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Forest Park mini-train operators have until summer to get back on track
Choo, choo! Get ready to ride the little green and yellow train again this summer.
7 Texas teams have punched their ticket to March Madness – here's how they stack up
Baylor, University of Houston, Texas A&M, University of Texas, TCU, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and Texas Southern are competing in March Madness.
Best spring cleaning deals at Amazon in 2023
Shop the top spring cleaning deals at Amazon, including savings on iRobot Roombas, Samsung Jet Bots and more.
Garland man tells police he fatally shot 2 burglars in self-defense
A burglary-in-process left two men dead after an apartment tenant shot both suspects, according to police.
Spring starts out cool and windy
There will be mostly cloudy skies today and highs only in the upper 50s, with increasing southerly winds this afternoon.
Buster Murdaugh releases statement on former classmate's death
Stephen Smith's death was brought to national attention in a Netflix documentary about the Murdaugh family.
NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
2 injured after shooting at Lamar High School in Arlington, suspect in custody
Lamar High School was Arlington is under a lockdown Monday morning after an on-campus shooting.
Dallas named No. 1 city for sports business
Dallas has won a new title – the No. 1 Sports Business City in the country by the publication Sports Business Journal.
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Spring is here!
Monday will be cool, but the rest of the week will warm up.
Spring starts out cool and windy
There will be mostly cloudy skies today and highs only in the upper 50s, with increasing southerly winds this afternoon.
Strong, severe storms expected later this week
There is a weather alert for Thursday due to the threat of severe storms.
Kids in Crisis
Inside America's youth mental health crisis
Children and teens across the U.S. increasingly face significant mental health challenges and a severe shortage of services to treat them. The result: kids everywhere are in crisis.
Half of all Texas school districts have no mental health services
Texas would need to hire more than 5,000 licensed school psychologists to meet minimum recommended ratios.
Miss Dallas 2023 uses her platform to help others with mental health care
Annette Addo-Yobo is a trailblazer – she's only the third Black woman to win the title of Miss Dallas in the Miss Dallas Park Cities organization. She's also breaking down barriers when it comes to mental health.
North Texas psychiatrist traveled to site of Turkey-Syria earthquake to help survivors
Dr. Nora Abdullah said her two-week trip was not nearly enough time.
88th Texas Legislature
Texas Legislature 101: The art of Texas politics
Lawmaking in Texas is a fast-paced political process that is unique compared to other states. We sat down with TCU political science professor and political analyst Scott Braddock to learn the art of Texas politics.
Priority bill in Texas House would extend Medicaid coverage for women after prengancies
A new bill, considered a top priority in the Texas House, would extend Medicaid coverage for women after their pregnancies.
Everything you need to know about the 88th Texas State Legislature
Everything you need to know about the 88th Texas State Legislature.
Jack Fink Interviews
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Political analyst discusses the significance of Ron DeSantis' Texas visit
Ahead of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' trip to Texas, political reporter Jack Fink talks to SMU political science professor Matthew Wilson about the significance of the visit.
U.S. Rep. Keith Self on his visit to Ukraine
U.S. Rep. Keith Self spoke with political reporter Jack Fink while in Ukraine for a visit with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Attorney for Paxton whistleblower on the settlement agreement
CBS 11 political reporter Jack Fink speaks one-on-one with Joe Knight, the attorney for one of the men who filed a whistleblower lawsuit against Attorney General Ken Paxton's office.
One-on-One with Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan
The Republican from Beaumont didn't mince words about the $3.3 million Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has agreed to pay four of his former top staffers to settle a whistleblower lawsuit against him.
One-on-One with Sen. Ted Cruz
In a sit-down interview with CBS 11 political reporter Jack Fink, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas addresses the objects that have been shot out of the sky over North America, border issues, the debt ceiling and a potential 2024 presidential run.
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Texas bill would outlaw 'swoop and settle' insurance tactic after car crashes
"Unfortunately, not all carriers document settlements in writing and they utilize a practice known as 'swoop and settle' with an oral release," said State Representative Julie Johnson (D – Farmers Branch), who authored a bill that would outlaw oral automobile insurance releases.
Sleep apnea patients left frustrated & waiting as massive Philips CPAP recall drags on
"You are afraid to go to sleep because if you go to sleep without it, you might die. But if you go to sleep with it, it might kill you down the road," Janet Gray said.
Texas emergency rooms becoming front lines in the youth mental health crisis
Part of the solution: How an Oak Cliff school leads the way in use of research-based mental health tools for students.
I-Team: Handcuffed and restrained in hallways
According to a CBS Analysis, the I-Team has learned, in three school years (2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21), school personnel, or police, restrained Texas children with disabilities at least 83,416 times.
Federal program that helps millions pay for internet access is plagued with fraud and complaints
A federal program that helps millions of low-income families connect to the internet has been plagued with fraud and complaints, according to government records.
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NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
Dallas named No. 1 city for sports business
Dallas has won a new title – the No. 1 Sports Business City in the country by the publication Sports Business Journal.
March Madness: Sweet 16 matchups are set after wild weekend
The NCAA Tournament is heading to the Sweet 16 in the battle for the national championship in men's basketball.
Olivia Pichardo becomes first woman to play in a Division 1 baseball game
The left-handed batting utility player from Queens, New York, went to plate with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning.
No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson shocks Purdue in NCAA Tournament
Fairleigh Dickinson became just the second No. 16 seed in history to win an NCAA Tournament game.
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Arlington Lamar released from lockdown after shooting
Two students were injured, one of them critically. Arlington Police say they have a suspect in custody.
Spring is here!
Monday will be cool, but the rest of the week will warm up.
Lamar High School students bussed to reunification center after shooting
Once the police cleared the scene at Lamar High School, students were bussed to the AISD Athletics Center. Police have not disclosed information about the suspect or their motive.
Arlington Police respond to a shooting at Lamar High School
Arlington Police respond to a shooting at Lamar High School this morning. Students that were on campus at the time of the incident are expected to be released around noon today.
Strong, severe storms expected later this week
There is a weather alert for Thursday due to the threat of severe storms.
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Forest Park mini-train operators have until summer to get back on track
Choo, choo! Get ready to ride the little green and yellow train again this summer.
7 Texas teams have punched their ticket to March Madness – here's how they stack up
Baylor, University of Houston, Texas A&M, University of Texas, TCU, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and Texas Southern are competing in March Madness.
Best spring cleaning deals at Amazon in 2023
Shop the top spring cleaning deals at Amazon, including savings on iRobot Roombas, Samsung Jet Bots and more.
Garland man tells police he fatally shot 2 burglars in self-defense
A burglary-in-process left two men dead after an apartment tenant shot both suspects, according to police.
Spring starts out cool and windy
There will be mostly cloudy skies today and highs only in the upper 50s, with increasing southerly winds this afternoon.
The I-Team
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Texas bill would outlaw 'swoop and settle' insurance tactic after car crashes
"Unfortunately, not all carriers document settlements in writing and they utilize a practice known as 'swoop and settle' with an oral release," said State Representative Julie Johnson (D – Farmers Branch), who authored a bill that would outlaw oral automobile insurance releases.
Sleep apnea patients left frustrated & waiting as massive Philips CPAP recall drags on
"You are afraid to go to sleep because if you go to sleep without it, you might die. But if you go to sleep with it, it might kill you down the road," Janet Gray said.
Texas emergency rooms becoming front lines in the youth mental health crisis
Part of the solution: How an Oak Cliff school leads the way in use of research-based mental health tools for students.
I-Team: Handcuffed and restrained in hallways
According to a CBS Analysis, the I-Team has learned, in three school years (2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21), school personnel, or police, restrained Texas children with disabilities at least 83,416 times.
Federal program that helps millions pay for internet access is plagued with fraud and complaints
A federal program that helps millions of low-income families connect to the internet has been plagued with fraud and complaints, according to government records.
Politics
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Michael Cohen asked to be available for Trump grand jury, sources say
Cohen has been asked to be in close proximity to the grand jury, which meets in Lower Manhattan, in case he's needed to "rebut" another witness expected to testify Monday.
Judge orders Trump's attorney to testify in classified documents investigation
Evan Corcoran previously refused to answer investigators' questions about his conversations with Trump, citing attorney-client privilege concerns. The ruling will likely be appealed.
Trump expects to be arrested Tuesday as DA eyes charges
Trump attorney Susan Necheles told CBS News that this is speculation from the former president.
Biden asks Congress to crack down on executives at failed banks
The president is asking Congress to expand the FDIC's authority to penalize executives of failed banks.
Biden admin mulling TikTok ban if Chinese parent company doesn't divest
"If protecting national security is the objective, divestment doesn't solve the problem," a TikTok spokesperson told CBS News in a statement.
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Dream swimming pools turn into nightmares for dozens of North Texans
Dozens of North Texans paid a pool contractor for projects it never completed. Now they're trying to figure out what happens next.
Tesla recalls 'Full Self-Driving' to fix flaws in behavior
Electric automaker Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles.
Are Super Bowl ads still worth the money?
It's no secret that Super Bowl ads are the most expensive advertisements on the air. But are they still worth the money?
CPSC considering gas stove ban due to 'hidden hazards'
A federal agency is considering a ban on gas stoves, a source of indoor pollution linked to childhood asthma.
Plumbers in high demand across North Texas as travelers return to broken pipes
While the damage was mild compared to the major Texas freeze of 2021, the full scope may not be clear until after Jan. 1, one company owner pointed out, with many people still out of town for the holiday.
Health News
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Affordable Care Act has reduced disparities in health care, report says
Since its passage in 2010, the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, has helped cut the U.S. uninsured rate nearly in half, a new report says.
California announces plan to produce $30 insulin
The product is not expected on store shelves until at least next year.
Priority bill in Texas House would extend Medicaid coverage for women after prengancies
A new bill, considered a top priority in the Texas House, would extend Medicaid coverage for women after their pregnancies.
Camera containing radioactive material goes missing in Houston
State health officials said on Saturday evening that they are working to find a missing camera that contains radioactive material.
Sleep apnea patients left frustrated & waiting as massive Philips CPAP recall drags on
"You are afraid to go to sleep because if you go to sleep without it, you might die. But if you go to sleep with it, it might kill you down the road," Janet Gray said.
Business News
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Survey: Business economists push back US recession forecasts
A majority of the nation's business economists expect a U.S. recession to begin later this year than they had previously forecast, after a series of reports have pointed to a surprisingly resilient economy despite steadily higher interest rates.
Record numbers of tourists brought billions in business to Fort Worth in 2022
At their annual meeting, Visit Fort Worth touted that the city saw a record number of tourists in 2022.
Are Super Bowl ads still worth the money?
It's no secret that Super Bowl ads are the most expensive advertisements on the air. But are they still worth the money?
The last surviving Blockbuster has an ad timed for the Super Bowl
When you're the last lone surviving store in any industry, you've earned the right to have fun and hype it up.
Biden, López Obrador, Trudeau meet in Mexico City for summit
President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are set to meet for a series of talks on migration, trade and climate change.
Sports News
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NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
Dallas named No. 1 city for sports business
Dallas has won a new title – the No. 1 Sports Business City in the country by the publication Sports Business Journal.
March Madness: Sweet 16 matchups are set after wild weekend
The NCAA Tournament is heading to the Sweet 16 in the battle for the national championship in men's basketball.
Olivia Pichardo becomes first woman to play in a Division 1 baseball game
The left-handed batting utility player from Queens, New York, went to plate with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning.
No. 16 seed Fairleigh Dickinson shocks Purdue in NCAA Tournament
Fairleigh Dickinson became just the second No. 16 seed in history to win an NCAA Tournament game.
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Lance Reddick's wife, Stephanie Reddick, posts tribute to late actor
Stephanie Reddick also thanked her late husband's many fans, especially those who knew him from the "Destiny" video game series.
Lance Reddick, actor in "The Wire" and "John Wick" movies, dies at age 60
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
Nearly 68 million Americans plan to wager on March Madness
Gaming group estimates that people will bet a total of $15.5 billion this year on the annual college basketball showcase.
Bobby Caldwell, 'What You Won't Do For Love' singer and songwriter, dead at 71
Bobby Caldwell, the soulful singer and songwriter behind R&B hits like "What You Won't Do For Love" and "Open Your Eyes," has died, according to a statement from his wife.
Michelle Yeoh makes history with Oscar win
"For all the little girls and boys who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibility," she said during her speech.
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Arlington Lamar released from lockdown after shooting
Two students were injured, one of them critically. Arlington Police say they have a suspect in custody.
Spring is here!
Monday will be cool, but the rest of the week will warm up.
Lamar High School students bussed to reunification center after shooting
Once the police cleared the scene at Lamar High School, students were bussed to the AISD Athletics Center. Police have not disclosed information about the suspect or their motive.
Arlington Police respond to a shooting at Lamar High School
Arlington Police respond to a shooting at Lamar High School this morning. Students that were on campus at the time of the incident are expected to be released around noon today.
Strong, severe storms expected later this week
There is a weather alert for Thursday due to the threat of severe storms.
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Hail, ominous storm clouds seen across North Texas
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International Women's Day: Celebrating the ones who raised, shaped & taught us
Want to share your appreciation for an important woman in your life? Send a photo of them through our website, along with their name and why you're celebrating them today!
Aftermath of severe storms across North Texas
Many North Texans are recovering after severe storms rolled through Thursday evening.
Cupid visits little sweethearts in NICU
Where there is love, there is life and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth says it's overflowing with bundles of love. Happy Valentine's Day!
Winter weather in North Texas: Beautiful ice photos
Despite the chaos caused when freezing rain falls in North Texas, the silent and stunning beauty of ice is something to admire.
