Video shows woman being assaulted in unprovoked attack in downtown Dallas
The incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. at the corner of Elm Street and Field Street, according to Downtown Dallas, Inc.
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5 arrests across North Texas in connection to school threats
Arlington police said a suspect told officers he posted a threat on social media as a prank.
Experts advise parents on easing kids' anxiety over school shooting threats
Amid a rash of threats against schools on social media, North Texas police departments have arrested five people.
Murdered Dallas ISD student honored at Midlothian football game
David Washington's parents said the outpouring of love after their son was killed last Friday is appreciated. Thursday night, their son got a game-time honor.
A September heat wave is headed for North Texas
High pressure will stay in place through most of next week, leading to mostly clear skies.
Dallas Arboretum kicks off two-day Hispanic Heritage Celebration
The celebration featured food demonstrations from Chef Nico with Meso Maya.
2 adults, 3 children killed in August I-35W crash identified
Eduardo Gonzalez, 19, was allegedly driving under the influence when his black Chevy Camaro collided with the rear of the sedan carrying the five victims.
CBS Texas Sports team shares Week 2 predictions for Dallas Cowboys home opener
There's no question that the competition will crank up a notch for the Cowboys and the Saints in Week 2.
Top Fort Worth ISD students earn National Merit semit-finalist status
Fort Worth ISD will announce finalists in February 2025, with scholarship winners to follow in the spring.
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in North Texas
Check out the events happening across the DFW metroplex in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Advocacy group calls on changes in Dallas juvenile department
A North Texas advocacy group is calling on the Dallas County juvenile justice system to repair long-standing issues.
Southwest shakes up board amid pressure from big shareholder
Gary Kelly, the former CEO who has been chairman since 2008, will retire next year.
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North Texas faces sunny skies and heat next week
High clouds from Hurricane Ileana, located to our southwest, are drifting into the region and will linger Saturday.
Teamed Up For TSF Athlete Explains What The Event Means To Him
Teamed up for TSF Athlete Chris Curtis gives his outlook on the event
North Texas Student Athletes Team Up With Special Needs Athletes
Teamed Up for TSF kicks off at Game On Sports in Fort Worth
Hot and humid weekend with small rain chances ahead in North Texas
Expect a hot and humid weekend in North Texas, with temperatures in the mid-90s and heat indices in the triple digits. A small chance of rain won’t affect outdoor plans.
Full conversation between North Texas police chiefs and sheriff on smoke shop concerns
Allen's police chief says this is not just an issue in his city, and his counterparts agree. This video shows a candid conversation between Allen Police Chief Steve Dye, McKinney Police Chief Joe Ellenburg, Frisco Police Chief David Shilson, Richardson Police Chief Gary Tittle, and Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner.
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North Texas faces sunny skies and heat next week
High clouds from Hurricane Ileana, located to our southwest, are drifting into the region and will linger Saturday.
North Texas faces sunny skies and heat next week
High clouds from Hurricane Ileana, located to our southwest, are drifting into the region and will linger Saturday.
A September heat wave is headed for North Texas
High pressure will stay in place through most of next week, leading to mostly clear skies.
High temperatures return to the 90s for North Texas, with more heat on the way
First Alert chief meteorologist Scott Padgett has the latest forecast.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Cultura Markets bring culture and local vendors to the community year round
Cultura Markets organizer Mariah Zurita has created a community of local business owners showcasing their culture.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in North Texas
Check out the events happening across the DFW metroplex in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
500 DISD students go back to school with new kicks thanks to Oak Cliff nonprofit
About 500 kids started the school year with a fresh pair of shoes, thanks to a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering underserved students in Oak Cliff.
Latin American baseball league gives migrants in North Texas sense of community
Founded about a year ago, the league is made up almost entirely of immigrants from Latin America.
The women of Escaramuza Charra
Escaramuza Charra may look pretty, but don't let the dresses fool you. These women work hard to perform their routines to perfection.
What is the Escaramuza Charra Competition?
Escaramuza Charra consists of an eight woman team riding side-saddle on horseback, performing intricate routines at high speeds.
Theatre company puts Latino stories center stage
Cara Mia strives to tell diverse stories of the Latino experience and is sharing their works beyond the stage. The theatre participates in youth education programs and community events that focus on healing, learning and strategies for action.
Inside the Latin music boom: "You don't have to understand what the lyrics are"
There is no denying Latin Music in 2023 is seeing a global explosion backed by all kinds of record breaking sales, sold out concerts, and acceptance in mainstream culture.
North Side High School's mariachi program honors its Hispanic roots through music
What sometimes starts out as chaos, occasionally has a way of developing into perfect harmony.
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Kumar Rocker impresses in highly anticipated Texas Rangers debut
It was the conclusion of a long journey for the top pitching prospect in the Rangers organization.
Rangers All-Star Corey Seager to have season-ending surgery
It's the second sports hernia surgery for Seager in the last 12 months
Defending champion Tommy Paul to compete in 2025 Dallas Open
The Dallas Open takes place Feb. 1-9, 2025.
Arizona Diamondbacks hit 5 HRs in a 14-4 rout of Texas Rangers
Ketel Marte homered and had four RBIs, Eugenio Suárez hit two homers and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Texas Rangers 14-4.
Olympic breaker Raygun is top ranked despite controversial performance
Despite her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics, Australian breakdancer Raygun is ranked No. 1 by The World DanceSport Federation.
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Video shows woman being assaulted in unprovoked attack in downtown Dallas
The incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. at the corner of Elm Street and Field Street, according to Downtown Dallas, Inc.
5 arrests across North Texas in connection to school threats
Arlington police said a suspect told officers he posted a threat on social media as a prank.
Experts advise parents on easing kids' anxiety over school shooting threats
Amid a rash of threats against schools on social media, North Texas police departments have arrested five people.
Murdered Dallas ISD student honored at Midlothian football game
David Washington's parents said the outpouring of love after their son was killed last Friday is appreciated. Thursday night, their son got a game-time honor.
A September heat wave is headed for North Texas
High pressure will stay in place through most of next week, leading to mostly clear skies.
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Senators demand answers from Dallas-based Steward Health
The company owns 30 hospitals nationwide, including five in Texas,
Along for the ride: Allen police bust vape shops selling THC to minors
For months, Allen police spent weeks making undercover purchases at smoke shops across the city, then sending the THC products for testing at a certified lab in North Texas.
Inside the investigation: Allen smoke shop raids
The CBS News Texas I-Team went inside the investigation, from the undercover purchases to the lab testing and parents who said stores were selling to their kids.
North Texas girl sex trafficked after Dallas Mavericks game shares her story of survival
Once afraid to tell her story, Natalee Cramer now wants her voice heard.
Questions surround the handcuffing of a Texas 10-year-old with learning disabilities
In an incident raising questions about school discipline and law enforcement practices, police handcuffed a 10-year-old girl with learning disorders following an incident at school.
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Trump says he would deport migrants in Springfield, Ohio, to Venezuela
Trump told reporters,"We're going to have the largest deportation in the history of our country," starting with Ohio and Colorado — "Springfield and Aurora," he said.
Pope Francis says Kamala Harris and Donald Trump "both against life"
Asked to advise Catholic U.S. voters on the choice between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Pope Francis had harsh words, but no firm guidance.
Feisty debate between Harris and Trump gets equal reactions from their respective parties
"We're doing almost what they did last night," said former Texas Railroad Commissioner/ former TEA Commissioner Michael Williams (R) in a heated conversation on abortion with Retired USAF Colonel and former candidate for Texas Agriculture Commissioner/ Congress Kim Olson (D), and Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink. Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Donald Trump's responses on abortion, the economy and immigration during the ABC News Presidential Debate garnered equal reactions from their respective parties.
Uvalde school shooting report reveals border officers couldn't access key tools
A federal internal report found CBP officers who arrived at the scene of the Uvalde school shooting were unable to access important tools to aid their response.
Trump says he won't debate Harris again
Former President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he won't debate Vice President Kamala Harris again, saying, "THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!"
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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.
What you need to know before investing in solar panels
Over the past several months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has reported on solar panel horror stories. This time, we set out to find a success story.
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.
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High levels of lead found in 12 cinnamon brands. List to avoid.
A third of the cinnamon powders and spice mixtures tested yielded alarming results, advocacy group's study finds.
California advances bill banning food additives in school meals
Food dyes in popular snacks have been linked to adverse health outcomes in kids, says state legislature.
Parental stress is an urgent public health issue, U.S. surgeon general says
An advisory from the nation's top doctor draws attention to the importance of parents' mental health and well-being.
Heat-related deaths are on the rise, according to new study
From 1999-2023, the Journal of American Medical Association recorded 21,518 deaths where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, likely an underestimation, they say.
Baby dies after being left in hot car for over 7 hours, officials say
Local police said a preliminary investigation shows the child's grandmother left the baby in the rear seat of the car.
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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.
Elon Musk announces X, SpaceX headquarters relocating to Texas
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
North Texas shoppers remain skeptical of Kroger-Albertsons merger as grocery giants make moves for federal approval
Consumer confidence in the deal remains as unguaranteed as a nod from the feds.
First ammo vending machine in Texas makes its debut
Dallas-based American Rounds says more than 200 stores in Texas are requesting a machine.
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Kumar Rocker impresses in highly anticipated Texas Rangers debut
It was the conclusion of a long journey for the top pitching prospect in the Rangers organization.
Rangers All-Star Corey Seager to have season-ending surgery
It's the second sports hernia surgery for Seager in the last 12 months
Defending champion Tommy Paul to compete in 2025 Dallas Open
The Dallas Open takes place Feb. 1-9, 2025.
Arizona Diamondbacks hit 5 HRs in a 14-4 rout of Texas Rangers
Ketel Marte homered and had four RBIs, Eugenio Suárez hit two homers and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Texas Rangers 14-4.
Olympic breaker Raygun is top ranked despite controversial performance
Despite her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics, Australian breakdancer Raygun is ranked No. 1 by The World DanceSport Federation.
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John Legend denounces false claims about migrants in his hometown
John Legend posted a video to Instagram denouncing Trump's false claim about Haitian migrants: "Nobody's eating cats. Nobody's eating dogs," Legend said.
Justin Timberlake speaks out after taking plea deal in Long Island DWI case
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to driving while ability impaired on Long Island. He spoke to reporters after the plea, saying he made a mistake, and urged people not to get behind the wheel if they had even one drink.
Olympic breaker Raygun is top ranked despite controversial performance
Despite her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics, Australian breakdancer Raygun is ranked No. 1 by The World DanceSport Federation.
Frankie Beverly, R&B singer and Philadelphia native, dies at 77
Legendary R&B singer and Philadelphia native Frankie Beverly has passed away, his family announced on Instagram Wednesday.
Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris in post signed "Childless Cat Lady"
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
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North Texas faces sunny skies and heat next week
High clouds from Hurricane Ileana, located to our southwest, are drifting into the region and will linger Saturday.
Teamed Up For TSF Athlete Explains What The Event Means To Him
Teamed up for TSF Athlete Chris Curtis gives his outlook on the event
North Texas Student Athletes Team Up With Special Needs Athletes
Teamed Up for TSF kicks off at Game On Sports in Fort Worth
Hot and humid weekend with small rain chances ahead in North Texas
Expect a hot and humid weekend in North Texas, with temperatures in the mid-90s and heat indices in the triple digits. A small chance of rain won’t affect outdoor plans.
Full conversation between North Texas police chiefs and sheriff on smoke shop concerns
Allen's police chief says this is not just an issue in his city, and his counterparts agree. This video shows a candid conversation between Allen Police Chief Steve Dye, McKinney Police Chief Joe Ellenburg, Frisco Police Chief David Shilson, Richardson Police Chief Gary Tittle, and Collin County Sheriff Jim Skinner.
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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.
Tornado destroys Texas home, storm chaser saves family of 4: PHOTOS
A storm chaser not only captured a massive tornado touching down in Hawley, Texas on Thursday but ended up rescuing a family of four whose home was destroyed by it.
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.
