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Dallas ISD tennis standout shaped by a family legacy he never saw firsthand
Malcolm Moore, the first DISD tennis player in more than 60 years to reach state, turned a childhood spark into a global exchange program and a college future.
Attorney says victims allege years of sexual abuse by former North Texas figure skating coach
An attorney representing two young women says they endured years of sexual abuse by their former North Texas figure skating coach.
Win tickets to the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington
Racing fans—get ready. The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington is set to roar into town this spring, bringing a brand‑new kind of excitement to North Texas.
U.S. hockey goalie Connor Hellebuyck will receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
Trump honors Coast Guard hero of deadly July 4 Central Texas floods during State of the Union
President Trump honored Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan for saving over 100 people during the catastrophic July 4, 2025, floods in Central Texas.
Mavericks beat Nets after both teams arrive on game day because of blizzard
The Mavericks beat the Nets 123-114 on Tuesday night after both teams arrived in New York earlier in the day.
Fact checking Trump's 2026 State of the Union address and Spanberger's response
CBS News fact checked President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Democratic response.
Amber Alert issued for missing 12-year-old Austin girl
An Amber Alert has been issued for a 12-year-old girl from Austin, the Texas Department of Public Safety said Tuesday night.
Man assaulted Whataburger manager, later flooded Northeast Texas city jail, police say
Officers found the man injured behind the restaurant before taking him for treatment and later to the city jail.
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North Texas warming into the 80s with breezy conditions this week
Breezy days are ahead with fire risk west of I‑35.
Wind advisory, fire danger across North Texas amid gusty, dry conditions
Wind advisory in effect as 35 mph gusts and dry air raise fire danger across North Texas.
Fire threat increase across North Texas as wind advisory remains in place
The fire danger will linger through Thursday, but winds will be less gusty over the next few days, which will limit the threat.
Wind advisory in place for North Texas as fire danger returns
A wind advisory is in place with gusts up to 35 mph. This, in combination with how dry it has been, will increase the fire threat.
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The state of the Texas GOP Senate primary with early voting in full swing
Jack Fink spoke with the three major Republicans running for U.S. Senate during their campaign stops in North Texas.
Texas U.S. Senate race draws national attention as candidates blitz North Texas
Over the past two weeks, both Democratic candidates have made campaign stops in North Texas.
Texas Attorney General candidates face off as GOP field debates in Dallas
The race to become Texas' next Attorney General is heating up, with four Republicans clashing in a Dallas debate and Democratic contenders making their case to voters ahead of the March primary.
Nearly $100 million spent on campaign advertising for Texas Senate seat, report says
Texas Senate race heats up: Cornyn trails Paxton as $98 million+ spent, runoff looms and campaigns gear up for November showdown.
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Mother of special needs child reports getting documents for school voucher
Students with special needs are eligible for a voucher up to $30,000, but they must obtain documents from a public school district.
New Fort Worth ISD report shows increased test scores
Testing that measures student growth during the school year shows significant improvements in FWISD.
Why some Texas private schools are not accepting school choice vouchers
One head of school in North Texas said there are still too many questions about how the program will work.
How to apply for a Texas Education Freedom Account for school choice program
According to the TEFA website, more than 1,400 private schools from Pre-K to high schools are participating.
Arlington ISD will close elementary school at the end of the school year
Blanton Elementary has seen enrollment drop by nearly 300 students since 2016.
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North Texas warming into the 80s with breezy conditions this week
Breezy days are ahead with fire risk west of I‑35.
A grandfather’s gift sets Dallas ISD’s Malcolm Moore on a historic tennis path
Dallas ISD student Malcolm Moore made district history as the first tennis player in more than 60 years to reach the state tournament before turning 17. His path began at age five when his grandfather put a racket in his hands, sparking a passion that blended with a family lineage rooted in football. Supported by a tight‑knit family, Moore carried his game from Texas to Ghana, where he connected with students during a trip with his father and shared the sport that shaped him.
Abigail Spanberger focuses on rising costs in Democratic response to State of the Union
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivered the Democratic response to the State of the Union, focusing on rising costs and criticizing President Trump’s tariffs.
Trump delivers record‑long State of the Union, highlights economy and immigration
President Trump delivered what is now the longest State of the Union address in U.S. history, speaking for 1 hour and 47 minutes. He highlighted the economy, immigration and drug‑trafficking enforcement, saying all have improved during his first year in office. He also announced a new initiative allowing data‑center and energy‑tech companies to build their own power plants to support artificial‑intelligence infrastructure and reduce strain on surrounding communities.
Arlington OKs revised anti‑discrimination ordinance after funding concerns
The Arlington City Council approved the final reading of a revised anti‑discrimination ordinance after suspending its 2021 version over federal funding concerns. The updated ordinance keeps protections in place but shifts all discrimination complaints to state or federal agencies instead of local investigation.
Beyond the Border
How the U.S. immigration landscape looks more than a year into President Trump's second term
More than a year into his second term, President Trump has maintained an aggressive approach to immigration.
North Texas pastor forced to self-deported could return sooner than thought after change in visa policy
Pastor Albert Oliveira said that prayers were definitely answered for him and for thousands of foreign-born religious workers who are caught up in a visa backlog.
How more Texas law enforcement agencies are working with federal immigration authorities
While the 287(g) program isn't new, it's dramatically grown in Texas over the past 12 months.
Trump's support among Latinos slips, Pew report shows
A new Pew survey shows Trump's support among Latinos slipping as many say his immigration and economic policies have worsened their situation.
Amid visa backlog, foreign-born North Texas pastor self-deports
Pastor Albert Oliveira is one of many foreign-born religious leaders across the United States forced to make the difficult decision to self-deport.
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.
U.S. immigrant population sees decline after record high, report finds
For decades, the nation's overall immigrant population has been climbing. But shifting policies are reversing that trend.
Future uncertain for programs supporting migrant children facing immigration court
For migrant children, who range in age from 3 to 17 years old and arrive in the U.S. without a guardian, applying for asylum can be a confusing obstacle.
Gov. Abbott signs 2 new bills to strengthen border security, immigration enforcement
SB 36 will create a division of Homeland Security within Texas's Department of Public Safety.
I-Team Investigations
Russian-run Texas medical supplier at center of massive Medicare billing scheme, feds say
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
Donations of special cooling bassinets help stillborns' parents grieve, amid uptick in infant deaths
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
Chaos, confusion and conspiracies plague Dallas nonprofit at center of I-Team investigation
Internal turmoil, missing records, and clashing narratives raise new questions about the nonprofit's management and oversight.
How police departments' poorly-enforced rules enable off-duty misconduct
Across the U.S., police officers moonlight in bars, clubs, and private security jobs with little oversight. A CBS News and Howard Center investigation reveals how weak policies allow misconduct, corruption, and threats to public safety to persist.
Hunger Busters CEO resigns following CBS Texas I-Team investigation
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
7 years after deadly school bus cash, promised safety fix still not installed at Texas railroad crossing
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
Questions remain for Dallas nonprofit that built its legacy on meals for students
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
Dallas nonprofit once fed thousands of ISD students—then the work stopped while fundraising continued
It once fed thousands of kids. So, how did a Dallas non-profit's core mission fall apart? CBS News Texas investigates.
Severely burned Fort Worth firefighter to get workers' comp after outrage over denied care
A Fort Worth firefighter severely burned in the line of duty is speaking out after his family, the public and politicians said the workers' compensation system failed him, denying him of much needed care.
Jack Fink Interviews
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Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Jasmine Crockett discusses motivating supporters to vote
During a rally in Fort Worth, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Jasmine Crockett tells Jack Fink how she plans to ensure her supporters show up to the polls for the March 3 primary election. She also reacts to the controversy surrounding James Talarico's interview with Stephen Colbert.
Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent reacts to Supreme Court ruling on tariffs
Republican Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent reacts to the Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs and discusses Trump accounts for families. He also tells Jack Fink about the Texas economy.
Democratic candidate for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa discusses her campaign, plan to beat Abbott
Democratic candidate for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa discusses her campaign. She tells Jack Fink about her plan to beat Gov. Greg Abbott.
Q&A with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico on the campaign trail in North Texas
A Q&A with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico on the campaign trail in North Texas. Jack Fink caught up with Talarico during his stop at the University of North Texas in Denton.
Republican Wesley Hunt campaigns against career politicians in bid for US Senate seat
Republican Wesley Hunt campaigns against career politicians in a bid for a U.S. Senate seat. He tells Jack Fink about his support for term limits.
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U.S. hockey goalie Connor Hellebuyck will receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
Mavericks beat Nets after both teams arrive on game day because of blizzard
The Mavericks beat the Nets 123-114 on Tuesday night after both teams arrived in New York earlier in the day.
Gold medal-winning men's hockey team honored at State of the Union
The U.S. men's hockey team also visited the White House on Tuesday following their gold medal win at the Winter Olympics.
Little Elm Lobos chase first state basketball title after record-breaking season
Slam dunks, highlight reels and the best regular season record in school history: that's the resume the Little Elm Lobos basketball team has built this season.
Stars' Mikko Rantanen to miss games after Olympic injury, coach says
Mikko Rantanen is expected to miss some time for the Dallas Stars after returning from the Olympics.
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Dallas ISD tennis standout shaped by a family legacy he never saw firsthand
Malcolm Moore, the first DISD tennis player in more than 60 years to reach state, turned a childhood spark into a global exchange program and a college future.
Attorney says victims allege years of sexual abuse by former North Texas figure skating coach
An attorney representing two young women says they endured years of sexual abuse by their former North Texas figure skating coach.
Win tickets to the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington
Racing fans—get ready. The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington is set to roar into town this spring, bringing a brand‑new kind of excitement to North Texas.
U.S. hockey goalie Connor Hellebuyck will receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
Trump honors Coast Guard hero of deadly July 4 Central Texas floods during State of the Union
President Trump honored Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan for saving over 100 people during the catastrophic July 4, 2025, floods in Central Texas.
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Russian-run Texas medical supplier at center of massive Medicare billing scheme, feds say
Austin medical supply business accused of Medicare fraud, funneling millions overseas, federal complaint says.
Donations of special cooling bassinets help stillborns' parents grieve, amid uptick in infant deaths
As Texas, in recent years, has experienced an increase in its infant mortality rate, it has seen a growing interest in bereavement care for families.
Chaos, confusion and conspiracies plague Dallas nonprofit at center of I-Team investigation
Internal turmoil, missing records, and clashing narratives raise new questions about the nonprofit's management and oversight.
Hunger Busters CEO resigns following CBS Texas I-Team investigation
The CEO a Dallas nonprofit resigned after a CBS News Texas I-Team investigation that revealed the organization had failed to follow through on its core promises.
7 years after deadly school bus cash, promised safety fix still not installed at Texas railroad crossing
Seven years after a deadly school bus-train crash in Athens, the same crossing still lacks gates or lights—despite repeated promises to fix it.
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U.S. hockey goalie Connor Hellebuyck will receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
Fact checking Trump's 2026 State of the Union address and Spanberger's response
CBS News fact checked President Trump's 2026 State of the Union address, and Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Democratic response.
4 military working dogs died due to "unsatisfactory" facilities, DoD watchdog finds
The Pentagon inspector general recommended the military reduce the number of military working dogs until there are enough caretakers to provide all dogs with satisfactory care.
Kevin McCarthy: Gonzales should resign over alleged affair with late staffer
Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told CBS News that GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales should resign, after a set of text messages drew fresh scrutiny to an alleged affair with a staffer who later died by suicide.
Speaker Mike Johnson calls for "patience" on economy: "You don't flip a switch"
Hours before President Trump's State of the Union address, House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News the U.S. economy is on the right track — but inflation hasn't been "completely fixed yet."
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Lawsuit accuses McDonald's of deception on grounds that McRib has no rib meat
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
See which retailers are changing their return policies for the holidays
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Delta faces first lawsuits in Toronto plane crash
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.
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McKinney launches plan to place 400 AEDs in homes to boost cardiac arrest survival rates
The McKinney Fire Chief already has AED's placed in all police and fire vehicles.
80-year-old North Texas grandmother survives massive blood clot, credits CPR, quick action during heart month
Linda Potthoff of University Park says she had been short of breath for weeks before her condition suddenly worsened.
After surviving near-fatal heart condition, former patient returns to Children's Health as nurse
Nothing surgical could prepare her family for June 18, 2004, when her father was shot and killed on duty for the Grand Prairie Police Department.
How an officer's life-saving rescue sparked an American Heart Association mission in Fort Worth
The American Heart Association is partnering with Fort Worth PD to equip 150 patrol cars with the life-saving devices. Since officers are often first on the scene, this AHA-backed initiative aims to drastically improve survival rates across the community.
Comfort dog provides peace, joy to cancer center patients
Even though life in a cancer center may be monotonous, the patients opened up once they saw the golden pile of fur.
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Bridge removal leaves Downtown Dallas businesses searching for customers
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
Video shows Amazon delivery drone crashing into apartment building
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
A who's who of powerful people named in the Epstein files
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
Dallas coffee chain faces backlash after employee walkout over ICE discount
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
Atletico Dallas plans Fair Park HQ, beer garden ahead of World Cup
During the World Cup, soccer fans will be able to get a taste of what North Texas' new professional soccer team, Atletico Dallas, has to offer.
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U.S. hockey goalie Connor Hellebuyck will receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Connor Hellebuyck stopped 41 of Team Canada's 42 shots in the Olympic gold medal match.
Mavericks beat Nets after both teams arrive on game day because of blizzard
The Mavericks beat the Nets 123-114 on Tuesday night after both teams arrived in New York earlier in the day.
Gold medal-winning men's hockey team honored at State of the Union
The U.S. men's hockey team also visited the White House on Tuesday following their gold medal win at the Winter Olympics.
Little Elm Lobos chase first state basketball title after record-breaking season
Slam dunks, highlight reels and the best regular season record in school history: that's the resume the Little Elm Lobos basketball team has built this season.
Stars' Mikko Rantanen to miss games after Olympic injury, coach says
Mikko Rantanen is expected to miss some time for the Dallas Stars after returning from the Olympics.
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Nick Reiner pleads not guilty in the killing of his parents
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Barry Manilow cancels more concerts amid recovery after cancer surgery
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi reveals she has cervical cancer
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
Eric Dane, "Grey's Anatomy" star diagnosed with ALS, dies at 53
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Stephen Colbert slams CBS again amid controversy over Talarico interview
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert slammed CBS again on Tuesday night after the network issued a statement about his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico.
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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
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
