Fairview agrees to mediation over proposed LDS Temple
The church, currently located on Stacy Road, seeks to build a new 43,000-square-foot temple with a height of 65 feet and a spire exceeding 150 feet.
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Farmers Branch bookstore owner closes shop due to stalker
The owner says a man has been stalking her and her customers since January.
Sean "Diddy" Combs seeks bail in NYC
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a new request for bail on Friday, saying changed circumstances, along with new evidence, mean the hip-hop mogul should be allowed to prepare for a May trial from outside jail.
Missing Wylie mother found safe but dehydrated, reunited with family
Police said Melonie Ballenger was found around 5:15 p.m. Friday by a resident near Abby Lane and Tyler Trail.
Man indicted for human trafficking after holding 15-year-old captive in Denton
Denton police said the suspect, 23-year-old Jordan Hagen, met the victim through an online chat room.
I-45 northbound in Dallas reopens after overhead sign collapse results in closure
Dallas Fire-Rescue was called to the scene just before 11:30 a.m. The sign covered all lanes of the highway.
What we know after 43 monkeys escaped a South Carolina research facility
Forty-three rhesus macaque monkeys escaped from the research facility in Yemassee, South Carolina and they are running loose as authorities try to bait them back to the compound. Here is what we know.
Man arrested for knifepoint robbery at North Texas senior apartment complex
White Settlement police said they responded early Friday to the home invasion in the 8400 block of Tumbleweed Trail at the Oak Timbers Apartment Complex.
Cheese sold at Aldi, Market Basket and more recalled due to listeria worries
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
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State confirms sighting of mountain lion in Frisco backyard
For the first time in years, the State of Texas is confirming the sighting of a mountain lion in North Texas.
Dallas residents vote to decriminalize marijuana
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North Texas 11th grader receives prestigious scholarship
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Beautiful weekend ahead with chilly starts and nice afternoons in North Texas
The weekend weather in North Texas will feel more like fall with cooler temperatures. Temperatures will drop to the low 40s by Saturday morning, with even cooler conditions expected on Sunday.
Farmers Branch bookstore owner closes shop due to stalker
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Man arrested for knifepoint robbery at North Texas apartment complex for seniors
A man who allegedly robbed a woman at knifepoint during a home invasion early Friday has been arrested, police said.
Fairview agrees to mediation over proposed LDS Temple
The town of Fairview in Collin County has agreed to a non-binding mediation in its dispute with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over plans to build a large temple in a residential neighborhood. The effort aims to avoid litigation that could be costly for the town.
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Heavy rain, flooding possible across North Texas Friday evening
CBS News Texas meteorologists issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday due to widespread rain and isolated storms.
First Alert Weather Day in effect for DFW due to widespread rain, isolated storms
CBS News Texas meteorologists issued a First Alert Weather Day for Friday due to widespread rain and isolated storms.
Flooding, heavy rains and storms threaten North Texas on First Alert Weather Day
A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for North Texas as light rain and drizzle impacts the area. With heavy rainfall expected to worsen through the morning, residents are urged to stay alert for severe weather and potential flooding risks.
Severe storms and flash flooding possible Friday in North Texas
By Friday afternoon, we could have intensified cells and expanded coverage across DFW.
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Fort Worth man says 'game changing' executive immigration action will impact his life
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Potential pathway to stay for North Texas "dreamers" part of Biden's new immigration program
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Latin American baseball league gives migrants in North Texas sense of community
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What will the effect be of the Biden administration's new asylum regulation?
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Who can seek asylum in the United States?
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Dallas voters approve 2 of the 3 HERO amendments in the 2024 election
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Dallas residents vote to decriminalize marijuana
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See which states Trump won in the 2024 election that he didn't win in 2020
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Bulls drop game to Dallas Mavericks by 20
The Bulls played their second consecutive game without leading scorer Zach LaVine, who has a right adductor strain.
NASCAR dishes out $600,000 in fines, suspends 9 over race manipulation
NASCAR issued $600,000 in fines and suspended nine team members from three different teams on Tuesday for alleged race manipulation at Martinsville Speedway.
Dallas Cowboys acquire wide receiver Jonathan Mingo from Carolina Panthers
The Panthers traded wide receiver Jonathan Mingo to the Cowboys, as well as a 2025 7th-round draft pick in exchange for a 2025 4th-round pick.
Nathan Eovaldi declines player option for 2025 Rangers season, becomes free agent
The Rangers had expected Eovaldi to decline the option, but would still like to re-sign the 34-year-old right-hander and Texas native.
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott out for at least 4 weeks with hamstring injury
The QB1 suffered a hamstring injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Fairview agrees to mediation over proposed LDS Temple
The church, currently located on Stacy Road, seeks to build a new 43,000-square-foot temple with a height of 65 feet and a spire exceeding 150 feet.
Farmers Branch bookstore owner closes shop due to stalker
The owner says a man has been stalking her and her customers since January.
Sean "Diddy" Combs seeks bail in NYC
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a new request for bail on Friday, saying changed circumstances, along with new evidence, mean the hip-hop mogul should be allowed to prepare for a May trial from outside jail.
Missing Wylie mother found safe but dehydrated, reunited with family
Police said Melonie Ballenger was found around 5:15 p.m. Friday by a resident near Abby Lane and Tyler Trail.
Man indicted for human trafficking after holding 15-year-old captive in Denton
Denton police said the suspect, 23-year-old Jordan Hagen, met the victim through an online chat room.
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Collin County man ticketed for honking horn at deputy
A Collin County man is facing an extremely rare traffic citation after an encounter that was caught on video.
Arrest in mysterious mail theft case but no answers, who stole mail?
The CBS Data Team learned there are about 5600 mail thefts reported every year in the North Texas region- that's more than 15 reported thefts a day.
Preventing data breaches key to stopping Medicare fraud
For the past six months, the CBS News Texas I-Team has spoken with more than a dozen Medicare recipients who reported fraudulent activity on their accounts.
Fort Worth officer will not face criminal charges in deadly police chase
The officer was pursuing a stolen car in South Fort Worth when he collided with 57-year-old Andre Craig, who was killed in the crash.
Dallas activist group calls on DOJ to investigate Dallas police
Mothers Against Police Brutality accuses DPD of a "half century of unaccountable police brutality."
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How battleground states performed on Election Day 2024
For months leading up to the election, the polls showed a very tight race - particularly in the seven battleground states where Trump won. Here's a look at how the political dust settled.
Texas GOP Chair celebrates Trump and Cruz wins in Texas
Texas GOP Chair Abraham George celebrates the wins by Trump and Cruz. He tells Jack Fink where the race for Speaker currently stands and discusses how Latino voters will be "the backbone for the Republican party" in the next cycle.
Craig Goldman wins the 12th Congressional District in Texas
Republican Craig Goldman wins the 12th Congressional District seat in Tarrant and Parker counties. When Jack Fink spoke to Goldman, it was unknown if Republicans or Democrats would have the majority in the U.S. House.
Julie Johnson becomes first openly LGBTQ member of Congress from the south
Democrat Julie Johnson wins 32nd Congressional District seat in Dallas, and parts of Collin and Denton counties. She tells Jack Fink what her goals are for her upcoming term including healthcare access, expanding job opportunities, consumer protections and the visa system.
Trump win boosts book sales from "The Handmaid's Tale" to "Hillbilly Elegy"
Dystopian classic "The Handmaid's Tale" was popular throughout Trump's first term, along with George Orwell's "1984."
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Mariachi music fills the stands at North Side High School's homecoming game
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
Success at the State Fair is both savory and sweet for Tony's Taco Shop
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
North Texas non-profit aims to increase the number of Latinas in technology careers
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
A taste of Cuban coffee with Ken Molestina
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Golf professional Pablo Del Olmo works to grow the game among Hispanic communities
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
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Caught in the Scam: Texas seniors and banks fight financial exploitation
As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Texas families take on Houston-based solar company in arbitration case
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
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.
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Cheese sold at Aldi, Market Basket and more recalled due to listeria worries
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
FDA to pull common but ineffective cold medicine from market
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."
USDA ban on school lunch fees for low-income families begins in 2027
Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.
"Dawson's Creek" alum James Van Der Beek announces cancer diagnosis
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Family of grandfather who died after eating Quarter Pounders is heartbroken
There has been one death in a severe E. coli outbreak that affected dozens of people. That victim lived in Grand Junction, and his family there says they have not filed a lawsuit against McDonald's or anyone involved.
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National strike could impact largest port operation in North Texas
Seventeen thousand workers depend on those containers to arrive by train or truck transport inside southern Dallas County’s International Inland Port.
Texas families take on Houston-based solar company in arbitration case
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
TCU alum Elliott Hill to lead Nike as new president and CEO
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
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.
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Bulls drop game to Dallas Mavericks by 20
The Bulls played their second consecutive game without leading scorer Zach LaVine, who has a right adductor strain.
NASCAR dishes out $600,000 in fines, suspends 9 over race manipulation
NASCAR issued $600,000 in fines and suspended nine team members from three different teams on Tuesday for alleged race manipulation at Martinsville Speedway.
Dallas Cowboys acquire wide receiver Jonathan Mingo from Carolina Panthers
The Panthers traded wide receiver Jonathan Mingo to the Cowboys, as well as a 2025 7th-round draft pick in exchange for a 2025 4th-round pick.
Nathan Eovaldi declines player option for 2025 Rangers season, becomes free agent
The Rangers had expected Eovaldi to decline the option, but would still like to re-sign the 34-year-old right-hander and Texas native.
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott out for at least 4 weeks with hamstring injury
The QB1 suffered a hamstring injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Sean "Diddy" Combs seeks bail in NYC
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a new request for bail on Friday, saying changed circumstances, along with new evidence, mean the hip-hop mogul should be allowed to prepare for a May trial from outside jail.
Grammy Awards announce 2025 nominations. Here's the list.
The nominations for the 67th Grammy Awards have been announced, and the nominees include a long list of top music stars.
Trump win boosts book sales from "The Handmaid's Tale" to "Hillbilly Elegy"
Dystopian classic "The Handmaid's Tale" was popular throughout Trump's first term, along with George Orwell's "1984."
3 charged in connection with Liam Payne's death
Officials also said that Liam Payne died from a fall, and did not jump from the balcony of his hotel.
"Most mysterious song on the internet" identified after 17 years
The mystery song is called "Subways of Your Mind," and was recorded by a little-known 1980s German band called FEX.
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Photos: 2024 Texas Auto Show at State Fair of Texas
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Spring storm damage across North Texas
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North Texas Tornado Damage
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