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Remains of missing Colorado mom Suzanne Morphew found in Moffat
The remains of missing Colorado mom Suzanne Morphew have been found more than 3 years after she was last seen.
Cedric The Entertainer talks new novel, success of "The Neighborhood"
Cedric The Entertainer's new novel "Flipping Boxcars," follows the story of his grandfather's experience as a Black man in America during the 1940's.
Arlington police ask neighbors to check surveillance cameras after woman fatally shot
Police in Arlington are searching for a killer, and asking for the public's help after a woman was fatally shot multiple times on Sept. 25.
Serial squatter on the move after leaving major mess in a Rowlett home
Rowlett police say they're investigating a so-called "serial squatter" and are preparing the case to take to the Dallas County DA's Office.
Traveling to the State Fair of Texas? Here's how to avoid traffic
If you're traveling to the State Fair of Texas this weekend, here are some ways you can avoid traffic.
Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Speer Elementary School teacher receives CBS News Texas Crystal Apple Award
"I really wanted to make Miss Buksa famous, I guess," said Saniyah Williams, a student of Sara Buksa's. "I feel like she goes above and beyond her job and I think that needs to be recognized."
Watch Jeopardy and Win!
Watch Jeopardy! for your chance to win tickets to the State Fair of Texas!
20-year-old fatally shot in Dallas, gunman still at-large
The shooting happened around 11 p.m. Sept. 27 at an apartment complex on Stevens Village Drive, near the Bishop Arts district.
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Weather On Wheels: Carroll Elementary School
Now in its fifth year, our Weather On Wheels program is bringing ALL the cool science "stuff" to elementary students across North Texas.
Cedric The Entertainer talks new novel, "The Neighborhood"
"The Neighborhood" star and executive producer Cedric The Entertainer joined Keith Russell and Brooke Katz in studio to discuss his new novel, "Flipping Boxcars," which is based on his grandfather's experience during the Great Depression.
Serial squatter on the move after leaving behind a large mess in a Rowlett home
A serial squatter is on the move after leaving behind a large mess in a Rowlett home. Police are now considering charges against the squatter.
Fort Worth unveiling new red bus lanes
The Fort Worth Transportation Department just finished unveiling their first-ever red bus lane lines. These are on Jones Street, east of Sundance Square. We are told the pilot program will increase visibility and cut down on confusion.
Ozempic label updated after reports of blocked intestines
Popular weight loss drugs are now acknowledging the potential health risks right on the label. The FDA has updated the label of the diabetes drug Ozempic to acknowledge reports of blocked intestines and some people who use it. Ozempic and its sister weight loss drug, Wegovy, have recently soared in popularity.
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Sunny skies for the State Fair
We're tracking heat and sunshine for the next several days. Thursday morning is starting off with clear skies and temperatures in the low to mid 70s.
Warm temps ahead of a cold front for the first week of October
North Texas will stay dry as we wait for a cold front to move through next week, which should bring some much needed rain to the area.
Weather on Wheels: Miller Grove Elementary
Want a CBS News Texas meteorologist to visit your school? Click on the Weather on Wheels tab on our website!
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Hispanic Heritage Month
Dallas native Rikki Rincón's mission to promote Latin talent
A Dallas native and raised in Oak Cliff, Rikki Rincón is well-traveled and well-versed with the international music scene.
Blend of Hispanic culture and Cowboys fandom drives "Cowboys Life Car Club"
You already know CBS celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month but so do the Cowboys!
How former Dallas Cowboy Tony Casillas honors his Hispanic heritage
The Dallas Cowboys are the most valuable franchise in pro sports, in no small part because they have the largest Hispanic and Latino fan base in the NFL.
Adelfa Callejo, "La Madrina" of Dallas, honored with statue in Main Street Garden Park
CBS celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, and in Dallas, there is one woman's name that stands out.
Dallas kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with "VIVA Dallas!", "Grito"
The city of Dallas says its Mexican Independence Festival will be "showcasing diverse artistic and musical presentations, as well as a delectable array of Mexican dishes prepared by local restauranteurs and traditional food from various regions of Mexico."
On Your Corner. In Your Corner.
Utility scams targeting North Texas hotels and homeowners
Residents and businesses have received fraudulent calls and texts about the status of their water utility accounts.
What Denton County luxury home development signals about North Texas real estate market
A new luxury home development is coming to North Texas.
Irving artist uses homes as his muse: "He created a masterpiece on my curb"
Aaron Estrada is not your average curb painter. From sunsets to submarines, your favorite band or sports team, he's even painted pets on curbs.
Coppell ISD launches first-of-its-kind STEAM program for elementary school students
"There's other programs out there, but nothing like we're doing here," said Mike Yakubovsky, the STEAM instructional coach for Coppell ISD.
Garland breaks ground on $64 million redevelopment program
The city of Garland is starting construction on a new redevelopment project off of I-30 and Broadway.
Jack Fink Interviews
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Michael Williams speaks about the impact of the verdict in the Ken Paxton impeachment trial
We interviewed Michael Williams, former Texas Railroad Commissioner and former Texas Education Agency Commissioner, about the hostility between the two Republican leaders and its potential impact on the legislature going forward.
Fort Worth mayor on city budget, tax rate debate
Mattie Parker speaks with Jack Fink about Fort Worth, ongoing budget discussions, and how the city's growth is affecting services like public safety and parks.
One-on-one with Republican presidential candidate Will Hurd
Jack Fink sits down with the former Texas congressman to discuss why he thinks he should be president.
DPD Chief Garcia & Mayor Johnson talk effectiveness of city's violent crime reduction plan
New statistics from the Dallas Police Department show violent crime fell in targeted hot spots during the second year of the Dallas Police Department's violent crime reduction plan. Police Chief Eddie Garcia and Mayor Eric Johnson spoke with CBS News Texas about the plan during a joint exclusive interview.
One-on-one with Rep. Roger Williams
Jack Fink spoke with Republican North Texas Congressman Roger Williams this week.
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Jury awards $1M to son of Tony Timpa, who died in police custody in 2016
A federal jury awarded the 15-year-old son of Tony Timpa $1 million in damages seven years after Timpa died in police custody.
Serial squatter strikes again, threatening to leave Rowlett woman homeless
"Why is Texas protecting her? Because she did this once or twice in Colorado and they put her in prison."
Texas schools received 77,000 threats last year. Some schools lack the resources to respond.
Texas schools received more than 77,000 threats last year, according to data collected by the Texas Education Agency.
I-Team: 7 years after dying in police custody, civil trial starts in the death of Tony Timpa
More than seven years after 32-year-old Tony Timpa died in police custody after calling 911 for help, the civil trial against four Dallas police officers began Monday.
Tony Timpa's wrongful death civil trial set to begin after two-month delay
Body camera footage recorded the night Dallas police officers restrained 32-year-old Tony Timpa who called 911 asking for help. After 11 minutes of an officer's knee on his back, Timpa went silent.
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García, Dunning push Rangers to the brink of a playoff berth in a 5-0 win over the Angels
The Texas Rangers moved to the brink of clinching their first playoff berth since 2016 with a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Wilson's 30 points, 11 rebounds leads Aces to 91-84 win over Wings in Game 2 of WNBA semis
Wilson is the first player in WNBA playoffs history with three consecutive 30-point games.
Drury, Detmers help Angels snap Rangers' 6-game winning streak with 9-3 victory
The Angels rolled to a 9-3 victory over Texas on Tuesday night preventing the Rangers from getting another step closer to wrapping up their first playoff appearance since 2016.
Rangers back Gray with 3 straight homers, beat Angels 5-1 to maintain AL West lead
Adolis García, Mitch Garver and Nathaniel Lowe hit consecutive home runs in the sixth inning, and the first-place Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 for their sixth straight victory.
Rangers suddenly control tight AL West after finishing crucial sweep of Mariners
The Texas Rangers held on to beat the Seattle Mariners 9-8 to finish a three-game sweep in a crucial AL West series.
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Remains of missing Colorado mom Suzanne Morphew found in Moffat
The remains of missing Colorado mom Suzanne Morphew have been found more than 3 years after she was last seen.
Cedric The Entertainer talks new novel, success of "The Neighborhood"
Cedric The Entertainer's new novel "Flipping Boxcars," follows the story of his grandfather's experience as a Black man in America during the 1940's.
Arlington police ask neighbors to check surveillance cameras after woman fatally shot
Police in Arlington are searching for a killer, and asking for the public's help after a woman was fatally shot multiple times on Sept. 25.
Serial squatter on the move after leaving major mess in a Rowlett home
Rowlett police say they're investigating a so-called "serial squatter" and are preparing the case to take to the Dallas County DA's Office.
Traveling to the State Fair of Texas? Here's how to avoid traffic
If you're traveling to the State Fair of Texas this weekend, here are some ways you can avoid traffic.
The I-Team
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Jury awards $1M to son of Tony Timpa, who died in police custody in 2016
A federal jury awarded the 15-year-old son of Tony Timpa $1 million in damages seven years after Timpa died in police custody.
Serial squatter strikes again, threatening to leave Rowlett woman homeless
"Why is Texas protecting her? Because she did this once or twice in Colorado and they put her in prison."
Texas schools received 77,000 threats last year. Some schools lack the resources to respond.
Texas schools received more than 77,000 threats last year, according to data collected by the Texas Education Agency.
I-Team: 7 years after dying in police custody, civil trial starts in the death of Tony Timpa
More than seven years after 32-year-old Tony Timpa died in police custody after calling 911 for help, the civil trial against four Dallas police officers began Monday.
Tony Timpa's wrongful death civil trial set to begin after two-month delay
Body camera footage recorded the night Dallas police officers restrained 32-year-old Tony Timpa who called 911 asking for help. After 11 minutes of an officer's knee on his back, Timpa went silent.
Politics
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Takeaways from the second Republican presidential debate
With less than four months until the Iowa caucuses officially jumpstart the GOP nomination process, the pressure is building on Trump's rivals.
Watch Live: Top House Republicans hold first Biden impeachment inquiry hearing
The first impeachment inquiry hearing into President Biden is taking place days before the government is set to shut down.
The second Republican debate's biggest highlights: Revisit 6 key moments
Seven Republican candidates met for the second primary debate in California on Wednesday, taking aim at President Biden and each other.
Republican Party of Texas mourns death of conservative activist Grace Jones
The Republican Party of Texas has released a statement expressing sadness at the recent death of conservative activist Grace Jones.
House advances GOP-backed spending bills, but threat of shutdown remains
The House advanced four spending bills that have no chance of passing in the Senate, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy seeks to appease conservatives.
Consumer News
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Shopping on Amazon Prime Day? Here's what you need to know
At one of the largest Amazon delivery hubs, associates and drivers are hitting the ground bright and early for Amazon Prime Day.
Schumer asks FDA to investigate Logan Paul's energy drink
PRIME faces scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine.
Soaring prices for North Texas apartments squeeze renters
When it comes to finding a place to live in North Texas, renting has become just as competitive and expensive as a home, if not more so.
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.
Health News
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FDA updates Ozempic label with potential blocked intestines side effect
The FDA stopped short of saying the potentially life-threatening condition was caused by the drugs, which have become popular for weight loss.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Concern is raised as hospitalizations for COVID-19 increase among seniors and kids
Seniors have the highest rates of COVID hospitalizations by far, but hospitalizations among children—especially among those younger than 5—are rising fast.
Free COVID test kits are back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
North Texas TRANSportation Network launches to help trans minors receive healthcare
This comes after the Texas Legislature passed SB 14, preventing transgender minors, younger than 18 years old, from accessing hormone therapies, and puberty blockers.
Business News
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The federal government is headed into a shutdown. When will it start and what's next?
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics.
Texas ranks 2nd most visited wine region in the US
The Texas Hill Country is home to hundreds of wineries.
American Airlines fined $4.1 million for dozens of long tarmac delays
The fine is the largest ever for keeping passengers on delayed flights without giving them a chance to leave the plane.
Nissan recalls 236,000+ cars over problem that can cause loss of steering
Nissan is recalling more than 236,000 small cars in the U.S. because the tie rods in front suspension can bend and break.
Tesla CFO Zachary Kirkhorn steps down
Tesla Chief Financial Officer Zachary Kirkhorn has left the company after 13 years with the the electric vehicle and solar panel maker.
Sports News
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García, Dunning push Rangers to the brink of a playoff berth in a 5-0 win over the Angels
The Texas Rangers moved to the brink of clinching their first playoff berth since 2016 with a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Wilson's 30 points, 11 rebounds leads Aces to 91-84 win over Wings in Game 2 of WNBA semis
Wilson is the first player in WNBA playoffs history with three consecutive 30-point games.
Drury, Detmers help Angels snap Rangers' 6-game winning streak with 9-3 victory
The Angels rolled to a 9-3 victory over Texas on Tuesday night preventing the Rangers from getting another step closer to wrapping up their first playoff appearance since 2016.
Rangers back Gray with 3 straight homers, beat Angels 5-1 to maintain AL West lead
Adolis García, Mitch Garver and Nathaniel Lowe hit consecutive home runs in the sixth inning, and the first-place Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 for their sixth straight victory.
Rangers suddenly control tight AL West after finishing crucial sweep of Mariners
The Texas Rangers held on to beat the Seattle Mariners 9-8 to finish a three-game sweep in a crucial AL West series.
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Entertainment
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Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Black musician accused of trafficking his own children aboard American Airlines flight
Black musician David Ryan Harris says that he was accused of trafficking his own children by a flight attendant on an American Airlines flight two weeks ago.
WGA ends strike, releases details on tentative deal with studios
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
David McCallum, star of hit TV series 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' and 'NCIS,' dies at 90
Actor David McCallum, who became a teen heartthrob in the hit series "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." in the 1960s and played the eccentric medical examiner in the popular "NCIS" 40 years later, has died. He was 90.
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Weather On Wheels: Carroll Elementary School
Now in its fifth year, our Weather On Wheels program is bringing ALL the cool science "stuff" to elementary students across North Texas.
Cedric The Entertainer talks new novel, "The Neighborhood"
"The Neighborhood" star and executive producer Cedric The Entertainer joined Keith Russell and Brooke Katz in studio to discuss his new novel, "Flipping Boxcars," which is based on his grandfather's experience during the Great Depression.
Serial squatter on the move after leaving behind a large mess in a Rowlett home
A serial squatter is on the move after leaving behind a large mess in a Rowlett home. Police are now considering charges against the squatter.
Fort Worth unveiling new red bus lanes
The Fort Worth Transportation Department just finished unveiling their first-ever red bus lane lines. These are on Jones Street, east of Sundance Square. We are told the pilot program will increase visibility and cut down on confusion.
Ozempic label updated after reports of blocked intestines
Popular weight loss drugs are now acknowledging the potential health risks right on the label. The FDA has updated the label of the diabetes drug Ozempic to acknowledge reports of blocked intestines and some people who use it. Ozempic and its sister weight loss drug, Wegovy, have recently soared in popularity.
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ERCOT supply and demand
ERCOT is asking residents to conserve electricity use
Life in plastic — it's fantastic! NICU babies living the Barbie life
No one puts these dolls back in their boxes. Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth are pretty in pink!
Little ones in the NICU at Texas Health hospitals are ready for the Fourth of July!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care units at Texas Health won't be able to go home for this year's Fourth of July, but that doesn't mean they can't join in the festivities.
After the Storm: Matador Tornado Damage
A tornado struck Matador, killing at least four people, injuring nine.
HAIL-uva storm system sweeps through North Texas
Strong to severe storms have kept North Texans on their toes this week, with large hail pelting some areas and a tornado claiming three people's lives in Perryton, about 115 miles northeast of Amarillo.
