1 man in serious condition after falling into an abandoned grain silo in Fort Worth
The grain silos are about 100 feet high and have been abandoned for 20 years, known for attracting negative attention.
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Amber Alert issued for teenage girl reported missing in Hurst
Zoe Rowbotham was last seen at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, police say.
Tarrant County's public health director calls for smartphone ban in classrooms
The county's top health official published a rare correspondence outlining reasons smartphones are not great for students in the classroom.
Dallas leaders oppose charter amendments
Arcilia Acosta, chair of the Dallas Citizens Council, began the roll call of the political hall of fame, all voicing opposition to several down-ballot charter amendments coming before voters on Nov. 5: S, T & U.
What impact do immigrants have on the Dallas economy?
A recent report lays out the role immigrants play in the city's labor force.
Warm afternoons and rising humidity ahead in North Texas
Tropical development is now unlikely in the Gulf following major Hurricane Helene.
Dallas senior living staff use dementia simulator
Dr. Hayley Moseley took employees through the simulator of what it's like to complete everyday tasks with dementia.
How replica guns are getting Americans killed
Sales of BB and pellet guns that look like real firearms are rising, but their similarity to firearms has led to dozens of police shootings.
Paleontologist says digging for dinosaurs is very hard work
Paleontologist Dr. Lindsay Zanno is discovering new dinosaur species in Central Utah.
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Get ready for the 2024 State Fair of Texas: What you need to know
A little preparation could go a long way in ensuring you have a smooth and enjoyable experience.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in North Texas
Check out the events happening across the DFW metroplex in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
What Texans need to know to cast their ballots in the 2024 General Election
If you're not registered to vote in the November 2024 general election, the deadline to register in Texas is October 7.
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Tarrant County health director calls on schools to ban cellphones
Dr. W. Brian Byrd said that since the popularity of smartphones started skyrocketing in 2013, there is enough data to demonstrate the mental health challenges for teenagers connected to social media on smartphones.
Lonestar celebrates his first birthday
Canine Companions pup, Lonestar, celebrates his first birthday in the latest pupdate as we follow his journey to becoming a service dog.
Outgoing Fort Worth ISD superintendent to make nearly $1 million
Outgoing Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Angelica Ramsey is set to make nearly $1 million over the next year. Lauren Crawford breaks down the details.
Meet Irish Burch, the woman behind the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center
Irish Burch, CEO of the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center, went from investigating child abuse cases for years to advocating for victims across Dallas County.
State Fair of Texas forecast: Sunshine and clear skies
Temperatures stay above average in North Texas.
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State Fair of Texas forecast: Sunshine and clear skies
Temperatures stay above average in North Texas.
Air quality alert for most of North Texas as above-average temperatures continue
First Alert meteorologist Brittany Rainey has the latest forecast.
Above average temperatures stick around North Texas
Temperatures on Wednesday will warm up to near 90 degrees.
Crisp morning across North Texas before Wednesday warms up
Some parts of North Texas started off Wednesday morning in the upper 50s.
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Carmen Blackwell takes the State Fair of Texas for the first time
CBS News Texas was live from the State Fair of Texas all day Friday and it happened to be anchor Carmen Blackwell's first time. With the guidance of co-anchor Madison Sawyer, Carmen got a taste of Texas.
State Fair of Texas features 73 rides, 70 games, and 200+ food locations
From food to rides, the fair has all kinds of new things this year.
State Fair vendor monitors rising floodwaters in Florida home from afar
His family evacuated in advance of the storm. He watched the storm on his video doorbell until they lost power.
Final preparations underway ahead of Opening Day at the State Fair of Texas
This year's theme is "24 Days of Fun" and a lot of people have been working hard to ensure the State Fair lives up to that.
Get ready for the 2024 State Fair of Texas: What you need to know
A little preparation could go a long way in ensuring you have a smooth and enjoyable experience.
State Fair gun rule stands: Texas Supreme Court denies Paxton's appeal
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has vowed to continue the legal battle.
You are cordially invited to a CBS News Texas special event: Married on the Midway
One couple is getting married right on the Midway at the State Fair of Texas on Opening Day and some State Fair secrets will be part of the special day. You can watch this special event by downloading the CBS News app, watching on Pluto TV or on our CBS News Texas YouTube channel.
Photos: 2024 Texas Auto Show at State Fair of Texas
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
New games, Hall of State exhibits at the State Fair of Texas
The Texana collection includes selections from pre-colonial Spanish Texas through the revolution. You can see historical items such as Davey Crockett's pistol, a diorama of the Alamo, and Santa Anna's spurs. We're also told a card stacker will create buildings out of playing cards.
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Cowboys' Cooks out for game against Steelers with knee injury
Dallas Cowboys receiver Brandin Cooks will miss the game against Pittsburgh with a knee injury.
Cowboys pass rusher DeMarcus Lawrence out at least 4 games with foot injury
The Dallas Cowboys have placed defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence on injured reserve with a foot injury.
Creekview Mustangs marching out to one of the best turnarounds in Texas
In less than three months on campus, head coach Dusty Ortiz turned Creekview into a winner with a streak-busting victory over Irving in the season opener.
Pete Rose, MLB legend who was banned for gambling, dies at 83
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Hall of Famer, dies at 58
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.
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1 man in serious condition after falling into an abandoned grain silo in Fort Worth
The grain silos are about 100 feet high and have been abandoned for 20 years, known for attracting negative attention.
Amber Alert issued for teenage girl reported missing in Hurst
Zoe Rowbotham was last seen at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, police say.
Tarrant County's public health director calls for smartphone ban in classrooms
The county's top health official published a rare correspondence outlining reasons smartphones are not great for students in the classroom.
Dallas leaders oppose charter amendments
Arcilia Acosta, chair of the Dallas Citizens Council, began the roll call of the political hall of fame, all voicing opposition to several down-ballot charter amendments coming before voters on Nov. 5: S, T & U.
What impact do immigrants have on the Dallas economy?
A recent report lays out the role immigrants play in the city's labor force.
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Dallas sex trafficking survivor furious case appears closed
The now 18-year-old survivor said Texas law enforcement dropped the ball on her case.
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.
Are Texas lawmakers in line with voters on climate change?
Recent polling reveals most Texans are worried about climate change even as some lawmakers downplay the concern.
Illegal dump disappearing from Fort Worth after I-Team investigation
CBS News Texas found that property owners claimed their land was used for livestock, resulting in a huge tax break.
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Breaking down the Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance Vice Presidential Debate
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Grand Prairie, Junior Ezeonu (D), and Former TX Railroad Commissioner, Michael Williams (R), discuss the CBS News Vice Presidential debate.
Harris says she won't ban fracking
Vice President Kamala Harris said she won't ban fracking natural gas.
Key takeaways from the major special counsel filing in Trump's 2020 election case
Judge Tanya Chutkan unsealed an expansive new filing in special counsel Jack Smith's case against former President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C.
Watch a full replay of the Vance-Walz VP debate
The 2024 vice presidential nominees, Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz, sparred over a wide range of issues in the VP debate, hosted by CBS News.
Fact checking VP debate claims from Walz and Vance's 2024 showdown
CBS News fact checked the biggest claims made by Tim Walz and JD Vance during the vice presidential debate.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Professor celebrates 15 years of shaping bilingual journalists at UT Arlington
Rodriguez says his greatest accomplishments have been mentoring and teaching the next generation of bilingual journalists, with a 100% graduation and employment rate since he began in 2009.
Carros y cultura: Lowrider culture in North Texas
Lowriders are mobile masterpieces that represent decades of culture in the Hispanic community. This artistry filled downtown Fort Worth during Sundance Square's Car and Culture Show on Sept. 21.
Tennis legend Rosie Casals honored in North Texas
The 75-year-old was not only the first female tennis star from Latin America, but she was also a member of the "Original 9," a group of female tennis players led by Billie Jean King.
5th Annual Latinidades Theater Festival celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
There will be productions from around the world, food, music and dancing.
Fort Worth ballet company celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with special performance
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, a Fort Worth ballet company is celebrating through dance by blending classical ballet with the vibrant culture of Spain.
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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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USDA had cut back on listeria testing, ahead of deadly Boar's Head outbreak
Officials claim the changes "had no bearing" on Boar's Head's now-shuttered plant.
Whooping cough wave now worst in almost a decade amid back-to-school surge
Many of the pertussis infections have been reported in older children and adults.
Tyson misleads shoppers about carbon emissions, climate group says
Meat processor's marketing of industrial beef products as "climate-smart" misleads consumers, environmental group alleges.
New COVID variant XEC now in half of states. Here's what to know.
Some of the earliest U.S. cases of the new COVID-19 variant XEC were reported in Virginia.
Wheels for Wellness: Join CBS Texas in the fight against cancer
The American Cancer Society says about 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime.
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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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Cowboys' Cooks out for game against Steelers with knee injury
Dallas Cowboys receiver Brandin Cooks will miss the game against Pittsburgh with a knee injury.
Cowboys pass rusher DeMarcus Lawrence out at least 4 games with foot injury
The Dallas Cowboys have placed defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence on injured reserve with a foot injury.
Creekview Mustangs marching out to one of the best turnarounds in Texas
In less than three months on campus, head coach Dusty Ortiz turned Creekview into a winner with a streak-busting victory over Irving in the season opener.
Pete Rose, MLB legend who was banned for gambling, dies at 83
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Hall of Famer, dies at 58
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.
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Frank Fritz, star of "American Pickers," dies at 60
Frank Fritz starred for more than a decade on the History Channel program "American Pickers."
John Amos, "Roots" and "Good Times" actor, dies at 84
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
Oasis announces North America reunion tour dates in 2025
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Over 75,000 people hit the streets of downtown historic McKinney for Oktoberfest
The three-day celebration included games, over 75 vendors, and pups decked out in German attire for the wiener dog races.
Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
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Photos: 2024 Texas Auto Show at State Fair of Texas
Check out photos of cars, trucks and SUV's on display this year at the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas.
Photos: Chief Eddie Garcia's impact on Dallas
We take a look back at Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia's time in Dallas.
Fort Worth celebrates Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion
Stars, stripes and plenty of fun in the sun is how Fort Worth celebrates the Fourth of July.
Spring storm damage across North Texas
Severe storms made way across North Texas on May 28, leaving behind a path of destruction.
North Texas Tornado Damage
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
