Poll: O'Rourke gains on Abbott in race for governor
Forty-eight percent of Texas voters say they support Gov. Greg Abbott for reelection, and 43% support his Democratic challenger, Beto O'Rourke.
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Gov. Greg Abbott calls for safety experts to train schools in wake of Uvalde massacre
The governor's attention, along with that of the nation, remains on Uvalde following the elementary school shooting that left 19 fourth-graders and two teachers dead.
Beto thinks shooting will shake up Texas governor's race
Beto O'Rourke again seized the national political spotlight -- crashing the news conference of the man he wants to unseat, Republican Greg Abbott.
Gov. Abbott discusses resources for Uvalde
On Friday, Governor Greg Abbott listed a number of state agencies that are offering resources for those impacted by the Uvalde school shooting.
Beto O'Rourke interrupts presser on Texas school shooting
O'Rourke called the shooting "totally predictable when you choose not to do anything."
Beto O'Rourke speaks after confronting Gov. Abbott
The Democratic nominee for Texas governor confronted Gov. Abbott, other state officials during a news conference discussing the Uvalde school shooting
Recent poll shows 54% of Texans oppose banning abortion
The poll, conducted last month, shows the majority of Texans oppose a total ban on abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
Another bus carrying migrants has arrived in Washington
The second busload of migrants who crossed into Texas arrived in Washington, D.C., overnight.
Fourth round of pandemic food benefits announced for Texas families
To date, Texas Health and Human Services has distributed $6.13 billion in P-EBT food benefits to Texas families.
Skies Darken In DFW As Smoke Drifts North From Crittenburg Fire
If you think the sky in DFW looks darker than usual and catch a whiff of smoke in the air, don't worry; it's not just your imagination.
Skies Darken In DFW As Smoke Drifts North From Crittenburg Fire
If you think the sky in DFW looks darker than usual and catch a whiff of smoke in the air, don't worry; it's not just your imagination.
Governor Abbott Provides Updates On State Fire Response Efforts In Medina County
After meeting with state and local officials in Medina County earlier today, Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference to update the public on the state's response to the fires there.
Melissa Lucio Slated To Be First Woman Executed In Texas Since 2014, But Questions Remain About Her
She's one of six women on death row in Texas, and the only one who is Hispanic. As things stand, Melissa Lucio will head to the execution chamber on April 27th.
Gov. Greg Abbott Issues Disaster Declarations For 16 Counties In Wake Of Texas Tornadoes
The governor also visited Jacksboro and Crockett, where he met with local officials from communities impacted by tornadoes.
Gov. Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration In Response To Texas Wildfires
The Governor also received a briefing Friday from local and state officials in Eastland on wildfire activity and response efforts.
Texas Judge Blocks State From Investigating Gender-Affirming Care For Transgender Youth As Child Abuse
In a March 11 hearing, a Texas judge issued an order temporarily barring the state from investigating gender-affirming care for transgender youth as child abuse.
Gov. Abbott Calls For Statewide Day Of Prayer For Ukraine
He also announced the Texas Governor's Mansion will be lit blue and yellow on Saturday, March 12 and Sunday, March 13 in solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
Texas Loses Appeal Over Investigation Of Trans Teen's Family, Abuse Allegations
A Texas court tossed out the state's appeal of an order preventing child welfare officials from investigating the parents of a transgender teenager over gender-confirming care.
Texas Children's Hospital Stops Therapies After Gender-Confirming Care Order
The nation's largest pediatric hospital has announced it has stopped gender-affirming therapies after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the state's child welfare agency to investigate reports of gender-confirming care for kids as abuse.
All Eyes On Texas After Gender-Affirming Care Court Ruling And Claims Of Abuse From The Governor
Texas is getting national attention after a judge blocked the state from looking into the gender-affirming medical care that one family is providing to their transgender teen.
Texas Primary Sets Up Greg Abbott vs. Beto O'Rourke Race As Midterms Begin
Republican Governor Greg Abbott will face Democrat Beto O'Rourke after voters in Texas opened what could be a primary season poised to reshape political power from Austin and other state capitals to Washington.
Gov. Greg Abbott Cruises To Victory In GOP Primary, Don Huffines Concedes
Shortly after 7:30 p.m., Don Huffines conceded the race to Gov. Abbott and announced he would not contest the election results.
Beto O'Rourke Set To Face Gov. Greg Abbott In November General Election
"It looks like from the early returns I will be your nominee for Governor in the state of Texas," O'Rourke said before the cheering crowd.
'I Stand With Ukraine,' Russian Business Owner In North Texas Says Sanctions Impacting Him, Not Putin
While Ukrainians are fighting off the Russian invasion to protect their country, many Russians in North Texas are also angry about the conflict.
Texas Family With Transgender Child Files Lawsuit To Try To Stop State From Investigating Them
The parents of the 16-year-old girl are asking a judge to block the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services from investigating them and the parents of other transgender youth.
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Report from ALERRT Center reveals more details about Uvalde school shooting, police response
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.
First responders prepare themselves and others for soaring temperatures
Soaring temperatures will linger around for the time being, which puts stress on our first responders as they are receiving hundreds of calls for heat-related illnesses putting some people in the hospital.
Orioles complete 3-game sweep of Rangers with 2-1 win
The Baltimore Orioles beat Texas Rangers 2-1 on Wednesday night for their first three-game sweep of the season.
Texas lawmakers discuss their ideas on how state should respond to Uvalde school shooting
Amid the state and federal investigations and Texas legislative committee hearings into the deadly mass shooting in Uvalde, some lawmakers are discussing their ideas on how the state should respond.
Former Cowboy Greg Ellis named head football coach at Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Former Cowboys Defensive End Greg Ellis is the new head football coach at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie.
Dallas police looking for two suspects in convenience store shooting
The shooting took place on June 30 at about 12:06 p.m. at 3444 E. Illinois Avenue.
Jerry Harris, former "Cheer" star, gets 12 years in federal prison for sex crimes
Harris pleaded guilty to a child pornography charge and a traveling for illicit sex with minors charge in February.
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.
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Report from ALERRT Center reveals more details about Uvalde school shooting, police response
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.
First responders prepare themselves and others for soaring temperatures
Soaring temperatures will linger around for the time being, which puts stress on our first responders as they are receiving hundreds of calls for heat-related illnesses putting some people in the hospital.
Orioles complete 3-game sweep of Rangers with 2-1 win
The Baltimore Orioles beat Texas Rangers 2-1 on Wednesday night for their first three-game sweep of the season.
Texas lawmakers discuss their ideas on how state should respond to Uvalde school shooting
Amid the state and federal investigations and Texas legislative committee hearings into the deadly mass shooting in Uvalde, some lawmakers are discussing their ideas on how the state should respond.
Former Cowboy Greg Ellis named head football coach at Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Former Cowboys Defensive End Greg Ellis is the new head football coach at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie.
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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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Former Cowboy Greg Ellis named head football coach at Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Former Cowboys Defensive End Greg Ellis is the new head football coach at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie.
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.
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"The Challenge: USA" premieres July 6 on CBS
The new show features former competitors from "Survivor," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Love Island."
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."
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Much hotter weather is ahead for North Texas
Friday will be a First Alert Weather Day!
Report from ALERRT Center reveals more details about Uvalde school shooting, police response
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.
First responders prepare themselves and others for soaring temperatures
Soaring temperatures will linger around for the time being, which puts stress on our first responders as they are receiving hundreds of calls for heat-related illnesses putting some people in the hospital.
Top Stories in Dallas - Fort Worth, July 6
Wednesday Evening's Top Stories: A new report details missed opportunities to take out the gunman in the Uvalde school shooting, COVID-19 infections across our area are rising and one of the leading abortion providers in Texas is moving to New Mexico.
Former Cowboy Greg Ellis named head football coach at Southwestern Assemblies of God University
Former Cowboys Defensive End Greg Ellis is the new head football coach at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie.
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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.
