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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott responds after a Democratic win in a GOP district
It was a major political upset that delighted Democrats and rattled Republicans here in North Texas, across the state, and the nation.
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It was a major political upset that delighted Democrats and rattled Republicans here in North Texas, across the state, and the nation.
Governor Greg Abbott is shaking up the Texas primary by endorsing newcomer Nate Sheets over incumbent Ag. Commissioner Sid Miller and he's demanding that the state "eliminate" CAIR’s Texas operations. Meanwhile, the race to succeed Jasmine Crockett in Congress has officially become a three-way battle between Dr. Frederick D. Haynes III, Barbara Mallory Caraway and Rodney LaBruce.
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett tells Jack Fink why she is the best person to hold the Texas U.S. Senate seat. Congressman Wesley Hunt defends his missed votes in the House while campaigning for the U.S. Senate. Sen. JohnCornyn still hopes President Trump will endorse him after the March 3 primary.
Democratic U.S. Senate candidates James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett are vying for a seat. And in North Texas, early voting begins later this week in the runoff election for the open State Senate District 9 seat in Tarrant County. It's a race that pits Republican Leigh Wambsganss against Democrat Taylor Rehmet.
Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink, Brad Johnson, formerly of The Texan, and politics editor at the Texas Tribune, Jasper Scherer, discuss the Texas-sized political stories from 2025. They also discuss the upcoming elections in 2026, as well as other political stories to follow at the start of the new year.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet beat Republican Leigh Wambsganss in the special runoff election for the open state Senate District 9 seat.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller dismissed Gov. Greg Abbott's endorsement of his Republican challenger, Nate Sheets.
A major dust-up between two high-profile Texas Democrats is making waves across the country.
The clock is ticking toward another funding deadline for the Department of Homeland Security and Democrats say they will not fund DHS until the Trump administration agrees to reform its immigration enforcement tactics.
While the U.S. saw its slowest population growth since the COVID pandemic — amid President Trump’s immigration crackdown — Texas is still booming - and that could lead to shift in political power at the national level.
If the House votes to refer the Clintons to the DOJ, contempt of Congress is a misdemeanor offense that carries up to 1 year in prison and fines as high as $100,000 for each charge if convicted.
Sources tell the AP that the Houston-area Republican met with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and political director James Blair.
Longtime GOP Consultant Vinny Minchillo said there is no need for the president to pick sides this early.
Analysts have said the candidates must raise a lot of money to get their message out in this large state.
The attorney general announced his campaign Tuesday night on Laura Ingraham's show on Fox News Channel.
Paxton announced that he was entering the race after months of speculation.
Democrat state senator elect Taylor Rehmet sits down with Jack Fink in the CBS News Texas studio to discuss his win over Republican Leigh Wambsganss. "I got a lot of work to do," Rehmet said.
Dallas pollster and Principal of Hunt Research, Ross Hunt discusses the upset win by Democrat Taylor Rehmet over Republican Leigh Wambsganss.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller (R) discusses his re-election campaign and reacts to Gov. Abbott's decision to endorse his challenger.
Chairwoman of the Tarrant County Democratic Party Allison Campolo discusses the big upset victory by Democrat Taylor Rehmet over Republican Leigh Wambsganss in the Texas Senate District 9 race. She tells Jack Fink that she predicts a blue wave in Tarrant County in November.
Chairman of the Tarrant County GOP, Tim Davis, discusses the Democrats' big win in the Texas Senate District 9 race, a Republican majority district. He tells Jack Fink that he predicts Republicans will win the seat back in November.
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock (R) discusses the data coming in on the first day families could apply for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program. On the first day of enrollment for the taxpayer-funded school choice program in Texas, more than 20,000 people had applied by noon, and 8,000 people applied in the first hour.
Nate Sheets, the Republican candidate for Texas Agriculture Commissioner, discusses Governor Abbott's endorsement of the incumbent Sid Miller and his campaign priorities.
Democratic candidate running for the 30th Congressional District, Dr. Frederick Haynes, III, discusses why he decided to run for Congress, his priorities, and why he wants to abolish ICE.
Barbara Mallory Caraway is one of the Democrats running for Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's vacated seat in the 30th Congressional District. Caraway discusses her campaign priorities, why she believes Democrats should vote for her in the primary and ICE.
Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, Wesley Hunt, discusses his campaign in the GOP primary, including missing votes for his current position. He tells Jack Fink about his position on some of the latest headlines.
Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Jasmine Crockett tells Jack Fink about her campaign and "deeply flawed" polling. She also made comments condemning U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations after the shooting death of Renee Good in Minneapolis earlier this month.
Republican Senator John Cornyn discusses his campaign for U.S. Senate in the three-way race for the Republican nomination against Attorney General Ken Paxton and Congressman Wesley Hunt of Houston. Cornyn told Jack Fink he's still seeking an endorsement from President Trump, even after recent published reports that the President has no plan to do so as of yet.
Democratic candidate for State Senate District 9 Taylor Rehmet discusses his campaign and priorities for the position.
Republican candidate for State Senate District 9 Leigh Wambsganss discusses her campaign and priorities for Republican voters.
Democratic State Rep. and U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico discusses his campaign with Eye on Politics Jack Fink. He says that, in the general election, voters should consider electability.
Even though school property taxes have been cut during the past several legislative sessions, many homeowners are still not happy about their property tax bills. Jack Fink spoke with Ryan Chismark, partner of Meritax Advisors, about Gov. Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick's plans for tax reform and other ideas he believes should be considered. This includes benefits for first-time homebuyers and public schools.
The city of Dallas estimates it needs hundreds of millions of dollars to repair the 50-year-old City Hall. Former Mayor Tom Leppert tells us why he thinks the city should sell it.
Republican State Representative Jared Patterson previously tried passing legislation to ban social media for children under the age of 18, but while it made it through the House, it didn't get across the finish line in the Senate. Now he's trying to pass the bill and has lowered the age to 16, just like Australia's new law.
Eye on Politics Jack Fink, Brad Johnson, formerly of The Texan, and politics editor at the Texas Tribune, Jasper Scherer, discuss the political stories from 2025 and what to watch for in 2026. In 2025, Texas was hit with deadly flooding on the Fourth of July, and the redistricting battle in the state made for a national fight that continues to have effects. In 2026, Texas voters will choose candidates for the open U.S. Senate seat, and Governor Greg Abbott is running for another term on the heels of his school voucher bill passing.
Republican candidate for Texas Attorney General, Joan Huffman, discusses her campaign and priorities. She tells Jack Fink her experience and qualifications include a long Senate career.
Republican candidate for Texas Attorney General Aaron Reitz discusses key points for his campaign and what his priorities are should he be elected for the position.
Republican candidate for Texas Attorney General, Mayes Middleton, discusses his campaign and priorities. He tells Jack Fink his success record and platform are in the best interest of Texas.
Republican candidate for Texas Attorney General, Chip Roy, discusses his campaign and priorities. He tells Jack Fink his track record and courtroom experience make him the best choice.
North Texas Commission President and CEO Chris Wallace and the new Executive Director of the North Central Texas Council of Governments, Todd Little, said they thought it was crucial to start conversations on the future of DART months ago. The cities of Plano, Irving, Farmers Branch, and Highland Park are considering leaving DART. They are discussing changing how much money they send to DART, the services they receive, and how the transit agency is governed. Timing is important because the citizen elections in the cities of Plano, Irving, Farmers Branch and Highland Park are in May, and the last day these cities can strike a deal and cancel the elections is March 18.
Dallas police are investigating a shooting involving an officer on Lemmon Avenue on Sunday night.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Rep. Tony Gonzales said the Dilley detention facility, the only immigration facility that houses children, is "nicer than some elementary schools."
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
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.
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.
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.
A CBS News Texas investigation found those daily meals no longer being delivered to schools, despite the nonprofit's claims to the contrary.
It once fed thousands of kids. So, how did a Dallas non-profit's core mission fall apart? CBS News Texas investigates.
Rep. Tony Gonzales said the Dilley detention facility, the only immigration facility that houses children, is "nicer than some elementary schools."
A whistleblower complaint includes highly-classified details about a National Security Agency intercept of a call between two foreign nationals who discussed a person close to President Trump, two sources said.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Democrat Taylor Rehmet beat Republican Leigh Wambsganss in the special runoff election for the open state Senate District 9 seat.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller dismissed Gov. Greg Abbott's endorsement of his Republican challenger, Nate Sheets.
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.
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.
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 Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
U.S. life expectancy rose to 79 years in 2024 - the highest mark in American history. But the U.S. still ranks below dozens of other countries.
Weather-related closures left Carter BloodCare 4,000 units of blood and blood components short of what it needs.
The state of Texas is investing $50 million in research on psychedelic therapies.
Walk with a Doc invites community members to join low-pressure group walks led by physicians.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Prominent political and business leaders are named in the documents released by the Justice Department in connection with its investigations into Jeffrey Epstein.
A Dallas coffee chain says it's caught in a political firestorm after a walkout over an ICE discount.
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.
Salad and Go, a drive-thru salad chain, said on Wednesday that it will close all remaining Texas and Oklahoma stores.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Breezy Johnson took the lead early on after flying down the mountain in 1:36.10. It is her first-ever Olympic medal.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Reactions poured in when Bad Bunny was named Super Bowl halftime headliner, with some praising and others criticizing the choice.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
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.
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.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
