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New evidence found at Everman home in search for missing 6‑year‑old, Tarrant County District Attorney says
Authorities say the development emerged during the latest phase of the backyard excavation.
Danny Jansen's walk-off single lifts Rangers over D‑backs in wild ninth
Texas erased a late deficit with a three‑run rally after Arizona briefly took the lead, overcoming Corey Seager's deepening slump to split the two‑game set.
DART releases body cam footage after fatal police shooting of 17‑year‑old near Victory Station
Footage shows officers running along the tracks and kicking away what appears to be a gun as paramedics later treated the wounded teen.
Body of second U.S. soldier who went missing in Morocco recovered
The Army identified the soldier as Spc. Mariyah Collington.
Humanoid robot's Southwest flight prompts airline to ban human‑like devices
A Dallas tech entrepreneur says his robot followed every rule on a weekend trip, but the airline quickly issued a new restriction after the flight.
Health officials ramp up preparations ahead of 2026 World Cup
Cities hosting matches are coordinating disease monitoring, emergency planning and heat‑related safety measures as millions of fans prepare to arrive.
Kouri Richins sentenced in husband's fentanyl-laced cocktail murder
Utah mom Kouri Richins was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole on Wednesday, after a jury convicted her of murder and other charges in her husband's 2022 death.
Survivors of plane crash off Florida coast were on raft for hours, military says
The nail-biting incident took place about 80 miles east off the coast of Melbourne, Florida, which is about 175 miles north of Miami.
Senate defeats 7th attempt to limit Trump on Iran, despite new GOP defection
The Senate rejected another attempt by Democrats to limit President Trump's ability to use military force against Iran, but one new Republican senator voted in favor of advancing the measure.
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See all results for the May 2 North Texas municipal elections
Voters across North Texas weighed billions in bond proposals, transit participation and local leadership races in the May 2 municipal elections.
Riders disappointed DART service will in Highland Park after voting results
Tammy Greenberg has taken the DART bus just about every day for 19 years, and she is relieved service will continue to University Park.
Here's which school bonds passed during North Texas elections
Dallas ISD voters passed a record-breaking bond that covers school buildings, classroom upgrades and more.
Two new North Texas mayors elected; Frisco heads to June runoff
Voters in Irving and Keller selected new mayors in open North Texas races as each city faces ongoing growth and development challenges.
Incumbent Jim Ross re-elected as Arlington mayor
Arlington voters decided a closely watched mayoral race shaped by debates over taxes, budgeting, growth and the city's future direction.
2 North Texas cities to stay in DART
Voters in three North Texas communities weighed whether to remain part of Dallas Area Rapid Transit.
Dallas ISD voters greenlight record $6.2 billion school bond package
Dallas ISD voters weighed in on a historic $6.2 billion Dallas ISD bond package aimed at replacing aging schools and upgrading campuses across the district.
Fort Worth voters approve full $845 million bond package funding streets, parks, public safety projects
Fort Worth voters weighed a sweeping $845 million bond package to fund streets, parks, public safety, housing and other city improvements in the May 2 election.
What's at stake in Saturday's Texas municipal elections
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. As long as a voter is in line by 7 p.m., they will be able to cast their ballot.
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Staying warm in North Texas to end this week, storm chances for early next week
Wednesday night will be quiet and warmer with mainly clear skies. Temperatures only fall into the mid to upper 60s. Expect Thursday to also be warmer, breezier and a bit more humid. South winds increase with gusts over 20 mph possible at times, and highs climb into the low 90s. You'll also notice a higher humidity and a less comfortable feel than earlier this week. That trend continues Friday, with warm, breezy, and increasingly humid conditions, highs in the low 90s once again. The weather continues to be dry.
Warm, breezy, and humid end for North Texas this week
A warmup is underway across North Texas, unlike the cooler starts earlier this week, temperatures on Wednesday morning are already running noticeably warmer. Skies will stay mostly sunny with quiet weather continuing under high pressure. Afternoon highs will climb into the upper 80s to 90 degrees, with a few western spots potentially reaching the low 90s.
Hot, humid and breezy conditions round out the week for North Texas
Skies will stay mostly sunny with quiet weather continuing under high pressure. Afternoon highs will climb into the upper 80s to 90 degrees, with a few western spots potentially reaching the low 90s.
Warm, humid and breezy conditions expected to round out the week in DFW
Skies will stay mostly sunny with quiet weather continuing under high pressure.
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Democrats Julie Johnson and Colin Allred blast each other's records in battle for a newly drawn Congressional District in North Texas
Former Democratic Congressman Colin Allred and Democratic Congresswoman Julie Johnson of Farmers Branch, are now in a battle for the primary runoff in the newly drawn 33rd District
How Texas women could be impacted by the Supreme Court's pending decision on abortion pills
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito or the entire Supreme Court could decide the next steps for the abortion drug mifepristone.
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker says she'd like to make a cameo appearance on Taylor Sheridan's Landman
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
Lt. Gov., House Speaker offer flexibility on camp internet rule
Last month, some camps filed suit against the state to block the requirement for a fiber-optic connection to the internet.
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Texas school districts face first deadline from law requiring seat belts on buses
Districts must report to the TEA how much it will cost them to retrofit or replace their buses by May 29.
Texas public schools facing decline of 75,000 students this year, TEA says
Next year, public education is expected to lose 120,000 students or more, according to demographer Bob Templeton, who testified in Austin on Monday.
State Board of Education says thousands of corrections needed to Bluebonnet Learning
This curriculum is controversial in some Texas public schools because portions of the reading lessons include Biblical texts.
Here's which school bonds passed during North Texas elections
Dallas ISD voters passed a record-breaking bond that covers school buildings, classroom upgrades and more.
Fort Worth ISD managers vote to close a school, cut some staff
Dozens of speakers took to the podium to try saving International Newcomer Academy,
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North Texas heats up as humidity builds for weekend
North Texas hit 91 degrees today, continuing a stretch of early‑season heat that will keep temperatures near or in the 90s through the weekend. Meteorologists say conditions have felt manageable thanks to lower humidity, but dew points will rise by Saturday, making it feel noticeably warmer. Tomorrow stays breezy and mostly sunny, with gustier winds expected Friday into the weekend as the humid air settles in.
Texas expands Repeat Offender Task Force to DFW
Gov. Greg Abbott is expanding the Texas Repeat Offender Task Force to Dallas‑Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin after launching the initiative in Houston last fall. The governor says the effort has already led to 720 arrests, including 455 high‑threat offenders and gang members.
WhatsApp adds incognito chats as Meta expands privacy tools
Meta says it is rolling out a new incognito chat feature for WhatsApp and the Meta AI app, allowing users to hold private, temporary conversations processed in a secure environment that the company says even it cannot access. The chats will not be saved and will become available over the coming months.
Google and SpaceX explore launching data centers into orbit
Google and SpaceX are in talks to build orbital data centers, according to the Wall Street Journal, with Elon Musk calling space‑based computing the next step for SpaceX. Google is also speaking with other launch companies and plans to send up prototype satellites next year as part of Project Suncatcher, its moonshot effort to test data‑processing hardware in space.
North Texas split over rapid data‑center expansion
North Texas communities are taking different approaches to the surge in data‑center development: Hill County approved a one‑year pause to study health and environmental impacts, while Red Oak moved ahead with an 800‑acre project despite resident concerns over noise, pollution, and property values.
Beyond the Border
Dilley residents' opinions split on living near controversial immigration detention facility
The self-proclaimed "Watermelon Capital of Texas" was once best known for its fruit output.
Fort Worth DACA recipient on edge awaiting work authorization ruling
An ongoing legal case threatens to strip work authorization from tens of thousands of Texas DACA recipients.
How the U.S. immigration landscape looks more than a year into President Trump's second term
More than a year into his second term, President Trump has maintained an aggressive approach to immigration.
North Texas pastor forced to self-deported could return sooner than thought after change in visa policy
Pastor Albert Oliveira said that prayers were definitely answered for him and for thousands of foreign-born religious workers who are caught up in a visa backlog.
How more Texas law enforcement agencies are working with federal immigration authorities
While the 287(g) program isn't new, it's dramatically grown in Texas over the past 12 months.
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.
I-Team Investigations
Down the drain: how massive donations went to defunct Dallas nonprofit
Weeks after an I-Team report, the IRS posted that it had revoked Hunger Busters' nonprofit status in May 2025.
North Texas firefighters say workers' comp coverage for cancer cases is battle
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
Texas is investigating the rooftop solar industry, after years of CBS News Texas reporting
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
How police departments' poorly-enforced rules enable off-duty misconduct
Across the U.S., police officers moonlight in bars, clubs, and private security jobs with little oversight. A CBS News and Howard Center investigation reveals how weak policies allow misconduct, corruption, and threats to public safety to persist.
Texas lawmakers look to address "notification fatigue"
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
The Amber Alert has a problem. Texans are tuning out.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
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North Texas explosion video raises concerns about old gas pipes
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
Nearly 30 years after a federal safety warning, another gas explosion raises questions in Lake Dallas
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Abandoned baby raises new questions about Texas' Baby Moses law
A North Texas baby placed under the safe haven law is at the center of a rare custody fight after the biological family came forward months later seeking to reclaim him.
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Republican Texas Sen. Bryan Hughes hopes the U.S. Supreme Court will uphold ruling on abortion drugs
Republican Texas Sen. Bryan Hughes of Tyler said he hopes the U.S. Supreme Court will uphold the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling. The ruling currently blocks the FDA's 2023 rule allowing women to have a telehealth visit before receiving a prescription for the abortion drug mifepristone.
Democratic Texas Rep. Donna Howard talks concerns on Supreme Court's decision on abortion drugs
Democratic Texas Rep. Donna Howard of Austin discusses her concerns over what comes next after the U.S. Supreme Court decides what steps to take, if any, to deal with the abortion medication mifepristone.
Democratic candidate for Texas 33rd Congressional District Julie Johnson discusses her campaign
Democratic U.S. Rep. and candidate for the newly drawn 33rd Congressional District in Texas, Julie Johnson, discusses her campaign to remain in Congress. She tells Jack Fink what her priorities for office are.
Democratic candidate for Texas 33rd Congressional District Colin Allred discusses his campaign
Former Democratic U.S. Rep. and candidate for the newly drawn 33rd Congressional District in Texas, Colin Allred, discusses his campaign for the primary runoff. He tells Jack Fink what his priorities for office are.
Sen. Ted Cruz discusses SCOTUS decisions on redistricting, third attempted assassination of Trump
Republican Texas U.S. Senator Ted Cruz discusses the SCOTUS decisions on two redistricting cases in Texas and Louisiana. "The Supreme Court is right that the Constitution protects all of us regardless of race, and moving towards a colorblind society is a good thing." He also discusses the third attempted assassination on President Trump." This is the third attempted assassination of Donald Trump in the last two years, and it is horrific."
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Wings fall short; Atlanta Dream snag 77-72 win in Dallas' home opener
Arike Ogunbowale led Dallas (1-1) with 20 points in a similar fashion to the Wings' game one win against the Indiana Fever.
Brandon Clarke of the Memphis Grizzlies dies at age 29
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the team announced.
Craig Morton, the first QB to start a Super Bowl for two teams, dies at 83
Morton started Super Bowl V for the Dallas Cowboys and Super Bowl XII for the Denver Broncos, losing both.
MLB interest spikes for Fort Worth Christian's Grady Emerson
The most difficult things to do in sports just come naturally to him as he courts big-league attention.
Dallas Cowboys to open the 2026 NFL season facing the New York Giants
America's Team will head to New Jersey to take on the New York Giants on Sunday night, Sept. 13.
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New evidence found at Everman home in search for missing 6‑year‑old, Tarrant County District Attorney says
Authorities say the development emerged during the latest phase of the backyard excavation.
Danny Jansen's walk-off single lifts Rangers over D‑backs in wild ninth
Texas erased a late deficit with a three‑run rally after Arizona briefly took the lead, overcoming Corey Seager's deepening slump to split the two‑game set.
DART releases body cam footage after fatal police shooting of 17‑year‑old near Victory Station
Footage shows officers running along the tracks and kicking away what appears to be a gun as paramedics later treated the wounded teen.
Body of second U.S. soldier who went missing in Morocco recovered
The Army identified the soldier as Spc. Mariyah Collington.
Humanoid robot's Southwest flight prompts airline to ban human‑like devices
A Dallas tech entrepreneur says his robot followed every rule on a weekend trip, but the airline quickly issued a new restriction after the flight.
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North Texas firefighters say workers' comp coverage for cancer cases is battle
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
Texas is investigating the rooftop solar industry, after years of CBS News Texas reporting
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Texas lawmakers look to address "notification fatigue"
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
The Amber Alert has a problem. Texans are tuning out.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
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North Texas explosion video raises concerns about old gas pipes
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
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Senate defeats 7th attempt to limit Trump on Iran, despite new GOP defection
The Senate rejected another attempt by Democrats to limit President Trump's ability to use military force against Iran, but one new Republican senator voted in favor of advancing the measure.
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Few migrants held at Guantanamo, despite Trump's pledge
A CBS News review of internal government documents and information provided to Congress shows immigration detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay are nearly empty.
Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz" could close in June, sources say
The closure comes amid escalating operating costs for the facility, which are now estimated to total nearly $1 billion.
Trump on "the only thing that matters" in dealing with Iran
President Trump said Americans' financial situation isn't motivating him to make a deal, "Not even a little bit," and that he is only focused on preventing Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
Texas school districts face first deadline from law requiring seat belts on buses
Districts must report to the TEA how much it will cost them to retrofit or replace their buses by May 29.
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California to provide 400 free diapers for newborns at dozens of hospitals
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries moves headquarters to Texas after 17 years in Philadelphia area
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Nearly 30 years after a federal safety warning, another gas explosion raises questions in Lake Dallas
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Driverless taxi company Zoox to begin testing in Dallas
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Lawsuit accuses McDonald's of deception on grounds that McRib has no rib meat
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
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Parents sue OpenAI over teen's death after he used ChatGPT to get drug info
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
Americans from hantavirus-hit ship arrive in U.S., including 1 who tested positive
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
WHO director arrives in Canary Islands to oversee hantavirus cruise evacuation
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Man who survived hantavirus 24 years ago, but lost mom and sister, recounts experience
In 2002, Zermeño found out he contracted hantavirus after cleaning the family house following the death of his mother and sister. He had been exposed to rodent droppings and became infected.
3 evacuated from hantavirus cruise as Spain says it will dock in Tenerife
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
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World Cup hotel bookings short of expectations in Texas
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
North Texas auto dealer discusses the impact of tariffs on business, customers
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries moves headquarters to Texas after 17 years in Philadelphia area
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Dallas-based chocolatier Kate Weiser Chocolate to permanently close
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Bridge removal leaves Downtown Dallas businesses searching for customers
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
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Wings fall short; Atlanta Dream snag 77-72 win in Dallas' home opener
Arike Ogunbowale led Dallas (1-1) with 20 points in a similar fashion to the Wings' game one win against the Indiana Fever.
Brandon Clarke of the Memphis Grizzlies dies at age 29
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke has died at the age of 29, the team announced.
Craig Morton, the first QB to start a Super Bowl for two teams, dies at 83
Morton started Super Bowl V for the Dallas Cowboys and Super Bowl XII for the Denver Broncos, losing both.
MLB interest spikes for Fort Worth Christian's Grady Emerson
The most difficult things to do in sports just come naturally to him as he courts big-league attention.
Dallas Cowboys to open the 2026 NFL season facing the New York Giants
America's Team will head to New Jersey to take on the New York Giants on Sunday night, Sept. 13.
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Dua Lipa alleges Samsung uses copyrighted image of her to sell TVs
Pop singer accuses electronics manufacturer Samsung of using a copyrighted image of her face to sell TVs.
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker says she'd like to make a cameo appearance on Taylor Sheridan's Landman
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni reach settlement in "It Ends With Us" lawsuit
A trial in the lawsuit between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni was set to begin later in May.
Shakira draws 2 million spectators in free concert on Copacabana Beach
The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year on one of the world's most iconic waterfronts.
David Allan Coe, singer who wrote "Take This Job and Shove It," dies at 86
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
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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.
