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Wilson's 30 points, 11 rebounds leads Aces to 91-84 win over Wings in Game 2 of WNBA semis
Wilson is the first player in WNBA playoffs history with three consecutive 30-point games.
Drury, Detmers help Angels snap Rangers' 6-game winning streak with 9-3 victory
The Angels rolled to a 9-3 victory over Texas on Tuesday night preventing the Rangers from getting another step closer to wrapping up their first playoff appearance since 2016.
Mom shields son's eyes as a black bear devours his birthday picnic
The black bear was filmed just inches away from a family as it interrupted a birthday lunch to devour the tacos and enchiladas
2024 Republican candidates to meet in California for second debate
Seven Republican candidates will take the stage at the Reagan Presidential Library in Southern California, while former President Donald Trump is again skipping the primary debate.
North Texas couple asking for help finding invaluable quilt lost at Jelly Roll concert
The quilt memorializes Kassi Denson, who was killed by a drunk driver on her 21st birthday 14 years ago.
Woman's unexplained death reclassified as a homicide, Dallas police say
Anyone with information on Jenean Chapman's death is asked to contact detective John Valdez at john.valdez@dallaspolice.gov.
House advances GOP-backed spending bills, but threat of shutdown remains
The House advanced four spending bills that have no chance of passing in the Senate, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy seeks to appease conservatives.
WGA ends strike, releases details on tentative deal with studios
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
Dallas police release video of deadly shootout involving officers
This is the 10th shooting involving a Dallas police officer in 2023.
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Hot, sunny opening day ahead for the State Fair of Texas!
Nothing but sunny skies is ahead Friday!
Fort Worth ISD facing staggering decline in student enrollment
Preliminiary data has tied the decrease to a few things, such as demographic trends, shortages of affordable housing and even the increase of charter schools.
North Texas couple asking for help finding invaluable quilt lost at Jelly Roll concert
The quilt memorializes Kassi Denson, who was killed by a drunk driver on her 21st birthday 14 years ago.
Dallas County Democrats calling on Mayor Eric Johnson to resign
After the mayor's announcement Friday that he was switching political parties, Dallas County Democrats are calling on him to resign.
State Fair of Texas: What do livestock shows and the Battle of the Alamo have in common?
If you don't know the answer, you can find it inside the Hall of State.
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Hot, sunny opening day ahead for the State Fair of Texas!
Nothing but sunny skies is ahead Friday!
More 90-degree weather ahead for North Texas
Nothing but sunny skies and 90-degree temperatures can be expected in North Texas this week.
More hot days are ahead
Dry, sunny days are in the forecast this week.
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Hispanic Heritage Month
Dallas native Rikki Rincón's mission to promote Latin talent
A Dallas native and raised in Oak Cliff, Rikki Rincón is well-traveled and well-versed with the international music scene.
Blend of Hispanic culture and Cowboys fandom drives "Cowboys Life Car Club"
You already know CBS celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month but so do the Cowboys!
How former Dallas Cowboy Tony Casillas honors his Hispanic heritage
The Dallas Cowboys are the most valuable franchise in pro sports, in no small part because they have the largest Hispanic and Latino fan base in the NFL.
Adelfa Callejo, "La Madrina" of Dallas, honored with statue in Main Street Garden Park
CBS celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month, and in Dallas, there is one woman's name that stands out.
Dallas kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month with "VIVA Dallas!", "Grito"
The city of Dallas says its Mexican Independence Festival will be "showcasing diverse artistic and musical presentations, as well as a delectable array of Mexican dishes prepared by local restauranteurs and traditional food from various regions of Mexico."
On Your Corner. In Your Corner.
Utility scams targeting North Texas hotels and homeowners
Residents and businesses have received fraudulent calls and texts about the status of their water utility accounts.
What Denton County luxury home development signals about North Texas real estate market
A new luxury home development is coming to North Texas.
Irving artist uses homes as his muse: "He created a masterpiece on my curb"
Aaron Estrada is not your average curb painter. From sunsets to submarines, your favorite band or sports team, he's even painted pets on curbs.
Coppell ISD launches first-of-its-kind STEAM program for elementary school students
"There's other programs out there, but nothing like we're doing here," said Mike Yakubovsky, the STEAM instructional coach for Coppell ISD.
Garland breaks ground on $64 million redevelopment program
The city of Garland is starting construction on a new redevelopment project off of I-30 and Broadway.
Jack Fink Interviews
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Fort Worth mayor on city budget, tax rate debate
Mattie Parker speaks with Jack Fink about Fort Worth, ongoing budget discussions, and how the city's growth is affecting services like public safety and parks.
One-on-one with Republican presidential candidate Will Hurd
Jack Fink sits down with the former Texas congressman to discuss why he thinks he should be president.
DPD Chief Garcia & Mayor Johnson talk effectiveness of city's violent crime reduction plan
New statistics from the Dallas Police Department show violent crime fell in targeted hot spots during the second year of the Dallas Police Department's violent crime reduction plan. Police Chief Eddie Garcia and Mayor Eric Johnson spoke with CBS News Texas about the plan during a joint exclusive interview.
One-on-one with Rep. Roger Williams
Jack Fink spoke with Republican North Texas Congressman Roger Williams this week.
One-on-One: Jack Fink and former Texas Secretary of State John Scott
Interview with the former Texas Secretary of State, John Scott, after wrapping up as interim Texas Attorney General. Jack Fink asks about what the office was like when Scott arrived and discusses elections in the state of Texas.
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Serial squatter strikes again, threatening to leave Rowlett woman homeless
"Why is Texas protecting her? Because she did this once or twice in Colorado and they put her in prison."
Texas schools received 77,000 threats last year. Some schools lack the resources to respond.
Texas schools received more than 77,000 threats last year, according to data collected by the Texas Education Agency.
I-Team: 7 years after dying in police custody, civil trial starts in the death of Tony Timpa
More than seven years after 32-year-old Tony Timpa died in police custody after calling 911 for help, the civil trial against four Dallas police officers began Monday.
Tony Timpa's wrongful death civil trial set to begin after two-month delay
Body camera footage recorded the night Dallas police officers restrained 32-year-old Tony Timpa who called 911 asking for help. After 11 minutes of an officer's knee on his back, Timpa went silent.
I-Team uncovers how Texas lawmakers diverted millions away from auto theft task forces
Lock your doors because the number of vehicles stolen is hitting new highs in Texas.
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Wilson's 30 points, 11 rebounds leads Aces to 91-84 win over Wings in Game 2 of WNBA semis
Wilson is the first player in WNBA playoffs history with three consecutive 30-point games.
Drury, Detmers help Angels snap Rangers' 6-game winning streak with 9-3 victory
The Angels rolled to a 9-3 victory over Texas on Tuesday night preventing the Rangers from getting another step closer to wrapping up their first playoff appearance since 2016.
Rangers back Gray with 3 straight homers, beat Angels 5-1 to maintain AL West lead
Adolis García, Mitch Garver and Nathaniel Lowe hit consecutive home runs in the sixth inning, and the first-place Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 for their sixth straight victory.
Rangers suddenly control tight AL West after finishing crucial sweep of Mariners
The Texas Rangers held on to beat the Seattle Mariners 9-8 to finish a three-game sweep in a crucial AL West series.
How a stunning loss exposes the Cowboys' weaknesses
No one saw this coming — especially no one on a Dallas defense that had provided big play after big play the first two weeks of this NFL season.
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Wilson's 30 points, 11 rebounds leads Aces to 91-84 win over Wings in Game 2 of WNBA semis
Wilson is the first player in WNBA playoffs history with three consecutive 30-point games.
Drury, Detmers help Angels snap Rangers' 6-game winning streak with 9-3 victory
The Angels rolled to a 9-3 victory over Texas on Tuesday night preventing the Rangers from getting another step closer to wrapping up their first playoff appearance since 2016.
Mom shields son's eyes as a black bear devours his birthday picnic
The black bear was filmed just inches away from a family as it interrupted a birthday lunch to devour the tacos and enchiladas
2024 Republican candidates to meet in California for second debate
Seven Republican candidates will take the stage at the Reagan Presidential Library in Southern California, while former President Donald Trump is again skipping the primary debate.
North Texas couple asking for help finding invaluable quilt lost at Jelly Roll concert
The quilt memorializes Kassi Denson, who was killed by a drunk driver on her 21st birthday 14 years ago.
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Serial squatter strikes again, threatening to leave Rowlett woman homeless
"Why is Texas protecting her? Because she did this once or twice in Colorado and they put her in prison."
Texas schools received 77,000 threats last year. Some schools lack the resources to respond.
Texas schools received more than 77,000 threats last year, according to data collected by the Texas Education Agency.
I-Team: 7 years after dying in police custody, civil trial starts in the death of Tony Timpa
More than seven years after 32-year-old Tony Timpa died in police custody after calling 911 for help, the civil trial against four Dallas police officers began Monday.
Tony Timpa's wrongful death civil trial set to begin after two-month delay
Body camera footage recorded the night Dallas police officers restrained 32-year-old Tony Timpa who called 911 asking for help. After 11 minutes of an officer's knee on his back, Timpa went silent.
I-Team uncovers how Texas lawmakers diverted millions away from auto theft task forces
Lock your doors because the number of vehicles stolen is hitting new highs in Texas.
Politics
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2024 Republican candidates to meet in California for second debate
Seven Republican candidates will take the stage at the Reagan Presidential Library in Southern California, while former President Donald Trump is again skipping the primary debate.
House advances GOP-backed spending bills, but threat of shutdown remains
The House advanced four spending bills that have no chance of passing in the Senate, as Speaker Kevin McCarthy seeks to appease conservatives.
Biden joins picket line with UAW workers in Michigan
President Biden said the UAW "saved the auto industry back in 2008," and should reap the benefits of profits now.
Ex-employees of Texas AG not done with lawsuit against Paxton
Texas' Attorney General survived impeachment without testifying or even attending his trial.
Hunter Biden sues Rudy Giuliani, attorney Robert Costello for "hacking" laptop
Rudy Giuliani and attorney Robert Costello have frequently acknowledged accessing the hard drive's data after Hunter Biden left his laptop at a repair shop.
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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.
Soaring prices for North Texas apartments squeeze renters
When it comes to finding a place to live in North Texas, renting has become just as competitive and expensive as a home, if not more so.
Dream swimming pools turn into nightmares for dozens of North Texans
Dozens of North Texans paid a pool contractor for projects it never completed. Now they're trying to figure out what happens next.
Tesla recalls 'Full Self-Driving' to fix flaws in behavior
Electric automaker Tesla is recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles.
Health News
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How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
Concern is raised as hospitalizations for COVID-19 increase among seniors and kids
Seniors have the highest rates of COVID hospitalizations by far, but hospitalizations among children—especially among those younger than 5—are rising fast.
Free COVID test kits are back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
North Texas TRANSportation Network launches to help trans minors receive healthcare
This comes after the Texas Legislature passed SB 14, preventing transgender minors, younger than 18 years old, from accessing hormone therapies, and puberty blockers.
FDA declines approval bid for Neffy, a needle-free EpiPen alternative
ASR Pharma said it was surprised and "deeply disappointed" by the FDA request for more trial data on its Neffy nasal spray for severe allergic reactions.
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The federal government is headed into a shutdown. When will it start and what's next?
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown that will disrupt many services, squeeze workers and roil politics.
Texas ranks 2nd most visited wine region in the US
The Texas Hill Country is home to hundreds of wineries.
American Airlines fined $4.1 million for dozens of long tarmac delays
The fine is the largest ever for keeping passengers on delayed flights without giving them a chance to leave the plane.
Nissan recalls 236,000+ cars over problem that can cause loss of steering
Nissan is recalling more than 236,000 small cars in the U.S. because the tie rods in front suspension can bend and break.
Tesla CFO Zachary Kirkhorn steps down
Tesla Chief Financial Officer Zachary Kirkhorn has left the company after 13 years with the the electric vehicle and solar panel maker.
Sports News
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Wilson's 30 points, 11 rebounds leads Aces to 91-84 win over Wings in Game 2 of WNBA semis
Wilson is the first player in WNBA playoffs history with three consecutive 30-point games.
Drury, Detmers help Angels snap Rangers' 6-game winning streak with 9-3 victory
The Angels rolled to a 9-3 victory over Texas on Tuesday night preventing the Rangers from getting another step closer to wrapping up their first playoff appearance since 2016.
Rangers back Gray with 3 straight homers, beat Angels 5-1 to maintain AL West lead
Adolis García, Mitch Garver and Nathaniel Lowe hit consecutive home runs in the sixth inning, and the first-place Texas Rangers beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 for their sixth straight victory.
Rangers suddenly control tight AL West after finishing crucial sweep of Mariners
The Texas Rangers held on to beat the Seattle Mariners 9-8 to finish a three-game sweep in a crucial AL West series.
How a stunning loss exposes the Cowboys' weaknesses
No one saw this coming — especially no one on a Dallas defense that had provided big play after big play the first two weeks of this NFL season.
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WGA ends strike, releases details on tentative deal with studios
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
"Survivor" returns for season 45 Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. ET
Through longer weekly episodes, "Survivor" will take a deeper dive into the players' stories as they're stranded on the stunning islands of Fiji.
David McCallum, star of hit TV series 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' and 'NCIS,' dies at 90
Actor David McCallum, who became a teen heartthrob in the hit series "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." in the 1960s and played the eccentric medical examiner in the popular "NCIS" 40 years later, has died. He was 90.
Hollywood writers, studios reach tentative deal to end strike
Terms of the deal must still be ratified by the WGA's approximately 11,000 members.
Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
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Hot, sunny opening day ahead for the State Fair of Texas!
Nothing but sunny skies is ahead Friday!
Fort Worth ISD facing staggering decline in student enrollment
Preliminiary data has tied the decrease to a few things, such as demographic trends, shortages of affordable housing and even the increase of charter schools.
North Texas couple asking for help finding invaluable quilt lost at Jelly Roll concert
The quilt memorializes Kassi Denson, who was killed by a drunk driver on her 21st birthday 14 years ago.
Dallas County Democrats calling on Mayor Eric Johnson to resign
After the mayor's announcement Friday that he was switching political parties, Dallas County Democrats are calling on him to resign.
State Fair of Texas: What do livestock shows and the Battle of the Alamo have in common?
If you don't know the answer, you can find it inside the Hall of State.
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ERCOT supply and demand
ERCOT is asking residents to conserve electricity use
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!
Little ones in the NICU at Texas Health hospitals are ready for the Fourth of July!
Babies in the neonatal intensive care units at Texas Health won't be able to go home for this year's Fourth of July, but that doesn't mean they can't join in the festivities.
After the Storm: Matador Tornado Damage
A tornado struck Matador, killing at least four people, injuring nine.
HAIL-uva storm system sweeps through North Texas
Strong to severe storms have kept North Texans on their toes this week, with large hail pelting some areas and a tornado claiming three people's lives in Perryton, about 115 miles northeast of Amarillo.
