ERCOT seasonal report out as record-breaking temperatures loom
Officials with ERCOT say the power grid is producing more power than ever but Texans are also using more than ever.
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Car Hits Fort Worth Traffic Light, Causing Massive Backup At Alta Mere/Highway 183
The intersection of Calmont and Alta Mere is completely closed after a car hit a traffic light, threatening to knock out power lines.
Power Outage Causes Cancellation Of All Classes At Grand Prairie High School
There will be no classes at Grand Prairie High School today.
'Your Rule-Making Proposal Sucks': Texas Lawmakers Scold Railroad Commission Head Over Potential Critical Infrastructure Loophole
The Executive Director of the Texas Railroad Commission found himself on the hot seat Tuesday after state lawmakers heard about a potential loophole that some worry will place Texans at risk this winter.
Royse City Deals With Citywide Power Outage After 18-Wheeler Hit Transmission Line
Royse City experienced a citywide power outage after an 18-wheeler hit a major transmission line, police said.
Cell Phones Save The Day, Light Up Texas High School Graduation After Power Outage
The class of 2021 at a high school in Texas will never forget their graduation ceremony, part of which was spent in the dark.
Oncor: Wednesday Morning Storms Cause Power Outages Across North Texas
Strong storms and heavy rain on Wednesday morning brought damaging winds and frequent lightning that resulted in tens of thousands across the Metroplex losing power.
500K+ Texans Still Under Boil Water Advisories A Week After Deadly Winter Storms
More than half a million Texans are still under boil water notices, or have no water at all because of burst pipes, more than a week after a deadly winter storm moved through the state.
Never Again: 4 Steps Texas Needs To Take To Prevent Another Power Crisis
It was a failure. Millions of Texans were left without power at a time when they needed it the most. While the winter storms like those that hit Texas last week are rare, it's not out of the question that it could happen again.
Texas-Based Electricity Provider 'Just Energy' Says Winter Storm Could Force It Out Of Business
An electricity and gas provider based in Texas, Just Energy, warned that the financial impact of the winter storm that moved through the state could force it out of business.
President Biden To Sign Major Disaster Declaration For Texas, Could Visit State As Soon As Next Week
President Joe Biden says he is making a major disaster declaration for Texas that will clear the way for more federal resources, and plans to visit the state at a time when he won't be interfering with the disaster response.
ERCOT Says Texas Grids Are Up And Running & Electrical Systems Are Back To Normal
ERCOT -- Texas' electric grid operator -- say the system has returned to normal for the first time since a winter storm knocked out power to more than 4 million customers.
ERCOT Expects To Come Out Of Electricity 'Emergency Conditions' Later Friday Morning
After some four days of many Texans living in the dark and cold, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) announced that it expects to come out of emergency conditions Friday morning.
US Needs To Brace Itself For More Deadly Storms, Experts Say
The deadly winter storms that knocked out power for millions in Texas and other states have exceeded the worst-case scenarios of many U.S. utilities.
Family Of 7, One Of Thousands In North Texas Without Power And Seemingly No End In Sight
"I was prepared for a lot of these scenarios, but just the total length of outage is the most dangerous."
Texas Grandmother, 3 Young Children Die In House Fire While Trying To Keep Warm During Outage
Sugar Land Fire and EMS spokesman Doug Adolph said that when firefighters arrived after the call at about 2 a.m., the house was fully engulfed.
North Texas Man Living In His Car Due To Hours Without Power To His Home
"I'm wearing several layers of clothes to keep my body warm," said Collin County resident Clint Cash.
Snowstorm Leaves More Than 150,000 Customers In Texas And Louisiana Without Power
At one point more than 150,000 customers were without power across Texas and Louisiana as a powerful winter storm continued moving through the states Sunday and early Monday morning.
Arlington Charities Working Overtime To Rebound From Tornado
One week after the city of Arlington was hit by an EF-2 tornado, nonprofit Arlington Charities finally got their power back on.
Power And Cable Out In Part Of Mansfield After Juveniles In Stolen SUV Crash Into Power Pole
What Mansfield Police called, "joy-riding suspects" lost control and struck a utility pole and another driver near Matlock and Fairhaven.
Power Outage Cancels In-Person Classes At One North Texas School
Powerful storms barreled through Azle over the weekend, forcing dozens of people from their homes and canceling in-person classes for students at one school on Monday.
2 Electrocuted While Trimming Trees In North Richland Hills, Dozens Of Homes Left Without Power
Two people are recovering after being electrocuted in a North Richland Hills residential neighborhood.
Multiple Homes In Rockwall Damaged, Trees And Power Lines Down After Sunday Storms
Despite multiple reports of downed trees, fences and several downed power lines only eight homes sustained moderate damage in the area, according to police.
Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration Following Severe Weather Across Texas
The declaration includes Cass, Cameron, Collin, Dallas, Ellis, Erath, Hunt, Kaufman, Lamar, Panola, Rains, Rockwall, Rusk, Tarrant, Van Zandt and Wood counties.
School Campuses Across North Texas Closed After Tornado And Storm Damage
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado touched down in Dallas and resulting storm damage has closed schools across North Texas.
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Dallas police defend response to double homicide
Dallas Police are being pressed for answers after two small children were left in a northeast Dallas apartment for several days following their parents' murders.
Biden Administration to end 'Remain in Mexico' policy
The Supreme Court ruled it properly ended the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy, ultimately ruling the decision did not violate a 1996 migrant detention law.
Shooting shuts down parts of I-35 in Fort Worth
The shooting happened at around 8:40 p.m. on June 30 in the southbound lanes near Risinger Road in Fort Worth.
Gas is getting so expensive, it's getting stolen right out of gas tanks
If you don't have a locking gas cap it's easy for someone with the right equipment to get access to what you might've just paid up to a $100 for at the pump.
CBS News poll: Governor Greg Abbott leads Democrat Beto O'Rourke 49%-41%
A new CBS News-YouGov Texas poll conducted for CBS DFW found Governor Greg Abbott has an eight-percentage point lead over Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke.
CBS News poll: Majority of Texans say law enforcement could have done more to stop Uvalde shooting
About half say the shooting has made them more likely to support some gun restrictions, but partisan divides remain
Fort Worth cracking down fireworks with cameras and license plate readers
The strategy adds to a public messaging campaign that will double its volume starting Friday, as the city faces some of the driest conditions it's had on July 4 in about a decade.
Over 1.13 million people expected to travel though DFW Airport over July 4 weekend
Millions of people are traveling this holiday weekend, so be prepared for crowds if you're one of them.
Waxahachie child predator sentenced to life for sexually abusing 5-year-old
A Waxahachie man was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison on Thursday after a jury convicted him of sexually abusing a four-year-old girl.
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Dallas police defend response to double homicide
Dallas Police are being pressed for answers after two small children were left in a northeast Dallas apartment for several days following their parents' murders.
Biden Administration to end 'Remain in Mexico' policy
The Supreme Court ruled it properly ended the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy, ultimately ruling the decision did not violate a 1996 migrant detention law.
Shooting shuts down parts of I-35 in Fort Worth
The shooting happened at around 8:40 p.m. on June 30 in the southbound lanes near Risinger Road in Fort Worth.
Gas is getting so expensive, it's getting stolen right out of gas tanks
If you don't have a locking gas cap it's easy for someone with the right equipment to get access to what you might've just paid up to a $100 for at the pump.
CBS News poll: Governor Greg Abbott leads Democrat Beto O'Rourke 49%-41%
A new CBS News-YouGov Texas poll conducted for CBS DFW found Governor Greg Abbott has an eight-percentage point lead over Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke.
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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.
Feds 'very concerned' about explosion of handgun switches made in North Texas
In the past six months, federal investigators said they have seen an explosion of handgun switches in North Texas.
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Biden Administration to end 'Remain in Mexico' policy
The Supreme Court ruled it properly ended the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy, ultimately ruling the decision did not violate a 1996 migrant detention law.
CBS News poll looks into Texas Gubernatorial race, gun laws, and immigration
A new poll from CBS News and YouGov looked at an array of issues and subjects surrounding the state of Texas. Jack Fink broke down the results with the Director of Surveys for CBS News, Anthony Salvanto
CBS News poll: Governor Greg Abbott leads Democrat Beto O'Rourke 49%-41%
A new CBS News-YouGov Texas poll conducted for CBS DFW found Governor Greg Abbott has an eight-percentage point lead over Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke.
CBS News poll: Majority of Texans say law enforcement could have done more to stop Uvalde shooting
About half say the shooting has made them more likely to support some gun restrictions, but partisan divides remain
Supreme Court's EPA ruling "extremely dangerous" for climate, activists say
The court "took a sledgehammer to one of EPA's most important tools," one climate advocate said.
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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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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.
How victims of domestic abuse are impacted by Roe v Wade overturn
Advocates for survivors of domestic violence say limiting access to safe, legal abortions will have devastating consequences for those suffering abuse.
Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade opens gates for wave of litigation
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision Friday to end constitutional protections for abortion opened the gates for a wave of litigation from all sides.
Thousands of unvaccinated National Guard soldiers risk dismissal
The percentage of Army National Guard members who are vaccinated is the lowest among the U.S. military.
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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.
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.
Local mothers' milk bank helping during formula shortage
The program will provide 34 ounces of free, frozen donor human milk to families who can't find formula.
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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.
WNBA star Brittney Griner ordered to trial Friday in Russia
Brittney Griner was ordered to stand trial Friday by a court near Moscow on cannabis possession charges, about 4 1/2 months after her arrest at an airport.
Rangers beat Phillies for 9th time in row with 4-2 victory
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.
Stars name Pete DeBoer as new head coach
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.
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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."
Texas drama teacher set to get special Tony Award
Roshunda Jones-Koumba will receive the 2022 Excellence in Theatre Education Award at the Tony Awards.
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Rain stays near the Texas coast, chances for showers increase Saturday and Sunday
The skies will be clear by the Fourth of July.
Gas is getting so expensive, it's getting stolen right out of gas tanks
If you don't have a locking gas cap it's easy for someone with the right equipment to get access to what you might've just paid up to a $100 for at the pump.
Biden Administration to end 'Remain in Mexico' policy
The Supreme Court ruled it properly ended the Trump-era "Remain in Mexico" policy, ultimately ruling the decision did not violate a 1996 migrant detention law.
CBS News poll looks into Texas Gubernatorial race, gun laws, and immigration
A new poll from CBS News and YouGov looked at an array of issues and subjects surrounding the state of Texas. Jack Fink broke down the results with the Director of Surveys for CBS News, Anthony Salvanto
Most Texans think law enforcement could have done more to stop Uvalde shooting
The majority of Texans think that there should be more scrutiny into the police response to the massacre.
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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.
