Election Day in North Texas starts out cool, warms to the upper 70s
The warmer-than-average trend won't last too much longer as two cold fronts will move through this weekend.
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What is a VATRE? 9 North Texas school districts have it on the ballot
North Texas school districts holding VATREs include Carroll, HEB, Garland, Denton, Northwest, Bland, Rockwall, Crandall, and Peaster ISDs.
Texans vote on Proposition 4, a plan to prevent future water shortages
The Texas Water Fund is a $20 billion proposal that would fund long-term water projects aimed at preventing future shortages.
Texans are voting on two amendments to cut property taxes
Election Day is Nov. 4 and there are 17 amendments on the ballot for Texans, including two different propositions that would impact homeowners.
Texas voters decide on Prop 3 to expand judges' bail powers
Supporters say the measure targets only the most serious offenses, while critics warn of unintended consequences.
FWISD to hold special meeting, discuss future with superintendent Karen Molinar
This comes in the aftermath of the Texas Education Agency announcing a takeover of the district last month.
$10,000 reward announced amid manhunt for Texas man accused of shooting an officer
For the second day in a row, Jacksonville ISD canceled classes due to an abundance of caution.
Dallas Cowboys trading for linebacker Logan Wilson, team confirms
The Cowboys rank 31st out of 32 teams in both points and yards allowed per game.
Dick Cheney, powerful former vice president, dies at 84
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
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FWISD to hold special meeting, discuss future with superintendent Karen Molinar
This comes in the aftermath of the Texas Education Agency announcing a takeover of the district last month.
Fort Worth ISD leaders head to Austin for first meeting with TEA Commissioner after state takeover
One week after the announcement of a TEA takeover within Fort Worth ISD, district leaders will be in Austin on Thursday for a review of the plan and a chance to appeal.
Coppell ISD votes to keep Town Center Elementary School open
CISD said closing Town Center would have saved over $1 million in payroll.
Why the state may be put in control of a North Texas school district
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Grapevine mayor calls on GCISD to reconsider plan to close middle schools
Mayor William Tate of Grapevine said residents would rather see their taxes increase to address a projected budget deficit rather than see schools close.
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Outgoing Fort Worth fire chief raised repeated safety concerns, records show
Jim Davis raised alarms about unsafe conditions and sought a federal probe. Union resistance delayed action, documents show.
North Texas Food Bank prepares for increased demand as government shutdown continues
The North Texas Food Bank says it is preparing for increased demand for food assistance as the federal government shutdown continues.
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Dallas Cowboys trade for Cincinnati Bengals LB Logan Wilson: Reports
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Fort Worth ISD board to talk future, superintendent's position
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Election Day forecast: Windy, lots of sunshine in North Texas
Hold onto your hats if you're heading to the polls in North Texas on Tuesday.
Manhunt continues for East Texas man accused of shooting police officer
A Blue Alert was issued in Texas for 64-year-old Bobby Michael Dennis. He is armed with a rifle and is considered dangerous, police said.
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Election Day in North Texas starts out cool, warms to the upper 70s
The warmer-than-average trend won't last too much longer as two cold fronts will move through this weekend.
Election Day forecast: Windy, lots of sunshine in North Texas
Hold onto your hats if you're heading to the polls in North Texas on Tuesday.
Warm and breezy Election Day in DFW with above average temperature
For Tuesday, expect another mild and sunny day, starting off in the low to mid-50s in the metroplex, then heading to the upper 70s to near 80.
North Texas to enjoy mild temperatures before a cold front arrives
A ridge of high pressure is dominating in the upper levels of the atmosphere, which is keeping our weather pattern dry, sunny, and warmer than average. This trend will continue through the rest of the work week.
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North Texas pastor among foreign-born religious workers forced to self-deport
Pastor Albert Oliveira is just one of the many foreign-born religious leaders across the United States choosing to self-deport amid a visa backlog.
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For decades, the nation's overall immigrant population has been climbing. But shifting policies are reversing that trend.
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Gov. Abbott signs 2 new bills to strengthen border security, immigration enforcement
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As news of immigration court arrests spread, some migrants weigh self-deporting
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Millions of asylum-seekers left waiting in immigration court backlog
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Dallas Cowboys trading for linebacker Logan Wilson, team confirms
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Election Day in North Texas starts out cool, warms to the upper 70s
The warmer-than-average trend won't last too much longer as two cold fronts will move through this weekend.
What is a VATRE? 9 North Texas school districts have it on the ballot
North Texas school districts holding VATREs include Carroll, HEB, Garland, Denton, Northwest, Bland, Rockwall, Crandall, and Peaster ISDs.
Texans vote on Proposition 4, a plan to prevent future water shortages
The Texas Water Fund is a $20 billion proposal that would fund long-term water projects aimed at preventing future shortages.
Texans are voting on two amendments to cut property taxes
Election Day is Nov. 4 and there are 17 amendments on the ballot for Texans, including two different propositions that would impact homeowners.
Texas voters decide on Prop 3 to expand judges' bail powers
Supporters say the measure targets only the most serious offenses, while critics warn of unintended consequences.
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Plano police revisit 1985 teen murder case through new initiative
Nearly 40 years after 14-year-old Jennifer Day was killed while working at a Dallas donut shop, Plano police are revisiting her unsolved 1985 murder.
I-Team analysis: TEA takeovers show mixed results
As the Texas Education Agency takes control of Fort Worth ISD, CBS News Texas' I-Team finds past state takeovers offer no guarantees—just a mixed bag of outcomes.
Death rates at U.S. dialysis clinics among the highest in the industrialized world
In Texas, where the number of dialysis centers is higher than in any other state, the I-Team discovered that the problem is especially severe.
For years, Keller residents filed police reports but a detective did not investigate
Earlier this year, the department found that 55 cases filed from 2019 to 2022 were sitting open and unworked.
ATF targets rise of "swift links," illegal gun conversion devices in North Texas
They are small and cheap, and they are turning legal rifles into illegal machine guns.
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What is a VATRE? 9 North Texas school districts have it on the ballot
North Texas school districts holding VATREs include Carroll, HEB, Garland, Denton, Northwest, Bland, Rockwall, Crandall, and Peaster ISDs.
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Election Day is Nov. 4 and there are 17 amendments on the ballot for Texans, including two different propositions that would impact homeowners.
Dick Cheney, powerful former vice president, dies at 84
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
Uncertainty looms for North Texas Democrats amid Congressional map legal fight
A three-judge panel hasn't decided whether to throw out or uphold the newly drawn Congressional districts that Republicans approved, which will likely provide them with five additional seats in Texas.
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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.
Activists call for boycott of Target following rollback of DEI initiatives
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Target is ending its diversity goals
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
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Dallas doctor shares tips on how to adjust your children's sleep schedule for daylight saving time
Children's Health specialists recommend adjusting bedtime routines and limiting electronics to ease the transition.
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At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Death rates at U.S. dialysis clinics among the highest in the industrialized world
In Texas, where the number of dialysis centers is higher than in any other state, the I-Team discovered that the problem is especially severe.
Open enrollment may bring sticker shock as health insurance set to surge
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
Viral video of girl saving her brother shines a light on importance of Heimlich maneuver
It's the viral video seen across the country showing a 10-year-old Lavon girl saving her choking brother.
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U.S. ranchers oppose Trump's Argentina beef imports, experts doubt it will lower prices
President Donald Trump's plan to cut record beef prices by importing more meat from Argentina is running into heated opposition from U.S. ranchers.
North Texas content creators: from side hustles to successful influencer careers
It's estimated that thousands of content creators are living in North Texas. But how much are they earning from it, and could anyone be successful at it?
SEC approves Texas Stock Exchange, first new U.S. exchange in decades
The SEC approved TXSE as a national securities exchange, paving the way for the first new, fully integrated U.S. stock exchange in decades — and the only one based in Texas.
Neiman Marcus to close location at The Shops at Willow Bend
The Plano store will close in early 2027 after the company sold the property to the mall's developer.
Latino-owned businesses see rapid growth in Dallas: "an untapped community"
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
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Dallas Cowboys trading for linebacker Logan Wilson, team confirms
The Cowboys rank 31st out of 32 teams in both points and yards allowed per game.
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NHL announces 2027 Stadium Series game at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys
The NHL is going to Jerry World for a hockey game.
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Dodgers win World Series, defeat Blue Jays in Game 7 classic
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Jonathan Bailey is 2025 People magazine Sexiest Man Alive
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, dies at 89
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Heidi Klum was Medusa for Halloween. See the photos.
Heidi Klum donned green scales and squirming snakes to transform herself into Medusa for Halloween on Friday.
Paramount to lay off 2,000 workers shortly after merging with Skydance
Paramount announced layoffs as the company restructures after completing its $8 billion merger with Skydance earlier this year.
June Lockhart, actor known for "Lassie" and "Lost in Space," dies at 100
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
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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
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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.
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