Instagram model Courtney Clenney charged with murdering boyfriend
The charge stems from the April 3 death of her boyfriend, Christian Toby Obumseli, in Florida, CBS Miami reports.
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Dallas woman Lindsay Bruns survives shark attack in Florida Keys
Crystal blue waters turned red during a Dallas family's annual trip to the Florida Keys when a shark bit a mother of two.
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.
Tropical Storm Alex, the first of hurricane season, forms in Gulf of Mexico
Alex formed Sunday morning in the Gulf of Mexico on a track to come ashore in southern Florida with heavy rains and gusty wind.
Family Attorney: Brian Laundrie Remains Identified In Florida
The attorney for the Laundrie family says that police in Florida have notified the family that Brian Laundrie's remains were found Wednesday.
Florida Lawmaker Introduces Bill Similar To Texas Abortion Law
A Republican lawmaker in Florida has proposed a bill, similar to a new Texas law, that would prevent physicians from performing most abortions after approximately six weeks of pregnancy.
Gov. Abbott Talks Border Security In Texas With Florida Gov. DeSantis, Law Enforcement
Gov. Greg Abbott was joined by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and law enforcement officials for a briefing on southern border security in Texas on Saturday.
Florida Sending Officers To Help Texas, Arizona At US-Mexico Border
Florida began sending officers to the U.S.-Mexico border in response to the Arizona and Texas governors' call for help.
Texas Man Charged With Hate Crime Towards Asian Family In Florida, Authorities Say
A tourist from Texas was charged with a hate crime after he allegedly used racial slurs toward an Asian family at a park in Florida on Thursday, authorities said.
Body Of Missing Texas Woman Who Went Scuba Diving Found Off Florida Coast
Jordan Jay Fisher, 50, was diving the Vandenberg wreck off of Key West with her husband, two other people and a dive master when she went missing.
Texas Man Dies While Diving In Florida Keys
A 64-year-old Texas man died Wednesday during a diving trip in the Florida Keys, sheriff's officials said.
Mavericks' Luka Doncic, Kristaps Porzingis Named To NBA All-Seeding Games Teams
Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis were named to NBA All-Seeding Games teams for their play over the last two weeks in Florida.
School Nurses Throughout US, Including Texas, Describe Challenges Expected Due To COVID-19
Public school nurses throughout the U.S., including in Texas, are describing the challenges they face as the school year approaches during the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Trump Singles Out Texas And Florida For Help With Coronavirus Response
President Donald Trump agreed to continue paying for the full cost of National Guard troops deployed to help with the coronavirus response in just two states -- Texas and Florida -- after their Republican governors appealed directly to him.
FC Dallas, Vancouver Whitecaps Match Postponed After 8 Players Test Positive For Coronavirus
The MLS is Back Tournament match between FC Dallas and the Vancouver Whitecaps set for Thursday has been postponed after eight players tested positive for the coronavirus.
6 FC Dallas Players Test Positive For COVID-19 After Arriving At Florida Tournament
Six FC Dallas players tested positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Orlando, Florida on Saturday for the "MLS is Back Tournament," the team said.
Mavericks To Open Resumed NBA Season On July 31 Against Rockets
The Dallas Mavericks will return to action on July 31 against the Houston Rockets in Florida -- four months after the NBA season was halted due to the coronavirus.
Man Accused Of Injuring 8 People In Shooting At Texas Bar Arrested In Florida
Federal agents in Florida have arrested a man charged in a shooting outside a Texas bar last week that injured eight people, police said Thursday.
Dallas Wings, WNBA To Play Shortened 2020 Season In Florida During Coronavirus Pandemic
The Dallas Wings will be hitting the court soon, but not at their home in Arlington.
Tropical Storm Cristobal Makes US Landfall With High Winds, Heavy Rain
Tropical Storm Cristobal made landfall on the U.S. coast Sunday, bringing 50 mph winds and heavy rain.
Tropical Storm Cristobal Progressing Toward US Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Cristobal continues to progress toward the U.S. Gulf Coast and is expected make landfall on Sunday.
NBA Approves 22-Team Format To Restart Season; Tentative Schedule Includes Draft In October
A mid-summer return to NBA action is looking more and more likely now after a key approval by the Board of Governors on Thursday.
Customers Fight For Refunds From Travel Business That Shuttered Due To COVID-19
Customers are encountering trouble recovering refunds from a travel company that went out of business during the pandemic.
Grammy-Nominated Rapper DaBaby Held On Texas Warrant For Battery
After Grammy-nominated rapper DaBaby was arrested on a battery charge in Florida, officials say they discovered the rapper was also wanted for battery in Texas.
North Texas Man Among 2 Riders Killed After Motorcycle Crash In Florida
Authorities say a North Texas man and another rider were both killed when their motorcycles collided over the weekend in Florida.
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Longtime Texas Rangers president Jon Daniels out in latest shakeup
The Rangers announced another big shakeup with the firing of the team's president, Jon Daniels.
Arlington students, teachers ready for the new school year
Students and teachers at Arlington's Carol Holt Elementary school were eager to start a more normal school year Wednesday.
Texas to execute man for slaying of Dallas real estate agent
Kosoul Chanthakoummane was on parole when 40-year-old Sarah Walker was killed in July 2006.
51-year-old man killed at Dallas car wash, police investigating
On Aug. 11, police said 51-year-old John Woodberry was shot and killed at the Camp Wisdom Car Wash at 7171 American Way.
Half of all Texas schools have no mental health services
Texas would need to hire more than 5,000 licensed school psychologists to meet minimum recommended ratios.
Dora Maldonado faces murder charge after telling police she killed her husband
Police said she confessed to drowning her husband in a creek, now Dora Alvarez Maldonado, 44, is facing a murder charge.
New Arlington water assistance program announced for residents
Arlington Water Utilities customers who meet income requirements can now apply for assistance.
Dealers rush to sell ghost guns before new rules take effect
Unserialized ghost guns will effectively be banned on Aug. 24, and retailers are scrambling to sell them.
McKinney hospital, surgical centers targeted by group of Russian hackers
McKinney Methodist Hospital and two nearby surgical centers were targets of a cyber security attack last month by a notorious group of Russian hackers.
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Longtime Texas Rangers president Jon Daniels out in latest shakeup
The Rangers announced another big shakeup with the firing of the team's president, Jon Daniels.
Arlington students, teachers ready for the new school year
Students and teachers at Arlington's Carol Holt Elementary school were eager to start a more normal school year Wednesday.
Texas to execute man for slaying of Dallas real estate agent
Kosoul Chanthakoummane was on parole when 40-year-old Sarah Walker was killed in July 2006.
51-year-old man killed at Dallas car wash, police investigating
On Aug. 11, police said 51-year-old John Woodberry was shot and killed at the Camp Wisdom Car Wash at 7171 American Way.
Half of all Texas schools have no mental health services
Texas would need to hire more than 5,000 licensed school psychologists to meet minimum recommended ratios.
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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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Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act, sealing major victory for domestic agenda
"Let me say from the start, with this law, the American people won and the special interests lost," Mr. Biden told the crowd assembled at the White House.
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.
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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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NBA won't hold games on Election Day in effort to encourage fans to vote
As part of what the league is calling a "civic engagement night," all 30 teams will instead play the night before the election.
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."
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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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Your Wednesday Morning Headlines, August 17th, 2022
North Texas hospital security data breach, Termination hearing for Pete Arredondo set for next week, Tarrant Area Food Bank is holding a back-to-school food market today, Study: 60% of renters saw an increase in rates over the past year, American Airlines' supersonic flight plan; Today is National Thrifting Day
Storms and rain possible in North Texas through early next week
North Texas could see some storms and rain through next week as a front moves in.
Texas set to execute Kosoul Chanthakoummane for real estate agent Sarah Walker's murder
Kosoul Chanthakoummane was on parole when 40-year-old Sarah Walker was killed in July 2006.
Mansfield ISD students, teachers ready for the new school year
Students and teachers at Arlington's Carol Holt Elementary school were eager to start a more normal school year Wednesday.
Mental Health in Texas Schools
Most Texas schools provide little to no access to mental health services. A CBS News investigation found of the more than 1,200 school districts in Texas, just 39 districts provide adequate access to mental health services, making up less than 0.1% of all students. We sit down with the head of the state’s mental health consortium to find out why. Sanger ISD faces the same challenges most other Texas school districts face when it comes to providing their students mental health services, yet this district has come up with creative ways to bridge gaps in services and provide unique services that actually make a difference.
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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.
