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AAA Texas warns drivers, as new research shows speeding and keeping up with traffic are becoming more common
Drivers surveyed say they often rely on surrounding traffic instead of posted limits, contributing to thousands of serious crashes.
North Texas heat wave sparks power outages across Dallas neighborhoods
Residents and businesses reported brief disruptions as electrical equipment strained under days of extreme temperatures.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
Beloved North Texas K-9, shot in the line of duty and praised for heroic service, dies of cancer at 12
The longtime Belgian Malinois patrol dog was remembered for his impact on the department and community.
Police renew hunt for killer after DNA identifies woman strangled in Fort Worth in 1986
The victim's disappearance in the mid‑1980s left her family without answers for nearly four decades.
Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
State Farm is sending refund checks to customers. Here's who qualifies.
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
Dallas U.S. Attorney's announces new effort to combat sex abuse in North Texas public schools
The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas announced Project Safe Schools, a new initiative for fighting abuse in public schools.
Meta's federal trial begins over child social media addiction claims
The lawsuit accuses the social media giant of contributing to the youth mental health crisis by deliberately designing features that addict children to its platforms.
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DFW heat hits 105 as extreme heat and fire danger continue
DFW is baking. Temperatures hit 105 Tuesday, with 106 expected Wednesday as extreme heat and fire danger continue across North Texas. And relief? Not anytime soon.
North Texas facing extreme heat warning for Tuesday afternoon
Tuesday is a First Alert Weather Day across North Texas due to the extreme heat. An extreme heat warning goes into effect at noon today, as temperatures may reach 108°, and our feels-like temperatures might reach 109°! For those under a heat advisory, actual temperatures may reach 105°, and the feels-like temperature may reach 107°.
Extreme heat warning activates for North Texas Tuesday afternoon
Tuesday is a First Alert Weather Day across North Texas due to the extreme heat. An extreme heat warning goes into effect at noon today, as temperatures may reach 108°, and our feels-like temperatures might reach 109°! For those under a heat advisory, actual temperatures may reach 105°, and the feels-like temperature may reach 107°.
Extreme heat warning active in North Texas for Tuesday afternoon
We are past peak heating of summer as our average temperature has dropped to 96°, but clearly, this is an anomalous year.
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Bipartisan group of lawmakers critical of new Texas border wall construction
Residents have been protesting for months amid rumors over border construction.
Data centers dominate Texas politics with midterms months away
A recent poll shows the majority of Texans support requiring large AI data centers to disclose water use and fund their own power grid upgrades.
RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas, set to be their largest convention since 2016, will offer public access
Democrats prepare counterprogramming as Republicans open free public ticket lottery and expand events outside the arena.
Mayor Johnson says Dallas doesn't "have a revenue problem", AI will help
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson made the remarks one day before City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert released her proposed 2026-27 budget.
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TEA releases school district reports cards; Fort Worth ISD shows some improvement
Austin ISD had two schools score their fifth consecutive failing grade, triggering a potential state takeover.
Some private schools see rapid growth with new Texas Education Freedom Accounts
This is Texas's first year using $1 billion of taxpayer money to fund private school expenses for eligible families who applied to the program.
Fort Worth ISD begins school year under state control after takeover
The first day of school for Fort Worth ISD is on Monday, and there are a lot of eyes on the district as it begins the new school year under state control.
Texas board approves adding Bible stories to required reading for public school students
The reading list will take effect starting in 2030.
Deadlines Texas families should know for school voucher program
To receive funding by July 1, families have until June 1 to choose their school or setting, whether private or homeschooling.
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Court fight continues over Big Bend border project during construction pause
A federal court is set to hear a request for a temporary restraining order on Aug. 28 that could determine whether the pause on border‑security construction inside Big Bend National Park will be extended.
Beagle breeding oversight questioned after raid on Wisconsin facility
A Wisconsin beagle‑breeding facility that supplied dogs for research faced years of regulatory scrutiny before animal activists raided the property earlier this year. The last remaining dogs have since been removed.
More Americans turning to social media and AI for health information
A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds more than one in five social media users have made a health decision based on something they saw online. Researchers say the trend is concerning because 78% of users believe most health content on social platforms is false or misleading.
Nationwide recall issued for Outshine fruit bars over possible glass contamination
Dreyer’s Ice Cream has announced a voluntary recall of several Outshine frozen fruit bar flavors because some boxes may contain glass.
Construction crew uncovers millions in hidden gold
A construction team installing a sewer line in Belgium discovered thousands of gold coins and about 50 gold bars concealed in a cellar wall, worth more than $10 million. A charity group that owns the property may split the value with the workers.
Beyond the Border
Border project work paused in Big Bend as residents vow to keep fighting
Residents in the area first reported contractors with heavy machinery moving into the area in early August.
DACA renewal processing delays leave many across country in limbo
DACA recipients across the country have lost work authorization due to backlogs.
Confusion continues in Big Bend region over border wall plans
Since early 2026, a bipartisan coalition of local residents in the Big Bend region has banded together to fight against a border wall in the area.
Dilley residents' opinions split on living near controversial immigration detention facility
The self-proclaimed "Watermelon Capital of Texas" was once best known for its fruit output.
Fort Worth DACA recipient on edge awaiting work authorization ruling
An ongoing legal case threatens to strip work authorization from tens of thousands of Texas DACA recipients.
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.
I-Team Investigations
Prosper PD reverses discipline for detectives who reported affair
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
Even after a kidnapper's life sentence, hunt for more victims continues
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
She stopped a predatory ice cream man. Now, she helped convict him.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
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.
"A genetic witness": new ways police are using DNA to solve crime
It's one thing to have blood, semen or saliva and a potential suspect identified against whom to compare it. A DNA test would simply show whether it's a match or not.
Two girls, kidnapped 8 years apart, waited decades to learn who did it
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
Solar bust: Bankruptcies leave some solar customers with broken panels, faulty systems
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
How an affair inside Prosper PD led to half a dozen demotions
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
As risk rises, thousands of Texans drop flood insurance
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
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The RNC is prepping for the first-ever midterm convention coming to Dallas in September, and predict
The Republican National Committee spokesman, Zach Kraft, says the Party's special midterm convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas will be the largest since the Party's 2016 national convention. So, larger than the RNC's convention in Milwaukee in 2024.
Dallas County Democratic Party Chairman of the discusses the RNC's midterm convention and his party'
Kardal Coleman, Chairman of the Dallas County Democratic Party, is talking about the September Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas and the Democratic Party's counter-activities. He also discusses the DNC meetings he's been attending in Austin.
Republican U.S. Rep. Pat Fallon on where he stands on data centers and the construction at Big Bend
Republican U.S. Rep. Pat Fallon says he agrees with constituents and Gov. Greg Abbott's stance on data centers in Texas. Fallon speaks on why he agrees with the President Trump administration's border security initiatives underway at Big Bend National Park.
Republican Texas Rep. Wes Virdell on controversial Big Bend National Park construction, data centers
Republican Texas Rep. Wes Virdell of McCollough County discusses his thoughts on the controversial construction by the Trump administration in the Big Bend National Park.
Democratic Candidate for Texas Lt. Governor Vikki Goodwin on data centers, Big Bend construction
Democratic Candidate for Lt. Governor Vikki Goodwin discusses her concerns about data centers in Texas. She tells Jack Fink her thoughts on the controversial construction in the Big Bend National Park and her other campaign priorities.
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Dallas Wings fall by 8 points, Golden State Valkyries bound for WNBA playoffs
Golden State has already surpassed its win total from last season by two and will get another chance on the postseason stage.
Von Miller comes home: DeSoto native joins Dallas Cowboys
Homecoming is the only way to describe Sunday night's news: DeSoto native Von Miller is finally putting that blue star on his helmet.
Mavs, Stars agree to stay at American Airlines Center through 2031
The Stars' lease for the AAC ends in 2031, and the team is pushing to construct a new arena in Plano.
North Texas football star Von Miller expected to sign with the Cowboys
One of the greatest DFW football products will finally be playing in his hometown.
Gelof, Butler each hit two-run homers to lead the A's over the Rangers 5-2
Zack Gelof and Lawrence Butler each hit two-run homers, Tommy White had his first major league homer and the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Sunday.
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Eat See Play: Mozzarella Company
Stop in to buy some tasty artisan cheeses or learn how to make it yourself at the Mozzarella Company!
Eat See Play: Happy Ski School
Skiing in North Texas...who knew? From summer camps to date nights, hit the slopes at Happy Ski School.
Eat See Play: Activate Games
Get your adrenaline flowing at Activate! See how you can beat the heat at this indoor playground that will test your mental and physical strength.
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Check out this next-level flower shop. Create your own or take home something curated just for you!
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AAA Texas warns drivers, as new research shows speeding and keeping up with traffic are becoming more common
Drivers surveyed say they often rely on surrounding traffic instead of posted limits, contributing to thousands of serious crashes.
North Texas heat wave sparks power outages across Dallas neighborhoods
Residents and businesses reported brief disruptions as electrical equipment strained under days of extreme temperatures.
NASA images show 60-foot-wide crater on moon after SpaceX rocket booster crash
A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.
Beloved North Texas K-9, shot in the line of duty and praised for heroic service, dies of cancer at 12
The longtime Belgian Malinois patrol dog was remembered for his impact on the department and community.
Police renew hunt for killer after DNA identifies woman strangled in Fort Worth in 1986
The victim's disappearance in the mid‑1980s left her family without answers for nearly four decades.
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Prosper PD reverses discipline for detectives who reported affair
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
Even after a kidnapper's life sentence, hunt for more victims continues
A phone call from jail raised further suspicions that Carney targeted other girls.
She stopped a predatory ice cream man. Now, she helped convict him.
More than 40 years after helping catch an ice cream truck driver who exposed himself to her, an Oklahoma woman testified against him in a Texas trial, helping secure a life sentence.
How genetic genealogy solved two North Texas child abductions
In 1991, a Plano girl was kidnapped and sexually assaulted. The same thing happened 8 years later in Dallas. Investigators found the same DNA on both victims.
Two girls, kidnapped 8 years apart, waited decades to learn who did it
Ashley Keith sat down with CBS News Texas for an exclusive interview, her first ever about her 1991 kidnapping.
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DOJ asks court to reinstate criminal charges against Abrego Garcia
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
Push back on data centers by Texas voters gains attention of state GOP leaders, Dem challengers
Many people across the state, including suburban and rural Texans, are unhappy about data centers, particularly AI data centers.
Supreme Court won't rehear Trump's appeal of $5 million E. Jean Carroll case
The Supreme Court declined for the second time to consider President Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case.
RFK Jr.'s hunt for autism culprits stalls amid Trump's baseless vaccine order
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s closed-door research has yet to produce evidence linking vaccines and autism.
ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on shock-delivering gloves
U.S. ICE officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
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Target reports stronger-than-expected sales under new CEO
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
California to provide 400 free diapers for newborns at dozens of hospitals
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries moves headquarters to Texas after 17 years in Philadelphia area
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Nearly 30 years after a federal safety warning, another gas explosion raises questions in Lake Dallas
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Driverless taxi company Zoox to begin testing in Dallas
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
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Tuberculosis investigation at MacArthur High School ongoing
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Nonprofit helps breast cancer patients, survivors with fly fishing retreats
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
Social Security adds 14 conditions to fast-track disability list
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
Nearly 30,000 pounds of imported beef sold in Texas, Florida recalled
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Some meat products with jalapeños may be linked to salmonella outbreak, USDA says
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
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Plano City Council votes to put Dallas Stars arena funding plan on November ballot
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
Mary Kay brings iconic pink tradition to Fort Worth while thriving in the digital age
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
The Hub in Allen closes for renovation and rebrand
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
AI revolution arrives in North Texas: Nvidia and Wistron launch plant in Fort Worth
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Arlington estimates $160 million of economic impact from the FIFA World Cup so far
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
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Dallas Wings fall by 8 points, Golden State Valkyries bound for WNBA playoffs
Golden State has already surpassed its win total from last season by two and will get another chance on the postseason stage.
Von Miller comes home: DeSoto native joins Dallas Cowboys
Homecoming is the only way to describe Sunday night's news: DeSoto native Von Miller is finally putting that blue star on his helmet.
Mavs, Stars agree to stay at American Airlines Center through 2031
The Stars' lease for the AAC ends in 2031, and the team is pushing to construct a new arena in Plano.
North Texas football star Von Miller expected to sign with the Cowboys
One of the greatest DFW football products will finally be playing in his hometown.
Gelof, Butler each hit two-run homers to lead the A's over the Rangers 5-2
Zack Gelof and Lawrence Butler each hit two-run homers, Tommy White had his first major league homer and the Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-2 on Sunday.
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Frank Beard, ZZ Top drummer, dies at age 77
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé in "profound shock" after her death
Hayden Panettiere, who shares a daughter with the former boxing champ, died on Sunday at 36 years old.
Hayden Panettiere, known for "Heroes" and "Remember the Titans," dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Ariana Grande pulls out of musical over "endless, ongoing public scrutiny"
Ariana Grande had been due to star alongside her "Wicked" co-star Jonathan Bailey in a production of "Sunday in the Park with George" in 2027.
Vincent Pastore, famous for his role in "The Sopranos," dies at 80
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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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.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
