North Texans, local organizations oppose NRA moving to Richardson
Two years ago, the NRA filed for bankruptcy and, as part of its petition, sought to be reincorporated in Texas.
Two years ago, the NRA filed for bankruptcy and, as part of its petition, sought to be reincorporated in Texas.
Just as the debate over guns has intensified, so has the controversy surrounding the NRA's convention itself.
Texas has experienced a series of mass shootings in recent years. During that time, the Republican-led Legislature and governor have relaxed gun laws.
Texas leaders have received backlash for attending NRA convention after Uvalde school shooting.
"We make this difficult decision after analyzing relevant data regarding COVID-19 in Harris County, Texas," the NRA said in a letter.
The NRA's message appears to have become so solidified in the Republican Party that even if the organization implodes from allegations of lavish spending and misuse of funds, its pro-gun point of view will live on.
The head of the NRA sent an email to approximately 5 million members on May 19 trying to assure them that the organization remains "strong and secure" despite their recently dismissed petition for bankruptcy in North Texas.
The case was over whether the NRA should be allowed to incorporate in Texas instead of New York, where the state is suing in an effort to disband the group.
Some say the NRA is abusing the legal system to avoid being held accountable for their mismanagement. Others argue the gun-rights group wants to move from New York to Texas to reorganize out of Chapter 11.
Wayne LaPierre, the embattled leader of the National Rifle Association, said on Wednesday that he had kept top leaders -- including board members, general counsel, and the CFO -- in the dark about a recent bankruptcy filing.
In a deposition, Wayne LaPierre told a judge he didn't think using his friend's yacht, 'Illusions,' violated the NRA's conflict-of-interest policy because the summer sailing trips were for security.
The National Rifle Association is moving forward with its bankruptcy case while fighting accusations it only sought Chapter 11 protection to avoid a potentially crippling lawsuit.
"The plan can be summed up quite simply: We are DUMPING New York, and we are pursuing plans to reincorporate the NRA in Texas," said the NRA's Wayne LaPierre.
President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested the NRA should move to Texas after a lawsuit was filed against the organization by the New York attorney general.
Bernie Sanders Campaign 2020 success is emboldening a crop of insurgent challengers on the left in Texas.
With the country at a critical juncture in the gun debate, a normal routine meeting of the National Rifle Association has taken on greater significance as its board of directors gathers near the nation's capital this week.
Dick's, one of the country's biggest gun retailers, has been quietly testing the water on whether to pull out entirely from what it calls the "hunt" business.
There are more signs of trouble at the National Rifle Association. The groups top lobbyist, Chris Cox, has resigned just days after being placed on administrative leave.
The Supreme Court is rejecting a challenge to federal regulation of gun silencers, just days after a gunman used one in a shooting rampage that killed 12 people in Virginia.
The proposal for a safe gun storage public service campaign came after the Santa Fe High School shooting.
Bump stocks were dropped onto a conveyor belt and sent down the line to be crushed at a Fort Worth recycling facility on Tuesday.
As spending to support tougher gun control measures surges, the NRA is taking a lower profile in this year's high-stakes midterm campaign.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott's meetings on school violence and safety promised to wade into the thorny issue of gun control with the next round.
The killing of eight students and two teachers last week at Santa Fe High School prompted the governor to call a series of roundtable discussions on school safety, starting Tuesday in Austin.
The National Rifle Association has announced that retired Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North is poised to become the gun lobbying group's next president.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
An investigation into Hillcrest High School and the Dallas Independent School District centers around an unnamed student who claims his entire high school experience is bound to abuse and antisemitism.
Sources within the department say Garcia may be asked to run the Houston Police Department which can offer him a contract with higher pay and better job security.
Regina Phillips' family is struggling to understand how someone could've taken the life of a woman who meant so much to so many people.
"I just jumped up and went woo-hoo!"
Large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes are possible.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
An investigation into Hillcrest High School and the Dallas Independent School District centers around an unnamed student who claims his entire high school experience is bound to abuse and antisemitism.
Sources within the department say Garcia may be asked to run the Houston Police Department which can offer him a contract with higher pay and better job security.
Regina Phillips' family is struggling to understand how someone could've taken the life of a woman who meant so much to so many people.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
"I just jumped up and went woo-hoo!"
A Garland woman was surprised when she received a $97,000 bill for solar panels she doesn't have.
In a statement, Philips said it does not admit any wrongdoing but chose to settle "to end the uncertainty associated with litigation in the U.S."
A scammer a North Texas woman met on Instagram claimed to be a German cardiologist, and for months, the two messaged back and forth, building what she thought was a true relationship.
Greene's move marked a reversal from a day earlier, when the Georgia Republican appeared to retreat from her threat to trigger a vote to remove Johnson as speaker.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
Tens of thousands of migrants are estimated to be waiting in Mexico, in places like Ciudad Juárez where shelter space is limited and the conditions are sometimes dire.
The start date for former President Trump's classified documents trial was originally scheduled for May 20.
The lawsuit claims that the measure, signed into law by President Biden, is unconstitutional.
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
Kelli and Michael Regan were looking for a new dog. The breeder they found online asked them to pay with gift cards.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Steward Health Care, the struggling hospital group that owns hospitals in Massachusetts, Texas, Florida and other states, announced Monday that it is filing for bankruptcy.
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
A North Texas mother partnered with the Texas Health Resources Foundation to provide a potentially life-saving tool to at-risk pregnant and postpartum moms.
Plaintiffs have three months to vote on whether to approve a proposed legal settlement that would resolve nearly all talc lawsuits.
Within hours of the vote, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced it would sue to block the ban. Dallas employment attorney Rogge Dunn predicts employees will ultimately win this battle.
The closure affects both Dom's locations in Chicago, and all 33 Foxtrot stores in Chicago, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area.
Texas law SB 14 prohibits drug and surgical "gender transition" interventions for minors.
The projects are expected to create at least 17,000 construction jobs and 4,500 manufacturing jobs.
After more than 40 years in business, 99 Cents Only Stores, a discount chain, announced on Thursday that it will close all 371 of its locations and cease operations.
The Olympic flame arrived in France aboard a 19th century tall ship to kick off a 7,500-mile journey to the Paris Summer Games.
Another professional women's sport is coming to town.
Stars goalie Jake Oettinger stopped 22 shots, ending his six-game streak of allowing two goals or less.
Game 2 will be Thursday night in Oklahoma City.
Corey Seager hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied past the Oakland Athletics 4-2.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
"Sunday Morning" has an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the country singer's first post-stroke song, "Where That Came From," which blends art with artificial intelligence in a recording that captures Travis' country heart.
The start of the first civil trial stemming from the deadly crowd surge at the 2021 Astroworld festival in Texas has been delayed.
"Happy 9th Birthday, Princess Charlotte!" the Prince and Princess of Wales said in a social media post with a new photo of their daughter taken by Kate.
A Weather Alert is issued for Thursday due to the potential of another round of severe storms developing along the stalled-out frontal boundary.
"I just jumped up and went woo-hoo!"
A complaint filed with the US Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights says a Hillcrest High school student "Reported incidents include: physical abuse; verbal taunting; ridiculing with reference to Hitler, Auschwitz gas chambers, and the Holocaust; and highly offensive name-calling..." and "DISD has essentially sanctioned such harassment and enabled it to fester unhindered."
Wednesday night, the Dallas Police Association, which represents about 2,500 of the department's 3,000+ officers, issued a statement urging the city to do whatever it takes to keep Chief Garcia from leaving.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is issued in Collin and Hunt counties until 8:30 p.m.
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!