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Man drowns on Joe Pool Lake, Grand Prairie Fire says
Grand Prairie Fire urged the public to wear life vests while on the water.
Plano woman killed while running across highway, police say
State Highway 121 was shut down for everal hours early Sunday morning.
Former NFL player hosts free Dallas all-girls flag football clinic
Trey Watts, who used to play for the Rams, shares what is motivating him to host the clinic.
Cowboys preseason crowds boost business at J. Gilligan's Bar & Grill
The Arlington bar saw heavy foot traffic as fans shared both optimism and skepticism about the season.
Train derails in Grayson County, officials say
Drivers were asked to avoid the area and seek alternate routes on Sunday.
Suspect shoots, wounds off-duty Arlington Police officer, Dallas Police say
Neither the officer nor the suspect were identified by Dallas Police Sunday morning.
North Texas facing Sunday heat advisory
This upcoming workweek likely will be the hottest week of summer as most days will reach temperatures as hot as 103-105°.
Baby in surrogate dispute now in custody of parents, lawyer says
The baby at the center of a surrogacy dispute was born in Texas Wednesday and has hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a rare heart defect.
Bipartisan group of lawmakers critical of new Texas border wall construction
Construction is underway in the Big Bend region of Texas amid public concern and after months of rumors.
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High temps for North Texas yet again for Sunday
We'll close off the weekend on a hot note today with a Heat Advisory in place as temperatures will feel as hot as 107°. With slightly lower humidity this afternoon our actual temperatures across the Metroplex should reach 103-104°. Our fire danger today across the Metroplex is in the high to very high category, so please avoid outdoor burning even if your county is not under a burn ban.
North Texas facing Sunday heat advisory
This upcoming workweek likely will be the hottest week of summer as most days will reach temperatures as hot as 103-105°.
Dangerous heat Saturday for North Texas
Saturday in North Texas is set up to be another hot, dry, and breezy day. Temperatures will climb to the triple digits today once again. The southerly wind will gust up to 20 mph and continue to pump in moisture from the Gulf. The extra moisture will make it feel even hotter; the heat index could peak at 107 degrees. A heat advisory is in effect today for the dangerously hot conditions. Be sure to take heat precautions while enjoying the outdoors.
Dangerously hot conditions in North Texas for Saturday
A heat advisory is in effect for Saturday due to the conditions.
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Data centers dominate Texas politics with midterms months away
A recent poll shows the majority of Texans support requiring large AI data centers to disclose water use and fund their own power grid upgrades.
Bipartisan group of lawmakers critical of new Texas border wall construction
Construction is underway in the Big Bend region of Texas amid public concern and after months of rumors.
RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas, set to be their largest convention since 2016, will offer public access
Democrats prepare counterprogramming as Republicans open free public ticket lottery and expand events outside the arena.
Mayor Johnson says Dallas doesn't "have a revenue problem", AI will help
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson made the remarks one day before City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert released her proposed 2026-27 budget.
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TEA releases school district reports cards; Fort Worth ISD shows some improvement
Austin ISD had two schools score their fifth consecutive failing grade, triggering a potential state takeover.
Some private schools see rapid growth with new Texas Education Freedom Accounts
This is Texas's first year using $1 billion of taxpayer money to fund private school expenses for eligible families who applied to the program.
Fort Worth ISD begins school year under state control after takeover
The first day of school for Fort Worth ISD is on Monday, and there are a lot of eyes on the district as it begins the new school year under state control.
Texas board approves adding Bible stories to required reading for public school students
The reading list will take effect starting in 2030.
Deadlines Texas families should know for school voucher program
To receive funding by July 1, families have until June 1 to choose their school or setting, whether private or homeschooling.
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High temps for North Texas yet again for Sunday
We'll close off the weekend on a hot note today with a Heat Advisory in place as temperatures will feel as hot as 107°. With slightly lower humidity this afternoon our actual temperatures across the Metroplex should reach 103-104°. Our fire danger today across the Metroplex is in the high to very high category, so please avoid outdoor burning even if your county is not under a burn ban.
Free girls' flag football camp aims to encourage participation in the sport
Dawn White gets a closer look at a flag football camp for girls and what oragnizers want young athletes to take away from it.
Amid data center controversy, lawmakers in Texas react to Governor's pause
As the public backlash to data center construction continues in both suburban and rural parts of Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott is touting that major tech companies like Google, Amazon and Microsoft are signing on to guidelines he has implemented to "ensure data center development does not come at the expense of Texas families or communities."
Opposition to Trump administration's border construction in Big Bend National Park grows in Texas
Construction is underway in the Big Bend region of Texas amid public concern, following months of rumors. Residents in the area first reported contractors with heavy machinery moving into the area in early August. Video and pictures taken by Terlingua resident Natalie Newman and shared widely on social media show bulldozers clearing brush in Big Bend National Park near Santa Elena Canyon, one of the park's most recognizable and visited spots.
Texas Republicans, Democrats respond to data center backlash, Big Bend National Park construction
This week on Eye on Politics, Texas lawmakers on both sides of the aisle discuss data center backlash statewide, along with construction concerns within Big Bend National Park.
Beyond the Border
DACA renewal processing delays leave many across country in limbo
DACA recipients across the country have lost work authorization due to backlogs.
Confusion continues in Big Bend region over border wall plans
Since early 2026, a bipartisan coalition of local residents in the Big Bend region has banded together to fight against a border wall in the area.
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.
I-Team Investigations
Prosper PD reverses discipline for detectives who reported affair
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
Even after a kidnapper's life sentence, hunt for more victims continues
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
She stopped a predatory ice cream man. Now, she helped convict him.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
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.
"A genetic witness": new ways police are using DNA to solve crime
It's one thing to have blood, semen or saliva and a potential suspect identified against whom to compare it. A DNA test would simply show whether it's a match or not.
Two girls, kidnapped 8 years apart, waited decades to learn who did it
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
Solar bust: Bankruptcies leave some solar customers with broken panels, faulty systems
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
How an affair inside Prosper PD led to half a dozen demotions
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
As risk rises, thousands of Texans drop flood insurance
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Jack Fink Interviews
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The RNC is prepping for the first-ever midterm convention coming to Dallas in September, and predict
The Republican National Committee spokesman, Zach Kraft, says the Party's special midterm convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas will be the largest since the Party's 2016 national convention. So, larger than the RNC's convention in Milwaukee in 2024.
Dallas County Democratic Party Chairman of the discusses the RNC's midterm convention and his party'
Kardal Coleman, Chairman of the Dallas County Democratic Party, is talking about the September Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas and the Democratic Party's counter-activities. He also discusses the DNC meetings he's been attending in Austin.
Republican U.S. Rep. Pat Fallon on where he stands on data centers and the construction at Big Bend
Republican U.S. Rep. Pat Fallon says he agrees with constituents and Gov. Greg Abbott's stance on data centers in Texas. Fallon speaks on why he agrees with the President Trump administration's border security initiatives underway at Big Bend National Park.
Republican Texas Rep. Wes Virdell on controversial Big Bend National Park construction, data centers
Republican Texas Rep. Wes Virdell of McCollough County discusses his thoughts on the controversial construction by the Trump administration in the Big Bend National Park.
Democratic Candidate for Texas Lt. Governor Vikki Goodwin on data centers, Big Bend construction
Democratic Candidate for Lt. Governor Vikki Goodwin discusses her concerns about data centers in Texas. She tells Jack Fink her thoughts on the controversial construction in the Big Bend National Park and her other campaign priorities.
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Former NFL player hosts free Dallas all-girls flag football clinic
Trey Watts, who used to play for the Rams, shares what is motivating him to host the clinic.
DeSoto football standout prepares for Texas Tech amid NIL era
Rod Baker says his son, SaRod Baker, is part of a football team and a brotherhood. However, he knows his high school senior has something special.
Paige Bueckers scores 22 points as Wings hand Tempo 10th straight loss, 94-88
Paige Bueckers scored all 22 of her points in the second half, and the Dallas Wings beat Toronto 94-88, handing the expansion Tempo their 10th consecutive loss.
How to watch the 2026 Dallas Cowboys preseason games
The broadcasts for the three tune-up games will cause regular CBS programming to move to KTXA 21.
CBS Sports has no timeline for Tony Romo's return after arrest
CBS Sports says it has no timeline for a decision on Romo, who is on indefinite leave following his July arrest. Meanwhile, JJ Watt is stepping in.
Eat See Play
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Eat See Play: Mozzarella Company
Stop in to buy some tasty artisan cheeses or learn how to make it yourself at the Mozzarella Company!
Eat See Play: Happy Ski School
Skiing in North Texas...who knew? From summer camps to date nights, hit the slopes at Happy Ski School.
Eat See Play: Activate Games
Get your adrenaline flowing at Activate! See how you can beat the heat at this indoor playground that will test your mental and physical strength.
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Check out this next-level flower shop. Create your own or take home something curated just for you!
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Man drowns on Joe Pool Lake, Grand Prairie Fire says
Grand Prairie Fire urged the public to wear life vests while on the water.
Plano woman killed while running across highway, police say
State Highway 121 was shut down for everal hours early Sunday morning.
Former NFL player hosts free Dallas all-girls flag football clinic
Trey Watts, who used to play for the Rams, shares what is motivating him to host the clinic.
Cowboys preseason crowds boost business at J. Gilligan's Bar & Grill
The Arlington bar saw heavy foot traffic as fans shared both optimism and skepticism about the season.
Train derails in Grayson County, officials say
Drivers were asked to avoid the area and seek alternate routes on Sunday.
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Prosper PD reverses discipline for detectives who reported affair
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
Even after a kidnapper's life sentence, hunt for more victims continues
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
She stopped a predatory ice cream man. Now, she helped convict him.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
How genetic genealogy solved two North Texas child abductions
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Two girls, kidnapped 8 years apart, waited decades to learn who did it
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
Politics
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Bipartisan group of lawmakers critical of new Texas border wall construction
Construction is underway in the Big Bend region of Texas amid public concern and after months of rumors.
Data centers dominate Texas politics with midterms months away
A recent poll shows the majority of Texans support requiring large AI data centers to disclose water use and fund their own power grid upgrades.
The RNC is prepping for the first-ever midterm convention coming to Dallas in September, and predict
The Republican National Committee spokesman, Zach Kraft, says the Party's special midterm convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas will be the largest since the Party's 2016 national convention. So, larger than the RNC's convention in Milwaukee in 2024.
Dallas County Democratic Party Chairman of the discusses the RNC's midterm convention and his party'
Kardal Coleman, Chairman of the Dallas County Democratic Party, is talking about the September Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas and the Democratic Party's counter-activities. He also discusses the DNC meetings he's been attending in Austin.
Republican U.S. Rep. Pat Fallon on where he stands on data centers and the construction at Big Bend
Republican U.S. Rep. Pat Fallon says he agrees with constituents and Gov. Greg Abbott's stance on data centers in Texas. Fallon speaks on why he agrees with the President Trump administration's border security initiatives underway at Big Bend National Park.
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Target reports stronger-than-expected sales under new CEO
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
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.
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Social Security adds 14 conditions to fast-track disability list
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
Nearly 30,000 pounds of imported beef sold in Texas, Florida recalled
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Some meat products with jalapeños may be linked to salmonella outbreak, USDA says
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
Hunter Biden says his father's cancer has spread
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared health data with Meta, Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
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Plano City Council votes to put Dallas Stars arena funding plan on November ballot
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
Mary Kay brings iconic pink tradition to Fort Worth while thriving in the digital age
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
The Hub in Allen closes for renovation and rebrand
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
AI revolution arrives in North Texas: Nvidia and Wistron launch plant in Fort Worth
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Arlington estimates $160 million of economic impact from the FIFA World Cup so far
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Sports News
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Former NFL player hosts free Dallas all-girls flag football clinic
Trey Watts, who used to play for the Rams, shares what is motivating him to host the clinic.
DeSoto football standout prepares for Texas Tech amid NIL era
Rod Baker says his son, SaRod Baker, is part of a football team and a brotherhood. However, he knows his high school senior has something special.
Paige Bueckers scores 22 points as Wings hand Tempo 10th straight loss, 94-88
Paige Bueckers scored all 22 of her points in the second half, and the Dallas Wings beat Toronto 94-88, handing the expansion Tempo their 10th consecutive loss.
How to watch the 2026 Dallas Cowboys preseason games
The broadcasts for the three tune-up games will cause regular CBS programming to move to KTXA 21.
CBS Sports has no timeline for Tony Romo's return after arrest
CBS Sports says it has no timeline for a decision on Romo, who is on indefinite leave following his July arrest. Meanwhile, JJ Watt is stepping in.
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Ariana Grande pulls out of musical over "endless, ongoing public scrutiny"
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore, famous for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Netflix sued for allegedly losing unreleased Nicolas Cage movie
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Singer-songwriter Glen Hansard killed in motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
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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.
