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Fort Worth police seek help finding mother of deceased newborn left in front yard
The Fort Worth Police Department is searching for the mother of an unidentified deceased newborn left in the front yard of a home.
Plano private music instructor Jun Guo arrested for continuous sexual abuse of a child
Anyone with information regarding Jun Guo or a similar incident is asked to contact the Plano Police Department at (972) 941-2148.
Arlington police visit Carmelite nuns who filed charges against Fort Worth Bishop Olson
Investigators from the Arlington Police Department visited a monastery Wednesday morning to speak with the nuns involved in a bitter dispute with the Bishop of Fort Worth.
Arlington grandmother Leona Swafford's slaying remains unsolved 10 years later
Ten years ago this week, Arlington great grandmother Leona Swafford was kidnapped in her driveway and murdered.
'Gentle giant,' Dallas police horse Big Tex dies
The Dallas Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its Mounted Unit members, Big Tex.
76th Annual Tony Awards to air live Sunday, June 11 on CBS and Paramount+
All eyes are on the Tony Awards, set to air June 11 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
The Iron Sheik, wrestling legend, dies at age 81
His family called him "an iconic figure who left an incredible mark on the world of professional wrestling" in a statement.
Parishioner 'devastated' mass halted at Monastery of The Most Holy Trinity
Daily mass was set to resume for nuns Wednesday but there's no guarantee it will happen. The closure still bars parishioners.
State Fair of Texas announces music lineup for 2023 season
The fair kicks off on September 29 and runs through October 22.
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The Texas Baptist Men travel to help Ukraine flood victims
The race is on to save and evacuate as many people as possible from a destroyed dam in Ukraine, and a local group is helping on the ground and abroad.
Attorney for Texas AG Ken Paxton speak for first time about allegations
Attorneys for Ken Paxton said they don't believe evidence against him isn't strong.
High 90s ahead for North Texas
More hot weather is ahead for North Texas this week.
The GOP presidential candidate field is growing. We asked an expert about it.
UT Arlington political science professor Dr. Rebecca Deen talks about the expanding GOP Presidential field.
Parishioner 'devastated' mass halted at Monastery of The Most Holy Trinity
Daily mass was set to resume for nuns Wednesday but there's no guarantee it will happen. The closure still bars parishioners.
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Texas property tax relief debate: Can school property taxes be eliminated?
Jack Fink speaks with conservative economist Vance Ginn, who argues that the property tax relief plan passed by the Texas House and endorsed by Gov. Abbott can eventually eliminate the need for property taxes to fund public schools.
Political stand-off at Texas Capitol over property tax relief bills
Political reporter, Jack Fink, speaks with SMU Political Science Professor, Matthew Wilson, about the standoff at the Texas Capitol over property tax relief bills.
Can Ken Paxton survive the Senate? Dr. Joshua Blank shares thoughts
Dr. Joshua Blank, the research director for UT Austin's Texas Politics Project, discusses whether Ken Paxton can survive the state Senate.
Jack Fink interviews Dallas appellate lawyer David Coale on AG Paxton
Jack Fink, CBS News Texas Political Reporter, interviews Dallas appellate lawyer David Coale about Attorney General Ken Paxton's pending impeachment hearings.
Rep. Keith Self on negotiations in Washington to raise the debt ceiling
U.S. Congressman Keith Self discusses ongoing negotiations in Washington over raising the debt ceiling and budget cuts.
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Texas fails to pass bill improving financial protections for domestic violence survivors
Even after leaving an abusive relationship, many domestic violence survivors are strapped with debt caused by their abuser.
Are Texas schools safer a year after the Uvalde shooting?
In the past year since 19 students and two teachers were killed by a gunman at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, frustrations have mounted and pleas to lawmakers have grown.
Sex trafficking in Texas: "I foolishly thought if I did everything right, he wouldn't beat me again"
On any given night in Dallas, 400 girls are trafficked on the streets according to New Friends New Life, a North Texas human trafficking advocacy group.
Hazmat truck routes in DFW haven't been updated in nearly 40 years
With thousands of trucks loaded with hazard material making their way through the Dallas-Fort Worth area every day, a single road accident could be disastrous for nearby neighborhoods.
I-Team: The dangerous rise in overlapping extremism
The overlapping of extreme ideologies is most often seen and fueled online.
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Semien runs hitting streak to 25 games with go-ahead double, Rangers beat Cardinals 6-4
Texas second baseman Marcus Semien had a go-ahead double that extended his majors-best hitting streak to 25 games as the AL West-leading Rangers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4.
Rangers ace Jacob deGrom to have season-ending Tommy John surgery
Texas ace Jacob deGrom will have season-ending Tommy John surgery.
PGA Tour to merge with Saudi-backed LIV Golf, ending "disruption"
The deal comes after LIV Golf had joined an antitrust suit against the PGA Tour, with the agreement ending all litigation between the groups.
TCU advances to 8th super reginal in program history
Austin Davis had four RBIs, Cole Fontenelle and Tre Richardson added three apiece and TCU beat Arkansas 12-4 to clinch the Fayetteville Regional.
Mansfield ISD graduate smashes stereotypes, wants to help others do the same
Every time Macaiah Joubert tees off, she not only sees where the ball is going, she see how far she's come.
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Fort Worth police seek help finding mother of deceased newborn left in front yard
The Fort Worth Police Department is searching for the mother of an unidentified deceased newborn left in the front yard of a home.
Plano private music instructor Jun Guo arrested for continuous sexual abuse of a child
Anyone with information regarding Jun Guo or a similar incident is asked to contact the Plano Police Department at (972) 941-2148.
Arlington police visit Carmelite nuns who filed charges against Fort Worth Bishop Olson
Investigators from the Arlington Police Department visited a monastery Wednesday morning to speak with the nuns involved in a bitter dispute with the Bishop of Fort Worth.
Arlington grandmother Leona Swafford's slaying remains unsolved 10 years later
Ten years ago this week, Arlington great grandmother Leona Swafford was kidnapped in her driveway and murdered.
'Gentle giant,' Dallas police horse Big Tex dies
The Dallas Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its Mounted Unit members, Big Tex.
The I-Team
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Texas fails to pass bill improving financial protections for domestic violence survivors
Even after leaving an abusive relationship, many domestic violence survivors are strapped with debt caused by their abuser.
Are Texas schools safer a year after the Uvalde shooting?
In the past year since 19 students and two teachers were killed by a gunman at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, frustrations have mounted and pleas to lawmakers have grown.
Sex trafficking in Texas: "I foolishly thought if I did everything right, he wouldn't beat me again"
On any given night in Dallas, 400 girls are trafficked on the streets according to New Friends New Life, a North Texas human trafficking advocacy group.
Hazmat truck routes in DFW haven't been updated in nearly 40 years
With thousands of trucks loaded with hazard material making their way through the Dallas-Fort Worth area every day, a single road accident could be disastrous for nearby neighborhoods.
I-Team: The dangerous rise in overlapping extremism
The overlapping of extreme ideologies is most often seen and fueled online.
Politics
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Pence formally tosses hat into 2024 GOP presidential ring
Former Vice President Mike Pence is taking on former President Trump.
Gov Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick clash in showdown over property tax relief
It's unusual for there to be much separation in policy between the two, but a split has occurred over what to do about property taxes.
Second flight carrying migrants lands in Sacramento
Another plane carrying migrants arrived in Sacramento on Monday, marking the second flight in recent days that California officials allege was coordinated by Florida.
Pence officially files paperwork to run for president
Former Vice President Mike Pence is expected to launch his campaign with a speech in Iowa on Wednesday.
Trump lawyers told DOJ they couldn't find classified doc discussed in audio
The recording — from a July 2021 meeting at Trump's golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey — is a crucial piece of evidence that prosecutors obtained in recent months.
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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This poisonous plant could be in your yard without you knowing it
If ingested, poison hemlock can kill humans or animals through respiratory paralysis within 2-3 hours. However, inhaling its fumes or merely touching it can also cause poisoning.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Some doctors say this is the most important virus you've never heard of
Last winter as COVID-19 was winding down, a little-known virus that causes many of the same symptoms was making picking up steam.
Drugs — from cancer meds to children's Tylenol — are in short supply
Nationwide drug shortage is a "tragedy happening in slow motion," a cancer surgeon says. "Patients simply deserve better."
What mosquitoes are most attracted to in human body odor is revealed
Researchers confirmed what many of us already suspect, that mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others.
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Former Southwest Airlines customer-service agent is charged with fraud in voucher-selling scheme
A former Southwest Airlines customer-service agent is being charged with fraud.
Apple unveils sleek, $3,500 'Vision Pro' goggles. Can they save VR?
Apple has unveiled a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter's ability to popularize new-fangled devices after others failed to capture the public's imagination.
When does student loan pause end? Here's how to prepare for when payments restart
A three-year pause on student loan payments will end this summer regardless of how the Supreme Court rules on the White House plan to forgive billions of dollars in student loan debt.
American Airlines, pilots union reach agreement in principle on new contract
The union and the airline have been negotiating on a new contract since 2019, and earlier this month the pilots announced they had voted to authorize a strike.
Southwest Airlines pilots vote to authorize strike
According to a release from the SWAPA, 99% of the votes were in favor of a strike.
Sports News
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Semien runs hitting streak to 25 games with go-ahead double, Rangers beat Cardinals 6-4
Texas second baseman Marcus Semien had a go-ahead double that extended his majors-best hitting streak to 25 games as the AL West-leading Rangers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4.
Rangers ace Jacob deGrom to have season-ending Tommy John surgery
Texas ace Jacob deGrom will have season-ending Tommy John surgery.
PGA Tour to merge with Saudi-backed LIV Golf, ending "disruption"
The deal comes after LIV Golf had joined an antitrust suit against the PGA Tour, with the agreement ending all litigation between the groups.
TCU advances to 8th super reginal in program history
Austin Davis had four RBIs, Cole Fontenelle and Tre Richardson added three apiece and TCU beat Arkansas 12-4 to clinch the Fayetteville Regional.
Mansfield ISD graduate smashes stereotypes, wants to help others do the same
Every time Macaiah Joubert tees off, she not only sees where the ball is going, she see how far she's come.
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76th Annual Tony Awards to air live Sunday, June 11 on CBS and Paramount+
All eyes are on the Tony Awards, set to air June 11 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
The Iron Sheik, wrestling legend, dies at age 81
His family called him "an iconic figure who left an incredible mark on the world of professional wrestling" in a statement.
Actors guild authorizes strike with contract set to expire
The vote does not mean the actors are on strike, but it empowers the union's board to call a strike if a deal can't be reached.
'Cheers' bar sells for $675,000 at Dallas auction of items from classic TV shows
Heritage Auctions said that the items sold during its three-day event that wrapped up Sunday in Dallas brought in over $5 million.
The "Barbie" movie used so much pink paint it caused a shortage
"But we delivered everything we could; they got it all," the film's paint supplier told CBS News.
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The Texas Baptist Men travel to help Ukraine flood victims
The race is on to save and evacuate as many people as possible from a destroyed dam in Ukraine, and a local group is helping on the ground and abroad.
Attorney for Texas AG Ken Paxton speak for first time about allegations
Attorneys for Ken Paxton said they don't believe evidence against him isn't strong.
High 90s ahead for North Texas
More hot weather is ahead for North Texas this week.
The GOP presidential candidate field is growing. We asked an expert about it.
UT Arlington political science professor Dr. Rebecca Deen talks about the expanding GOP Presidential field.
Parishioner 'devastated' mass halted at Monastery of The Most Holy Trinity
Daily mass was set to resume for nuns Wednesday but there's no guarantee it will happen. The closure still bars parishioners.
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Hail comes down across North Texas
Parts of North Texas saw hail Friday evening.
2023 Highland Park Buddy Bowl
Highland Park High School students teamed up with students who have disabilities for one of the most fun-filled games of the year.
Some-bunny to love: NICU babies have 'egg-stra special' photo shoot
The care team on the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health hospitals dressed up these little snuggle bunnies to make the Easter holiday special.
Hail and heavy rain batter parts of North Texas
Users sent in their own photos and video of the severe storms that rolled through on April 2.
CMT Awards: Country music's biggest night
The CMT Awards will be broadcasted live from the Moody Center in Austin on Sunday, April 2, on CBS News Texas starting at 7 p.m. It will also be available for live and on-demand streaming on Paramount Plus.
