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Sunny skies return to North Texas with extreme UV index values
Full sunshine is in the forecast with temperatures back in the 90s.
Inside CBS News Texas' new morning show, designed by viewers
The revamped newscast introduces a new talent lineup, community survey results, and a concept called "The Desk."
Seager's 457-foot homer, 3 hits from Lowe power Rangers to 9-4 victory over Angels
The Texas Rangers' offense remained hot in a 9-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
How a blind leatherworker in North Texas revives old boots entirely by touch
In Fort Worth, there's a saddle and boot repair shop where the boots all have a story – and so do the hands that give them new life.
Texas funnels millions to anti-abortion groups with little oversight
Two years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, Texas leads the nation in funding for crisis pregnancy centers. The system is meant to help growing families, but it's riddled with waste and lacks oversight, a ProPublica and CBS News investigation found.
Carroll ISD says Title IX gender identity rules put students at risk as it waits for judge's ruling on lawsuit
Attorneys representing Carroll ISD were in court Monday requesting to delay the enforcement date for the changes to Title IX.
Dallas police release body cam footage after robbery suspect fatally shot on July 4
Investigators say four people were involved in the robbery. Two suspects are in custody, while one remains at large.
A weakened Beryl is on the move after making landfall on the Texas coast
Beryl weakened to winds of 45 mph and is a Tropical Depression. It should exit Texas Monday night.
Search continues for 60-year-old man who dove off a boat in Lake Grapevine
The Grapevine Fire Department says the man was with another person when he dove into the water and did not make it back on the boat.
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How a blind leatherworker in North Texas revives old boots entirely by touch
In Fort Worth, there's a saddle and boot repair shop where the boots all have a story – and so do the hands that give them new life.
North Texas firefighters deployed across the state to respond to Beryl
These crews have specialty training to handle swift water rescues and other types of related disaster response.
Community remembers five fallen Dallas officers 8 years after ambush shooting
A public event to honor the officers will take place Monday at 10 a.m. at Dallas College El Centro Campus.
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Grab the sunscreen! Heat index in North Texas to hit extreme category
With sunny skies on the way and near-average temperatures, many will head outside. But sunscreen is advised, as the UV Index climbs close to the extreme category Tuesday.
Dallas Cowboys RB Zeke Elliott leads football camp for kids
Weeks before returning to training camp with the Dallas Cowboys, RB Zeke Elliott is leading football camp for kids in North Texas.
Millions without power in Houston area after Hurricane Beryl
Millions are without power as feels-like temperatures are forecasted to reach the triple digits in Houston.
Blind leather worker in Fort Worth creates his work entirely by touch
One thing that makes Cowboy Boot and Saddlery off Camp Bowie West special is the stories hidden in plain sight.
Texans on Mission expects to serve at least 6,000 meals a day to Hurricane Beryl victims
After Hurricane Beryl hit the Texas coast Monday morning, millions are without power. Texans on Mission, formerly known as Texas Baptist Men, is prepared to send aid to those in need.
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Grab the sunscreen! Heat index in North Texas to hit extreme category
With sunny skies on the way and near-average temperatures, many will head outside. But sunscreen is advised, as the UV Index climbs close to the extreme category Tuesday.
Sunny skies return to North Texas with extreme UV index values
Full sunshine is in the forecast with temperatures back in the 90s.
Clear skies, heat return to North Texas as Beryl moves across U.S.
Sunshine and heat are back in the forecast.
Hot temps to return after Beryl exits east Texas
Starting Tuesday and expanding through the weekend and into mid-July, the heat ridge will take over and extreme heat will be right back with us.
Excessive Heat in North Texas
Resources to help beat the heat in North Texas
Summer is officially here in North Texas, with high temperatures to break 100 degrees for the first time this year.
Fort Worth hosts Fourth of July celebration amid triple-digit heat
With thousands of visitors expected, experts encourage attendees to celebrate safely amid soaring temperatures.
White House proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat
Measure would protect an estimated 36 million and represent first major federal safety standard of its kind.
Heat advisory extended for North Texas as dangerous heat continues
The heat advisory that was issued earlier this week has been extended until 7 p.m. Wednesday as feels-like temperatures are expected to reach 109 in the afternoon.
The dangers of heat and humidity on the body: Heat stress
Experts say we desperately need a new standard that tells us not how it feels outside, but how much the heat is damaging our bodies.
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Seager's 457-foot homer, 3 hits from Lowe power Rangers to 9-4 victory over Angels
The Texas Rangers' offense remained hot in a 9-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Rangers sweep Rays with 4 hits each for Langford and Heim
Texas matched its season high with 19 hits, sending nine batters to the plate in both the fourth and fifth innings.
John Cena announces pending retirement from WWE competition in 2025
The 47-year-old won 16 world championships over his nearly 20 years in the WWE, going toe-to-toe with the likes of Kurt Angle, Triple H and Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson.
Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson dies in Maryland car crash
Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson died early Saturday morning in a car accident in Maryland.
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2024 crowns new champion
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
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Sunny skies return to North Texas with extreme UV index values
Full sunshine is in the forecast with temperatures back in the 90s.
Inside CBS News Texas' new morning show, designed by viewers
The revamped newscast introduces a new talent lineup, community survey results, and a concept called "The Desk."
Seager's 457-foot homer, 3 hits from Lowe power Rangers to 9-4 victory over Angels
The Texas Rangers' offense remained hot in a 9-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
How a blind leatherworker in North Texas revives old boots entirely by touch
In Fort Worth, there's a saddle and boot repair shop where the boots all have a story – and so do the hands that give them new life.
Texas funnels millions to anti-abortion groups with little oversight
Two years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, Texas leads the nation in funding for crisis pregnancy centers. The system is meant to help growing families, but it's riddled with waste and lacks oversight, a ProPublica and CBS News investigation found.
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High-speed police chase death of an innocent driver remains under investigation a year after crash
A year after Andre Craig was killed in a high-speed Fort Worth police chase, his grieving family seeks answers.
Judge rules Fort Worth can keep animals seized from illegal dumping ground
The judge cited the company's cruel treatment of the animals for, "unreasonably depriving the animals of necessary care or shelter."
Investigation reveals thousands of potential thefts inside a North Texas police department
Thousands of items disappeared from the DeSoto Police Department evidence room, an internal audit found.
Texas company connected to alleged scheme that billed Medicare $3 billion for urinary catheters
When 72-year-old Tom England received his Medicare statement in the mail, he immediately sensed something was wrong.
After Supreme Court strikes down ban, bump stock inventor puts business up for sale
Jeremiah Cottle is selling all the intellectual property rights for the manufacture of bump stocks.
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Texas funnels millions to anti-abortion groups with little oversight
Two years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, Texas leads the nation in funding for crisis pregnancy centers. The system is meant to help growing families, but it's riddled with waste and lacks oversight, a ProPublica and CBS News investigation found.
What is Project 2025? What to know about the conservative plan
The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 includes a detailed blueprint for the next Republican president to usher in a sweeping overhaul of the executive branch.
Biden tells congressional Democrats he is "firmly committed" to staying in 2024 race
President Biden told donors in a call that he is done talking about the debate.
Four senior House Democrats say Biden should leave race, sources say
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a call with ranking committee members on Sunday.
Sen. Lindsey Graham says if Biden steps aside, "this is a dramatically different race" for GOP
President Biden has been adamant that he will stay in the race, but Sen. Lindsey Graham said he believes "before this is all said and done, that President Biden most likely will be replaced."
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Crews continue cleanup of debris left from storms in Richardson
Richardson residents continue to recover from storms that hit North Texas with winds that created debris and damages to homes.
Aldi recalls cream cheese spread sold in 28 states for possible salmonella contamination
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
What you need to know before investing in solar panels
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
North Texas drivers express concerns over self-driving 18-wheelers
Self-driving 18-wheelers have longtime truckers worried about their livelihood and others concerned that the technology needs more testing to make sure the public is safe.
New CosMc's location now open in Far North Dallas
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
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Arsenic, lead and other toxic metals detected in tampons, study finds
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
Hatch recalls 1 million AC adapters because of shock hazard
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Bird flu confirmed in a Colorado farmworker
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
Trader Joe's recalls candles sold nationwide due to safety risk
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
Many tattoo ink and permanent makeup products contaminated, FDA finds
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
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What's open in Dallas, Fort Worth on the Fourth of July?
If you're not one of the millions of people traveling for the holiday, here's where you can go to shop and eat.
Fort Worth Stockyards to undergo biggest development in over a century
Change is coming to the Fort Worth Stockyards in the form of a billion-dollar development project.
Activist investment firm looks to take out Southwest's CEO with $1.9B stake
In a letter to Southwest's board, the investment firm complained that Southwest's stock price has dropped more than 50% in the last three years.
'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' boosts Will Smith's comeback and the box office with $56 million opening
"Bad Boys: Ride or Die" opened with an estimated $56 million in theater sales over the weekend.
New Texas-based stock exchange looks to take on Nasdaq, NYSE
TXSE Group aims to launch by 2026.
Sports News
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Seager's 457-foot homer, 3 hits from Lowe power Rangers to 9-4 victory over Angels
The Texas Rangers' offense remained hot in a 9-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Rangers sweep Rays with 4 hits each for Langford and Heim
Texas matched its season high with 19 hits, sending nine batters to the plate in both the fourth and fifth innings.
John Cena announces pending retirement from WWE competition in 2025
The 47-year-old won 16 world championships over his nearly 20 years in the WWE, going toe-to-toe with the likes of Kurt Angle, Triple H and Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson.
Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson dies in Maryland car crash
Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson died early Saturday morning in a car accident in Maryland.
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2024 crowns new champion
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
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Paramount Global to merge with Skydance Media
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
Alec Baldwin's "Rust" trial set to begin. These are things to know.
Alec Baldwin is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter in the Oct. 21, 2021, shooting death of Halyna Hutchins.
Jon Landau, "Titanic" and "Avatar" producer, dies at 63
He worked with director James Cameron on the "Titanic" and the "Avatar" series.
Judy Belushi-Pisano, actress and widow of John Belushi, dies at 73
Judy Belushi Pisano, actress and producer who worked in "The Blues Brothers" and "National Lampoon's Animal House" and was also the widow of comedian John Belushi, has died.
Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest 2024 crowns new champion
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
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Grab the sunscreen! Heat index in North Texas to hit extreme category
With sunny skies on the way and near-average temperatures, many will head outside. But sunscreen is advised, as the UV Index climbs close to the extreme category Tuesday.
Dallas Cowboys RB Zeke Elliott leads football camp for kids
Weeks before returning to training camp with the Dallas Cowboys, RB Zeke Elliott is leading football camp for kids in North Texas.
Millions without power in Houston area after Hurricane Beryl
Millions are without power as feels-like temperatures are forecasted to reach the triple digits in Houston.
Blind leather worker in Fort Worth creates his work entirely by touch
One thing that makes Cowboy Boot and Saddlery off Camp Bowie West special is the stories hidden in plain sight.
Texans on Mission expects to serve at least 6,000 meals a day to Hurricane Beryl victims
After Hurricane Beryl hit the Texas coast Monday morning, millions are without power. Texans on Mission, formerly known as Texas Baptist Men, is prepared to send aid to those in need.
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Fort Worth celebrates Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Spring storm damage across North Texas
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
North Texas Tornado Damage
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
Tornado destroys Texas home, storm chaser saves family of 4: PHOTOS
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
Painting for peace: Texas artist joins Israel–Hamas war protests
Dallas artist Roberto Marquez traveled to the Rafah Crossing in Egypt, the U.S. capital and will attend this weekend's statewide protest in Austin.
