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Texans might need to conserve energy next week due to rising temperatures: ERCOT
ERCOT is concerned about power plants going offline.
Arrest affidavit reveals more information about multi-car crash involving Rashee Rice
Rice was driving his Lamborghini at 119 mph before crashing. The posted speed limit on US 75 in Dallas is 70 mph.
After Texas' largest wildfire is contained, a rancher moves on with a single calf
In testimony to state lawmakers, Dale Jenkins and his Panhandle peers shared the "hidden cost" of the wildfires.
1 dead, search on for suspects who repeatedly fired inside vehicle: Dallas police
Officers responded to the scene about 12:30 a.m. Saturday and found the victim shot in a parking lot.
"Guilty on all counts": The evidence jurors say proved a Dallas doctor poisoned patients
Raynaldo Ortiz's motive has never been perfectly clear, but prosecutors believe he was angry he was being investigated for errors in his own surgeries.
2-year-old girl struck by vehicle, dies; no charges filed: Dallas police
The child was taken to a local hospital, where she died, police said.
Motorist sought in fatal hit-and-run accident involving pedestrian: Dallas police
According to the Dallas Police Department, the man was "hit by an unknown make or model vehicle that left the scene without stopping to determine if a person needed help."
Iran launches drone attack toward Israel, the IDF says
The attack is in retaliation for an April 1 Israeli strike on an Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria, which killed seven members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
HBCU gymnast Morgan Price wins national collegiate title in historic first
Fisk University student Morgan Price clinched the title with an all-around score of 39.225.
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Shelter dog becomes Fort Worth police K-9 officer
"Rock" quickly passed the test to go from shelter dog to K-9 narcotics officer.
Self-driving 18-wheelers being tested on North Texas roads
CBS News Texas was allowed to ride on one of Aurora's test drives with two operators whose only job is to make sure the self-driving truck does its job.
Beyoncé investing in one of America's oldest Black-owned beauty schools
Through her new haircare line, Cécred, Beyoncé is pouring into a family-run beauty school that has been investing in cosmetologists since 1915.
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College students prepare for months ahead of drone competition
Students are flexing their engineering muscles at the University of Texas at Arlington's 4th annual drone competition.
Affidavit: Rashee Rice was driving 119 mph before crash
Rice's arrest affidavit, obtained by CBS News Texas, states he was driving at a rate of 119 mph before crashing. Knox was driving at a rate of 91 mph prior to the crash. The posted speed limit on US 75 is 70 mph.
9 months of work later, students show off at UTA drone competition
Students are flexing their engineering muscles at the University of Texas at Arlington's 4th annual drone competition.
SPCA hosts Strut Your Mutt
This morning, thousands are gathering with the SPCA to participate in a race to end animal cruelty.
ERCOT: Emergency conditions might be possible next week
There could be a power grid emergency next week as temperatures could climb into the 90s.
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Warm, windy weekend ahead for North Texas
Temperatures will warm from the 60s this morning into the mid 80s this afternoon.
Enjoy the sunshine! Severe weather returns after the weekend
We are starting off your Saturday with some cloud cover but the clouds will continue to break up, giving way to mostly sunny skies.
Warm and windy weekend ahead for North Texas
Strong storms are possible late Monday evening and into the overnight hours. Warmer temps return to North Texas for the rest of the week.
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Total Solar Eclipse
When and where can I watch the total solar eclipse in North Texas?
This will be the last total solar eclipse visible from the U.S. until 2044.
Passengers on flights during total solar eclipse share rare experiences
Only a select few got the chance to witness the celestial moment while flying high above.
Texas towns say eclipse events "exceeded their expectations"
"Over 20,000 people checked into our welcome center. All our public parks were full," says Ashley Colunga with the City of Ennis.
North Texas family welcomes baby Sol, born during the eclipse
For one Fort Worth family, Monday's excitement was eclipsed by an even bigger event: the birth of their baby.
Storms keep eclipse travelers on their toes as North Texas exodus begins
Storms Monday night and early Tuesday morning created a little tension for travelers looking to depart DFW following Monday's solar eclipse.
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How big is the Masters purse, and how much of it does the winner get?
Here's how much the winner took home last year, and what other golfers made.
Heim homers with 4 RBIs as Rangers win 12-8 and drop Astros to 4-11
Jonah Heim homered and drove in four runs, and the Rangers beat Houston 12-8 on Friday night to drop the Astros seven games under .500 for the first time in eight years.
Marcus Sasser leads Pistons past Mavericks 107-89, with Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving sitting out
Rookie Marcus Sasser scored 24 points in his hometown return, including 13 straight Detroit points during a stretch of the third quarter, and the Pistons beat the Dallas Mavericks — playing without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving — 107-89 on Friday night.
Olympic triathlon might be impacted by Seine River pollution
Tony Estanguet, president of the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee, said the water pollution is a challenge and the swimming event might be delayed until later in the games.
Jets' 3-0 win keeps Stars from clinching Central Division
Laurent Brossoit stopped 24 shots for his third shutout in his past five starts, David Gustafsson scored on his 24th birthday and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Dallas Stars 3-0.
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Texans might need to conserve energy next week due to rising temperatures: ERCOT
ERCOT is concerned about power plants going offline.
Arrest affidavit reveals more information about multi-car crash involving Rashee Rice
Rice was driving his Lamborghini at 119 mph before crashing. The posted speed limit on US 75 in Dallas is 70 mph.
After Texas' largest wildfire is contained, a rancher moves on with a single calf
In testimony to state lawmakers, Dale Jenkins and his Panhandle peers shared the "hidden cost" of the wildfires.
1 dead, search on for suspects who repeatedly fired inside vehicle: Dallas police
Officers responded to the scene about 12:30 a.m. Saturday and found the victim shot in a parking lot.
"Guilty on all counts": The evidence jurors say proved a Dallas doctor poisoned patients
Raynaldo Ortiz's motive has never been perfectly clear, but prosecutors believe he was angry he was being investigated for errors in his own surgeries.
The I-Team
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Police evidence rooms in Texas face challenges with disposing seized firearms
Some departments opt to melt the firearms down, while others choose to crush them. However, there are instances where firearms, or at least parts of them, escape destruction altogether.
Guns marked by Texas police for destruction had parts stripped and sold
Several police departments told the CBS News Texas I-Team they were unaware of this practice, even though it was stated in the contracts they signed with the company, Gulf Coast GunBusters.
Who can seek asylum in the United States?
It's a complicated process that not everyone qualifies for.
Patient testifies at trial of Dallas anesthesiologist: "I knew something was really wrong"
Tuesday, federal prosecutors called their first witnesses against Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz.
Mail theft mystery at Dallas post office "alarming and disappointing"
One Dallas business owner is telling CBS News Texas about a case of check fraud.
Politics
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Iran launches drone attack toward Israel, the IDF says
The attack is in retaliation for an April 1 Israeli strike on an Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria, which killed seven members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
One-on-one with Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett
Jack Fink speaks with Democratic North Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett about her efforts to codify Roe v. Wade. Crockett said, "We've got to make sure that we have protections as it relates to, not just abortion care...but also as it relates to birth control because we do believe that's going to be next."
One-on-One with Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne
Jack Fink speaks with North Texas Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne about an ad she launched encouraging officers to "escape New York" and move to Texas. Van Duyne also says she agrees abortion rights should be a state issue.
One-on-One with John O'Shea, candidate for 12th Congressional District
Jack Fink speaks with businessman John O'Shea about the race for the open 12th Congressional District seat. O'Shea is endorsed by Attorney General Ken Paxton and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller.
One-on-One with State Rep. Craig Goldman
Jack Fink speaks with State Rep. Craig Goldman about the race for the open 12th Congressional District seat.
Consumer News
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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.
New CosMc's location now open in Far North Dallas
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
Dairy Queen again marks start of spring with free vanilla cones
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
North Texas family out $20,000 after falling victim to gift card scam
Kelli and Michael Regan were looking for a new dog. The breeder they found online asked them to pay with gift cards.
Target launches new paid membership program in a bid to drive increased sales
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
Health News
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Lori and George Schappell, world's oldest living conjoined twins, dead at 62
George Schappell and sister Lori, of Reading, Pa., were the world's oldest conjoined twins, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
Hundreds of drugs are in short supply around the U.S., pharmacists warn
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
Lunchables have concerning levels of lead, sodium, Consumer Reports says
The prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers are not a healthy choice for kids, advocacy group says.
Rare human case of bird flu contracted from cows Texas
This marks only the second-ever case of bird flu in humans in the U.S.
Fort Worth emergency room doctor says there's a shortage of women in her field
Dr. Lisa Williford is the only full-time female emergency room doctor at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth. While 34% of emergency medicine residents are women, only 27% become emergency room doctors.
Business News
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99 Cents Only closing all stores nationwide, including over 40 in Texas
After more than 40 years in business, 99 Cents Only Stores, a discount chain, announced on Thursday that it will close all 371 of its locations and cease operations.
DFW employers urged to act now to avoid record absenteeism during eclipse
"This is huge, HUGE! If we don't plan appropriately, A, we won't have workers. Or B, we'll have so many people on the streets that nobody can get to the events."
Eclipse tourism expected to bring over $1B to Texas' economy
"This is going to be an event all the way through the weekend, even starting as early as Friday."
Dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas test positive for bird flu
Federal officials say milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas has tested positive for bird flu.
Dallas ISD students prep to open first student-run food truck in Texas
Curbside Delights will open around the end of April!
Sports News
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How big is the Masters purse, and how much of it does the winner get?
Here's how much the winner took home last year, and what other golfers made.
Heim homers with 4 RBIs as Rangers win 12-8 and drop Astros to 4-11
Jonah Heim homered and drove in four runs, and the Rangers beat Houston 12-8 on Friday night to drop the Astros seven games under .500 for the first time in eight years.
Marcus Sasser leads Pistons past Mavericks 107-89, with Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving sitting out
Rookie Marcus Sasser scored 24 points in his hometown return, including 13 straight Detroit points during a stretch of the third quarter, and the Pistons beat the Dallas Mavericks — playing without Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving — 107-89 on Friday night.
Olympic triathlon might be impacted by Seine River pollution
Tony Estanguet, president of the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee, said the water pollution is a challenge and the swimming event might be delayed until later in the games.
Jets' 3-0 win keeps Stars from clinching Central Division
Laurent Brossoit stopped 24 shots for his third shutout in his past five starts, David Gustafsson scored on his 24th birthday and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Dallas Stars 3-0.
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Eleanor Coppola, wife of director Francis Ford Coppola, dies at 87
Eleanor documented much of the chaos on "Apocalypse Now" in what would become one of the most famous making-of films about moviemaking, 1991's "Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse."
CBS announces "The Talk" will end its run in December with a shortened season 15
CBS announces "The Talk" is ending its award-winning run in December with a shortened season 15.
"The Golden Bachelor" couple are getting a divorce
The pair, who tied the knot on live TV, are splitting about three months after their wedding.
Wilmer Valderrama celebrates 1,000th "NCIS" episode
The show, renowned for its thrilling investigations and dedicated team, has become a cornerstone of television drama.
O.J. Simpson, acquitted murder defendant and football star, dies at age 76
O.J. Simpson was famously acquitted in the 1994 slayings of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman.
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College students prepare for months ahead of drone competition
Students are flexing their engineering muscles at the University of Texas at Arlington's 4th annual drone competition.
Affidavit: Rashee Rice was driving 119 mph before crash
Rice's arrest affidavit, obtained by CBS News Texas, states he was driving at a rate of 119 mph before crashing. Knox was driving at a rate of 91 mph prior to the crash. The posted speed limit on US 75 is 70 mph.
9 months of work later, students show off at UTA drone competition
Students are flexing their engineering muscles at the University of Texas at Arlington's 4th annual drone competition.
SPCA hosts Strut Your Mutt
This morning, thousands are gathering with the SPCA to participate in a race to end animal cruelty.
ERCOT: Emergency conditions might be possible next week
There could be a power grid emergency next week as temperatures could climb into the 90s.
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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.
Went And Took It: Texas Rangers 2023 World Series victory parade
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Sweeter than candy: NICU babies too cute to spook!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Fried food & Ferris wheels: Colorful sights from the State Fair of Texas
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!
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!
