Texas Mega Millions player wins $800 million jackpot
The winning numbers for the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot were white balls 1, 2, 16, 24 and 66, and the gold Mega Ball 6.
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Inflation falls to 3-year low as Fed preps to cut interest rates next week
Inflation across the U.S. continued to recede in August as the rate of price hikes returns to pre-pandemic levels.
North Texas foundation pairs high schools to coach special needs athletes
A team of special needs athletes from Arlington, the MAC Gators, is one of the teams the Tara Sawyer Foundation has supported for over a decade.
Grandmother and child rescued before shootout at Kennedale apartment
Police said they rescued a 2-year-old and a grandmother after a shooting, then were involved in a shootout with the suspect.
U.S. accuses man dubbed "The Tank" of leading cartel fuel theft ring
The U.S. says Ivan Cazarin Molina answers directly to Jalisco cartel leader "El Mencho" who has a $10 million bounty on his head.
Live: NYC pauses to remember 9/11 victims 23 years later
Today is the annual 9/11 memorial ceremony in NYC, marking 23 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks.
Dallas neighbors say loud parties, trash ruined neighborhood; residents want it addressed
"Every night there's no peace."
Inside the investigation: Allen smoke shop raids
The CBS News Texas I-Team went inside the investigation, from the undercover purchases to the lab testing and parents who said stores were selling to their kids.
Here's how Francine could impact Dallas-Fort Worth
Tropical Storm Francine is brewing in the Gulf and could bring some rain chances to parts of Dallas-Fort Worth this week.
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Advocacy group calls on changes in Dallas juvenile department
A North Texas advocacy group is calling on the Dallas County juvenile justice system to repair long-standing issues.
Southwest shakes up board amid pressure from big shareholder
Gary Kelly, the former CEO who has been chairman since 2008, will retire next year.
Family heartbroken after missing dog euthanized at North Texas shelter
When John Gilcrease found out Gunner was at the shelter he was relieved. Then, he said he couldn't get a straight answer.
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Low rain chances for North Texas Wednesday as Hurricane Francine approaches Louisiana coast
First Alert chief meteorologist Scott Padgett has the latest forecast.
State Fair Saddle Up, new fundraising event at the State Fair of Texas, happening Thursday
Leigh Danley, the director of philanthropy for the State Fair of Texas, joins Madison Sawyer and Scott Padgett to discuss the new event.
Calls continue for removal of Fort Worth police officer
Residents are calling for the removal of a Fort Worth police officer who was involved in an off-duty shooting after a hit-and-run crash.
Tara Sawyer Foundation teams up North Texas high schools to coach special needs athletes
The Tara Sawyer Foundation supports youth by giving away scholarships and equipment each year to children in need who want to participate in extracurricular activities. A team of special needs athletes from Arlington, the MAC Gators, is one of the teams the foundation has supported for over a decade.
Allen police, DEA raid vape shops selling THC to minors
Buyers have to be 21 years old to buy a vape in Texas, but police say that isn't stopping some stores from selling to minors, and in many cases, they say the THC products are well over the legal limit.
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Low rain chances for North Texas Wednesday as Hurricane Francine approaches Louisiana coast
First Alert chief meteorologist Scott Padgett has the latest forecast.
Hurricane Francine to make landfall later on Wednesday
Hurricane Francine is sending heavy rain to the Houston area.
Francine sends clouds, humidity and the chance for showers to North Texas
The chance for random showers in North Texas will pick up Wednesday afternoon and dissipate by the evening.
Tracking Hurricane Francine ahead of expected Louisiana landfall
The hurricane center said Francine "is anticipated to move across the northwestern Gulf of Mexico" Tuesday night and then "make landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday or Wednesday night. After landfall, the center is expected to move northward into Mississippi on Wednesday night or Thursday."
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Inside the investigation: Allen smoke shop raids
The CBS News Texas I-Team went inside the investigation, from the undercover purchases to the lab testing and parents who said stores were selling to their kids.
North Texas girl sex trafficked after Dallas Mavericks game shares her story of survival
Once afraid to tell her story, Natalee Cramer now wants her voice heard.
Allen Police raid 9 vape shops over sale of "potent" THC products to youth
"It's being sold right in front of our eyes," said police chief Steve Dye.
Questions surround the handcuffing of a Texas 10-year-old with learning disabilities
In an incident raising questions about school discipline and law enforcement practices, police handcuffed a 10-year-old girl with learning disorders following an incident at school.
Pilot Point sues, settles with resident who tried to recall elected official
The issue has been divisive in the small city near Lake Ray Roberts in Denton County.
Texas lawmaker says it's time for the state to get involved in "phone free" schools
Keeping students focused in class is a losing battle for Texas schools when there are cellphones around to distract them, says State Representative Ellen Troxclair.
More North Texas school districts joining the phone-free movement
The I-Team surveyed 50 school districts and found a growing number joining the phone-free movement.
North Texas Bollywood singer accused in real estate fraud scheme
Sammy Mukherjee denied all the accusations, but declined to get into details about the investment deals.
Bills mounting for owners of illegal dump site in Fort Worth
Months after the I-Team revealed a massive illegal dump in a quiet Fort Worth neighborhood, the cleanup has begun.
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North Crowley Panthers have eyes on the prize after knocking off 2-time defending State Champions
There's a high school football team in Tarrant County that are big men on campus this week.
Breaking down the 'Boys: Prescott's payday, defense shines in Week 1 win
Dallas moved to 1-0 on the season with the 33-17 victory over the Browns.
Max Sherzer, Jacob deGrom ready to rejoin Rangers' rotation, Bochy says
"Both had great outings, terrific outings," Bochy said Sunday.
Dak Prescott leads Cowboys to 33-17 win over Browns
Dak Prescott threw a touchdown pass hours after agreeing to a four-year, $240 million contract with Dallas.
Rangers take early lead to beat Angels 7-4
Andrew Heaney snapped an eight-start winless streak as the Texas Rangers took an early five-run lead.
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Texas Mega Millions player wins $800 million jackpot
The winning numbers for the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot were white balls 1, 2, 16, 24 and 66, and the gold Mega Ball 6.
Inflation falls to 3-year low as Fed preps to cut interest rates next week
Inflation across the U.S. continued to recede in August as the rate of price hikes returns to pre-pandemic levels.
North Texas foundation pairs high schools to coach special needs athletes
A team of special needs athletes from Arlington, the MAC Gators, is one of the teams the Tara Sawyer Foundation has supported for over a decade.
Grandmother and child rescued before shootout at Kennedale apartment
Police said they rescued a 2-year-old and a grandmother after a shooting, then were involved in a shootout with the suspect.
U.S. accuses man dubbed "The Tank" of leading cartel fuel theft ring
The U.S. says Ivan Cazarin Molina answers directly to Jalisco cartel leader "El Mencho" who has a $10 million bounty on his head.
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Inside the investigation: Allen smoke shop raids
The CBS News Texas I-Team went inside the investigation, from the undercover purchases to the lab testing and parents who said stores were selling to their kids.
North Texas girl sex trafficked after Dallas Mavericks game shares her story of survival
Once afraid to tell her story, Natalee Cramer now wants her voice heard.
Questions surround the handcuffing of a Texas 10-year-old with learning disabilities
In an incident raising questions about school discipline and law enforcement practices, police handcuffed a 10-year-old girl with learning disorders following an incident at school.
Pilot Point sues, settles with resident who tried to recall elected official
The issue has been divisive in the small city near Lake Ray Roberts in Denton County.
Texas lawmaker says it's time for the state to get involved in "phone free" schools
Keeping students focused in class is a losing battle for Texas schools when there are cellphones around to distract them, says State Representative Ellen Troxclair.
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Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris in post signed "Childless Cat Lady"
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
Fact checking debate claims from Trump and Harris' 2024 presidential faceoff
CBS News is fact checking Trump and Harris in their first 2024 presidential debate, where they challenged each other on their plans for the economy and America's future.
How to watch the first presidential debate between Harris and Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump will meet in Philadelphia for their first debate.
Here are the rules for tonight's debate between Trump and Harris
The rules have been released for the first — and possibly only — debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris Tuesday.
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson gives election officials a 'pep talk'
County election officials are in "an underappreciated role," says Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson. She discusses the significant turnover rates of election officials and how new trainings seek to address common issues.
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Viral Jolly Rancher TikTok recipe leaves boy with severe burns. Here's a doctor's warning.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
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.
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California advances bill banning food additives in school meals
Food dyes in popular snacks have been linked to adverse health outcomes in kids, says state legislature.
Parental stress is an urgent public health issue, U.S. surgeon general says
An advisory from the nation's top doctor draws attention to the importance of parents' mental health and well-being.
Heat-related deaths are on the rise, according to new study
From 1999-2023, the Journal of American Medical Association recorded 21,518 deaths where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, likely an underestimation, they say.
Baby dies after being left in hot car for over 7 hours, officials say
Local police said a preliminary investigation shows the child's grandmother left the baby in the rear seat of the car.
Widow of UPS driver who collapsed on the job calls for better worker protections in extreme heat
The widow of a UPS driver who died last year is calling for safer conditions for workers as temperatures spike.
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Chevron moving its headquarters from California to Texas
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
Olympic Committee sues Logan Paul's energy drink brand over trademark
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
Elon Musk announces X, SpaceX headquarters relocating to Texas
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
North Texas shoppers remain skeptical of Kroger-Albertsons merger as grocery giants make moves for federal approval
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
First ammo vending machine in Texas makes its debut
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
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North Crowley Panthers have eyes on the prize after knocking off 2-time defending State Champions
There's a high school football team in Tarrant County that are big men on campus this week.
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Dallas moved to 1-0 on the season with the 33-17 victory over the Browns.
Max Sherzer, Jacob deGrom ready to rejoin Rangers' rotation, Bochy says
"Both had great outings, terrific outings," Bochy said Sunday.
Dak Prescott leads Cowboys to 33-17 win over Browns
Dak Prescott threw a touchdown pass hours after agreeing to a four-year, $240 million contract with Dallas.
Rangers take early lead to beat Angels 7-4
Andrew Heaney snapped an eight-start winless streak as the Texas Rangers took an early five-run lead.
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Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris in post signed "Childless Cat Lady"
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
Dave Grohl says he had a new baby outside of his marriage
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl said in a social media post that he plans to be a loving and supportive father to his new daughter.
James Earl Jones, Tony-winning actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at age 93
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
Beyoncé shut out of Country Music Award nominations
Beyoncé's name was noticeably absent from the list of 2024 Country Music Award nominations released Monday morning.
Princess Kate says chemotherapy over, but "path to healing" continues
Catherine, Princess of Wales, says she's finished chemotherapy less than six months after she announced her cancer diagnosis.
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Low rain chances for North Texas Wednesday as Hurricane Francine approaches Louisiana coast
First Alert chief meteorologist Scott Padgett has the latest forecast.
State Fair Saddle Up, new fundraising event at the State Fair of Texas, happening Thursday
Leigh Danley, the director of philanthropy for the State Fair of Texas, joins Madison Sawyer and Scott Padgett to discuss the new event.
Calls continue for removal of Fort Worth police officer
Residents are calling for the removal of a Fort Worth police officer who was involved in an off-duty shooting after a hit-and-run crash.
Tara Sawyer Foundation teams up North Texas high schools to coach special needs athletes
The Tara Sawyer Foundation supports youth by giving away scholarships and equipment each year to children in need who want to participate in extracurricular activities. A team of special needs athletes from Arlington, the MAC Gators, is one of the teams the foundation has supported for over a decade.
Allen police, DEA raid vape shops selling THC to minors
Buyers have to be 21 years old to buy a vape in Texas, but police say that isn't stopping some stores from selling to minors, and in many cases, they say the THC products are well over the legal limit.
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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.
