North Texas Chicken Express Employee Told To Leave Work Because Of Her Hijab
Owners and management of a Chicken Express in Fort Worth are apologizing after an employee was asked to leave because she was wearing a hijab.
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Tarrant County Republicans To Vote On Whether To Oust Muslim Vice Chair
Tarrant County Republicans are set to decide if they should remove a Muslim vice party chairman following allegations that he prefers Islamic over U.S. law.
CAIR Launches 'Meet-A-Muslim-Monday' For Introduction & Invitation
A young North Texas woman has spent her post 9/11 life trying to convince a shaken nation that the actions of a few should not condemn the billion plus people who peacefully practice Islam.
Burned Mosque In Texas Rebuilt, Reopens With $1.1M Donations
A South Texas mosque that was torched early last year has reopened thanks to support from around the world and more than $1 million in donations.
Plano Councilman Will Not Resign Following Anti-Islam Facebook Post
A Plano city councilman at the center of controversy over a Facebook post will not resign after the city council held a special session Sunday.
Protests During Plano Mayor's Address After Council Member's Islamophobic Post
The controversy over a Plano city council member's seemingly anti-Muslim Facebook post spilled over Thursday night at the mayor's State of the City address.
Plano Council Member Who Shared Islamophobic Post Asked To Resign
There is concern and outrage after a city council member in Plano shared an Islamophobic post on Facebook.
Macy's Set To Launch Clothing Line Geared Toward Muslim Women
Macy's is introducing a women's clothing line aimed at Muslim shoppers, a collection that includes modest dresses, tops, cardigans and hijabs. The clothing will launch online on February 15.
Closing Arguments Set In Blogger Beheading Plot Trial
Attorneys are set to make their final pitches to jurors in the case of a man accused of participating in a plot to behead conservative blogger Pamela Geller.
Trial Opening For Man Accused Of Plotting To Kill Blogger
A man accused of participating in a plot to behead the conservative blogger who organized the Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest in Garland in 2015 is going on trial in federal court.
Rallies Against Islamic Law Draw Counter-Protests Across US
Hundreds of counter-protesters marched through downtown Seattle, banging drums, cymbals and cowbells behind a large sign saying "Seattle stands with our Muslim neighbors."
American Arrested For Alleged ISIS Support, 'Kill Non-Believers'
A Richardson man was indicted on charges of lying to the FBI about his support for ISIS.
ISIS Calls For North Texas Imam's Assassination
Threatened for his faith, a North Texas imam has found himself the target of ISIS after a new video recently surfaced calling for his assassination.
Nike Unveils 'Pro Hijab' For Muslim Athletes
The Nike Pro Hijab has been in development for a year, the company said. Athletes contributed input into the product, and figure skater Zahra Lari was among those who tested it out.
Order Halting Travel Ban Appears To Supersede Boston Ruling
A federal judge in Boston has declined to extend a temporary injunction against President Donald Trump's travel ban, however a separate federal ruling in Seattle appears to supersede it.
Letter From State Representative Angers N. Texas Muslim Leaders
Imam Omar Suleman of Irving says he is still puzzled and angry after receiving a letter and poll from a Republican state lawmaker.
CAIR Addresses Trump's Proposed Refugee Policy
As early as this week, President Trump is set to make good on controversial campaign promises to ban Muslim refugees. Muslim rights groups in North Texas are speaking out against the changes.
Sentencing Delayed For Man Who Plotted Garland Attack
Sentencing was postponed Tuesday for a Muslim convert convicted of supporting the Islamic State group and helping to plot a 2015 attack on a Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest in Garland.
Fire Destroys Partially Constructed Islamic Center In Austin
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed an Islamic center that was under construction in Austin.
U.S. Airstrikes Kill 20 Al-Qaida Militants In Syria
U.S. forces conducted a series of precision airstrikes this week against terrorists in northwestern Syria, killing at least 20 al-Qaida militants, according to Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook.
Graffiti Welcomes Muslims At Islamic Center In Missouri
At a time when reports of anti-Muslim sentiment are rising, an Islamic Center in Missouri has received a different message.
Dallas Man Holds Sign Of Support Outside Islamic Center
A Dallas man who held a sign of support outside a mosque says his "You Belong" message was prompted by hatred directed at Muslims as part of the recent presidential election.
Man Charged In Watauga Mosque Threat Later Apologized
Police said that a man accused of calling a mosque in Watauga, threatening to decapitate Muslims, later called back to apologize. James Nicholas Smithey was arrested August 19 and released on $500 bond.
Fencer Makes U.S. History Wearing Hijab In Olympics
Ibtihaj Muhammad looked like all the other fencers when she stepped on the piste, save for the non-descript black scarf covering her head. With that small gesture, Muhammad made U.S. history.
Worshippers Attacked At Mosques In Texas And Florida
A pair of attacks on Muslims near their mosques this weekend may be a sign of increasing physical violence against worshipers of Islam in the United States.
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Drunk driver crashes into house in White Settlement leaving teen dead, 2 injured
A teen is dead and a second person seriously hurt after a crash in White Settlement.
Chicago pounds out 15 hits, beats Texas 8-2 for series split
Texas completed a 2-5 homestand and dropped 12 games below .500, matching its season low.
Woman killed in hit-and-run on I-20 in Arlington
A woman died in Arlington on Sunday after she was struck by a vehicle on I-20.
Possible accidental shooting kills teen in Arlington
A teenager was killed in an Arlington apartment Saturday night after a shotgun being handled by another person in the unit went off.
Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
Republicans block $35 cap on price of insulin from Senate bill
Seven Republicans voted to allow the insulin cap in the legislation, but it failed to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to include it.
Adams blasts Texas governor's "unimaginable" treatment of migrants as 2nd bus arrives
The mayor said many of the migrants had asked to go to different destinations, but were not given a choice.
Truck drives off of I-20 in Weatherford, critically injuring 3
An 18-wheeler plowed off I-20 in Weatherford this evening, landing on a roadway below and critically injuring three people.
Rowlett infant dead, dad in custody after standoff
An hours-long standoff in Rowlett last night ended with a man in custody and his infant son dead.
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Drunk driver crashes into house in White Settlement leaving teen dead, 2 injured
A teen is dead and a second person seriously hurt after a crash in White Settlement.
Chicago pounds out 15 hits, beats Texas 8-2 for series split
Texas completed a 2-5 homestand and dropped 12 games below .500, matching its season low.
Woman killed in hit-and-run on I-20 in Arlington
A woman died in Arlington on Sunday after she was struck by a vehicle on I-20.
Possible accidental shooting kills teen in Arlington
A teenager was killed in an Arlington apartment Saturday night after a shotgun being handled by another person in the unit went off.
Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
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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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Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
Republicans block $35 cap on price of insulin from Senate bill
Seven Republicans voted to allow the insulin cap in the legislation, but it failed to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to include it.
Biden tests negative for COVID-19 after weeklong rebound infection
But the president "will continue his strict isolation measures pending a second negative test," White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor said.
Jack Fink's one-on-one with Sen. Ted Cruz at CPAC
CBS 11 political reporter Jack Fink talks to Sen. Ted Cruz about the Inflation Reduction Act, the November election and the Uvalde investigation
Cruz: After Uvalde shooting, law enforcement didn't tell Texas leaders the truth
Senator Cruz made his comments during an interview while attending the Conservative Political Action Conference, CPAC, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas.
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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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U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
The declaration could help the federal government respond as the number of cases grows and demand for the vaccine far exceeds supply around the country.
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.
Banana Boat spray sunscreens sold nationwide recalled over carcinogen
No injuries or deaths related to the products have been reported, the company said.
WHO declares monkeypox a global emergency
The World Health Organization says the expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an "extraordinary" situation that now qualifies as a global emergency.
North Texan says monkeypox pain is 'probably one of the worst things I've ever been through'
Monkeypox cases in North Texas on are the rise.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
The ultimate Cowboys fan and the pledge made to her by Jerry Jones
Ms. Price, as she's simply known by the Cowboys in-crowd, says she knows how to pay her way when she has to. But, her support for the team, is priceless.
Iman Shumpert arrested at Texas airport for pot possession
Former NBA player Iman Shumpert was arrested at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport last weekend for allegedly trying to bring six ounces of cannabis through security.
Orioles win 6-3 for 1st-ever season series sweep of Rangers
Jonah Heim and Marcus Semien homered for Texas, which lost its seventh consecutive home game and dropped a season-worst 12 games under .500 at 46-58 overall.
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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."
Nichelle Nichols, groundbreaking "Star Trek" star, dies at age 89
After "Star Trek," Nichols went on to become a recruiter for NASA, playing a key role in helping recruit people of color and female astronauts.
"Law & Order" crew member fatally shot on set in Brooklyn
Police say 31-year-old Johnny Pizzaro was in charge of putting up "No Parking" signs for a shoot in the area.
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Biles, McCain, Giffords
President Joe Biden on Thursday presented the nation's highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 17 people, including gymnast and Texan Simone Biles.
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One more hot and dry day before rain falls
Tuesday will finally break our nearly 70 day dry spell.
Our best chance for rain in awhile comes this week
By midweek, coverage could reach 40%.
North Texas finally falls below 100! How long will it stick around?
It looks like we'll have at least a week of cool(er) temperatures.
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.
Mall goers across North Texas take advantage of tax holiday
Tax free weekend brings thousands to shopping malls across North Texas.
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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.
