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On May 4, Frisco voters will decide whether firefighters deserve civil service protections and collective bargaining. But Props A & B have pitted the city's firefighters against its council members and mayor.
State Rep. Craig Goldman and businessman John O'Shea duke it out in next month's primary runoff for the congressional seat Rep. Kay Granger is leaving behind. Presumed Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump made waves after saying abortion rights should be a state, not a federal issue. We hear from two North Texas lawmakers about that position. Frisco voters will soon decide whether firefighters should have civil service protections and collective bargaining, or if it's a budget buster.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Craig Goldman and John O'Shea are set to face off in the GOP primary runoff for the open 12th Congressional District seat in Tarrant and Parker counties.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
To prepare for Monday's total solar eclipse, 16 cities and counties in Texas have issued disaster declarations — including Van Zandt and Kaufman Counties. We speak with the Kaufman County Judge Jakie Allen about what this means. Texas and the Biden administration try to convince the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals whether the state's new immigration law violates the U.S. Constitution. And Jack goes one-on-one with Democratic Congressman Marc Veasey to discuss the situation at the border, help for Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war.
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Our Jack Fink discusses what lies ahead for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as his state criminal case comes to a close; how Brandon Gill discusses defeated 10 other Republicans in the primary; And Retired Lt. Col. Allen West's big victory as Dallas County GOP Chair.
Both Kent Schaffer, the former special prosecutor, and Brian Wice, who's remained as special prosecutor have said the original judge in the case against Attorney General Ken Paxton promised them a fee of $300 an hour.
The Texas attorney general agreed to pay nearly $300,000 in restitution as part of the agreement with prosecutors.
Dade Phelan spoke with reporters about the May 28 runoff after an official event at UT Dallas on Tuesday saying he's extremely confident in his position.
When the new legislative session at the Texas Capitol begins in January, there will be a new look in the Texas House. There could be as many as nine, possibly 10, new Republican lawmakers in North Texas alone. Jack spoke with two Republican House members from North Texas, Tony Tinderholt of Arlington and Brian Harrison of Ellis County, about the potential impacts the new Republicans will have at the Capitol.
Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
We hear from conservative lawmakers, Tony Tinderholt and Brian Harrison about the potential impact of new Republican faces coming to the Texas House; State Rep. Julie Johnson talks about how she defeated nine other candidates; And former Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings talks about his role with No Labels.
Mike Rawlings is now the National Convention Chair of No Labels, a centrist organization and movement that hopes to be on the ballot in Texas and 30 states in two months.
Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Jack goes one-on-one with Dr. Austin Dennard, a Dallas OBGYN who fled the state for an abortion after learning she was carrying a fetus with a fatal condition, Anencephaly. Plus key election results, a word with Senator Ted Cruz, and Rep. Mihaela Plesa on IVF advocacy.
Political reporter Jack Fink previews the next episode of Eye On Politics. Analysts say it will be an uphill climb for Allred to unseat Cruz in the biggest political contest in Texas this fall.
Dr. Austin Dennard was invited by North Texas Congressman Colin Allred, who's the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate.
The impeachment of Ken Paxton and public money going into private schools are two big sticking points.
Every week, we break down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Texas Republican leaders are targeting members of their own party in this Tuesday's primary; President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump travel to Texas to discuss illegal immigration; And grassroots Democrats and Republicans speak with political reporter Jack Fink about how they think their preferred candidate for President can win this November.
It's not often a congressional seat opens up in North Texas, but this year is a rarity in politics: there are three open Congressional seats in our region.
In the heart of Dallas County, Johnson is facing a challenge from Neave Criado in the Democratic primary for the Senate District 16 seat.
It's not often a congressional seat opens up in North Texas, but this year is a rarity in politics: there are three open Congressional seats in our region.
Letter carriers in North Texas say they're tired of being a target of violent attacks.
Twenty-four hours a day he worked in the emergency room at a hospital in Central Gaza.
The plan would allow MedStar paramedics, dispatchers and employees to become part of the fire department, based on the need for the position.
Holly Ann Elkins now faces up to life in prison for helping orchestrate the Oct. 2, 2020 murder of 24-year-old Alyssa Ann Burkett.
Two country stars from Texas have partnered with a Nashville label to elevate Texas musicians.
Letter carriers in North Texas say they're tired of being a target of violent attacks.
Twenty-four hours a day he worked in the emergency room at a hospital in Central Gaza.
The plan would allow MedStar paramedics, dispatchers and employees to become part of the fire department, based on the need for the position.
Holly Ann Elkins now faces up to life in prison for helping orchestrate the Oct. 2, 2020 murder of 24-year-old Alyssa Ann Burkett.
Two country stars from Texas have partnered with a Nashville label to elevate Texas musicians.
Texas police departments have the discretion to determine the frequency and extent of additional driving training for their officers. While some require driving training yearly or every other year, others do not.
Some departments opt to melt the firearms down, while others choose to crush them. However, there are instances where firearms, or at least parts of them, escape destruction altogether.
Several police departments told the CBS News Texas I-Team they were unaware of this practice, even though it was stated in the contracts they signed with the company, Gulf Coast GunBusters.
It's a complicated process that not everyone qualifies for.
Tuesday, federal prosecutors called their first witnesses against Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz.
Dallas' mayor is also calling for city council members to agree not to include a golden parachute clause in the next city manager's contract.
The Senate is tasked with the trial after the House impeached Mayorkas earlier this year. Senate Democrats are expected to move to quickly quash the effort.
Seven Manhattan residents were selected Tuesday afternoon to serve on the jury in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial.
If approved by voters during the May 4 municipal election in Frisco, Prop A would institute civil service protections for firefighters. Prop B would provide collective bargaining over pay, benefits, and workplace conditions between firefighters and the city. Bill Woodard, a Frisco City Council Member since 2016, opposes both propositions.
Frisco Firefighters Association President Matthew Sapp told CBS News Texas after city leaders rejected using meet and confer to discuss their pay and benefits, their members decided to go directly to the residents.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
Kelli and Michael Regan were looking for a new dog. The breeder they found online asked them to pay with gift cards.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
The $872 million most likely excludes any amount UnitedHealth may have paid to hackers in ransom.
George Schappell and sister Lori, of Reading, Pa., were the world's oldest conjoined twins, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
This marks only the second-ever case of bird flu in humans in the U.S.
The projects are expected to create at least 17,000 construction jobs and 4,500 manufacturing jobs.
After more than 40 years in business, 99 Cents Only Stores, a discount chain, announced on Thursday that it will close all 371 of its locations and cease operations.
"This is huge, HUGE! If we don't plan appropriately, A, we won't have workers. Or B, we'll have so many people on the streets that nobody can get to the events."
"This is going to be an event all the way through the weekend, even starting as early as Friday."
Federal officials say milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas has tested positive for bird flu.
The Dallas Cowboys have signed free agent running back Royce Freeman.
An attorney for the accuser says they plan to refile the lawsuit in Collin County.
Michael Lorenzen pitched five spotless innings in his Texas debut and three relievers completed a five-hit shutout as the Rangers topped the Detroit Tigers 1-0.
Caitlin Clark has been selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever.
"Scottie's a very humble guy. Wonderful personality and a great representative for Highland Park and for Dallas."
Two country stars from Texas have partnered with a Nashville label to elevate Texas musicians.
In the 1,000th episode, titled "A Thousand Yards," NCIS comes under attack by a mysterious enemy from the past.
A Billy Joel special on CBS and Paramount+ will air again after it was cut off in the middle of the singer's performance of "Piano Man."
A judge in Texas is to hear arguments in rap star Travis Scott's request to be dismissed from a lawsuit over the deadly 2021 Astroworld festival in Houston.
Eleanor documented much of the chaos on "Apocalypse Now" in what would become one of the most famous making-of films about moviemaking, 1991's "Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse."
Strong to significant storms possible Thursday as a cold front approaches.
Delivering mail is becoming more dangerous. There have been five new violent attacks on Texas letter carriers in the last month. Three of them happened in North Texas.
Questions linger after a gun got past metal detectors at Wilmer-Hutchins High School and a student was shot last week.
This week, leading up to Earth Day, we’re showing you the dedication, creativity, and heart of people trying to protect life on Earth. Hurricanes that are getting more destructive are one of the threats that species face, like the Puerto Rican parrot — one of the most critically endangered birds in the world. CBS National Environmental Correspondent David Schechter introduces the people trying to save them.
Two big arts festivals slated for downtown Fort Worth start Thursday.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!
No one puts these dolls back in their boxes. Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth are pretty in pink!
