Plano native Amber Glenn makes U.S. Figure Skating Team for Winter Olympics
Amber Glenn can now add Olympian to her resume after putting together a phenomenal free skate, which won her a third consecutive U.S. Figure Skating title.
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Amber Hagerman's legacy saves lives as police still seek answers
Thirty years after the abduction and killing of 9-year-old Amber Hagerman, Arlington police are honoring her legacy as the inspiration for the Amber Alert system.
Trump is taking aim at borrowing costs. Will it work — or backfire?
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran's crackdown on protesters
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
Scott Adams, Dilbert comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Clintons won't testify in Epstein probe as House Oversight GOP threatens contempt
Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the committee's chairman, said the panel will move next week on holding them in contempt.
Uvalde teacher who survived school shooting testifies he saw "black shadow with a gun"
Arnulfo Reyes' testimony came on the fifth day of the trial for Adrian Gonzales, a former Uvalde schools police officer.
What to know: Special needs students and the Texas school voucher program
Children with special needs are eligible for up to $30,000.
North Texas student fired after posting viral video about ICE agents
A North Texas nursing student says she lost her job and received online threats after posting a video revealing ICE agents were staying at a Dallas hotel where she worked.
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What to know: Special needs students and the Texas school voucher program
Children with special needs are eligible for up to $30,000.
Arlington ISD says cellphone ban has been successful so far this school year
Superintendent Matt Smith said their district has been pleasantly surprised by the success so far this school year.
Grand Prairie ISD reveals optimization plan to consolidate, close schools
At Thursday night's meeting of the board of trustees, the superintendent identified three campuses that would close.
TEA announces state take over of Lake Worth ISD
The Texas Education Agency sent a letter to Lake Worth ISD on Thursday, announcing that the state would step in and take over the district.
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD votes to close, consolidate 2 elementary schools
The vote passed just before midnight to close Bransford and Dove Elementary schools.
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Cold starts, above average temperatures expected across North Texas ahead of another front
Looking ahead to Wednesday, Jan. 14, temperatures will be a few degrees cooler, and the wind will be much stronger as a cold front moves in from the north.
Dallas Open unveils newly resurfaced community tennis courts
The courts were unveiled at Hattie R Moore Park near Singleton Boulevard. “This is something that you get at a country club,” said Dallas Tennis Association Executive Director Sean Teeter.
North Texas county commissioners reveal possible impacts of DART withdrawals
Meeting documents show that about 800 bus stops, 13 GoLink zones and several rail stations would be affected if North Texas cities withdraw from DART.
Clintons could face contempt proceedings after refusing to testify in the Epstein investigation
Bill and Hillary Clinton refused to appear before the House Oversight Committee to testify as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, setting up a legal confrontation as the Republican-led panel threatens to hold them in contempt of Congress.
At least 12,000 dead after Iran protest, as President Trump weighs intervention options
A source inside Iran who was able to call out told CBS News that activist groups working to compile a full death toll from the protests, based on reports from medical officials across the country, believed the toll was at least 12,000, and possibly as high as 20,000.
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Cold starts, above average temperatures expected across North Texas ahead of another front
Looking ahead to Wednesday, Jan. 14, temperatures will be a few degrees cooler, and the wind will be much stronger as a cold front moves in from the north.
Above-average temperatures expected ahead of cold front moving into North Texas
This cold front will be responsible for dropping temperatures to near freezing on Thursday, Jan. 15.
Some clouds in the sky Tuesday for North Texas with several cold fronts this week
North Texas can expect some clouds in the sky on Tuesday. We remain near to above normal temps. Expect several cold fronts this week.
North Texas warms into the mid-60s before midweek cooldown and windy conditions
Above-average temperatures continue across North Texas with highs in the mid-60s and increasing clouds, while only spotty sprinkles are possible in far southern counties ahead of a windy midweek front that brings a brief cooldown and little chance for meaningful rain.
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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.
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.
VA home care changes in Texas: fewer hours for some vets, rural caregiver pay to drop in January
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
Stolen suitcase, GPS tracker, and weeks of waiting on police: inside a North Texas couple's search for answers
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
School buses improve educational outcomes. Why are they massively underfunded?
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
I-Team Investigation: A patchwork of protection
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
Texas woman shares violent video of jail experience
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
In jail instead of a hospital; the struggle to get mental health treatment in Texas
The average wait for a bed in a maximum-security psychiatric facility in Texas is over eight months.
New messages show why Kerr County judge was absent in aftermath of deadly July 4th floods
At a legislative hearing, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick blasted Judge Rob Kelly for being absent in his county's time of need.
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Texas lawmaker says he's trying again to pass a law that bans social media for children under 16
Republican State Representative Jared Patterson previously tried passing legislation to ban social media for children under the age of 18, but while it made it through the House, it didn't get across the finish line in the Senate. Now he's trying to pass the bill and has lowered the age to 16, just like Australia's new law.
Texas debates property tax reform, a tax advisor proposes targeted relief for first-time homebuyers
Even though school property taxes have been cut during the past several legislative sessions, many homeowners are still not happy about their property tax bills. Jack Fink spoke with Ryan Chismark, partner of Meritax Advisors, about Gov. Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick's plans for tax reform and other ideas he believes should be considered. This includes benefits for first-time homebuyers and public schools.
Former Dallas Mayor Tom Leppert says the city should sell city hall
The city of Dallas estimates it needs hundreds of millions of dollars to repair the 50-year-old City Hall. Former Mayor Tom Leppert tells us why he thinks the city should sell it.
Discussing Texas politics in 2025, and what keep to your eye on in 2026
Eye on Politics Jack Fink, Brad Johnson, formerly of The Texan, and politics editor at the Texas Tribune, Jasper Scherer, discuss the political stories from 2025 and what to watch for in 2026. In 2025, Texas was hit with deadly flooding on the Fourth of July, and the redistricting battle in the state made for a national fight that continues to have effects. In 2026, Texas voters will choose candidates for the open U.S. Senate seat, and Governor Greg Abbott is running for another term on the heels of his school voucher bill passing.
Republican candidate for Texas Attorney General Joan Huffman talks campaign and priorities
Republican candidate for Texas Attorney General, Joan Huffman, discusses her campaign and priorities. She tells Jack Fink her experience and qualifications include a long Senate career.
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Plano native Amber Glenn makes U.S. Figure Skating Team for Winter Olympics
Amber Glenn can now add Olympian to her resume after putting together a phenomenal free skate, which won her a third consecutive U.S. Figure Skating title.
Flagg posts 27 points, 3 blocked shots to help Mavericks beat the Nets 113-105
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
Bulls beat Mavericks 125-107 after Kidd is ejected in the first quarter
The Bulls put seven players in double figures, outscored the Mavericks 38-8 in fast-break points and never trailed.
Championship parade held for the South Oak Cliff High School Golden Bears after winning 5A state football championship
The community gathered Saturday at a parade to celebrate the remarkable season for the South Oak Cliff Golden Bears, who won the Texas UIL 5A Division II state football championship.
Mavs' Anthony Davis to miss time with ligament damage in hand, AP source says
Anthony Davis has ligament damage in his left hand, and the Dallas Mavericks' oft-injured big man could be facing an extended absence.
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Plano native Amber Glenn makes U.S. Figure Skating Team for Winter Olympics
Amber Glenn can now add Olympian to her resume after putting together a phenomenal free skate, which won her a third consecutive U.S. Figure Skating title.
Amber Hagerman's legacy saves lives as police still seek answers
Thirty years after the abduction and killing of 9-year-old Amber Hagerman, Arlington police are honoring her legacy as the inspiration for the Amber Alert system.
Trump is taking aim at borrowing costs. Will it work — or backfire?
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
Over 12,000 feared dead after Iran's crackdown on protesters
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
Scott Adams, Dilbert comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
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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.
VA home care changes in Texas: fewer hours for some vets, rural caregiver pay to drop in January
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
Stolen suitcase, GPS tracker, and weeks of waiting on police: inside a North Texas couple's search for answers
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
School buses improve educational outcomes. Why are they massively underfunded?
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
I-Team Investigation: A patchwork of protection
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
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Clintons won't testify in Epstein probe as House Oversight GOP threatens contempt
Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the committee's chairman, said the panel will move next week on holding them in contempt.
Republican congressman proposes bill to make Greenland 51st state
Republican Rep. Randy Fine of Florida introduced a bill to annex Greenland and make it the 51st U.S. state.
Democrats want to know if any Jan. 6 rioters are now working for ICE
Nearly one year after the mass pardon of more than 1,500 Trump-supporting Capitol riot defendants, House Democrats are asking whether any of the pardoned rioters are now working for ICE.
Pentagon adopting Musk's Grok AI despite growing backlash against it
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will start using Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok. The word comes days after Grok drew global outcry for generating highly sexualized deepfake images.
Hegseth praises Lockheed Martin workers during visit to Fort Worth plant
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlighted the role of the F-35 fighter jet and its workforce during a visit to Lockheed Martin's Fort Worth plant.
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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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Nurses strike begins in New York City as thousands walk off jobs
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
State of denial: How insurance companies impact health care today
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
Mountain cedar making North Texas allergy sufferers miserable
'Tis the season: for sniffles, but before you blame the holiday gathering at grandma's for your coughing, sneezy misery, look around.
Full-body scans in Plano detect health issues before symptoms, patient says scan changed his life
In Plano, Dragonfly Scans is a healthcare company that wants to show you what's happening inside your body.
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Salad and Go closing all Texas, Oklahoma locations
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
Venezuela's vast oil reserves draw interest, but benefits remain unclear
Venezuela is said to have the largest amount of these reserves in the world.
Will Texas immediately benefit from rebuilding Venezuela's oil infrastructure?
Trump said the "whole infrastructure" of Venezuela has to be rebuilt and that American companies would be used to rebuild it.
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.
Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory brings thousands of jobs to North Texas
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
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Plano native Amber Glenn makes U.S. Figure Skating Team for Winter Olympics
Amber Glenn can now add Olympian to her resume after putting together a phenomenal free skate, which won her a third consecutive U.S. Figure Skating title.
Flagg posts 27 points, 3 blocked shots to help Mavericks beat the Nets 113-105
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
Bulls beat Mavericks 125-107 after Kidd is ejected in the first quarter
The Bulls put seven players in double figures, outscored the Mavericks 38-8 in fast-break points and never trailed.
Championship parade held for the South Oak Cliff High School Golden Bears after winning 5A state football championship
The community gathered Saturday at a parade to celebrate the remarkable season for the South Oak Cliff Golden Bears, who won the Texas UIL 5A Division II state football championship.
Mavs' Anthony Davis to miss time with ligament damage in hand, AP source says
Anthony Davis has ligament damage in his left hand, and the Dallas Mavericks' oft-injured big man could be facing an extended absence.
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Scott Adams, Dilbert comic strip creator, dies at age 68
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
The Golden Globes were Sunday night. Here's how to watch and what to know.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, dies at 78
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Actor Timothy Busfield faces child sex abuse charge in New Mexico
Timothy Busfield is known for appearances in "The West Wing," "Field of Dreams" and "Thirtysomething."
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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.
