Several Dallas businesses hit in smash-and-grab burglaries
Three of the business owners shared surveillance video with CBS News Texas and said they believe the same suspect targeted five locations along Abrams Road on the same night.
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Oettinger shines as Stars beat Maple Leafs 5-1, win fourth straight
Jason Robertson scored his first goal in 10 career games against Toronto, the last team he had not scored against, and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves for his 16th win as the Dallas Stars beat the Maple Leafs 5-1 on Sunday night.
Trevon Diggs returns in Cowboys home finale as future uncertain
Trevon Diggs faces an uncertain future with the Dallas Cowboys after a two-month absence that started when he got a concussion in an accident at home.
Actor James Ransone, known for his role in "The Wire," dies at 46
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Sexual assault victim settles lawsuit with Carrollton megachurch, moves toward healing
Almost a year after a CBS Texas report on how Louis Vasquez endured sexual abuse, the Dallas native has settled the case with Ministerios Bethania USA.
80-year-old North Texas man arrested after shooting wife, then reporting it to neighbor, police say
An 80-year-old man shot his wife in the abdomen on Sunday morning, then walked next door to report it, Rockwall police said.
1 motorcyclist killed, 2 other injured in crash on LBJ Texpress
One motorcyclist died at the scene and two other motorcyclists were taken to the hospital.
Chargers beat Cowboys 34-17, moving closer to NFL playoff spot
Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score and the Los Angeles Chargers closed in on a playoff spot with a 34-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
U.S. Coast Guard pursuing third oil tanker off Venezuela coast, source says
If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.
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Arlington ISD says cellphone ban has been successful so far this school year
Superintendent Matt Smith said their district has been pleasantly surprised by the success so far this school year.
Grand Prairie ISD reveals optimization plan to consolidate, close schools
At Thursday night's meeting of the board of trustees, the superintendent identified three campuses that would close.
TEA announces state take over of Lake Worth ISD
The Texas Education Agency sent a letter to Lake Worth ISD on Thursday, announcing that the state would step in and take over the district.
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD votes to close, consolidate 2 elementary schools
The vote passed just before midnight to close Bransford and Dove Elementary schools.
Fort Worth ISD votes to close another campus
Western Hills Primary will close and consolidate with Western Hills Elementary in the 2026-2027 school year.
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Meet the Democrats running for Texas Attorney General
There are three candidates running in the Democratic primary for attorney general.
Man shot and killed at DART station in front of family
Police said the incident didn't take place on a DART vehicle.
Dozens of Native Americans report being questioned or detained by ICE
The Navajo Nation said dozens of Native Americans have been questioned or detained by ICE agents, even though Indigenous people can't be deported.
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Texas principal surprised students as "Elf on the Shelf"
Principal Amy Estrada surprised students at her Lubbock County elementary school this past week by perching on the roof in full elf costume.
Texas braces for near-record warmth during Christmas week
The average high on April 20 is 77 degrees. The average high for Monday through Friday this week will be 77 degrees. So yes, winter starts like spring. We are forecasting the third-warmest December on record. The warmest one ever (82°F) was just a couple of years ago.
U.S. Coast Guard pursuing third oil tanker off Venezuela coast, source says
The U.S. Coast Guard on Sunday was pursuing another sanctioned oil tanker in international waters, a U.S. official told CBS News, as the Trump administration appeared to be intensifying its targets of such vessels connected to the Venezuelan government.
Dallas businesses targeted by rock-smashing burglar, owners say
Three of the business owners shared surveillance video with CBS News Texas and said they believe the same suspect targeted five locations along Abrams Road on the same night.
Unseasonably warm weather set to hit Texas this Christmas week
Forget the hats and gloves — Texas is heading for 70s and near-record warmth this Christmas week.
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Texas braces for near-record warmth during Christmas week
The average high on April 20 is 77 degrees. The average high for Monday through Friday this week will be 77 degrees. So yes, winter starts like spring. We are forecasting the third-warmest December on record. The warmest one ever (82°F) was just a couple of years ago.
Unseasonably warm weather set to hit Texas this Christmas week
Forget the hats and gloves — Texas is heading for 70s and near-record warmth this Christmas week.
North Texas is cool, cloudy to officially start the winter solstice
Sunday is the shortest day and longest night of the year.
North Texas enters winter on cooler note ahead warmer temperatures through Christmas
The first day of winter will be a little cooler with temperatures topping out in the upper 50s for DFW. However, temperatures will warm into the 70s, possibly 80s by Christmas.
11 Days of Giving
Mesquite high school teacher keeps art of writing alive with students: 11 Days of Giving
Today, we're introduced to the Teen Writers Project, a nonprofit in Mesquite that helps unlock the passions of teen writers.
Southlake nonprofit helps seniors stay independent: 11 Days of Giving
For many people, driving is something they don't think twice about. But one of the toughest parts of aging can be hearing it's time to hand over the keys.
Dallas nonprofit gives back to children in the foster care system: 11 Days of Giving
Fostering Dreams Foundation is a non-profit in Dallas that provides everyday childhood experiences for children in the foster care system.
Dallas organization helps North Texas teens make a '180': 11 Days of Giving
The organization relies on a holistic, family-centered model designed to remove obstacles to care.
North Texas nonprofit helps grandparents who step up as parents
Care 365 helps provide emergency financial assistance to these grandparents for things like mortgage payments and utility bills.
11 Days of Giving: Richardson group helps moms during hustle and bustle of the holiday season
The group also provides full Christmas gifts to families in need. That's why they've been selected to receive a $1,000 donation as a part of CBS News Texas' 11 Days of Giving with our partners at Tom Thumb Albertsons.
Grace Bridge awarded $1,000 to provide over 2,400 holiday meals
We’re honored to donate $1,000 to Grace Bridge — helping provide more than 2,400 meals and Christmas support for North Texas families.
Dallas nonprofit feeds, supports families in the community
Brother Bill's is an 80-year-old nonprofit based in West Dallas, providing wraparound services to over 200 ZIP codes, focusing on essentials of life like education and finance.
Day 8 of 11 Days of Giving: $1,000 donation supports Fort Worth’s NICA food bank
North Texas families face increased need this holiday season. To help, CBS’s 11 Days of Giving campaign with Tom Thumb and Albertsons is donating $1,000 daily to local food banks. Thursday’s donation went to Northside Inter-Community Agency (NICA) in Fort Worth, which has served the community for over 55 years.
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Trump's support among Latinos slips, Pew report shows
A new Pew survey shows Trump's support among Latinos slipping as many say his immigration and economic policies have worsened their situation.
Amid visa backlog, foreign-born North Texas pastor self-deports
Pastor Albert Oliveira is one of many foreign-born religious leaders across the United States forced to make the difficult decision to self-deport.
North Texas pastor among foreign-born religious workers forced to self-deport
Pastor Albert Oliveira is just one of the many foreign-born religious leaders across the United States choosing to self-deport amid a visa backlog.
U.S. immigrant population sees decline after record high, report finds
For decades, the nation's overall immigrant population has been climbing. But shifting policies are reversing that trend.
Future uncertain for programs supporting migrant children facing immigration court
For migrant children, who range in age from 3 to 17 years old and arrive in the U.S. without a guardian, applying for asylum can be a confusing obstacle.
Gov. Abbott signs 2 new bills to strengthen border security, immigration enforcement
SB 36 will create a division of Homeland Security within Texas's Department of Public Safety.
As news of immigration court arrests spread, some migrants weigh self-deporting
Two weeks ago, the Trump administration began carrying out its latest tactic aimed at fast-tracking deportations.
ICE arrests immigrants at Dallas courthouse amid new deportation tactic
The detentions come on the heels of similar arrests earlier this week in immigration courts across the country.
ICE agents arrest immigrants at federal courthouse in Dallas, across country
Multiple sources have confirmed that at least a handful of people were arrested on the spot after their cases were dismissed in Dallas.
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Oettinger shines as Stars beat Maple Leafs 5-1, win fourth straight
Jason Robertson scored his first goal in 10 career games against Toronto, the last team he had not scored against, and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves for his 16th win as the Dallas Stars beat the Maple Leafs 5-1 on Sunday night.
Trevon Diggs returns in Cowboys home finale as future uncertain
Trevon Diggs faces an uncertain future with the Dallas Cowboys after a two-month absence that started when he got a concussion in an accident at home.
Chargers beat Cowboys 34-17, moving closer to NFL playoff spot
Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score and the Los Angeles Chargers closed in on a playoff spot with a 34-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe lead 76ers to 121-114 win over Mavericks
Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points, including seven during a key fourth-quarter stretch as the 76ers defeated the Mavericks 121-114.
Dallas Cowboys' Trevon Diggs set to return as Daron Bland placed on injured reserve
Diggs is set to return ahead of Week 16, while fellow corner DaRon Bland was placed on season-ending injured reserve.
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Several Dallas businesses hit in smash-and-grab burglaries
Three of the business owners shared surveillance video with CBS News Texas and said they believe the same suspect targeted five locations along Abrams Road on the same night.
Oettinger shines as Stars beat Maple Leafs 5-1, win fourth straight
Jason Robertson scored his first goal in 10 career games against Toronto, the last team he had not scored against, and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves for his 16th win as the Dallas Stars beat the Maple Leafs 5-1 on Sunday night.
Trevon Diggs returns in Cowboys home finale as future uncertain
Trevon Diggs faces an uncertain future with the Dallas Cowboys after a two-month absence that started when he got a concussion in an accident at home.
Actor James Ransone, known for his role in "The Wire," dies at 46
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Sexual assault victim settles lawsuit with Carrollton megachurch, moves toward healing
Almost a year after a CBS Texas report on how Louis Vasquez endured sexual abuse, the Dallas native has settled the case with Ministerios Bethania USA.
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VA home care changes in Texas: fewer hours for some vets, rural caregiver pay to drop in January
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
Stolen suitcase, GPS tracker, and weeks of waiting on police: inside a North Texas couple's search for answers
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
School buses improve educational outcomes. Why are they massively underfunded?
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
I-Team Investigation: A patchwork of protection
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
Texas woman shares violent video of jail experience
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
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U.S. Coast Guard pursuing third oil tanker off Venezuela coast, source says
If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.
Khanna says DOJ Epstein files release was a "slap in the face" to survivors
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
Hassett says $2,000 tariff checks for Americans will depend on Congress
Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett said Sunday that President Trump's idea to give Americans $2,000 checks funded by tariff revenue will "depend on what happens with Congress."
Americans weigh in on cost of living, Trump, expectations for 2026 in poll
More see Trump's policies responsible for economy today than Biden's; there are also concerns about AI impact on jobs.
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock discusses his GOP primary campaign
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock discusses his campaign for GOP primary and current efforts to develop the state's educations savings accounts program.
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Delta faces first lawsuits in Toronto plane crash
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas agricultural commissioner calls for ban on additives in public water
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
With paper tags going away in Texas, officials fear toll dodgers will use fake metal plates
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists call for boycott of Target following rollback of DEI initiatives
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Target is ending its diversity goals
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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Here's how much ACA costs would have risen this year without subsidies
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
North Texas dad survives sudden heart attack, urges others to listen to warning signs during holidays
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
Rabies case in Michigan organ recipient traced back to donor's exposure
An investigation into the case of a Michigan man who contracted rabies after an organ transplant provided more details on the infection's origin.
What parents should know about their children's AI use this holiday season
The holiday season can mean festive lights, shopping for your children's gifts, and more time using technology.
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Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory brings thousands of jobs to North Texas
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Barber's struggles highlight impact of Frisco's Main Street construction on small businesses
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas launching new location in uptown
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
Google's $40 billion investment in Texas to boost AI, cloud, and energy infrastructure
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines announces layoffs at Texas headquarters
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
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Oettinger shines as Stars beat Maple Leafs 5-1, win fourth straight
Jason Robertson scored his first goal in 10 career games against Toronto, the last team he had not scored against, and Jake Oettinger made 27 saves for his 16th win as the Dallas Stars beat the Maple Leafs 5-1 on Sunday night.
Trevon Diggs returns in Cowboys home finale as future uncertain
Trevon Diggs faces an uncertain future with the Dallas Cowboys after a two-month absence that started when he got a concussion in an accident at home.
Chargers beat Cowboys 34-17, moving closer to NFL playoff spot
Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes and ran for a score and the Los Angeles Chargers closed in on a playoff spot with a 34-17 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe lead 76ers to 121-114 win over Mavericks
Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points, including seven during a key fourth-quarter stretch as the 76ers defeated the Mavericks 121-114.
Dallas Cowboys' Trevon Diggs set to return as Daron Bland placed on injured reserve
Diggs is set to return ahead of Week 16, while fellow corner DaRon Bland was placed on season-ending injured reserve.
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Actor James Ransone, known for his role in "The Wire," dies at 46
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Bowen Yang leaves "SNL" after 8 seasons
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Albert Brooks remembers his "oldest friend" Rob Reiner
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
Watch: CBS News special celebrates Rob Reiner's life and legacy
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Oscars is moving to YouTube starting in 2029
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
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Photos: Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returns to North Texas
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Texas Health NICU babies celebrate first Valentine's Day in style
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
Mavericks fans call for GM Nico Harrison's firing ahead of Anthony Davis' first home game
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
