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Arlington nuns reject new Vatican decree
"We are not things to be traded or given away in backroom deals," the nuns wrote in a four-page response to the decree posted to their website Saturday afternoon.
Artists like Nigeria's Jeribai Andrew-Jaja brave weather for MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival
People covered up with rain jackets and umbrellas to take in the art, live music, and food.
Last of rain leaves North Texas, clearing Sunday, then warming up
The rain hit the Metroplex head on. The heaviest rain fell in the morning but was rather steady after that.
Rain causes over 500 flight cancellations at DFW
Multiple rounds of heavy rain caused issues on roadways and for airport travelers.
1 dead, 2 hospitalized after 3-vehicle crash at Fort Worth intersection
The accident occurred shortly before 1 p.m. Saturday.
Man killed, suspect arrested in Plano domestic incident
Officers responded to the scene about 10:30 p.m. and found the victim with a gunshot wound to his upper body.
Dallas voters consider $1.25 billion bond for city upgrades in May 4 election
The bond includes upgrades to city streets, parks and public safety facilities. The largest single ticket item in this year's bond includes $50 million for the newly proposed Dallas Police Department's new training facility.
How wildlife crossings protect both animals and people
To protect the movement of wildlife impeded by busy roadways, a series of manmade overpasses and underpasses throughout the U.S. helps animals big and small safely get across the street, preventing collisions and saving human lives.
Poll: Big majority of Americans favor taking steps to reduce climate change
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
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Former inmates open their own gym in Fort Worth: "This is our safe space"
April is Second Chance Month, recognizing the thousands of Americans being released from prisons and jails each day.
Dallas megachurch pastor steps down as head of Rainbow PUSH Coalition
Dallas megachurch pastor Dr. Frederick Haynes III will step down as president and CEO of Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
Eric Johnson calls on Texas legislature to pass law forbidding 'golden parachute' rule
Dallas' mayor is also calling for city council members to agree not to include a golden parachute clause in the next city manager's contract.
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Cool Sunday brings a sunny, dry start to the week in North Texas
As our skies clear through the day, temperatures warm into the mid 60s.
Fort Worth hosts first-ever Lego Brick Convention
The first-ever Lego convention is underway in Fort Worth at Dickies Arena. Kids of all ages can learn from Lego masters and build their own Lego creations until 5 p.m.
Fort Worth Main Street Arts Festival wraps up Sunday
Sunday is the last day of the Fort Worth Main Street Arts Festival. Organizers had to shut down Saturday due to severe weather. A few people did get out and brave the weather before it closed, though. The festival reopens at 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning so get out and enjoy it!
Ennis Bluebonnet Festival resumes Sunday
The Ennis Bluebonnet Festival resumes after shutting down for bad weather Saturday. Organizers say if you bought a ticket for Saturday, you can still use that ticket Sunday to walk or drive through 40 miles of bluebonnets and flowers.
Arlington nuns reject new Vatican decree
The Vatican is weighing in on a dispute involving a group of Arlington nuns, saying they will be governed by an association of monasteries. But in response, the nuns said they do not like that option.
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Cool Sunday brings a sunny, dry start to the week in North Texas
As our skies clear through the day, temperatures warm into the mid 60s.
Cool Sunday brings a sunny, dry start to the week in North Texas
As our skies clear through the day, temperatures warm into the mid 60s.
Rain moves out of North Texas, cool mornings expected
Cool mornings are expected Sunday and Monday after heavy rain hit North Texas on Saturday.
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Many Texas police officers lack pursuit training after academy
Texas police departments have the discretion to determine the frequency and extent of additional driving training for their officers. While some require driving training yearly or every other year, others do not.
Police evidence rooms in Texas face challenges with disposing seized firearms
Some departments opt to melt the firearms down, while others choose to crush them. However, there are instances where firearms, or at least parts of them, escape destruction altogether.
Guns marked by Texas police for destruction had parts stripped and sold
Several police departments told the CBS News Texas I-Team they were unaware of this practice, even though it was stated in the contracts they signed with the company, Gulf Coast GunBusters.
Who can seek asylum in the United States?
It's a complicated process that not everyone qualifies for.
Patient testifies at trial of Dallas anesthesiologist: "I knew something was really wrong"
Tuesday, federal prosecutors called their first witnesses against Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz.
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Cowboys add veteran Royce Freeman, but RB remains a position of need in the draft
The Dallas Cowboys have signed free agent running back Royce Freeman.
Sexual assault lawsuit against Dak Prescott dropped in Dallas County
An attorney for the accuser says they plan to refile the lawsuit in Collin County.
Lorenzen goes 5 innings in Texas debut as Rangers blank Tigers 1-0
Michael Lorenzen pitched five spotless innings in his Texas debut and three relievers completed a five-hit shutout as the Rangers topped the Detroit Tigers 1-0.
Caitlin Clark picked No. 1 in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever
Caitlin Clark has been selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever.
Dallas' own Scottie Scheffler is now a two-time winner of the Masters
"Scottie's a very humble guy. Wonderful personality and a great representative for Highland Park and for Dallas."
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Arlington nuns reject new Vatican decree
"We are not things to be traded or given away in backroom deals," the nuns wrote in a four-page response to the decree posted to their website Saturday afternoon.
Artists like Nigeria's Jeribai Andrew-Jaja brave weather for MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival
People covered up with rain jackets and umbrellas to take in the art, live music, and food.
Last of rain leaves North Texas, clearing Sunday, then warming up
The rain hit the Metroplex head on. The heaviest rain fell in the morning but was rather steady after that.
Rain causes over 500 flight cancellations at DFW
Multiple rounds of heavy rain caused issues on roadways and for airport travelers.
1 dead, 2 hospitalized after 3-vehicle crash at Fort Worth intersection
The accident occurred shortly before 1 p.m. Saturday.
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Many Texas police officers lack pursuit training after academy
Texas police departments have the discretion to determine the frequency and extent of additional driving training for their officers. While some require driving training yearly or every other year, others do not.
Police evidence rooms in Texas face challenges with disposing seized firearms
Some departments opt to melt the firearms down, while others choose to crush them. However, there are instances where firearms, or at least parts of them, escape destruction altogether.
Guns marked by Texas police for destruction had parts stripped and sold
Several police departments told the CBS News Texas I-Team they were unaware of this practice, even though it was stated in the contracts they signed with the company, Gulf Coast GunBusters.
Who can seek asylum in the United States?
It's a complicated process that not everyone qualifies for.
Patient testifies at trial of Dallas anesthesiologist: "I knew something was really wrong"
Tuesday, federal prosecutors called their first witnesses against Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz.
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Dallas voters consider $1.25 billion bond for city upgrades in May 4 election
The bond includes upgrades to city streets, parks and public safety facilities. The largest single ticket item in this year's bond includes $50 million for the newly proposed Dallas Police Department's new training facility.
What's in the $1.25 billion Dallas bond and will voters approve it?
Every week, Eye on Politics breaks down some of the biggest political stories grabbing headlines in North Texas and beyond.
Changes to Texas Education Agency STAAR testing
The Texas Education Agency is rolling out an AI scoring system for the STAAR exam, but will have humans rescore 25% of the responses.
What's in the $1.25 billion Dallas bond and will voters approve it?
Dallas residents will have the chance to vote for or against a $1.25 billion bond project that includes money for street repairs, parks, a police training facility and more. The U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz and his Democratic challenger Colin Allred is narrowing, according to a recent poll. And Jack Fink sits down with both Brent Hagenbuch and Jace Yarbrough — the two candidates competing in the Republican primary runoff for the open Texas Senate seat in District 30.
Dallas voters consider $1.25 billion bond for upgrades to city streets and facilities in May 4 election
Early voting begins Monday in the May municipal elections. And in Dallas, residents will vote on a $1.25 billion bond. The bond is made of ten ballot propositions and there is a long list of city leaders, both past and present, who support all ten.
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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.
New CosMc's location now open in Far North Dallas
McDonald's concept restaurant CosMc's has taken its drink-focused menu to Dallas for its second-ever location.
Dairy Queen again marks start of spring with free vanilla cones
With the country on the cusp of greeting the return of spring, a warm-weather treat is once again available for free for a limited time only.
North Texas family out $20,000 after falling victim to gift card scam
Kelli and Michael Regan were looking for a new dog. The breeder they found online asked them to pay with gift cards.
Target launches new paid membership program in a bid to drive increased sales
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
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U.S. measles cases reach 125 this year, topping 2022's large outbreaks
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
Pesticides pose significant risk in 20% of fruits and veggies, report says
Organic option is best when buying certain produce, especially blueberries, nonprofit group says in analysis of chemical residues.
UnitedHealth says Change Healthcare cyberattack cost it $872 million
The $872 million most likely excludes any amount UnitedHealth may have paid to hackers in ransom.
Lori and George Schappell, world's oldest living conjoined twins, dead at 62
George Schappell and sister Lori, of Reading, Pa., were the world's oldest conjoined twins, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
Hundreds of drugs are in short supply around the U.S., pharmacists warn
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
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Samsung gets $6.4B in federal funds to make computer chips in Texas
The projects are expected to create at least 17,000 construction jobs and 4,500 manufacturing jobs.
99 Cents Only closing all stores nationwide, including over 40 in Texas
After more than 40 years in business, 99 Cents Only Stores, a discount chain, announced on Thursday that it will close all 371 of its locations and cease operations.
DFW employers urged to act now to avoid record absenteeism during eclipse
"This is huge, HUGE! If we don't plan appropriately, A, we won't have workers. Or B, we'll have so many people on the streets that nobody can get to the events."
Eclipse tourism expected to bring over $1B to Texas' economy
"This is going to be an event all the way through the weekend, even starting as early as Friday."
Dairy cattle in Texas and Kansas test positive for bird flu
Federal officials say milk from dairy cows in Texas and Kansas has tested positive for bird flu.
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Cowboys add veteran Royce Freeman, but RB remains a position of need in the draft
The Dallas Cowboys have signed free agent running back Royce Freeman.
Sexual assault lawsuit against Dak Prescott dropped in Dallas County
An attorney for the accuser says they plan to refile the lawsuit in Collin County.
Lorenzen goes 5 innings in Texas debut as Rangers blank Tigers 1-0
Michael Lorenzen pitched five spotless innings in his Texas debut and three relievers completed a five-hit shutout as the Rangers topped the Detroit Tigers 1-0.
Caitlin Clark picked No. 1 in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever
Caitlin Clark has been selected with the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft by the Indiana Fever.
Dallas' own Scottie Scheffler is now a two-time winner of the Masters
"Scottie's a very humble guy. Wonderful personality and a great representative for Highland Park and for Dallas."
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Entertainment
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Swift breaks Spotify records for most-streamed album, artist in a single day
Taylor Swift broke her own records, Spotify said, and now owns the record for the top three most-streamed albums in a single day.
Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and "American Idol" alum, dead at 47
The singer was found deceased at her home, a representative said.
Taylor Swift shocker: New album is actually a double album
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
Ashanti and Nelly engaged and expecting a baby
The singers first dated in 2003 and delighted fans when they rekindled their relationship in 2023.
Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall launch Big Loud Texas to elevate musicians in the Lone Star state
Two country stars from Texas have partnered with a Nashville label to elevate Texas musicians.
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Cool Sunday brings a sunny, dry start to the week in North Texas
As our skies clear through the day, temperatures warm into the mid 60s.
Fort Worth hosts first-ever Lego Brick Convention
The first-ever Lego convention is underway in Fort Worth at Dickies Arena. Kids of all ages can learn from Lego masters and build their own Lego creations until 5 p.m.
Fort Worth Main Street Arts Festival wraps up Sunday
Sunday is the last day of the Fort Worth Main Street Arts Festival. Organizers had to shut down Saturday due to severe weather. A few people did get out and brave the weather before it closed, though. The festival reopens at 10:00 a.m. Sunday morning so get out and enjoy it!
Ennis Bluebonnet Festival resumes Sunday
The Ennis Bluebonnet Festival resumes after shutting down for bad weather Saturday. Organizers say if you bought a ticket for Saturday, you can still use that ticket Sunday to walk or drive through 40 miles of bluebonnets and flowers.
Arlington nuns reject new Vatican decree
The Vatican is weighing in on a dispute involving a group of Arlington nuns, saying they will be governed by an association of monasteries. But in response, the nuns said they do not like that option.
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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!
