
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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AG Ken Paxton has been under state felony indictment since 2015 on securities fraud charges and is separately being investigated by the FBI.
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.
It will take a runoff election for Texas Republicans to decide on their nominee for state attorney general after incumbent Ken Paxton fell short of an outright victory over George P. Bush.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton had a commanding early lead over his opponents, but not close to the 50% plus one vote needed to avoid a runoff election.
Challengers George P. Bush, Louie Gohmert, and Eva Guzman, all targeted Paxton, who chose not to debate.
CBS 11 caught up with Paxton in Marshall, where he held a news conference to announce the state's lawsuit against Facebook's parent company, Meta.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Facebook parent Meta, saying the company has unlawfully collected biometric data on Texans for commercial purposes.
Republican attorneys general in three states filed a federal lawsuit on Thursday challenging President Joe Biden's move to raise the minimum wage for federal contractors to $15 an hour.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has rejected a prosecutor's demand for records of his appearance at a pro-Donald Trump rally that preceded the assault on the US Capitol.
Texas' attorney general on Wednesday sued Google, alleging the company asked local radio DJs to record personal endorsements for smartphones that they hadn't used or been provided.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been diagnosed with COVID-19, his office announced Wednesday.
The Travis County DA said Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton violated Texas's open records laws by withholding texts and emails sent before the January 6, 2021 capitol riot.
Conservative East Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert told CBS 11 he called Donald Trump last summer when he heard the former President was thinking about endorsing Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
This week, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asked a federal judge to order the Biden administration to immediately resume building the wall along the southern border.
Krause said he's among those concerned that Paxton could be indicted as a result of a reported FBI investigation into allegations of bribery made by his former top lieutenants.
During an interview in Dallas Wednesday, Bush said he worries if Ken Paxton becomes the Republican nominee, he'll be indicted and become vulnerable.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Biden administration over its COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Texas is one of 11 states that filed lawsuits Friday to stop President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors, arguing that the requirement violates federal law.
On October 18 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the formation of a 2021 Texas Election Integrity Unit.
He's a longtime ally of embattled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, now Republican Matt Krause is joining the growing ranks of candidates who will challenge him for his job in 2022.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed nine more lawsuits against the following ISDs for defying Exec. Order 38: La Vega, McGregor, Midway, Waco, Diboll, Lufkin, Longview, Paris and Honey Grove.
Superintendent Jeannie Stone said at the time she was following the recommendations of doctors and proven science in imposing the mask rule in defiance of Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates.
In response to a face mask mandate signed by Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins Wednesday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton have filed a petition with an appeals court to stop the order.
"Ken has my Complete and Total Endorsement for another term as Attorney General of Texas. He is a true Texan who will keep Texas safe—and will never let you down," Trump said in a statement.
Dallas civil rights attorney Lee Merritt joined a crowded 2022 race for Texas attorney general Tuesday against embattled Republican incumbent Ken Paxton.
North Texas leaders are sharing their reactions after the Supreme Court published a ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Two suspects were arrested and charged with capital murder after Dallas police found a man's body behind an apartment complex.
The Nationals scored three runs in each of the first two innings, beating the Texas Rangers 6-4 on Sunday.
Fort Worth police responded to several crimes across the city that took place overnight on Saturday, June 25 through Sunday, June 26.
Burleson police arrested six suspects on Sunday in connection with several offenses that left one dead and three injured on Friday, June 24.
Police are searching for a juvenile suspect after an 11-year-old was shot and killed in Dallas this afternoon.
Officials with the I-35E Phase 2 Project announced on Sunday, June 26 upcoming lane closures affecting North Texas.
Conservatives say they're hopeful and happy.
North Texas leaders are sharing their reactions after the Supreme Court published a ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Two suspects were arrested and charged with capital murder after Dallas police found a man's body behind an apartment complex.
The Nationals scored three runs in each of the first two innings, beating the Texas Rangers 6-4 on Sunday.
Fort Worth police responded to several crimes across the city that took place overnight on Saturday, June 25 through Sunday, June 26.
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.
In the past six months, federal investigators said they have seen an explosion of handgun switches in North Texas.
It has never been more expensive or harder to buy a home in North Texas.
Nationwide, 61 gunmen killed 103 people and wounded 140 others, in populated areas in 30 states.
Gruesome new details have emerged in the high-profile murder of Dallas attorney Ira Tobolowsky.
Many fans said they were grateful the league and the team took a public stand against the SCOTUS decision.
The percentage of Army National Guard members who are vaccinated is the lowest among the U.S. military.
Republican officials in Texas and Louisiana convinced a federal judge to block rules that directed ICE to focus on arresting immigrants deemed to threaten national security or public safety.
A day after the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade was published, protestors showed up in Dallas.
Tension rose as high as the temperature here tonight. Both sides of this issue wanting and needing to express their feelings about this landmark decision to our state and federal leaders.
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.
More than 3 million Texans are expected to travel this Memorial Day Weekend and most of them will be hitting the road. According to AAA, their trips come at a time when gas prices continue to surge.
The percentage of Army National Guard members who are vaccinated is the lowest among the U.S. military.
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade.
Cowboys Hall of Famers Cliff Harris and Charles Haley share their personal connection to diabetes, and how they're combining to tackle the cause.
The two Dallas County residents recently traveled to Spain and Mexico.
Dallas County began administering its first doses to this age group Tuesday afternoon. Tarrant County plans to start administering the vaccine Wednesday.
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.
The program will provide 34 ounces of free, frozen donor human milk to families who can't find formula.
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.
Brad Miller hit a two-run single against his former team and the Texas Rangers beat the Philadelphia Phillies for the ninth time in a row, 4-2 on Wednesday to hand Zack Wheeler his first loss in two months.
The Dallas Stars named Pete DeBoer as the team's head coach on Tuesday. This comes after DeBoer was fired from coaching the Las Vegas Knights on May 16.
Griner tried to call her wife nearly a dozen times through the American embassy in Russia on the couple's fourth anniversary Saturday, but they never connected.
Fitzpatrick is the second man to win a U.S. Amateur and U.S. Open on the same course, joining Jack Nicklaus who turned the trick at Pebble Beach.
World swimming's governing body has effectively banned transgender women from competing in women's events, starting Monday.
Fitzpatrick is the second man to win a U.S. Amateur and U.S. Open on the same course, joining Jack Nicklaus who turned the trick at Pebble Beach.
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."
A cold front will also bring some cooler air, dipping temps below 100 through the week.
Police are investigating what events led security guards at Dallas' XTC Cabaret to shoot and kill a woman on Saturday morning.
Video provided to CBS 11 from XTC Dallas.
After a scorching hot June, it looks like we'll end the month in the 90s.
Police are investigating what events led security guards at Dallas' XTC Cabaret to shoot and kill a woman on Saturday morning.
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.