Pressure is on for Congress to reopen the government as SNAP benefits run out
Food insecurity is increasing as the government shutdown continues, leaving federal workers without paychecks and others at risk of losing SNAP benefits.
North Texans fear going hungry as shutdown halts food assistance
As the government shutdown halts federal food assistance, North Texas families are turning to food pantries, where demand is surging amid fears of going hungry.
Meet the candidates in the special election for Texas Senate District 9
Three candidates are running in the heavily conservative district: Republicans Leigh Wambsganss and John Huffman, and Democrat Taylor Rehmet.
Why are Texas school districts asking voters to raise property tax rates?
Several North Texas school districts are holding voter-approved tax rate elections to offset inflation, expired federal aid, and state funding gaps.
SNAP benefits will run out soon in Texas as shutdown drags on
If the federal shutdown continues past Oct. 27, funding for SNAP food assistance will run out in Texas, potentially leaving 3.5 million residents without benefits.
North Texas homeowners back property tax cuts as early voting begins
As early voting begins, North Texas homeowners say they will vote for the constitutional amendments aimed at lowering their property taxes.
Texas Rep. Gina Hinojosa enters Democratic primary for Governor of Texas
Rep. Hinojosa told CBS News Texas about her plan to defeat Governor Greg Abbott.
Texas early voting ballot includes efforts to lower property taxes for homeowners and businesses
Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 20.
North Texas lawmakers discuss peace in the Middle East, ongoing government shutdown
Now that all 20 living Israeli hostages have been reunited with their families after being held by Hamas for two years, North Texas lawmakers share how there can be a lasting peace in the Middle East.
Dallas mayor denies speculation he's running for higher office
"I am NOT running for anything, and I will continue serving our great city as its mayor!" Johnson wrote on X.
North Texas woman celebrates the hostages' return: "It's an absolute miracle"
As 20 Israeli hostages returned home, Colette Lipszyc, mourning her fallen cousin, shares in the relief felt across North Texas after a historic Hamas prisoner release.
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Rep. Katrina Pierson on running for higher office
Under the new maps, one of the remaining two Democratic seats is the 33rd Congressional District, now represented by Congressman Marc Veasey.
State lawmakers react to deployment of Texas National Guard troops to Chicago
Two state lawmakers, both candidates running for Texas Attorney General next year, reacted to the news along party lines.
How a new entry into the Texas Senate race impacts the Republican primary
The contentious Republican primary received a political jolt after Congressman Wesley Hunt entered the race.
Talarico says he's going up against the establishment in both parties
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico told a crowd of more than 1,200 in Fort Worth that he's taking on both political parties and billionaire influence.