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Desoto High School teacher on leave after controversial video surfaces on social media
Police are investigating a Desoto High School teacher after a video surfaced on social media of what appears to show a physical altercation between him and a student.
Family services needs help identifying child abandoned outside Baylor emergency room
Do you recognize Alejandra? She was dropped off at Baylor's ER on Monday, Dec. 4. Hospital workers said they think she's 6 years old.
Affordable housing a "crisis" in Dallas, speakers urge council to boost funding
A clearer picture has emerged in Dallas of the priorities in a proposed $1-billion bond package in the works for next year.
Your Dollars & Sense: Is it time to cut the cord?
CBS News Texas' Keith Russell tackles personal finance in this weekly segment.
Want a fur bass guitar? ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill's is up for auction
Fans of ZZ Top or rock n' roll nostalgia are about to have a rare chance to own some of late ZZ-Top's Bassist Dusty Hill's personal collection items.
Coming soon, longtime Red River Rivalry extended to stay at the Cotton Bowl
The University of Texas and University of Oklahoma have agreed to a contract extension to keep the historic Allstate Red River Rivalry football game at the Cotton Bowl through 2036.
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy to get appendix removed
According to the team, McCarthy experienced abdominal pain Wednesday morning "that warranted further evaluation and resulted in a diagnosis of acute appendicitis."
Kevin McCarthy announces he will retire at the end of December
"I have decided to depart the House at the end of this year to serve America in new ways," McCarthy wrote in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal.
Trump says he would be a dictator only on "Day One" if he wins a second term
Former President Donald Trump would not say whether he plans to go after political opponents if he were re-elected president .
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Everything you need to know before the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival
If you're participating, spectating or volunteering, here's everything you need to know about the event.
Here's what your Christmas tree selection means for the Texas economy
Last year alone, the Texas Christmas tree industry had a direct economic impact of $397 million, employing 3,896 people with a payroll of more than $97 million.
Meet Lonestar, our new puppy from Canine Companions
Lonestar, who is a cross between a Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever, just started his two-year journey of training to become a service dog with Canine Companions.
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Shane James held on capital murder charges after 6 killed in string of shootings
Thirty-four-year-old Shane James has been charged with capital murder after he allegedly went on a shooting rampage killing his parents and four others, as well as injuring two police officers.
Warm, breezy weather pushes in overnight
Warm, breezy weather pushes in for Thursday and Friday. On Thursday, highs will be near 70. South winds could gust to 35 mph at times. We'll see partly cloudy skies.
Desoto High School teacher on leave after controversial video surfaces on social media
The Desoto school district said the teacher was placed on leave as soon as it was made aware of the video.
Dallas ISD’s Career Institute South carpentry students crafting gifts
This holiday season carpentry students at Dallas ISD’s Career Institute South are crafting special gifts to help put a smile on the faces of sick children at the Ronald McDonald House.
Ancient methane escaping from melting glaciers could potentially warm the planet even more
Carbon dioxide emissions from cars and factories are the primary driver of climate change, and can stay in the atmosphere for hundreds of years.
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Warm, breezy weather pushes in overnight
Warm, breezy weather pushes in for Thursday and Friday. On Thursday, highs will be near 70. South winds could gust to 35 mph at times. We'll see partly cloudy skies.
Lows in the mid-40s, a few clouds
A few clouds. Low 46F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.
Mix of sun, clouds in your Wednesday forecast
As we move through your Wednesday, chilly morning temperatures will give way to highs in the low 60s.
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Giving kids a fighting chance; Garland Police Boxing Gym home to Olympic hopeful
Life can deal you a series of bad blows, but the Garland police boxing gym is giving kids a fighting chance.
Grand Prairie ISD nurses say the district is asking them to go against the state
Some nurses are banding together in fear they will lose their licenses.
Football and bowling hybrid "fowling" comes to Plano in first Texas location
The idea originated in Indiana back in 2001, but has taken a few decades to make its way down south.
Denton County Transportation Authority sees highest ridership since 2019
This makes it one of the few transit agencies in the country that has fully recovered to pre-pandemic totals, according to DCTA.
Colleyville 5th graders combine allowances, donations to help classmate see in color
"I was just like, 'Is this what everyone else was seeing this whole time?' It just makes me feel thankful because I didn't know they would do this for me," Jaron Casillas said.
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Coming soon, longtime Red River Rivalry extended to stay at the Cotton Bowl
The University of Texas and University of Oklahoma have agreed to a contract extension to keep the historic Allstate Red River Rivalry football game at the Cotton Bowl through 2036.
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy to get appendix removed
According to the team, McCarthy experienced abdominal pain Wednesday morning "that warranted further evaluation and resulted in a diagnosis of acute appendicitis."
Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland shrugs off blip in historic season as Eagles await
Dallas cornerback DaRon Bland has gone from pick-6s to getting picked apart in his breakthrough NFL season.
Vasilevskiy, Kucherov help Lightning end 4-game skid in 4-0 win over Stars
Vasilevskiy stopped 25 shots for his first shutout of the season, NHL points leader Kucherov had a goal and an assist, and the Lightning beat the Stars 4-0 to snap a four-game skid.
Texas will make first College Football Playoff appearance in program history
The third-seeded Longhorns (12-1) are in the CFP for the first time.
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Desoto High School teacher on leave after controversial video surfaces on social media
Police are investigating a Desoto High School teacher after a video surfaced on social media of what appears to show a physical altercation between him and a student.
Family services needs help identifying child abandoned outside Baylor emergency room
Do you recognize Alejandra? She was dropped off at Baylor's ER on Monday, Dec. 4. Hospital workers said they think she's 6 years old.
Affordable housing a "crisis" in Dallas, speakers urge council to boost funding
A clearer picture has emerged in Dallas of the priorities in a proposed $1-billion bond package in the works for next year.
Your Dollars & Sense: Is it time to cut the cord?
CBS News Texas' Keith Russell tackles personal finance in this weekly segment.
Want a fur bass guitar? ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill's is up for auction
Fans of ZZ Top or rock n' roll nostalgia are about to have a rare chance to own some of late ZZ-Top's Bassist Dusty Hill's personal collection items.
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Dallas man caught at the border allegedly trying to smuggle 187 guns into Mexico
Santiago Ramirez, 26, of Dallas faces up to 30 years in prison on multiple gun trafficking charges.
$100 cap on ambulance rides – new recommendation would end surprise billing
Every year, more than 3 million Americans are rushed to a hospital by an ambulance. For many, this unexpected ride can cost hundreds, if not thousands of dollars, out of pocket.
North Texas sex trafficking case closed without arrest
Nearly 20 months has passed since a North Texas girl disappeared from a Mavericks game, only to be found days later with sex traffickers.
Local woman believes solar contractors exploited late stepmother
The popularity of solar panels is exploding. But with popularity comes the potential for abuse.
Unexpected property tax statements deliver anxiety to Tarrant County homeowners
When the statements arrived with a red-outlined "Pay This Amount" listed on a payment coupon, Tarrant County homeowners couldn't make sense of what appeared to be a bill.
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Kevin McCarthy announces he will retire at the end of December
"I have decided to depart the House at the end of this year to serve America in new ways," McCarthy wrote in an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal.
Trump says he would be a dictator only on "Day One" if he wins a second term
Former President Donald Trump would not say whether he plans to go after political opponents if he were re-elected president .
State Rep pleads no contest to attempting to impersonate a public servant charges
State Representative Frederick Frazier of McKinney came to the Collin County Courthouse to plead no contest to two class "A" misdemeanor charges.
Biden says he's "not sure" he'd be running if Trump weren't
President Biden made the comment during a campaign fundraiser in Boston on Tuesday.
College presidents face tough questions from Congress over antisemitism on campus
Colleges and universities have been criticized for their handling of antisemitic incidents since the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel.
Consumer News
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Amazon facilities in North Texas prepped, ready for Cyber Monday orders
To prepare for Cyber Monday, the Amazon Fulfillment Center in Grapevine hired an additional 800 employees to handle the influx of packages coming in and out of the facility.
Are the days of the mad rush to stores for Black Friday discounts over?
The days of chaotic lines, doorbuster sales, and the mad rush for discounts inside stores seem to be fading as more people shop online.
Your favorite Thanksgiving side could be more expensive this year
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! If you're hosting dinner this year, get ready for a rise in prices.
Shopping on Amazon Prime Day? Here's what you need to know
At one of the largest Amazon delivery hubs, associates and drivers are hitting the ground bright and early for Amazon Prime Day.
Schumer asks FDA to investigate Logan Paul's energy drink
PRIME faces scrutiny from lawmakers and health experts over its potentially dangerous levels of caffeine.
Health News
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Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
Protein bars recalled after hairnet and shrink wrap found in products
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
COVID variant BA.2.86 triples in new CDC estimates
A highly-mutated descendant called JN.1 could be to blame.
Millions of U.S. women face obstacles to getting maternity care
More than a third of counties in the U.S. don't have a hospital or birth center that offers obstetric care or any obstetric health care providers, one report says.
Most applesauce lead poisonings were in toddlers, FDA says
One family said their son had eaten the pouches up to six times a day.
Business News
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Are the days of the mad rush to stores for Black Friday discounts over?
The days of chaotic lines, doorbuster sales, and the mad rush for discounts inside stores seem to be fading as more people shop online.
Feds: Southwest's customer service failed during flight cancellations last winter
The federal government may be preparing to penalize Southwest Airlines for thousands of flight cancellations that affected more than 2 million travelers last December.
American Airlines posts $545 million loss on higher labor costs in a time of big profits for rivals
American Airlines is reporting a $545 million loss for the third quarter due to higher labor costs.
Amazon will start testing drones that will drop prescriptions on your doorstep, literally
Amazon will soon make prescription drugs fall from the sky when the e-commerce giant becomes the latest company to test drone deliveries.
Wanna get away? Southwest adds 5 new enhancements to rewards program
The changes begin next month.
Sports News
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Coming soon, longtime Red River Rivalry extended to stay at the Cotton Bowl
The University of Texas and University of Oklahoma have agreed to a contract extension to keep the historic Allstate Red River Rivalry football game at the Cotton Bowl through 2036.
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy to get appendix removed
According to the team, McCarthy experienced abdominal pain Wednesday morning "that warranted further evaluation and resulted in a diagnosis of acute appendicitis."
Cowboys cornerback DaRon Bland shrugs off blip in historic season as Eagles await
Dallas cornerback DaRon Bland has gone from pick-6s to getting picked apart in his breakthrough NFL season.
Vasilevskiy, Kucherov help Lightning end 4-game skid in 4-0 win over Stars
Vasilevskiy stopped 25 shots for his first shutout of the season, NHL points leader Kucherov had a goal and an assist, and the Lightning beat the Stars 4-0 to snap a four-game skid.
Texas will make first College Football Playoff appearance in program history
The third-seeded Longhorns (12-1) are in the CFP for the first time.
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Your Dollars & Sense: Is it time to cut the cord?
CBS News Texas' Keith Russell tackles personal finance in this weekly segment.
Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Taylor Swift is TIME's 2023 Person of the Year
"This is the proudest and happiest I've ever felt," Taylor Swift told TIME after being named the magazine's Person of the Year for 2023.
1958's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" tops Billboard chart for first time
Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" outperformed familiar chart-topper Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas Is You."
Grand Theft Auto VI trailer: 7 things we learned from the teaser
Grand Theft Auto is one of the best-selling entertainment franchises of all time, with millions of fans awaiting its next release.
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Shane James held on capital murder charges after 6 killed in string of shootings
Thirty-four-year-old Shane James has been charged with capital murder after he allegedly went on a shooting rampage killing his parents and four others, as well as injuring two police officers.
Warm, breezy weather pushes in overnight
Warm, breezy weather pushes in for Thursday and Friday. On Thursday, highs will be near 70. South winds could gust to 35 mph at times. We'll see partly cloudy skies.
Desoto High School teacher on leave after controversial video surfaces on social media
The Desoto school district said the teacher was placed on leave as soon as it was made aware of the video.
Dallas ISD’s Career Institute South carpentry students crafting gifts
This holiday season carpentry students at Dallas ISD’s Career Institute South are crafting special gifts to help put a smile on the faces of sick children at the Ronald McDonald House.
Ancient methane escaping from melting glaciers could potentially warm the planet even more
Carbon dioxide emissions from cars and factories are the primary driver of climate change, and can stay in the atmosphere for hundreds of years.
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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.
Went And Took It: Texas Rangers 2023 World Series victory parade
On Friday, hundreds of thousands of fans gathered outside and all around Globe Life Field in Arlington to celebrate the Texas Rangers historical World Series win!
Sweeter than candy: NICU babies too cute to spook!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at several Texas Health hospitals were dressed in creative costumes for Halloween.
Fried food & Ferris wheels: Colorful sights from the State Fair of Texas
Is that the smell of cotton candy, beignets and brisket wafting over Fair Park? It sure is, and we are here for it!
Life in plastic — it's fantastic! NICU babies living the Barbie life
No one puts these dolls back in their boxes. Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth are pretty in pink!
