
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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Forty-eight percent of Texas voters say they support Gov. Greg Abbott for reelection, and 43% support his Democratic challenger, Beto O'Rourke.
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 O'Rourke again seized the national political spotlight -- crashing the news conference of the man he wants to unseat, Republican Greg Abbott.
On Friday, Governor Greg Abbott listed a number of state agencies that are offering resources for those impacted by the Uvalde school shooting.
O'Rourke called the shooting "totally predictable when you choose not to do anything."
The Democratic nominee for Texas governor confronted Gov. Abbott, other state officials during a news conference discussing the Uvalde school shooting
The poll, conducted last month, shows the majority of Texans oppose a total ban on abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned.
The second busload of migrants who crossed into Texas arrived in Washington, D.C., overnight.
To date, Texas Health and Human Services has distributed $6.13 billion in P-EBT food benefits to Texas families.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The governor also visited Jacksboro and Crockett, where he met with local officials from communities impacted by tornadoes.
The Governor also received a briefing Friday from local and state officials in Eastland on wildfire activity and response efforts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Shortly after 7:30 p.m., Don Huffines conceded the race to Gov. Abbott and announced he would not contest the election results.
"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.
While Ukrainians are fighting off the Russian invasion to protect their country, many Russians in North Texas are also angry about the conflict.
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.
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.
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.
The Baltimore Orioles beat Texas Rangers 2-1 on Wednesday night for their first three-game sweep of the season.
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 Cowboys Defensive End Greg Ellis is the new head football coach at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie.
The shooting took place on June 30 at about 12:06 p.m. at 3444 E. Illinois Avenue.
Harris pleaded guilty to a child pornography charge and a traveling for illicit sex with minors charge in February.
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 announced plans Wednesday to pack up its Fort Worth, McKinney, Austin and McAllen clinics and open a new one in New Mexico.
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.
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.
The Baltimore Orioles beat Texas Rangers 2-1 on Wednesday night for their first three-game sweep of the season.
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 Cowboys Defensive End Greg Ellis is the new head football coach at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie.
Criminals convince victims to send compromising photos, then threaten to release the images if ransom isn't paid.
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.
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.
The site of Dallas' biggest fire is now a giant crater.
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.
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.
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating potential civil rights violations in Texas' multibillion-dollar border security mission.
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.
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.
Everyone is looking for ways to save at the pump, but have you ever thought about ditching gas altogether?
The recalled toys were sold online at Amazon, Bed Bath and Beyond, Fun and Function, JungleJump, The Grommet Flaghouse, and Wayfair.
Brace yourself! According to AAA, the current price per gallon in the Lone Star State is $4.34... but it's higher in DFW.
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.
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.
Health officials reported the first locally transmitted case of the monkeypox virus in Dallas after a man who attended the Daddyland Festival tested positive.
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.
The legal wrangling is almost certain to continue to cause chaos for Americans seeking abortions in the near future.
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.
For rape survivors, to a woman recently diagnosed with advanced cancer and in her first trimester, the fear is real.
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.
Everyone is looking for ways to save at the pump, but have you ever thought about ditching gas altogether?
The recalled toys were sold online at Amazon, Bed Bath and Beyond, Fun and Function, JungleJump, The Grommet Flaghouse, and Wayfair.
American said revenue per seat will jump by up to 22% compared with 2019, easily beating an earlier forecast of up 14% to 16%.
Brace yourself! According to AAA, the current price per gallon in the Lone Star State is $4.34... but it's higher in DFW.
Former Cowboys Defensive End Greg Ellis is the new head football coach at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie.
The teen is set to attend SMU this fall on a football scholarship.
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."
"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."
Next up, the Rangers have a three-game series with the New York Mets.
The new show features former competitors from "Survivor," "Big Brother," "The Amazing Race" and "Love Island."
Two charges of sexual assault and child endangerment or abandonment against Dallas rapper Yella Beezy were dismissed.
Jennifer Hudson, who produced the Best Musical winner "A Strange Loop," became the 17th ever EGOT winner.
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.
McKinney has signed a contract for a statue that will commemorate the upcoming 50th anniversary of the movie "Benji."
Friday will be a First Alert Weather Day!
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.
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.
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 Cowboys Defensive End Greg Ellis is the new head football coach at Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie.
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.
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 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!
All dressed up for their first Easter, these precious snuggle bunnies are ready for the holiday weekend.
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.