Court rules for Texas Sen. Ted Cruz in campaign finance case
The justices, in a 6-3 decision, agreed that the somewhat obscure section of the law violates the Constitution.
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Senators Cruz, Cornyn Repeated Their Concerns In Questioning Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson
For a second day, Texas' two U.S. Senators, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, pressed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson about her judicial and legal records during her Supreme Court confirmation hearing.
Senators Cruz, Cornyn Repeated Their Concerns In Questioning Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jac
For a second day, Texas' two U.S. Senators, John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, pressed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson about her judicial and legal records during her Supreme Court Confirmation Hearing.
Sen. Ted Cruz Calls Big Bird Vaccine Tweet 'Government Propaganda For Your 5-Year-Old'
United State Senator Ted Cruz-R,TX called a Tweet -- sent out from Sesame Street's Big Bird character this past weekend -- "Government Propaganda For Your 5-Year-Old."
Supreme Court To Hear Ted Cruz's Challenge To Campaign Finance Reimbursement Rules
Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz is challenging a federal election law and now the US Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case.
Climate Change Activists Arrested Outside Houston Home Of Senator Ted Cruz
The eight individuals taken into custody were part of a larger group of dozens of protesters that had marched 400 miles from New Orleans to raise awareness on the effects of climate change.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz Spends Over $240,000 On Facebook Advertising In Last Two Months
Facebook has begun accepting political ads again and Texas Senator Ted Cruz-R is second only to Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock-D in ad spending on the platform.
Texas Sen. Cruz Calls Biden 'Boring But Radical' After Snoozing During President's Speech
"Boring but radical." That's the word from U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who fell asleep during President Joe Biden's Wednesday address to a joint session of Congress.
Ted Cruz Says MLB Moved All-Star Game Out Of Georgia Based On 'Pile Of Lies'
Major League Baseball's decision to relocate the 2021 All-Star game from Atlanta is far from a homerun for U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas).
Sen. Ted Cruz To Tour Migrant Facility At Dallas Convention Center Monday
Just days after visiting the U.S.-Mexico border, Sen. Ted Cruz will be visiting the migrant holding facility at the convention center in Dallas on Monday.
Border Crisis In Spotlight As Democrat, Republican Lawmakers Take Dueling Trips To Texas
Two separate groups, lead by Texas lawmakers, are traveling to the southern part of the Lone Star State on Friday to spotlight the surge of unaccompanied children crossing the US-Mexico border in recent weeks.
Texas Sen. Cruz Leads 11 GOP Senators In Challenging Biden's Win Over Trump
Eleven Republican senators led by Ted Cruz announced they will challenge the outcome of the presidential election by voting to reject electors from some states when Congress meets to certify the Electoral College results.
Supreme Court Update: States, Lawmakers Pick Sides In Texas General Election Lawsuit
States Attorneys General and a whole host of lawmakers are lining up on each side of the lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton against the states of Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Georgia known as the 'defendant states.' That lawsuit was filed directly with the United States Supreme Court on Monday, Dec. 7.
President Trump Asks Sen. Ted Cruz To Argue Texas Election Lawsuit Should Supreme Court Move Forward
Six states have formally joined Texas in its Supreme Court suit against Georgia, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.
Texas Sen. Cruz: Socials Actively Interfering In Election By Blocking Alleged Joe Biden Corruption News; 'What The Hell Is Going On'
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is demanding that Twitter and Facebook answer questions regarding their decision to block a New York Post article from Wednesday, Oct. 14 that alleged corruption of Joe Biden and the Biden family. On Thursday, Cruz announced the "Judiciary Committee will subpoena Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey in light of latest politically motivated censorship."
Texas Grand Jury Indicts Netflix For 'Promotion Of Lewd Visual Material Depicting A Child' After Streaming 'Cuties'
The District Court in Tyler County in East Texas has indicted Netflix for Promotion of 'Lewd Visual Material Depicting A Child' after the streaming platform made the program Cuties available online in September.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz Tests Negative For COVID-19 After Interacting With Senator Who Tested Positive
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has tested negative for COVID-19 after a spokesperson said he had interacted with another senator who tested positive.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz On Confirming Supreme Court Nominee: 'I Believe We Will Have The Votes To Get That Done'
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said this week he's confident Senate Republicans will have the votes to confirm President Donald Trump's new nominee for the Supreme Court.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz Says He Does Not Want US Supreme Court Job: 'It's Not The Desire Of My Heart'
Days after Sen. Ted Cruz was included on President Donald Trump's new list of potential Supreme Court nominees, the Texas Republican says that he does not want the job.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz Calls For Criminal Investigation Into Netflix Film 'Cuties'
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has asked the Justice Department to look into whether Netflix and the makers of the film "Cuties" violated federal laws against child pornography.
Sens. Cornyn, Cruz Urge Trump Administration To Continue Federal Funding Of Testing Sites In Texas
Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are urging the Trump administration to continue federal funding of community-based testing sites in Texas as funding is expected to end next week.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz Calls For Investigation Into Twitter For 'Possible Criminal Violations'
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has called for an investigation into Twitter for "possible criminal violations" of U.S. sanctions against Iran.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz Busy Writing Book On Supreme Court Cases
During the coronavirus pandemic Texas Senator Ted Cruz has also been busy working on a book about the Supreme Court.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz Says He 'Briefly Interacted' With Individual Who Tested Positive For COVID-19
In the statement, the Republican senator said he was informed Saturday night that he had a brief conversation and shared a handshake with the individual at CPAC.
US Sen. Ted Cruz: National Defense Authorization Act Is Big Win For Texas Jobs, Big Win For US
More jobs for North Texas and a more secure United States of America. That's the message from United States Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) after the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act.
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Family of 4-year-old with Leukemia turns to bone marrow registry group
Dak was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of Leukemia, and spent more than a month in the hospital receiving treatment.
Texas sets gas price record just before summer travel season
Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Texas, drivers in Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth are paying the most for gasoline.
Classes canceled at Frisco high school after campus vandalism
Some of the damage at Memorial High included floors covered in toilet paper, fire extinguishers set off, security cameras wrapped in plastic, and walls covered with sticky notes.
Woman arrested after leaving dog tethered to tree in 102-degree heat
Parker County Sheriff's deputies arrested Rachel Louise Langley for allegedly leaving her dog tethered outside in 102 degree heat until it died.
WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale launches 'Dallas Has Wiiings' community project
Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale shot the lights on at the legendary Reunion Tower landmark on May 11.
Tarrant County Sheriff's Deputy Jason Jones returns home after overcoming COVID-19
Tarrant County Sheriff's Deputy Jason Jones is home following a seven month stay at a medical facility following his COVID-19 diagnosis.
Texas asks Supreme Court to keep social media law in effect
Texas argued that its law, HB 20, which prohibits large social media firms from blocking, banning or demoting posts or accounts, does not violate the First Amendment.
1 dead after shooting at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth
The incident started around 5:30 a.m. when a man pulled up to the main gate and tried to gain entry.
Ford issues 3 recalls including one for engine fire risk
The company says fires can happen even while the engines are off and is recommending that they be parked outdoors.
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Family of 4-year-old with Leukemia turns to bone marrow registry group
Dak was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of Leukemia, and spent more than a month in the hospital receiving treatment.
Texas sets gas price record just before summer travel season
Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Texas, drivers in Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth are paying the most for gasoline.
Classes canceled at Frisco high school after campus vandalism
Some of the damage at Memorial High included floors covered in toilet paper, fire extinguishers set off, security cameras wrapped in plastic, and walls covered with sticky notes.
Woman arrested after leaving dog tethered to tree in 102-degree heat
Parker County Sheriff's deputies arrested Rachel Louise Langley for allegedly leaving her dog tethered outside in 102 degree heat until it died.
WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale launches 'Dallas Has Wiiings' community project
Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale shot the lights on at the legendary Reunion Tower landmark on May 11.
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I-Team: Texas father and son accountants convicted in $6M Ponzi scheme
Dozens of North Texas families found their retirement accounts empty after falling victim to a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme.
I-Team Exclusive: Dallas sons reveal what led to arrest in murder of their father
In the group setting, they all agree that no one had given up hope. And they all believe the man recently arrested is "100%" the killer.
North Texas business steps up to help desperate mothers
A North Texas business is stepping up to help desperate mothers across the state after seeing an I-Team investigation.
I-Team Update: Ira Tobolowsky's family reacts to murder arrest
Ira Tobolowsky's sons said investigating their father's murder over the past six years has been a full-time job.
Online car dealer Vroom faces dozens of state violations
Hundreds of car buyers have filed complaints about delays in getting titles and registrations after purchasing a vehicle from the online used car dealer Vroom.
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Texas asks Supreme Court to keep social media law in effect
Texas argued that its law, HB 20, which prohibits large social media firms from blocking, banning or demoting posts or accounts, does not violate the First Amendment.
Former President George W. Bush on state of elections, 'Our system works pretty well'
Former President George W. Bush urged Americans to vote and take part in the political process.
Homeland Security Chief tours border before asylum limits end
Secretary Alejandro Mayorka visited a remodeled processing center in McAllen, where migrants sat on metal benches and on sleeping mats, as aluminum thermal blankets made rustling noises.
In Texas Governor's race, differences emerge over grid reliability
Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat Beto O'Rourke are split on how to best secure the Texas grid's reliability.
A look at the GOP primary runoff for Texas Attorney General as early voting begins
The political equivalent to a game seven is now underway as early voting began Monday for the Texas primary runoff May 24.
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Texas sets gas price record just before summer travel season
Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Texas, drivers in Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth are paying the most for gasoline.
Ford issues 3 recalls including one for engine fire risk
The company says fires can happen even while the engines are off and is recommending that they be parked outdoors.
ERCOT reassuring Texans that power grid will not fail this summer
The CEO of the power grid operator says they are taking proactive steps and to ensure the grid will hold up.
Baby formula maker Abbott reaches deal, will restart production
Baby formula maker Abbott says it has reached a deal with regulators to restart production at the factory tied to the current shortage.
ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power as demand spikes due to heat
ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve power after six plants unexpectedly went offline.
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FDA approves Pfizer COVID booster shots for kids 5 to 11
Tuesday's decision means anyone 5 years of age and older is now eligible for at least one COVID booster dose.
Can meditation and mindfulness exercises reduce stress?
Recent survey found more Americans are meditating - and that's a good thing, experts say.
Texas court allows some investigations into families of transgender youth to resume
Texas high court allows state to resume some abuse investigations into gender-confirming care for transgender youth.
TPC Craig Ranch designer Tom Weiskopf gets 'Major' support during cancer battle
Weiskopf's passion (post career) became designing golf courses. He now has around 80 to his name, including TPC Craig Ranch.
How to avoid heat-related illness now that high temps, humidity here to stay
The hot temperatures combined with the humidity is keeping MedStar crews busy in Tarrant County.
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Texas sets gas price record just before summer travel season
Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Texas, drivers in Arlington, Dallas and Fort Worth are paying the most for gasoline.
Ford issues 3 recalls including one for engine fire risk
The company says fires can happen even while the engines are off and is recommending that they be parked outdoors.
ERCOT reassuring Texans that power grid will not fail this summer
The CEO of the power grid operator says they are taking proactive steps and to ensure the grid will hold up.
Baby formula maker Abbott reaches deal, will restart production
Baby formula maker Abbott says it has reached a deal with regulators to restart production at the factory tied to the current shortage.
ERCOT asks Texans to conserve power as demand spikes due to heat
ERCOT is asking Texans to conserve power after six plants unexpectedly went offline.
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Dallas Mavericks fall to Golden State 112-87 in Game 1
Luka scored 20 points but shot just 6 for 18 and 3 of 10 from deep.
Series preview: Mavericks vs. Warriors
The Dallas Mavericks are one step away from the NBA Finals, but they have to get through the Golden State Warriors to get there.
US Soccer agrees to pay women's and men's teams equally
The federation announced separate collective bargaining agreements through December 2028 with the unions for both national teams on Wednesday.
Pickett picks it: One CBS 11 anchor predicted the Mavs success back in April
While many are surprised to see the Mavs in the Western Conference finals, there’s one person here at CBS 11 who predicted the Mavs would be exactly where they are back in April, before the playoffs even started.
After handling Game 7, Mavericks breathe, prepare for Warriors
The Dallas Mavericks are off to the Western Conference finals for the 5th time in franchise history.
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CBS unveils 2022-2023 primetime lineup
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
Kendrick Lamar's latest music video features iconic North Texas locations
You may recognize a few iconic North Texas locations in Kendrick Lamar's latest music video.
Top U.S. cowgirls ride into North Texas for Women's Rodeo World Championship
Cowgirls from around the country are riding into the Fort Worth and Cowtown Coliseum on May 16 for the Women's Rodeo World Championship.
Mickey Gilley, who helped inspire 'Urban Cowboy,' dies at 86
Country star Mickey Gilley, whose namesake Texas honky-tonk inspired the 1980 film "Urban Cowboy," has died. He was 86.
Dallas-based Bishop David Paul Moten sues Kanye over 'Come to Life' song
Dallas-based Bishop David Paul Moten is suing Kanye West over a sample used in the song "Come to Life" on West's new album "Donda."
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Vandals cause thousands in damage at North Texas high school
Frisco's Memorial High School was forced to end their school year a couple days early due to a vandalism incident.
Relief from record-breaking heat on the way
Plentiful sunshine. High 96F. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph. Higher wind gusts possible.
Tarrant County Sheriff's Deputy Jason Jones returns home after overcoming COVID-19
Tarrant County Sheriff's Deputy Jason Jones is home following a seven month stay at a medical facility following his COVID-19 diagnosis.
Christopher Cook on Lockheed Martin incident
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Your Thursday Morning Headlines, May 19th, 2022
Search for escaped Texas inmate continues today, Man charged in Buffalo shooting back in court today, Facebook group helps families find formula, Free baby formula giveaway in Lancaster this afternoon, CDC: New COVID surge on the way with cases the highest since February, Rangers' walk off win last night continues a four game winning streak
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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.
Community Watching After Wind Topples White Rock Lake Eagles' Nest
The wind robbed Nick and Nora, The White Rock Lake eagles, of their nest and at least one egg. Now, the neighborhood is watching; hoping for the best for the beautiful pair.
North Texans Share Pictures Of Wintry Weather
Send your photos our way using the hashtag #FirstAlertDFW on Twitter and Instagram to be featured on air and on our website!
Nurse Creates Holiday Memories For Hospital's Smallest Patients
In the month leading up to most major holidays, you'll find Kathryn Callahan busy crocheting when not working as a NICU nurse at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth.
