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Parents speak out after their 15-year-old disappeared from a Mavericks game with sex traffickers
Kyle Morris and his daughter went to a Mavs game, like they had many times before. Just before halftime, she went to the restroom. That was the last time her father saw her that night.
CMT Music Awards
Voting for the awards is now open, and fans can vote up to 10 times a day.
Security expert: Nashville school shooting should serve as a wake up call for similar schools in North Texas
A North Texas private security expert says what happened in Nashville exposes a risk to private schools here.
Mavericks end 4-game skid vs. Pacers to stay in playoff hunt
Luka Doncic finished with 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists just hours after his most recent technical foul and one-game suspension were rescinded and led the Dallas Mavericks past the Indiana Pacers 127-104.
5 children, 1 adult receiving treatment after carbon monoxide exposure at home
Five children and an adult are getting medical treatment after being exposed to carbon monoxide at a home in far south Fort Worth.
Trump to Texas Republican officials: "If they don't endorse me, I say don't even come"
Former President Donald Trump attracted thousands of supporters to Waco for his first campaign rally of the year. "In 2024, we're going to have the greatest victory of them all."
Burglar fatally shot by DeSoto police
The suspect of a Monday morning burglary was fatally shot by DeSoto police.
NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Elite 8 this weekend.
Dallas denies requiring a COVID vaccine, but firefighter recruits find it's not so simple
The City of Dallas fired a new firefighter recruit and has had several others quit, according to the Dallas Fire Fighters Association union, because of a requirement they be vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Your Tuesday will be cool and breezy
Bundle up before you head out tomorrow morning – temps around 7 a.m. will be in the 40s.
Rain showers move across parts of North Texas
Monday evening is going to be gloomy for some.
Dreary Monday weather ahead of possible light rain
Showers early with some clearing overnight. Low 49F. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50%.
CMT Awards
The CMT Awards boot scoot into Texas for the first time
The Lone Star State is hosting one of the biggest nights in Country Music. The CMT Music Awards, typically held in Nashville, are making a first-time stop in Austin.
Arlington's own Maren Morris earns CMT Music Award nomination
The parents of country music star Maren Morris knew she could one day be a star.
There's still time to vote for your favorite CMT Music Award nominees
The CMT Music Awards are nearly upon us, but there's still time to vote for your favorite country music stars and performances!
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.
Eye on Politics: Different visions for property tax relief in Texas
There are two competing visions to provide property owners tax relief that are advancing in the Texas House and Senate. The debate over school choice is heating up in Austin. And with two shootings at high school parking lots in North Texas, CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink speaks with the authors of key school safety bills in the House.
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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Why was Donald Trump campaigning in Texas this weekend?
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink spoke with the Texas Politics Project Research Director Dr. Joshua Blank about the 2024 Republican Primary and why former President Donald Trump was campaigning in Texas this weekend.
TX Rep. Ken King on his school safety proposal
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink spoke with Republican State Rep. Ken King about the school safety legislation he co-authored.
TX Rep. Joe Moody on his school safety proposal
CBS News Texas spoke with Democratic State Rep. Joe Moody about the school safety legislation he co-authored.
TX Rep. Morgan Meyer discusses property tax relief proposals
Republican State. Rep. Morgan Meyer of Dallas discusses his proposal to provide Texans property tax relief.
TX Sen. Paul Bettencourt discusses property tax relief proposals
Republican State. Sen. Paul Bettencourt of Houston discusses his proposal to provide Texans property tax relief.
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Parents speak out after their 15-year-old disappeared from a Mavericks game with sex traffickers
Kyle Morris and his daughter went to a Mavs game, like they had many times before. Just before halftime, she went to the restroom. That was the last time her father saw her that night.
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.
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Mavericks end 4-game skid vs. Pacers to stay in playoff hunt
Luka Doncic finished with 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists just hours after his most recent technical foul and one-game suspension were rescinded and led the Dallas Mavericks past the Indiana Pacers 127-104.
AP source: Texas reaches deal with Terry as full-time coach
A person with knowledge of the deal says Texas has reached an agreement with Rodney Terry to be the Longhorns' full-time head basketball coach.
Mavs star Doncic avoids suspension after 16th tech rescinded
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has avoided a one-game suspension for now after the NBA rescinded his 16th technical foul.
First timers Miami, FAU, San Diego State join UConn in NCAA's Final Four
For the first time, no team is seeded better than No. 4
NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Elite 8 this weekend.
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Your Tuesday will be cool and breezy
Bundle up before you head out tomorrow morning – temps around 7 a.m. will be in the 40s.
Parents of 15-year-old trafficked from AAC speak out
Kyle Morris and his daughter went to a Mavs game, like they had many times before. Just before halftime, she went to the restroom. That was the last time her father saw her that night.
Search continues for missing 6-year-old from Everman
Police are continuing their search Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez.
Security expert: Nashville school shooting should serve as a wake up call for similar schools in Nor
A North Texas private security expert says what happened in Nashville exposes a risk to private schools here.
Nashville shooting victims included 9-year-old children, head of school
The Nashville Presbytery confirmed to CBS News that 9-year-old Hallie Scruggs was the daughter of Chad Scruggs, the senior pastor at Covenant Presbyterian Church and former pastor at Park Cities Presbyterian Church in Dallas.
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Parents speak out after their 15-year-old disappeared from a Mavericks game with sex traffickers
Kyle Morris and his daughter went to a Mavs game, like they had many times before. Just before halftime, she went to the restroom. That was the last time her father saw her that night.
CMT Music Awards
Voting for the awards is now open, and fans can vote up to 10 times a day.
Security expert: Nashville school shooting should serve as a wake up call for similar schools in North Texas
A North Texas private security expert says what happened in Nashville exposes a risk to private schools here.
Mavericks end 4-game skid vs. Pacers to stay in playoff hunt
Luka Doncic finished with 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists just hours after his most recent technical foul and one-game suspension were rescinded and led the Dallas Mavericks past the Indiana Pacers 127-104.
5 children, 1 adult receiving treatment after carbon monoxide exposure at home
Five children and an adult are getting medical treatment after being exposed to carbon monoxide at a home in far south Fort Worth.
The I-Team
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Parents speak out after their 15-year-old disappeared from a Mavericks game with sex traffickers
Kyle Morris and his daughter went to a Mavs game, like they had many times before. Just before halftime, she went to the restroom. That was the last time her father saw her that night.
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.
Politics
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Politics
Why was Donald Trump campaigning in Texas this weekend?
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink spoke with the Texas Politics Project Research Director Dr. Joshua Blank about the 2024 Republican Primary and why former President Donald Trump was campaigning in Texas this weekend.
Trump to Texas Republican officials: "If they don't endorse me, I say don't even come"
Former President Donald Trump attracted thousands of supporters to Waco for his first campaign rally of the year. "In 2024, we're going to have the greatest victory of them all."
Elizabeth Warren announces Senate reelection bid
Warren was first elected in 2012 and will be on the ballot again in November 2024.
Warner says White House supports bill targeting TikTok
Sen. Mark Warner said on "Face the Nation" that the White House supports his bipartisan bill that seeks to give Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo the power to ban or force the sale of TikTok.
Biden issues emergency declaration for Mississippi after tornado kills dozens
"How anybody survived is unknown by me," said Rodney Porter, who lives 20 miles south of Rolling Fork, Mississippi, which was devastated by the tornado.
Consumer News
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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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National Kidney Month: Doctors aiming to spread awareness on kidney cancer
Kidney cancer is among the 10 most common cancers in both men and women.
Biweekly fresh produce drive opens at West Dallas Multipurpose Center
A new effort in West Dallas aims to help make sure all residents are able to access fresh and healthy food.
Whole Woman's Health opens New Mexico clinic after closing Texas locations
Almost exactly nine months after closing their Texas locations, Whole Woman's Health (WWH) has opened a brand-new clinic in New Mexico.
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
What are the worst cities to live in if you have allergies?
A new Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America report identified the worst cities to live in if you have allergies.
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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Mavericks end 4-game skid vs. Pacers to stay in playoff hunt
Luka Doncic finished with 25 points, seven rebounds and six assists just hours after his most recent technical foul and one-game suspension were rescinded and led the Dallas Mavericks past the Indiana Pacers 127-104.
AP source: Texas reaches deal with Terry as full-time coach
A person with knowledge of the deal says Texas has reached an agreement with Rodney Terry to be the Longhorns' full-time head basketball coach.
Mavs star Doncic avoids suspension after 16th tech rescinded
Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has avoided a one-game suspension for now after the NBA rescinded his 16th technical foul.
First timers Miami, FAU, San Diego State join UConn in NCAA's Final Four
For the first time, no team is seeded better than No. 4
NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Elite 8 this weekend.
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CMT Music Awards
Voting for the awards is now open, and fans can vote up to 10 times a day.
Arlington's own Maren Morris earns CMT Music Award nomination
The parents of country music star Maren Morris knew she could one day be a star.
There's still time to vote for your favorite CMT Music Award nominees
The CMT Music Awards are nearly upon us, but there's still time to vote for your favorite country music stars and performances!
The CMT Awards boot scoot into Texas for the first time
The Lone Star State is hosting one of the biggest nights in Country Music. The CMT Music Awards, typically held in Nashville, are making a first-time stop in Austin.
Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on domestic violence charges in New York City
Majors' criminal defense lawyer said he is "completely innocent and provably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows."
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Your Tuesday will be cool and breezy
Bundle up before you head out tomorrow morning – temps around 7 a.m. will be in the 40s.
Parents of 15-year-old trafficked from AAC speak out
Kyle Morris and his daughter went to a Mavs game, like they had many times before. Just before halftime, she went to the restroom. That was the last time her father saw her that night.
Search continues for missing 6-year-old from Everman
Police are continuing their search Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez.
Security expert: Nashville school shooting should serve as a wake up call for similar schools in Nor
A North Texas private security expert says what happened in Nashville exposes a risk to private schools here.
Nashville shooting victims included 9-year-old children, head of school
The Nashville Presbytery confirmed to CBS News that 9-year-old Hallie Scruggs was the daughter of Chad Scruggs, the senior pastor at Covenant Presbyterian Church and former pastor at Park Cities Presbyterian Church in Dallas.
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Hail, ominous storm clouds seen across North Texas
Send us your hail pictures!
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.
