
No threat found after DeSoto schools placed on lockdown
No threat was found after multiple DeSoto schools were placed on lockdown Tuesday morning, officials said.
American Airlines places deposit on 20 supersonic planes
American Airlines has agreed to buy up to 20 supersonic jets and put down a non-refundable deposit on the planes that are still on the drawing board and years away from flying.
Crash kills motorcyclist not wearing helmet in northwest Fort Worth
An early Tuesday morning crash killed a motorcyclist who wasn't wearing a helmet in northwest Fort Worth.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
Sleeping woman shot through apartment window, Fort Worth police say
Police say the victim had been asleep in her first-floor bedroom, which has a window that faces the 9200 block of North Normandale Street.
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2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Texas teachers trying to solve shortages; explain why some are leaving
Several surveys have found at least two thirds of Texas teachers have seriously considered changing careers.
Fort Worth police seek man who punched Family Dollar store worker
Fort Worth police are searching for a man who they said punched a Family Dollar store worker in the face on Aug. 7.
Dallas declares August 15 as Indian-American Day; North Texas celebrates
For the second year in a row, Reunion Tower is being lit with the colors of India as the country celebrates the completion of 75 years of independence.
No threat found after DeSoto schools placed on lockdown
No threat was found after multiple DeSoto schools were placed on lockdown Tuesday morning, officials said.
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I-Team: Nearly 90% of elementary schools do not have an officer stationed at the school
According to data the I-Team collected, in North Texas, elementary schools appear to be far more vulnerable than middle or high schools.
Dallas college installs new security features following a 2017 shooting
North Lake College in Irving might be considered one of the most high-tech campuses in North Texas — partly because of what happened five years ago.
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.
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First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
FBI, DHS warn of threats to law enforcement after Mar-a-Lago search
The FBI and DHS shared the internal intelligence memo with state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement officials nationwide late Friday night.
Schiff: "No evidence" that Trump declassified docs found at Mar-a-Lago
Some of the items seized from Mar-a-Lago by the FBI last week contained classified information.
Man crashed into barrier near Capitol before shooting himself, police say
Capitol Police said the man did not appear to be targeting any members of Congress, who are on recess.
Jack Fink's one-on-one with gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke
Beto O'Rourke talks school security, the power grid and why he believes he should be the next Texas governor.
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Tax-free weekend brings thousands to shopping malls across North Texas
It's a chance for shoppers to get deals on back-to-school supplies or even just treat themselves.
Tax-free weekend a chance for back-to-school shoppers to save big
Tax-free weekend in Texas is officially here, and shoppers are already taking advantage of the annual sales tax holiday.
H-E-B issuing all-store recall for mint chocolate chip ice cream
Officials say the products contain wheat but that it is not declared on the label.
Tips and tricks for saving on that grocery bill from the Culinary School of Fort Worth
CBS 11 News went to the Culinary School of Fort Worth for a few tips and tricks people can use to save money on their grocery bills.
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?
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2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Experts hearing questions about monkeypox, COVID-19 as school begins
Back-to-school anxiety may be a rite of passage for students, but parents may be experiencing it as well. Between safety and health concerns, it can be tough to send your child off this year.
Some Capri Sun juice pouches recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
Doctors urging parents to get kids vaccinated before heading back to school
Doctors are urging parents to get their kids the COVID-19 vaccine as they head back to school.
Dallas County declares health emergency as monkeypox cases continue to rise
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins decided to issue the order after cases passed 200 last week.
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American Airlines places deposit on 20 supersonic planes
American Airlines has agreed to buy up to 20 supersonic jets and put down a non-refundable deposit on the planes that are still on the drawing board and years away from flying.
Tax-free weekend brings thousands to shopping malls across North Texas
It's a chance for shoppers to get deals on back-to-school supplies or even just treat themselves.
25th annual DFW Restaurant Week begins August 8
It's the second-largest restaurant week in the country, second only to New York City's.
Tax-free weekend a chance for back-to-school shoppers to save big
Tax-free weekend in Texas is officially here, and shoppers are already taking advantage of the annual sales tax holiday.
Cracker Barrel sparks uproar for plant-based sausage critics say is "woke"
The post sparked strong reactions from its followers, with many complaining that Cracker Barrel should not be offering the meat alternative.
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Rangers win 3rd straight, top A's 2-1 after Woodward firing
Marcus Semien homered, rookie Bubba Thompson had a tiebreaking RBI single and the Texas Rangers won hours after manager Chris Woodward was fired, beating the Oakland Athletics 2-1 on Monday night.
Texas Rangers fire manager Chris Woodward
The Texas Rangers have dismissed Chris Woodward as manager.
Valdez throws 7 scoreless, AL-best Astros beat Rangers 7-3
Framber Valdez threw seven shutout innings, Martín Maldonado and Alex Bregman homered with three RBIs each, and the Houston Astros beat the Texas Rangers 7-3 on Thursday.
Brittney Griner's teammates react to "devastating" prison sentence
Griner's teammates say they approached Thursday's game "with a heavy heart": "It's like you're just waiting for a bomb to drop."
Rangers win 3-2 over White Sox in debuts of 2 former 1st-rounders
Leody Taveras had an RBI single for the Rangers, who ended a seven-game home losing streak.
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Sacheen Littlefeather receives apology for mistreatment at 1973 Oscars
Littlefeather was mocked when she declined Marlon Brando's Best Actor win onstage at the 1973 ceremony.
Issey Miyake, Japanese fashion maverick, dies at 84
Miyake built one of Japan's biggest fashion brands, becoming well known for its trademark origami-like pleats, and Steve Jobs' ubiquitous black turtlenecks.
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
Vin Scully, legendary Dodgers broadcaster, dies at age 94
"His voice will always be heard and etched in all of our minds forever," Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten said in a statement.
Pat Carroll, voice of Ursula in "The Little Mermaid," dies at 95
Carroll would often say that Ursula was one of her favorite roles, saying that she saw the character as an "ex-Shakespearean actress who now sold cars."
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Political talk with Ed O'Keefe
Our Ken Molestina talks politics with CBS Senior White House & Political Correspondent Ed O'Keefe. The two discuss the Wyoming primary and look ahead at how the 2024 presidential race is shaping up.
Dallas declares August 15 as Indian-American Day; North Texas celebrates
For the second year in a row, Reunion Tower is being lit with the colors of India as the country celebrates the completion of 75 years of independence.
Your Tuesday Afternoon Headlines, August 16th, 2022
School bus delays in various school districts, Uvalde community demands answers at school board meeting, CBS 11's I-Team surveys NTX schools security, Department of Justice opposes the release of the affidavit in Trump investigation, American Airlines to cancel thousands of flights in November, City of Fort Worth free Wifi access, Texas Rangers manager, Chris Woodward, fired
Triple digit heat continues on this cloudy Tuesday
Considerable cloudiness. Hot. High near 100F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Your Tuesday Morning Headlines, August 16th, 2022
Richardson ISD back to school, Several districts back in classrooms, College move-in days this week, School bus delays, Uvalde community demanding answers, Shooting at a Tennessee hospital, Department of Justice opposes affidavit release in Trump investigation, Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward fired
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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.
