What makes a storm a hurricane?
To date, experts recognize the 1900 Galveston hurricane as the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history.
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In far West Texas, what's on voters' minds ahead of the election?
A CBS News Texas crew traveled from Marfa to Nacogdoches to try to find the Texas State of Mind.
Fort Worth ISD taps Dr. Karen Molinar as interim superintendent again
Dr. Karen Molinar is back at the helm of the Fort Worth Independent. School District.
Adoption agency owner claims she did nothing wrong when making payments to pregnant inmates
According to one of the two inmates who were paid for their babies, they were never pregnant.
Partnership with Cowboys and Rangers will have racing fans flocking to North Texas
In March of 2026, a different sport will be speeding into town.
Meet Montana Jordan at the State Fair of Texas
Meet the star of Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage at a surprise screening event.
Startled police horse injures teen and mounted officer at the State Fair of Texas
A Dallas Mounted Officer was patrolling in the Big Tex circle when the horse became startled, the State Fair said.
Milton regains Category 5 strength; sunny and dry days in store for North Texas
Dry air remains in place Wednesday keeping skies sunny and humidity low.
Dallas Cowboys visit Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth
Dozens of men and women who serve our country gushed at a chance to meet a few Cowboys.
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Get ready for the 2024 State Fair of Texas: What you need to know
A little preparation could go a long way in ensuring you have a smooth and enjoyable experience.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in North Texas
Check out the events happening across the DFW metroplex in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
"Likely R" To "Lean R": What this means for the Texas Senate race between Cruz & Allred
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
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What are Texas voters thinking ahead of the 2024 election?
A CBS News Texas crew traveled from Marfa to Nacogdoches to try to find the Texas State of Mind.
Union Pacific's Big Boy locomotive visits Fort Worth
Big Boy will be on display in Fort Worth this Thursday and Friday.
Hurricane Milton churns in Gulf, remains Category 5 storm
As of Wednesday morning, Hurricane Milton is a Category 5 storm with winds up to 160 mph.
Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall within 24 hours
Hurricane Milton is barreling across the Gulf of Mexico as a "catastrophic Category 5" storm on a path toward Florida's central west coast, forecasters say.
High temperatures, low humidity increase fire threat across North Texas
There's an increased fire threat across North Texas as temperatures remain high and humidity is low.
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What makes a storm a hurricane?
To date, experts recognize the 1900 Galveston hurricane as the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history.
High temperatures, low humidity increase fire threat across North Texas
There's an increased fire threat across North Texas as temperatures remain high and humidity is low.
Hurricane Milton is on the path for Florida
"Fluctuations in intensity are likely while Milton moves across the eastern Gulf of Mexico, but Milton is expected to be a dangerous major hurricane when it reaches the west-central coast of Florida Wednesday night," the National Hurricane Center said.
Residents flee Tampa Bay area as Milton moves towards Florida
Fearful Florida residents streamed out of the Tampa Bay region Tuesday ahead of what could be a once-in-a-century direct hit from Hurricane Milton.
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Meet Montana Jordan at the State Fair of Texas
Meet the star of Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage at a surprise screening event.
Where's Brittany? Trying all the food at the State Fair of Texas
Brittany Rainey and Nicole Nielsen take viewers along on their third annual State Fair of Texas food tour.
State Fair of Texas kicks off Sensory-Friendly Mornings for those with special needs
The fair has three quiet zones where fairgoers can take a sensory break if they are feeling overwhelmed.
Carmen Blackwell takes the State Fair of Texas for the first time
CBS News Texas was live from the State Fair of Texas all day Friday and it happened to be anchor Carmen Blackwell's first time. With the guidance of co-anchor Madison Sawyer, Carmen got a taste of Texas.
State Fair of Texas features 73 rides, 70 games, and 200+ food locations
From food to rides, the fair has all kinds of new things this year.
State Fair vendor monitors rising floodwaters in Florida home from afar
His family evacuated in advance of the storm. He watched the storm on his video doorbell until they lost power.
Final preparations underway ahead of Opening Day at the State Fair of Texas
This year's theme is "24 Days of Fun" and a lot of people have been working hard to ensure the State Fair lives up to that.
Get ready for the 2024 State Fair of Texas: What you need to know
A little preparation could go a long way in ensuring you have a smooth and enjoyable experience.
State Fair gun rule stands: Texas Supreme Court denies Paxton's appeal
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has vowed to continue the legal battle.
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Partnership with Cowboys and Rangers will have racing fans flocking to North Texas
In March of 2026, a different sport will be speeding into town.
Dallas Cowboys visit Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth
Dozens of men and women who serve our country gushed at a chance to meet a few Cowboys.
Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall announces retirement
Effective on Dec. 31, Cynt Marshall will retire as CEO and will remain a consultant of the organization through December 2025.
Rico Dowdle and Jalen Tolbert rise as key players in Cowboys' offense
Tolbert, a 2022 third-round pick who barely played as a rookie, reset his personal best twice this season.
Southlake's "best" kept secret: Korban Best wins at Paris Paralympics
Korban Best won big for Team USA, taking home silver and bronze medals in track.
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What makes a storm a hurricane?
To date, experts recognize the 1900 Galveston hurricane as the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history.
In far West Texas, what's on voters' minds ahead of the election?
A CBS News Texas crew traveled from Marfa to Nacogdoches to try to find the Texas State of Mind.
Fort Worth ISD taps Dr. Karen Molinar as interim superintendent again
Dr. Karen Molinar is back at the helm of the Fort Worth Independent. School District.
Adoption agency owner claims she did nothing wrong when making payments to pregnant inmates
According to one of the two inmates who were paid for their babies, they were never pregnant.
Partnership with Cowboys and Rangers will have racing fans flocking to North Texas
In March of 2026, a different sport will be speeding into town.
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What impact do immigrants have on the Dallas economy?
A recent report lays out the role immigrants play in the city's labor force.
Dallas sex trafficking survivor furious case appears closed
The now 18-year-old survivor said Texas law enforcement dropped the ball on her case.
Caught in the Scam: Texas seniors and banks fight financial exploitation
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Texas families take on Houston-based solar company in arbitration case
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Are Texas lawmakers in line with voters on climate change?
Recent polling reveals most Texans are worried about climate change even as some lawmakers downplay the concern.
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In far West Texas, what's on voters' minds ahead of the election?
A CBS News Texas crew traveled from Marfa to Nacogdoches to try to find the Texas State of Mind.
Afghan national arrested in alleged ISIS-inspired Election Day attack plot
Afghan national Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi was charged with planning a terrorist attack in the U.S. on Election Day.
Religious discrimination? Rowlett church says that's the real motive in dispute over early voting
A Rowlett church is accusing the city's mayor of religious discrimination for his opposition to holding voting there.
Supreme Court won't decide Texas dispute over emergency abortions
In turning away the case, the Supreme Court leaves in place a lower court order that blocked emergency abortion care if it violates Texas' near-total ban.
Turner: All candidates should "deescalate" after assassination attempts
Rep. Mike Turner, chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, responded to former President Donald Trump implying Democrats were behind the attempts on his life.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Golf professional Pablo Del Olmo works to grow the game among Hispanic communities
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
Professor celebrates 15 years of shaping bilingual journalists at UT Arlington
Rodriguez says his greatest accomplishments have been mentoring and teaching the next generation of bilingual journalists, with a 100% graduation and employment rate since he began in 2009.
Carros y cultura: Lowrider culture in North Texas
Lowriders are mobile masterpieces that represent decades of culture in the Hispanic community. This artistry filled downtown Fort Worth during Sundance Square's Car and Culture Show on Sept. 21.
Tennis legend Rosie Casals honored in North Texas
The 75-year-old was not only the first female tennis star from Latin America, but she was also a member of the "Original 9," a group of female tennis players led by Billie Jean King.
5th Annual Latinidades Theater Festival celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
There will be productions from around the world, food, music and dancing.
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Caught in the Scam: Texas seniors and banks fight financial exploitation
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Texas families take on Houston-based solar company in arbitration case
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
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.
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Flu vaccine might be less effective this year, new CDC report suggests
Flu vaccine effectiveness in South America was 35% against hospitalization.
USDA had cut back on listeria testing, ahead of deadly Boar's Head outbreak
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
Whooping cough wave now worst in almost a decade amid back-to-school surge
Many of the pertussis infections have been reported in older children and adults.
Tyson misleads shoppers about carbon emissions, climate group says
Meat processor's marketing of industrial beef products as "climate-smart" misleads consumers, environmental group alleges.
New COVID variant XEC now in half of states. Here's what to know.
Some of the earliest U.S. cases of the new COVID-19 variant XEC were reported in Virginia.
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National strike could impact largest port operation in North Texas
Seventeen thousand workers depend on those containers to arrive by train or truck transport inside southern Dallas County’s International Inland Port.
Texas families take on Houston-based solar company in arbitration case
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
TCU alum Elliott Hill to lead Nike as new president and CEO
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
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.
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Partnership with Cowboys and Rangers will have racing fans flocking to North Texas
In March of 2026, a different sport will be speeding into town.
Dallas Cowboys visit Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth
Dozens of men and women who serve our country gushed at a chance to meet a few Cowboys.
Dallas Mavericks CEO Cynt Marshall announces retirement
Effective on Dec. 31, Cynt Marshall will retire as CEO and will remain a consultant of the organization through December 2025.
Rico Dowdle and Jalen Tolbert rise as key players in Cowboys' offense
Tolbert, a 2022 third-round pick who barely played as a rookie, reset his personal best twice this season.
Southlake's "best" kept secret: Korban Best wins at Paris Paralympics
Korban Best won big for Team USA, taking home silver and bronze medals in track.
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Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston's mother and Grammy winner, dies at age 91
Cissy Houston performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.
Mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs defends son in statement
The mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs released a statement Sunday defending her son against the federal charges and multiple allegations of sexual misconduct he is currently facing.
Frank Fritz, star of "American Pickers," dies at 60
Frank Fritz starred for more than a decade on the History Channel program "American Pickers."
John Amos, "Roots" and "Good Times" actor, dies at 84
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
Oasis announces North America reunion tour dates in 2025
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
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Photos: 2024 Texas Auto Show at State Fair of Texas
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
Photos: Chief Eddie Garcia's impact on Dallas
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
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.
