Texas Supreme Court blocks order that resumed abortions
The Texas Supreme Court has blocked a lower court order that gave some abortion clinics confidence to resume performing abortions.
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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.
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.
Ken Paxton And George P. Bush Advance To May Runoff In GOP Texas Attorney General Primary
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.
Ken Paxton Appears Headed For Runoff In GOP Primary For Texas Attorney General, But Against Who?
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.
Fiery Debate Among 3 Republicans Who Want To Unseat Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton
Challengers George P. Bush, Louie Gohmert, and Eva Guzman, all targeted Paxton, who chose not to debate.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Avoids Candidate Forums Ahead Of March 1 Primary
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 AG Ken Paxton Sues Facebook Parent Company Meta Over Facial Recognition
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing Facebook parent Meta, saying the company has unlawfully collected biometric data on Texans for commercial purposes.
Texas, Louisiana, And Mississippi Sue Biden Over Federal Contractor Minimum Wage Increase
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 Refuses To Hand Over January 6 Records
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 Ken Paxton Sues Google Over Radio Ads For Smartphone
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 Tests Positive For COVID-19
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been diagnosed with COVID-19, his office announced Wednesday.
Austin DA Says Texas AG Ken Paxton Violated Open Records Law
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.
Texas AG Candidate Louie Gohmert Accuses Ken Paxton Of Lying To Former President Trump To Win Endorsement
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.
Texas Attorney General Wants Federal Judge To Order Biden Administration To Resume Border Wall Construction
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.
Texas AG Candidate Matt Krause Touts Himself A 'Faithful Conservative Fighter', Expresses Concerns About Ken Paxton
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.
In Texas AG Race, George P. Bush Criticizes Ken Paxton's Character, Handling Of Abortion Law
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 Joins States Suing Biden Administration Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate For Employers
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Biden administration over its COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Texas, 10 Other States Sue Biden Administration Over 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.
Texas Attorney General Announces Formation Of 2021 Election Integrity Unit
On October 18 Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the formation of a 2021 Texas Election Integrity Unit.
Texas State Representative Matt Krause Joins Race Against Ken Paxton For Attorney General
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 Files 9 More Lawsuits Against School Districts Imposing Mask Mandates
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.
Texas Attorney General Sues Richardson ISD, 5 Other School Districts Over Mask Mandates
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.
Texas Gov. Abbott, AG Paxton File Petition To 'Strike Down' Dallas County Mask Order
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.
Former President Trump Endorses Ken Paxton To Be Re-Elected As Texas Attorney General
"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.
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1 dead, another woman injured in East Texas head-on collision
A head-on collision on Aug. 8 left one woman dead and another injured 1.5 miles south of Chandler in Henderson County.
Men sentenced after making sex slave 'endure horrors beyond imagining'
Handcuffed with a metal collar around her neck and forced to sleep naked at the foot of her 'owner's bed... these are just some of the horrors an alleged 'sex slave' endured.
Issey Miyake, Japanese fashion maverick, dies at 84
Miyake built one of Japan's biggest fashion brands, becoming well known for its trademark origami-like pleats, and Steve Jobs' ubiquitous black turtlenecks.
Local farmers feel impact of drought on business
The last time Fisher Farm & Ranch saw measurable rainfall was about a month ago. Owner David Fisher said it's taking a toll on his farm.
Yaser Said claims he did not kill his 2 teenage daughters
Yaser Said denied killing his two teenage daughters while he was on the witness stand earlier on Monday.
North Texas school districts still searching for teachers as students return
Summer break is nearly over, and school districts across Texas are still scrambling to hire teachers.
Trump says Mar-a-Lago was "raided" by FBI
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that the search warrant was connected to White House records.
Arlington ISD implements new alert system to send updates during an emergency
Safety and security has been at the top of many people's minds as Arlington Independent School District students prepare to start class next week.
Driver accused of killing White Settlement teen had 2 DUI convictions
Two Tarrant County high schools were hit with a tragedy just days before students returned to school.
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1 dead, another woman injured in East Texas head-on collision
A head-on collision on Aug. 8 left one woman dead and another injured 1.5 miles south of Chandler in Henderson County.
Men sentenced after making sex slave 'endure horrors beyond imagining'
Handcuffed with a metal collar around her neck and forced to sleep naked at the foot of her 'owner's bed... these are just some of the horrors an alleged 'sex slave' endured.
Issey Miyake, Japanese fashion maverick, dies at 84
Miyake built one of Japan's biggest fashion brands, becoming well known for its trademark origami-like pleats, and Steve Jobs' ubiquitous black turtlenecks.
Local farmers feel impact of drought on business
The last time Fisher Farm & Ranch saw measurable rainfall was about a month ago. Owner David Fisher said it's taking a toll on his farm.
Yaser Said claims he did not kill his 2 teenage daughters
Yaser Said denied killing his two teenage daughters while he was on the witness stand earlier on Monday.
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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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Trump says Mar-a-Lago was "raided" by FBI
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that the search warrant was connected to White House records.
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
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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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Issey Miyake, Japanese fashion maverick, dies at 84
Miyake built one of Japan's biggest fashion brands, becoming well known for its trademark origami-like pleats, and Steve Jobs' ubiquitous black turtlenecks.
Olivia Newton-John, beloved singer and actress, dies at 73
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
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.
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Partly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms this afternoon
Partly cloudy early followed by scattered thunderstorms this afternoon. High 98F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50%
Closing arguments held in capital murder trial of Yaser Said
Attorneys delivered closing arguments Tuesday morning in the capital murder trial of Yaser Said.
Your Tuesday Afternoon Headlines, August 9th, 2022
New details in White Settlement crash that killed an 18-year-old, FBI performs search warrant on Mar-A-Lago club, Most violent crime rates in Dallas trending down, but the number of murders is increasing, Uvalde school security improvements from donations, City of McKinney holding incident trainings this week, 'Ask Andy' on social media and get the answers tonight
Your Tuesday Morning Headlines, August 9th, 2022
Mesquite ISD starts the school year today, Uvalde school security improvements from donations, Tonight at 6pm: Innovations in school security, The CDC is easing COVID guidance for schools, Send your back to school photos, The 'Ice Cream Project' in the UK tests out unusual flavors, Cowboys training camp coming to a close with open practices
High 90-degree temperatures and some rain chances ahead Tuesday
High 90-degree temperatures and some rain chances are ahead for North Texas Tuesday.
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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.
