Lawmakers say they are looking into consensus on potential legislation following Uvalde school shoot
Texas lawmakers in both political parties are looking into potential gun legislation.
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Texas' New Voting Law Snags US Citizens, Mail Ballot Requests
Thousands of Texans — including some U.S. citizens — have received letters saying they have been flagged as potential noncitizens who could be kicked off voting rolls.
Some State Republican Lawmakers Support Bill To Ban Vaccine Mandates In Texas Amid US Supreme Court Review
About 30 Texas Republican state lawmakers along with the Texas Republican Party want Governor Greg Abbott to call a fourth special session so lawmakers can pass a bill banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Law Restricting Transgender Students In School Sports
Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill into law restricting Texas' transgender student-athletes from playing on K-12 school sports teams that align with their gender identity.
Amid Fight Over Redistricting, Texas Legislature's 3rd Special Session Ends With Passage Of Bipartisan Bills
Lawmakers voted to increase the homestead exemption on school property taxes from $25,000 to $40,000.
House Passes Bill Requiring Transgender Athletes In Texas Public Schools Compete As Gender Listed On Birth Certificate
The House and Senate will have to hash out differences in their bills. Senate passed similar legislation earlier during the special session which ends next Tuesday night.
Gov. Greg Abbott Announces 3rd Special Session For Texas Legislature
Governor Abbott announced Tuesday, Sept. 7, he will convene a third special legislative session on Monday, September 20, with five agenda items.
Texas Republicans Advance Voting Bill In House After Democrats' Holdout Ends
Texas is now set to become the last big GOP state to pass tighter voting laws driven by former President Donald Trump's false claims that the 2020 election was stolen.
Controversial Texas Voting Law Expected To Advance Thursday After Return Of Democrats
Republican lawmakers in Texas are expected to advance a controversial bill Thursday that Democrats say would limit people's ability to vote.
Texas Senator Carol Alvarado Ends Filibuster After 15+ Hours, Voting Bill Passes Minutes Later
A Texas state senator continued her filibuster into Thursday morning, but after more than 15 hours Senator Carol Alvarado ended her effort to rally against Senate Bill 1.
More Texas Democrats Return To Austin, Say 'Under One-Party Rule: Democracy Suffers'
A monthlong standoff by Texas Democrats who left the state to block a GOP voting bill inched closer to ending on August 9 after several holdouts returned to Austin.
Texas Senate Committee To Hold Hearing On Virtual Instruction For Students As COVID-19 Cases Surge
As of now, most school districts across the state are not offering this as an option because they would receive less funding per student from the state.
'They Are Coming Back': Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Expects House Democrats To End Quorum Break
The Texas House grew closer to achieving a quorum needed to conduct official business, but came up short by five members on Monday.
Texas Gov. Abbott Announces 2nd Special Session To Start Saturday, Adds Agenda Items
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has announced that he will convene a second special legislative session at 12:00 p.m. on August 7.
Texas Lawmakers Want To Require Legislative Approval Before Universities Can Switch Athletic Conferences
Texas lawmakers representing other universities in the Big 12, announced bills that would require approval from Texas lawmakers.
Texas State Senators Pass Governor's Agenda While State House Is Stalled
While work in the Texas House has been frozen, the GOP-controlled Senate has been working away, passing legislation.
Texas Republicans File House Bill Calling For Audit Of 2020 Election Amid Debate Over Election Integrity Bills
House Republicans have filed House Bill 241, which calls for an independent third-party to conduct a forensic audit of the election results in each precinct in the Texas counties with at least 415,000 residents.
Texas Democrats Plan To Keep Public Engaged In Fight Against Republican Election Integrity Bills
After a week of high-profile news conferences, Texas Democrats said they enter their second week out of state with a continued dual-track fight.
The 'Surreal' Days Of Runaway Texas Legislators Expected To Go On For Some Time
It's a life of stress and scrutiny as Democratic lawmakers who left Texas to block a restrictive voting bill shelter in a downtown D.C. hotel.
This Isn't The First Time Texas House Democrats Have Gone On The Lam
The headlines would not have looked out of place this week: "Texas House paralyzed by Democrats walkout," "On the lam, Texas Democrats rough it" and "Texas Democrats vanish (again)." But those all appeared 18 years ago.
Texas Democrats Prepare For Lengthy US Capitol Stay As State GOP Approves Arrest Warrants
Texas Democrats who hurriedly fled Austin to Washington to block sweeping new election laws back home acknowledged they can't stay away forever and urged Congress to act on voting rights.
Watchdog Groups Join Democrats To Pressure Majority Leader Schumer To Act On Voting Bill
Nearly 100 left-leaning organizations are asking Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to schedule a new vote this month on Democrats' sweeping voting and elections bill.
Texas Democrats Leave State To Stop GOP From Passing New Voting Bill
Democrats in the Texas Legislature have left the state in a second revolt against a GOP overhaul of election laws, according to the Texas Democratic Caucus.
Election Integrity Becomes Most Contentious Issue During Texas Legislature's Special Session
The newly filed election integrity bills quickly became the most contentious issue as the Special Session of the Texas Legislature began on July 8.
Changes Made To Texas' Election Integrity Bills As Special Session Begins
Both the Senate and House will hold hearings on their election integrity bills on Saturday, July 10.
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Dallas apartment complex evacuated after carbon monoxide leak
The exposure was caused by three workers using a gas-powered pressure washer in the underground parking garage without proper ventilation.
Fort Worth police looking for missing 11-year-old
Crispen Donl Squalls was last seen in the 5100 block of Willie Street.
Keller ISD responds to criticism after pulling and reviewing books community says are inappropriate
In Keller ISD, the decision to remove dozens of books including the Bible and a graphic adaptation of Anne Frank's Diary from library shelves has been met with support and criticism nationwide.
First responders concerned about Hillcrest Road closures during DART construction
The main north-south route used by Dallas police and firefighters will be under construction for at least six months while a new DART rail line is being built.
Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs
Apple said the vulnerability would allow a hacker to impersonate a device's owner and subsequently run any software in their name.
Dallas' 'whites only' sign on display as reminder of city's segregated past
The Dallas Water Fountain Project is an art installation tasked with adding perspective to a "whites only" sign discovered at the county records building nearly two decades ago.
I-Team explores school security across North Texas districts
School districts are spending more time and more money on security these days, but it's not all about high-tech devices.
Lowe's 3-run homer helps Rangers over Athletics 10-3
Nathaniel Lowe hit a three-run home run, Jonah Heim drove in two runs against his former team and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 10-3 on Thursday.
Flying eye hospital, parked at Fort Worth's Alliance Airport, restarts in-person learning
The international non-profit organization has been around since 1982 and trains eye care professionals all across the world. Now, they are restarting in-person learning for the first since the pandemic began.
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Dallas apartment complex evacuated after carbon monoxide leak
The exposure was caused by three workers using a gas-powered pressure washer in the underground parking garage without proper ventilation.
Fort Worth police looking for missing 11-year-old
Crispen Donl Squalls was last seen in the 5100 block of Willie Street.
Keller ISD responds to criticism after pulling and reviewing books community says are inappropriate
In Keller ISD, the decision to remove dozens of books including the Bible and a graphic adaptation of Anne Frank's Diary from library shelves has been met with support and criticism nationwide.
First responders concerned about Hillcrest Road closures during DART construction
The main north-south route used by Dallas police and firefighters will be under construction for at least six months while a new DART rail line is being built.
Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs
Apple said the vulnerability would allow a hacker to impersonate a device's owner and subsequently run any software in their name.
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I-Team explores school security across North Texas districts
School districts are spending more time and more money on security these days, but it's not all about high-tech devices.
I-Team: Nearly 90% of elementary schools do not have an officer stationed at the school
According to data the I-Team collected, in North Texas, elementary schools appear to be far more vulnerable than middle or high schools.
Dallas college installs new security features following a 2017 shooting
North Lake College in Irving might be considered one of the most high-tech campuses in North Texas — partly because of what happened five years ago.
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.
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Judge says part of Trump search affidavit could "presumptively be unsealed"
Prosecutors revealed the investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents is "in its very early stages."
Arlington voters to decide on increasing term lengths for mayor, city council
The measure comes just four years after residents overwhelmingly approved term limits for those positions.
Biden signs Inflation Reduction Act, sealing major victory for domestic agenda
"Let me say from the start, with this law, the American people won and the special interests lost," Mr. Biden told the crowd assembled at the White House.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady has been vacationing in South Carolina with her family, including President Biden.
FBI, DHS warn of threats to law enforcement after Mar-a-Lago search
The FBI and DHS shared the internal intelligence memo with state, local, tribal and territorial law enforcement officials nationwide late Friday night.
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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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Flying eye hospital, parked at Fort Worth's Alliance Airport, restarts in-person learning
The international non-profit organization has been around since 1982 and trains eye care professionals all across the world. Now, they are restarting in-person learning for the first since the pandemic began.
Dallas County Health Department to stage drive thru monkeypox vaccine hub
Beginning at 9 a.m. Aug. 18, the Dallas County Health Department will, for the first time, stage a drive thru monkeypox vaccine hub outside its office off I-35 E.
2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after 10-month-old dies
Some of Thorley Industries' 4moms products pose asphyxiation risk to babies big enough to crawl under their seats.
Experts hearing questions about monkeypox, COVID-19 as school begins
Back-to-school anxiety may be a rite of passage for students, but parents may be experiencing it as well. Between safety and health concerns, it can be tough to send your child off this year.
Some Capri Sun juice pouches recalled over possible cleaning solution contamination
"Diluted cleaning solution, which is used on food processing equipment, was inadvertently introduced into a production line at one of our factories," Kraft Heinz said.
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American Airlines places deposit on 20 supersonic planes
American Airlines has agreed to buy up to 20 supersonic jets and put down a non-refundable deposit on the planes that are still on the drawing board and years away from flying.
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.
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Lowe's 3-run homer helps Rangers over Athletics 10-3
Nathaniel Lowe hit a three-run home run, Jonah Heim drove in two runs against his former team and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 10-3 on Thursday.
Murphy hits 2 HRs, Langeliers homers as A's roll past Texas
Sean Murphy had his second two-homer game and rookie Shea Langeliers hit his first major league home run in his second game with Oakland, leading the Athletics to a 7-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.
Dallas Mavericks release 2022-2023 schedule
The season kicks off on Oct. 19 with a Western Conference Semifinals rematch against the Phoenix Suns. The home opener for the season will be on Oct. 22, against the Memphis Grizzlies.
NBA won't hold games on Election Day in effort to encourage fans to vote
As part of what the league is calling a "civic engagement night," all 30 teams will instead play the night before the election.
Rangers win 3rd straight, top A's 2-1 after Woodward firing
Marcus Semien homered, rookie Bubba Thompson had a tiebreaking RBI single and the Texas Rangers won hours after manager Chris Woodward was fired, beating the Oakland Athletics 2-1 on Monday night.
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Sacheen Littlefeather receives apology for mistreatment at 1973 Oscars
Littlefeather was mocked when she declined Marlon Brando's Best Actor win onstage at the 1973 ceremony.
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."
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This week ends on a cooler note
Temperatures will be in the low to mid 70s Friday morning.
Keller ISD responds to criticism after pulling and reviewing books community says are inappropriate
In Keller ISD, the decision to remove dozens of books including the Bible and a graphic adaptation of Anne Frank's Diary from library shelves has been met with support and criticism nationwide.
First responders concerned about Hillcrest Road closures during DART construction
The main north-south route used by Dallas police and firefighters will be under construction for at least six months while a new DART rail line is being built.
Rain and cooler temps stick around for the next week
A much-needed break from drought and triple digits!
Dallas' 'whites only' sign on display as reminder of city's segregated past
A controversial piece of history is on display at the records and archives building in Dallas.
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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.
