Sen. Cornyn calls Texas AG Paxton's legal woes an 'embarrassment'
AG Ken Paxton has been under state felony indictment since 2015 on securities fraud charges and is separately being investigated by the FBI.
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Texas Senator John Cornyn travels to Ukraine, meets with Zelenskyy
Cornyn and the group said their purpose was to let President Zelenskyy know that the US 'stands squarely behind Ukraine.
Senators Cruz, Cornyn Repeated Their Concerns In Questioning Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson
For a second day, Texas' two U.S. Senators, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, pressed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson about her judicial and legal records during her Supreme Court confirmation hearing.
Senators Cruz, Cornyn Repeated Their Concerns In Questioning Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jac
For a second day, Texas' two U.S. Senators, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, pressed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson about her judicial and legal records during her Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing.
Border Crisis In Spotlight As Democrat, Republican Lawmakers Take Dueling Trips To Texas
Two separate groups, lead by Texas lawmakers, are traveling to the southern part of the Lone Star State on Friday to spotlight the surge of unaccompanied children crossing the US-Mexico border in recent weeks.
Biden's Executive Actions Questioned By Texas Sen. John Cornyn After Call For Unity During Inauguration Speech
"I did find it a little ironic that on the same day he was talking about unity, he issues I believe it was 17 unilateral executive orders," Sen. John Cornyn told CBS 11 News.
Texas Sen. John Cornyn Wins Fourth Term After Defeating Challenger MJ Hegar
Incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) has won a fourth term after defeating Democratic challenger Mary "MJ" Hegar.
US Senate Candidate MJ Hegar Rallies Supporters In North Texas Hours Before Election Day: 'It's 4th And Goal'
The decorated combat veteran has crossed the state during the past couple of days from Houston, Austin, San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley.
Texas Sen. John Cornyn Calls For Public Hearing On Fort Hood Disappearances, Deaths
U.S. Sen John Cornyn (R-Texas) is calling for a public hearing on the independent review of Fort Hood following the disappearances and deaths of soldiers this year.
Sens. Cornyn, Cruz Urge Trump Administration To Continue Federal Funding Of Testing Sites In Texas
Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are urging the Trump administration to continue federal funding of community-based testing sites in Texas as funding is expected to end next week.
Texas Sen. John Cornyn To File Bill To Make Juneteenth A Federal Holiday
Texas Sen. John Cornyn announced Thursday that he will be introducing a bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
'Texas Sized Justice': Senate Republicans Unveil Proposed Changes For Police
Senate Republicans unveiled proposed changes to police procedures and accountability Wednesday, aiming for what Sen. John Cornyn calls "Texas sized justice."
Sen. John Cornyn Drafting Bill On Immunity From COVID-19-Related Lawsuits For Businesses, Health Care Workers
Some business owners are worried about reopening due to fear of being sued if a customer later gets diagnosed with COVID-19. Texas Sen. John Cornyn is looking to remove that fear.
Cornyn: Texas To Receive $237M Federal Grant For Coronavirus Response
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) will receive a $236 million federal grant to aid its response to the coronavirus pandemic. $236,756,360.44 to be exact.
Senator John Cornyn's Victory Speech On Super Tuesday
Senator John Cornyn victory speech for the Republican nomination for Senate in 2020
US Senator John Cornyn Weighs In On Trump Impeachment Before Trial Begins
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) said Friday there's a better option to dismissing the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump before the trial begins.
Latina Voting Organizer Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez Enters Race For Cornyn's Senate Seat
The founder of a Latino progressive group in Texas is joining the growing list of Democrats challenging Republican Sen. John Cornyn in 2020.
Leaders Disagree Over Calls For Texas Legislature, Congress To Pass Gun Reform
In the wake of a mass shooting that left 20 dead in El Paso, leaders in Texas continue to disagree on calls for legislature and Congress to pass gun reform laws.
John Cornyn: Fort Worth Alliance Airport To Receive $750K Federal Grant
U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced Monday that the Fort Worth Alliance Airport has been awarded a $758,516 federal grant to rehabilitate 700 feet of the original runway lighting system to enhance safety.
7 Bridge Projects In North Texas To Receive $8.8M Federal Grant
Seven bridge projects in North Texas are set to receive a federal grant worth nearly $8.8 million as the state looks to improve the area's infrastructure, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn announced Tuesday.
Rep. Joaquin Castro 'Seriously' Considering Texas Senate Run Against Cornyn
Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro is acknowledging that he will "seriously consider" running for U.S. Senate in 2020 against Republican John Cornyn.
Cornyn Blasts 'Bureaucrats' For Delaying Post-Harvey Funding
The Senate's No. 2 Republican is blasting the Trump administration's Office of Management and Budget for failing to release nearly $4.4 billion in recovery funding to Texas after Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
Ted Cruz Urges Trump To Send Captured ISIS Fighters To Guantanamo Bay
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, (R-Texas) shared a photo of a letter via Instagram he sent to President Trump urging him to send battle-hardened ISIS fighters currently detained in Syria to Guantanamo Bay.
Texas Senator John Cornyn Reacts To Attorney General Jeff Sessions Resignation
"Attorney General Sessions has selflessly dedicated more than 40 years to serving the people of Alabama and the nation."
North Texas Republicans Split On Trump's Immigration Reform Framework
Under the framework, President Trump would grant a path to citizenship over a period of 10 to 12 years for 1.8 million people who were brought here illegally by their parents when they were children.
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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.
