Warmer temperatures, elevated fire danger expected for North Texas
The main weather story over the next couple of days will be the elevated fire danger.
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U.S. military strikes 3 more alleged drug boats, killing 11 people
The series of strikes brought the death toll to at least 145 people since the administration began targeting the small vessels since September.
Win tickets to the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington
Racing fans—get ready. The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington is set to roar into town this spring, bringing a brand‑new kind of excitement to North Texas.
After surviving near-fatal heart condition, former patient returns to Children's Health as nurse
Nothing surgical could prepare her family for June 18, 2004, when her father was shot and killed on duty for the Grand Prairie Police Department.
Wylie ISD investigates how "Why Islam" group set up on campus without approval
The district says club procedures are now being updated.
In bitter GOP primary fight for Texas Senate seat, Paxton and Cornyn exchange insults
On day one of early voting, Ken Paxton told John Cornyn to "come home" as their heated GOP Senate primary battle intensifies.
How "signal sniffer" technology is being used in the search for Nancy Guthrie
The "signal sniffer" being used in the Nancy Guthrie investigation was mounted on a helicopter on Monday.
Bridge removal leaves Downtown Dallas businesses searching for customers
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
Everything you need to know about the Texas primaries
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In bitter GOP primary fight for Texas Senate seat, Paxton and Cornyn exchange insults
On day one of early voting, Ken Paxton told John Cornyn to "come home" as their heated GOP Senate primary battle intensifies.
Texas Senate candidates Jasmine Crockett, Wesley Hunt rally voters ahead of early voting for March 3 primaries
Early voting runs from Tuesday until Friday, Feb. 27.
New congressional district in Dallas attracts 4 Democrats
It is one of two Democratic majority districts in North Texas after the 32nd Congressional District was redrawn to have a majority of Republicans.
Talarico casts himself as underdog as Texas Senate primary nears
"We're going up against billionaire megadonors. We're going up against the establishment in both political parties."
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New Fort Worth ISD report shows increased test scores
Testing that measures student growth during the school year shows significant improvements in FWISD.
Why some Texas private schools are not accepting school choice vouchers
One head of school in North Texas said there are still too many questions about how the program will work.
How to apply for a Texas Education Freedom Account for school choice program
According to the TEFA website, more than 1,400 private schools from Pre-K to high schools are participating.
Arlington ISD will close elementary school at the end of the school year
Blanton Elementary has seen enrollment drop by nearly 300 students since 2016.
Coppell ISD volunteers door-knock to recruit for public school enrollment
Every day for weeks, a group of parents, teachers and city leaders organize a route to knock on every door in their district.
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Elevated fire danger being watch across North Texas as temperatures warm into upper 70s
The main weather story over the next couple of days will be the elevated fire danger. A fire weather watch is in place for portions of the northwest counties on Thursday, as dew points fall and winds increase. The threat of fire danger on Wednesday is along and west of I-35.
Texas Democratic Senate battle heats up ahead of March 3 Primary
An interview between Texas Democrat James Talarico and late-night host Stephen Colbert never aired on television, but it is drawing widespread attention online as the U.S. Senate primary race heats up. His primary opponent, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, was casting her ballot at the Oak Lawn Library in Dallas when asked if she had been offered a similar opportunity.
Plano to vote on $20 million AT&T incentive deal as new headquarters planned for city
Plano city officials said that the deal is essential because it will legally lock in AT&T’s long-term commitments to the city, bringing new jobs and retail space.
Plano native, figure skater Amber Glenn places 13th in women’s short program at Winter Olympics
It was a tough skate for Glenn, who was favored to be one of the leaders in the women's short program. When Glenn approached her triple loop, she wound up bailing out of it. The resulting double loop became an invalid element and earned her no points.
Search for Nancy Guthrie enters day 18; No DNA matches in FBI database found
A DNA profile recovered from gloves found during the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, which was submitted to a national database maintained by the FBI, didn't come back with any matches, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
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Elevated fire danger being watch across North Texas as temperatures warm into upper 70s
The main weather story over the next couple of days will be the elevated fire danger. A fire weather watch is in place for portions of the northwest counties on Thursday, as dew points fall and winds increase. The threat of fire danger on Wednesday is along and west of I-35.
Warmer temperatures, elevated fire danger expected for North Texas
The main weather story over the next couple of days will be the elevated fire danger.
Warm and breezy and increased fire risk in North Texas before cooler weekend
Another breezy day is expected on Wednesday with winds coming from the southwest around 5 to 15 mph. Temperatures will be above average once again, starting the day in the 50s with an afternoon high near 80 degrees.
High fire danger across North Texas as warm, dry and breezy conditions continue
Warm temps, gusty winds and dry air bring high fire danger to North Texas. Rain chances remain slim.
Beyond the Border
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.
North Texas pastor among foreign-born religious workers forced to self-deport
Pastor Albert Oliveira is just one of the many foreign-born religious leaders across the United States choosing to self-deport amid a visa backlog.
U.S. immigrant population sees decline after record high, report finds
For decades, the nation's overall immigrant population has been climbing. But shifting policies are reversing that trend.
Future uncertain for programs supporting migrant children facing immigration court
For migrant children, who range in age from 3 to 17 years old and arrive in the U.S. without a guardian, applying for asylum can be a confusing obstacle.
Gov. Abbott signs 2 new bills to strengthen border security, immigration enforcement
SB 36 will create a division of Homeland Security within Texas's Department of Public Safety.
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Donations of special cooling bassinets help stillborns' parents grieve, amid uptick in infant deaths
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
Chaos, confusion and conspiracies plague Dallas nonprofit at center of I-Team investigation
Internal turmoil, missing records, and clashing narratives raise new questions about the nonprofit's management and oversight.
Hunger Busters CEO resigns following CBS Texas I-Team investigation
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
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.
7 years after deadly school bus cash, promised safety fix still not installed at Texas railroad crossing
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
Questions remain for Dallas nonprofit that built its legacy on meals for students
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
Dallas nonprofit once fed thousands of ISD students—then the work stopped while fundraising continued
It once fed thousands of kids. So, how did a Dallas non-profit's core mission fall apart? CBS News Texas investigates.
Severely burned Fort Worth firefighter to get workers' comp after outrage over denied care
A Fort Worth firefighter severely burned in the line of duty is speaking out after his family, the public and politicians said the workers' compensation system failed him, denying him of much needed care.
Your phone and laptop could be a fire hazard at 35,000 feet
From laptops to vapes, lithium‑ion devices are driving emergency landings and evacuations as airlines push for stronger rules and better containment tools.
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Democratic candidate for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa discusses her campaign, plan to beat Abbott
Democratic candidate for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa discusses her campaign. She tells Jack Fink about her plan to beat Gov. Greg Abbott.
Q&A with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico on the campaign trail in North Texas
A Q&A with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico on the campaign trail in North Texas. Jack Fink caught up with Talarico during his stop at the University of North Texas in Denton.
Republican Wesley Hunt campaigns against career politicians in bid for US Senate seat
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Democratic Candidate for Texas Lt. Governor Vikki Goodwin
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Alysa Liu carries Team USA to Olympic medal contention after short program
Team USA's Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito competed in the women's short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday and qualified for the free skate on Thursday.
Bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, wins gold in 5th Olympic appearance
Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women's monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games.
After losing all four limbs, Dallas tennis player plans inspiring US Open comeback
Ron Rosas was a star player at Notre Dame and led his college team to the NCAA finals.
Team USA headed to women's hockey gold medal game at Winter Olympics
Their respective semifinal wins on Monday set up a seventh gold-medal showdown between Team USA and Canada later this week.
Malinin hints at "inevitable crash" amid Olympic pressure, online hate
Team USA star skater Ilia Malinin, after multiple falls at the Winter Games, speaks of a struggle to "stay sane through the endless insurmountable pressure."
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Warmer temperatures, elevated fire danger expected for North Texas
The main weather story over the next couple of days will be the elevated fire danger.
U.S. military strikes 3 more alleged drug boats, killing 11 people
The series of strikes brought the death toll to at least 145 people since the administration began targeting the small vessels since September.
Win tickets to the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington
Racing fans—get ready. The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington is set to roar into town this spring, bringing a brand‑new kind of excitement to North Texas.
After surviving near-fatal heart condition, former patient returns to Children's Health as nurse
Nothing surgical could prepare her family for June 18, 2004, when her father was shot and killed on duty for the Grand Prairie Police Department.
Wylie ISD investigates how "Why Islam" group set up on campus without approval
The district says club procedures are now being updated.
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Donations of special cooling bassinets help stillborns' parents grieve, amid uptick in infant deaths
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
Chaos, confusion and conspiracies plague Dallas nonprofit at center of I-Team investigation
Internal turmoil, missing records, and clashing narratives raise new questions about the nonprofit's management and oversight.
Hunger Busters CEO resigns following CBS Texas I-Team investigation
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
7 years after deadly school bus cash, promised safety fix still not installed at Texas railroad crossing
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
Questions remain for Dallas nonprofit that built its legacy on meals for students
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
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U.S. military strikes 3 more alleged drug boats, killing 11 people
The series of strikes brought the death toll to at least 145 people since the administration began targeting the small vessels since September.
In bitter GOP primary fight for Texas Senate seat, Paxton and Cornyn exchange insults
On day one of early voting, Ken Paxton told John Cornyn to "come home" as their heated GOP Senate primary battle intensifies.
Everything you need to know about the Texas primaries
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Stephen Colbert slams CBS, says network blocked James Talarico interview
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Man arrested running toward Capitol with shotgun, police say
U.S. Capitol Police that the individual was in custody and that there did not appear to be other suspects or an ongoing threat.
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Lawsuit accuses McDonald's of deception on grounds that McRib has no rib meat
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
See which retailers are changing their return policies for the holidays
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Delta faces first lawsuits in Toronto plane crash
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas agricultural commissioner calls for ban on additives in public water
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
With paper tags going away in Texas, officials fear toll dodgers will use fake metal plates
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
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After surviving near-fatal heart condition, former patient returns to Children's Health as nurse
Nothing surgical could prepare her family for June 18, 2004, when her father was shot and killed on duty for the Grand Prairie Police Department.
How an officer's life-saving rescue sparked an American Heart Association mission in Fort Worth
The American Heart Association is partnering with Fort Worth PD to equip 150 patrol cars with the life-saving devices. Since officers are often first on the scene, this AHA-backed initiative aims to drastically improve survival rates across the community.
Comfort dog provides peace, joy to cancer center patients
Even though life in a cancer center may be monotonous, the patients opened up once they saw the golden pile of fur.
Life expectancy in U.S. hit record high of 79 years in 2024, CDC says
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Critical blood supply shortage after winter storm, nonprofit says
Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
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Bridge removal leaves Downtown Dallas businesses searching for customers
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
Video shows Amazon delivery drone crashing into apartment building
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
A who's who of powerful people named in the Epstein files
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
Dallas coffee chain faces backlash after employee walkout over ICE discount
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
Atletico Dallas plans Fair Park HQ, beer garden ahead of World Cup
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
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Alysa Liu carries Team USA to Olympic medal contention after short program
Team USA's Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito competed in the women's short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday and qualified for the free skate on Thursday.
Bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, wins gold in 5th Olympic appearance
Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women's monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games.
After losing all four limbs, Dallas tennis player plans inspiring US Open comeback
Ron Rosas was a star player at Notre Dame and led his college team to the NCAA finals.
Team USA headed to women's hockey gold medal game at Winter Olympics
Their respective semifinal wins on Monday set up a seventh gold-medal showdown between Team USA and Canada later this week.
Malinin hints at "inevitable crash" amid Olympic pressure, online hate
Team USA star skater Ilia Malinin, after multiple falls at the Winter Games, speaks of a struggle to "stay sane through the endless insurmountable pressure."
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Stephen Colbert slams CBS, says network blocked James Talarico interview
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
Anderson Cooper to depart "60 Minutes" at end of season
Anderson Cooper will report multiple stories for "60 Minutes" before the end of the television season in May.
Warner Bros. Discovery restarts takeover talks with Paramount Skydance
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall, Oscar winner who starred in "The Godfather," dies at age 95
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
Paul Anka: Still doing it his way
The singer-songwriter who's remained on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart for seven straight decades has just released his latest album, "Inspirations of Life and Love." A youthful 84, he talks about his artistic longevity.
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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.
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