Court paves way for Texas lawmaker redistricting subpoenas
The case relates to lawsuits alleging that Texas's 2021 congressional and statehouse redistricting plans violated the Voting Rights Act.
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Exclusive: Texas Secretary of State John Scott on rejected mail ballots
New statistics show that nearly 24,636 mail-in ballots statewide were rejected, a rate of 12.38%.
Willie Nelson, Wife Struggled To Vote Absentee In Texas Primary
Even country music legend Willie Nelson found it hard to vote absentee in the March 1 primary under new Texas election laws, his wife said.
Biden Administration Files 3rd Lawsuit In Texas Over Voting Laws
The Biden administration has filed a third lawsuit over voting rights in Texas, keeping the state at the center of a fight over new, more restrictive election laws passed last year by Republicans.
'Right In The Trash': Texas Ballot Rejections Soar, AP Finds
Texas threw out mail votes at an abnormally high rate during the nation's first primary of 2022, rejecting nearly 23,000 ballots outright under tougher voting rules.
Governor Abbott Set To Sign Controversial Texas Elections Bill Into Law
Governor Greg Abbott plans to sign a hotly debated bill into law Tuesday. The governor's office says he will travel to Tyler to sign what some refer to as the election integrity bill.
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.
Democrats Renew Push On Voting Rights Bill As GOP Vows To Block
Democrats are renewing their push to enact their marquee voting bill, pledging to make it the first order of business when the Senate returns in the fall.
Arrest Warrants Signed For Absent Texas House Democrats
Speaker Dade Phelan signed 52 civil arrest warrants Tuesday evening, which will be delivered to the House Sergeant-at-Arms Wednesday morning for service.
Texas Democrats Continue Holdout, Don't Show Up For Start Of 2nd Special Session
"A quorum is not present," Republican House Speaker Dade Phelan said Saturday afternoon at the start of a second special session. Just minutes later, he adjourned the chamber until Monday.
'Vote Them Out': Willie Nelson Headlines Rally Against GOP-Backed Voting Changes In Texas
Willie Nelson led more than a thousand spectators in singing "vote them out" Saturday from the steps of the Texas Capitol during a rally in support of Democratic state legislators who bolted for Washington.
Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Arrested During Voting Rights Protest In Washington
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, said she was arrested on Thursday by Capitol Police during a protest on voting rights.
Texas Democrats Hope Walkout Will Help With Party Slump
As Texas Democrats enter the second week of their holdout on Monday, they are continuing their media blitz with a town hall on cable news and meetings with members of Congress.
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.
Texas Democrats Continue Lobbying In Washington As Special Session Goes On Without Them
The Texas house lawmakers who are still in Austin returned to the state capitol at 11:00 a.m. but without quorum — the minimum number of lawmakers needed to conduct business.
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.
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.
Governor Greg Abbott Revives Texas GOP's Thwarted New Voting Laws Efforts
Governor Greg Abbott has revived the GOP's thwarted efforts to pass new voting laws in Texas after Democrats temporarily derailed a restrictive bill with a late-night walkout at the state Capitol in May.
Beto O'Rourke And AFL-CIO Hold Voting Rights Rally At Texas State Capitol
Beto O'Rourke headlined a voting rights rally in Austin, just one day before Democrats in the U.S. Senate take up a sweeping bill aimed at combating new Republican-backed voting restrictions.
Texas Democrats Who Staged Walkout Headed To Washington To Talk To VP Harris And Congress
Some of the Texas Democrats who staged a walkout to defeat a sweeping election bill are in Washington, D.C.
President Biden Vows To Fight Against GOP Voting Limits, Continues Push For Voting Rights Law
President Joe Biden made a plea for sweeping legislation in Congress to protect the right to vote as Republican-led governments in Texas and other states pass new restrictions making it tougher to cast ballots.
Major Companies Come Out Against Texas Bills Limiting Voter Access
"We value the democratic process and believe every eligible American should be allowed to exercise their right to vote, no matter which political party or candidate they support," American Airlines said.
Republican Efforts To Enact New Voting Restrictions In Texas Underway
Texas already has some of the toughest voting laws in the country and the rush for more crackdowns on election laws worries voting rights groups and Democrats whose ability to block new measures in the Capitol are limited.
Dallas Police Preparing For Potential Election-Related Unrest
"Let's just be honest, 50% of the population is not going to be happy," Dallas Police Association President Mike Mata said.
Bernie Sanders Doubles Down In Fort Worth On Voting Rights For Prisoners
Sen. Sanders was criticized this week after saying criminals in prison should still be able to vote.
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Yaser Said found guilty of capital murder in deaths of his two daughters
65-year-old Yaser Said has been found guilty of capital murder in the deaths of his two daughters.
Fort Worth ISD's safety and security teams prepare for the upcoming school year
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.
Yaser Said faces automatic life sentence in prison after saying he didn't kill his 2 daughters
A Dallas County jury took about three hours to find Yaser Said guilty of murdering his two daughters, Amina and Sarah.
Dallas County Health and Human Services helps those who can't pay high electric bills
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.
City of Fort Worth new budget includes spending more on safety and cleanliness
With a boost in revenue from soaring property values, Fort Worth plans to spend more next year to keep the city "safe and clean."
Dallas neighborhood demands change after string of cars slamming into houses
A group of Dallas neighbors are demanding change after a string of vehicles have plowed into their property.
Fort Worth ISD reminds parents they must apply for free school meals this year
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.
Dallas salon shooting suspect indicted by grand jury
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.
1 dead, another woman injured in East Texas head-on collision
A head-on collision on Aug. 8 left one woman dead and another injured 1.5 miles south of Chandler in Henderson County.
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Yaser Said found guilty of capital murder in deaths of his two daughters
65-year-old Yaser Said has been found guilty of capital murder in the deaths of his two daughters.
Fort Worth ISD's safety and security teams prepare for the upcoming school year
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.
Yaser Said faces automatic life sentence in prison after saying he didn't kill his 2 daughters
A Dallas County jury took about three hours to find Yaser Said guilty of murdering his two daughters, Amina and Sarah.
Dallas County Health and Human Services helps those who can't pay high electric bills
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.
City of Fort Worth new budget includes spending more on safety and cleanliness
With a boost in revenue from soaring property values, Fort Worth plans to spend more next year to keep the city "safe and clean."
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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.
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.
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Trump says Mar-a-Lago was "raided" by FBI
Two sources confirmed to CBS News that the search warrant was connected to White House records.
Senate passes climate, health and tax bill in major win for Democrats
The bill's passage is a significant achievement for Democrats as they look to maintain their hold on Congress in the November midterm elections.
Republicans block $35 cap on price of insulin from Senate bill
Seven Republicans voted to allow the insulin cap in the legislation, but it failed to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to include it.
Biden tests negative for COVID-19 after weeklong rebound infection
But the president "will continue his strict isolation measures pending a second negative test," White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor said.
Jack Fink's one-on-one with Sen. Ted Cruz at CPAC
CBS 11 political reporter Jack Fink talks to Sen. Ted Cruz about the Inflation Reduction Act, the November election and the Uvalde investigation
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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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U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency
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.
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.
Banana Boat spray sunscreens sold nationwide recalled over carcinogen
No injuries or deaths related to the products have been reported, the company said.
WHO declares monkeypox a global emergency
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.
North Texan says monkeypox pain is 'probably one of the worst things I've ever been through'
Monkeypox cases in North Texas on are the rise.
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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.
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.
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.
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Brittney Griner's teammates react to "devastating" prison sentence
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."
Rangers win 3-2 over White Sox in debuts of 2 former 1st-rounders
Leody Taveras had an RBI single for the Rangers, who ended a seven-game home losing streak.
The ultimate Cowboys fan and the pledge made to her by Jerry Jones
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.
Iman Shumpert arrested at Texas airport for pot possession
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.
Orioles win 6-3 for 1st-ever season series sweep of Rangers
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.
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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."
Nichelle Nichols, groundbreaking "Star Trek" star, dies at age 89
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.
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Chance of scattered showers throughout Wednesday
Temperatures remain below 100 degrees!
Fort Worth ISD's safety and security teams prepare for the upcoming school year
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.
Yaser Said faces automatic life sentence in prison after saying he didn't kill his 2 daughters
A Dallas County jury took about three hours to find Yaser Said guilty of murdering his two daughters, Amina and Sarah.
Andy Adler answers your questions about the upcoming Cowboys season
You submitted your questions about the Cowboys, now CBS 11 sports anchor Andy Adler is answering them.
Top Stories in Dallas - Fort Worth, Aug. 9
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.
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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.
