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Slavery has been called America's "original sin" - dehumanizing, horrific. So why is the Texas State Board of Education looking for a different word to describe it?
A group of Texas educators has proposed teaching second grade students that slavery was "involuntary relocation."
Texans have celebrated Juneteenth for 155 years, but this year -- as the world joins America protesting and speaking out about racial injustice -- the observance has grown larger and has an added importance.
Miss Juneteenth tells the story of a former beauty queen who is now a single mom, preparing her daughter for the Miss Juneteenth pageant and steering the teen towards roads not traveled.
Texas-based Uncle Ben's is following in Aunt Jemima's footsteps in evolving its visual brand identity.
Quaker Oats is retiring the more than 130-year-old Aunt Jemima brand and logo, acknowledging its origins are based on a racial stereotype, one with Texas roots to a real person.
Today is Juneteenth the day our nation commemorates the de facto end of slavery in the United States.
Governor Abbott announced Tuesday $18 million in grant funding will go toward efforts to help victims of human trafficking.
Mohamed Toure and Denise Cros-Toure could spend decades in prison.
Two Texans were among five men convicted Wednesday on sex trafficking charges tied to an alleged Thai Sex trafficking ring, prosecutors said.
A new exhibit at the African American Museum at the State Fair of Texas offers a taste of history: Slavery at Jefferson's Monticello: Paradox of Liberty.
A Southlake couple accused of enslaving a Guinean girl for 16 years has been indicted on federal charges that include forced labor.
More than a century after his death, Frederick Douglass and July 4 remain profoundly intertwined.
Tuesday in Dallas, school children walked through a long-held exhibition, gazing at photographs of men and women who were the descendants of those slaves freed 153 years ago.
Kanye West caused a stir by calling American slavery a "choice" in an interview on Tuesday. People on Twitter were quick to comment on the rapper's words.
A Southlake couple is charged with forced, unpaid labor of a domestic servant after allegedly keeping a young, West African girl in their home for over 16 years until neighbors helped her escape.
A San Antonio charter school apologized after a teacher asked students in an eighth grade American history class to list the positive and negative aspects of slavery.
There is a plan for street name changes, and what to do with this memorial, but that plan didn't stop Dallas citizens from offering their pointed views to the Mayor and Council.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's office said Monday that "substantially inaccurate historical statements" don't belong on display at the state Capitol as they seek a review of a Confederate marker that rejects slavery as an underlying cause of the Civil War.
A Texas lawmaker says Republican Gov. Greg Abbott privately told him that he supports removing a Confederate marker inside the State Capitol that rejects slavery as an underlying cause of the Civil War.
Communities across Texas have celebrated Juneteenth with flags, food and historic remembrances of when Texas slaves, more than 150 years ago, learned that they were free.
Hundreds of individuals, some armed, gathered at a Houston park Saturday to protest what they believe are efforts to remove a statue of Texas hero Sam Houston because he owned slaves.
After years of debate, Yale University announced Saturday it will change the name of a residential college that honors a 19th century alumnus and former U.S. vice president who was an ardent supporter of slavery.
Federal parks officials have formally established the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park in upstate New York.
A Maryland high school teacher has been disciplined after encouraging students to "have fun" writing a slave song for an assignment as part of a lesson on abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
65-year-old Yaser Said has been found guilty of capital murder in the deaths of his two daughters.
The district's safety and security team said they've been busy over the summer looking at doors and locks, cameras, fire alarms, intercoms and PA systems.
A Dallas County jury took about three hours to find Yaser Said guilty of murdering his two daughters, Amina and Sarah.
You may have noticed an increase in your electric and/or water bill lately. Many people have and are turning to Dallas County Health and Human Services for help.
With a boost in revenue from soaring property values, Fort Worth plans to spend more next year to keep the city "safe and clean."
A group of Dallas neighbors are demanding change after a string of vehicles have plowed into their property.
For the past two years every student who went to a public school in North Texas ate for free, but that's no longer the case.
A grand jury has returned seven indictments of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for Jeremy Smith, in connection to a hair salon shooting in May.
A head-on collision on Aug. 8 left one woman dead and another injured 1.5 miles south of Chandler in Henderson County.
65-year-old Yaser Said has been found guilty of capital murder in the deaths of his two daughters.
The district's safety and security team said they've been busy over the summer looking at doors and locks, cameras, fire alarms, intercoms and PA systems.
A Dallas County jury took about three hours to find Yaser Said guilty of murdering his two daughters, Amina and Sarah.
You may have noticed an increase in your electric and/or water bill lately. Many people have and are turning to Dallas County Health and Human Services for help.
With a boost in revenue from soaring property values, Fort Worth plans to spend more next year to keep the city "safe and clean."
Criminals convince victims to send compromising photos, then threaten to release the images if ransom isn't paid.
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.
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.
The site of Dallas' biggest fire is now a giant crater.
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.
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that the search warrant was connected to White House records.
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
Seven Republicans voted to allow the insulin cap in the legislation, but it failed to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to include it.
But the president "will continue his strict isolation measures pending a second negative test," White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor said.
CBS 11 political reporter Jack Fink talks to Sen. Ted Cruz about the Inflation Reduction Act, the November election and the Uvalde investigation
It's a chance for shoppers to get deals on back-to-school supplies or even just treat themselves.
Tax-free weekend in Texas is officially here, and shoppers are already taking advantage of the annual sales tax holiday.
Officials say the products contain wheat but that it is not declared on the label.
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.
Everyone is looking for ways to save at the pump, but have you ever thought about ditching gas altogether?
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.
Officials say the products contain wheat but that it is not declared on the label.
No injuries or deaths related to the products have been reported, the company said.
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.
Monkeypox cases in North Texas on are the rise.
It's a chance for shoppers to get deals on back-to-school supplies or even just treat themselves.
It's the second-largest restaurant week in the country, second only to New York City's.
Tax-free weekend in Texas is officially here, and shoppers are already taking advantage of the annual sales tax holiday.
The post sparked strong reactions from its followers, with many complaining that Cracker Barrel should not be offering the meat alternative.
Officials say the products contain wheat but that it is not declared on the label.
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."
Leody Taveras had an RBI single for the Rangers, who ended a seven-game home losing streak.
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.
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.
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.
Miyake built one of Japan's biggest fashion brands, becoming well known for its trademark origami-like pleats, and Steve Jobs' ubiquitous black turtlenecks.
Her husband John Easterling announced her passing on her Facebook page.
"His voice will always be heard and etched in all of our minds forever," Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten said in a statement.
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."
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.
Temperatures remain below 100 degrees!
The district's safety and security team said they've been busy over the summer looking at doors and locks, cameras, fire alarms, intercoms and PA systems.
A Dallas County jury took about three hours to find Yaser Said guilty of murdering his two daughters, Amina and Sarah.
You submitted your questions about the Cowboys, now CBS 11 sports anchor Andy Adler is answering them.
Tuesday Evening's Top Stories: A guilty verdict in the Yaser Said case, a grand jury has handed down seven indictments for the man accused of shooting inside a Dallas hair salon and a boil water notice has been issued for Kemp.
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.
