Texas Senate debates school choice bill
Texas State Senators debated a controversial bill that would use taxpayer money to send some students to private schools.
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Texas Senate, House advance competing bills to cut taxes
Both the Texas House and Senate have proposed very different priority legislation designed to provide property owners some relief.
Texas lawmakers consider school safety bills as deadly shooting occurs at an Arlington high school
A shooting at Lamar High School left one student dead and another injured in Arlington on Monday. The incident comes as state lawmakers consider a variety of school safety bills at the Texas Capitol.
Priority bill in Texas House would extend Medicaid coverage for women after prengancies
A new bill, considered a top priority in the Texas House, would extend Medicaid coverage for women after their pregnancies.
State Rep. Charlie Geren files bill to abolish Tarrant Appraisal District
State Representative Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth filed a bill Friday that would abolish the Tarrant Appraisal District and instead, have it run by the Texas Comptroller's Office.
How a conversation turned into a law, saving Texans millions on medical bills
Thousands of bills have been filed for this legislative session. So how do lawmakers decide what issues to focus on first? It many cases, it starts with one person.
Eye on Politics: School safety takes center stage for state lawmakers
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink breaks down a lawsuit over the state's near-total abortion ban and explains some key school safety legislation being considered in the legislature.
Governor Abbott: Texas needs new economic development program to stay competitive
Before more than 400 people at the Dallas Regional Chamber luncheon in Dallas, Governor Greg Abbott praised the state's and the region's success in attracting new jobs.
New bill to make it easier for authorities to conduct background checks on gun buyers under 21
A new bill in the Texas Legislature would make it easier for federal authorities to identify 18- to 20-year-olds who should not be allowed to buy a gun.
Eye on Politics: School safety discussions, push to lower Texas' sales tax
A proposal to lower the state sales tax, the results of a school safety audit and what Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' visit to Texas says about his presidential ambitions.
Marijuana advocates are optimistic lawmakers will ease penalties, expand medical access
Texans this year could get increased access to medical marijuana and see lower penalties for possession of the drug.
Texas school safety officials brief lawmakers about audits conducted at campuses
At the Texas Capitol Tuesday, top school safety officials told lawmakers about the results of the first random intruder detection audits conducted at schools across the state.
Committee approves bill to increase penalties for illegal voting in Texas
A new bill to stiffen penalties for illegal voting in Texas has been approved by a Senate committee and sent to the full Senate.
Rep. Dade Phelan on some of the issues facing the 88th Legislative Session
State lawmakers are considering the next two-year budget and how to use the state's record budget surplus of nearly $33 billion.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick's priority bills signal another swing at pushing Texas to the right
He also detailed his plans to push a socially conservative agenda that would ban certain books in schools, restrict transgender student-athlete participation in collegiate sports, and end gender-transition treatment for young people.
New legislation seeks to change Texas Constitution, legalize casino gambling, sports betting
Texas could ultimately be home to seven casino destination resorts, including two in the Dallas-Fort Worth area under new legislation filed by State Representative Charlie Geren, R-Fort Worth.
Texas lawmakers are looking at tougher punishments for catalytic converter thieves
Neighborhood social media sites are burning up with posts about catalytic converter thefts that cost people with high insurance deductibles a lot of money – catching the attention of state lawmakers.
Public Utility Commission's recommendation to change electricity market causes controversy at capitol
Some state lawmakers are criticizing a recommended plan by the Public Utility Commission of Texas to make the state's electric grid more reliable as the population continues to grow.
Eye on Politics: First look at Texas budget proposals
This week's episode of Eye on Politics covers the proposed state budget and the efforts by some lawmakers to "rein in" district attorneys who don't enforce Texas law.
Republican lawmakers file bills to "rein-in" district attorneys who disregard Texas law
In what is an emerging theme at the Texas Capitol, key Republican leaders and lawmakers say they want to "rein-in" district attorneys in Texas who disregard state law.
Texas House, Senate agree on property tax relief, school safety & border security funding
The Republican majority in the Texas House and Senate have now formally proposed spending billions of dollars in relief from rising property tax bills across the state.
Gov. Abbott, Lt. Gov. Patrick promise property tax relief, school choice during inauguration
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick were both sworn in for their third terms Tuesday morning.
Texas small business owners hope lawmakers will give them a break on property taxes
Homeowners aren't the only ones pushing Texas lawmakers to give them a break on their property taxes.
State Sen. Drew Springer on the state's budget surplus, legislative priorities
CBS 11 political reporter Jack Fink sits down with Republican State Sen. Drew Springer to talk about his priorities for the 88th Texas Legislature.
'We must do something about runaway appraisals' says Texas speaker on rising property taxes
During the opening day of the 88th Texas Legislative session Tuesday, House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont said he's committed to providing homeowners with relief from rising property taxes.
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Texas Senate, House advance competing bills to cut taxes
Both the Texas House and Senate have proposed very different priority legislation designed to provide property owners some relief.
Putin: Russia will "respond accordingly" if Ukraine gets depleted uranium shells
Depleted uranium is around 60% as radioactive as natural uranium, and its heaviness lends itself for use in armor-piercing rounds.
Trump huddles with senior advisers at Mar-a-Lago as possible indictment looms
The Manhattan D.A. has been investigating whether Trump falsified business records in the alleged Stormy Daniels payout.
Investors are panicked over banks. Will the Fed make things worse?
Inflation's still high, but analysts warn that further rate hikes from the Fed could lead more more banks to topple.
House GOP demands info from NY prosecutor about Trump case
House Republicans are rallying to the defense of former President Donald Trump before his possible indictment.
Texas lawmakers consider school safety bills as deadly shooting occurs at an Arlington high school
A shooting at Lamar High School left one student dead and another injured in Arlington on Monday. The incident comes as state lawmakers consider a variety of school safety bills at the Texas Capitol.
"Significant increase" in threats online ahead of possible Trump indictment
Domestic violent extremists have warned that a possible Trump indictment would be met with violence.
Michael Cohen asked to be available for Trump grand jury, sources say
Cohen has been asked to be in close proximity to the grand jury, which meets in Lower Manhattan, in case he's needed to "rebut" another witness expected to testify Monday.
Judge orders Trump's attorney to testify in classified documents investigation
Evan Corcoran previously refused to answer investigators' questions about his conversations with Trump, citing attorney-client privilege concerns. The ruling will likely be appealed.
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Southwest Airlines flight returns to airport after pilot becomes ill
The flight was headed from Las Vegas to Columbus, Ohio. A pilot from another carrier who happened to be on board helped the second Southwest pilot, who took the controls.
First Alert Weather: Severe storms could impact your Friday morning commute
Our First Alert Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert for late Thursday into Friday morning. For a lot of North Texas, this will impact your morning commute/morning plans on Friday.
Parents take part in procession through Carrollton in an effort to spread fentanyl awareness
Parents, some of whom lost children to fentanyl, took part in a procession through Carrollton in an effort to get the attention of area schools districts that they say aren't doing enough to stop it.
Mother who has lost loved ones to gun violence uses her experience to help others
Melinda Hamilton launched the non-profit Mothers of Murdered Angels, comforting those who have experienced the loss of children to gun violence, while also advocating to stop it.
Curry, Warriors get crucial 127-125 win over Doncic, Mavs
Stephen Curry scored 20 points and assisted on Draymond Green's tiebreaking three-point play late, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 127-125 in a game with considerable playoff implications.
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Texas bill would outlaw 'swoop and settle' insurance tactic after car crashes
"Unfortunately, not all carriers document settlements in writing and they utilize a practice known as 'swoop and settle' with an oral release," said State Representative Julie Johnson (D – Farmers Branch), who authored a bill that would outlaw oral automobile insurance releases.
Sleep apnea patients left frustrated & waiting as massive Philips CPAP recall drags on
"You are afraid to go to sleep because if you go to sleep without it, you might die. But if you go to sleep with it, it might kill you down the road," Janet Gray said.
Texas emergency rooms becoming front lines in the youth mental health crisis
Part of the solution: How an Oak Cliff school leads the way in use of research-based mental health tools for students.
I-Team: Handcuffed and restrained in hallways
According to a CBS Analysis, the I-Team has learned, in three school years (2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21), school personnel, or police, restrained Texas children with disabilities at least 83,416 times.
Federal program that helps millions pay for internet access is plagued with fraud and complaints
A federal program that helps millions of low-income families connect to the internet has been plagued with fraud and complaints, according to government records.
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Texas Senate, House advance competing bills to cut taxes
Both the Texas House and Senate have proposed very different priority legislation designed to provide property owners some relief.
Putin: Russia will "respond accordingly" if Ukraine gets depleted uranium shells
Depleted uranium is around 60% as radioactive as natural uranium, and its heaviness lends itself for use in armor-piercing rounds.
Trump huddles with senior advisers at Mar-a-Lago as possible indictment looms
The Manhattan D.A. has been investigating whether Trump falsified business records in the alleged Stormy Daniels payout.
Investors are panicked over banks. Will the Fed make things worse?
Inflation's still high, but analysts warn that further rate hikes from the Fed could lead more more banks to topple.
House GOP demands info from NY prosecutor about Trump case
House Republicans are rallying to the defense of former President Donald Trump before his possible indictment.
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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.
Are Super Bowl ads still worth the money?
It's no secret that Super Bowl ads are the most expensive advertisements on the air. But are they still worth the money?
CPSC considering gas stove ban due to 'hidden hazards'
A federal agency is considering a ban on gas stoves, a source of indoor pollution linked to childhood asthma.
Plumbers in high demand across North Texas as travelers return to broken pipes
While the damage was mild compared to the major Texas freeze of 2021, the full scope may not be clear until after Jan. 1, one company owner pointed out, with many people still out of town for the holiday.
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Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
What are the worst cities to live in if you have allergies?
A new Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America report identified the worst cities to live in if you have allergies.
Affordable Care Act has reduced disparities in health care, report says
Since its passage in 2010, the Affordable Care Act, or ACA, has helped cut the U.S. uninsured rate nearly in half, a new report says.
California announces plan to produce $30 insulin
The product is not expected on store shelves until at least next year.
Priority bill in Texas House would extend Medicaid coverage for women after prengancies
A new bill, considered a top priority in the Texas House, would extend Medicaid coverage for women after their pregnancies.
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Survey: Business economists push back US recession forecasts
A majority of the nation's business economists expect a U.S. recession to begin later this year than they had previously forecast, after a series of reports have pointed to a surprisingly resilient economy despite steadily higher interest rates.
Record numbers of tourists brought billions in business to Fort Worth in 2022
At their annual meeting, Visit Fort Worth touted that the city saw a record number of tourists in 2022.
Are Super Bowl ads still worth the money?
It's no secret that Super Bowl ads are the most expensive advertisements on the air. But are they still worth the money?
The last surviving Blockbuster has an ad timed for the Super Bowl
When you're the last lone surviving store in any industry, you've earned the right to have fun and hype it up.
Biden, López Obrador, Trudeau meet in Mexico City for summit
President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are set to meet for a series of talks on migration, trade and climate change.
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Curry, Warriors get crucial 127-125 win over Doncic, Mavs
Stephen Curry scored 20 points and assisted on Draymond Green's tiebreaking three-point play late, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Dallas Mavericks 127-125 in a game with considerable playoff implications.
Japan tops defending champ U.S. 3-2, wins World Baseball Classic
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani struck out fellow Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout to end the game. Ohtani was voted the WBC's MVP and called it "the best moment in my life."
McKinney North football star Ronald Jones II signs 1-year contract with Dallas Cowboys
Super Bowl-winning running back Ronald Jones II has signed a one-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
NCAA Tournament schedule: dates, times, and channels for Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Here's the complete schedule, game times, livestream links and TV info for the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 this weekend.
Dallas named No. 1 city for sports business
Dallas has won a new title – the No. 1 Sports Business City in the country by the publication Sports Business Journal.
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Lance Reddick's wife, Stephanie Reddick, posts tribute to late actor
Stephanie Reddick also thanked her late husband's many fans, especially those who knew him from the "Destiny" video game series.
Lance Reddick, actor in "The Wire" and "John Wick" movies, dies at age 60
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
Nearly 68 million Americans plan to wager on March Madness
Gaming group estimates that people will bet a total of $15.5 billion this year on the annual college basketball showcase.
Bobby Caldwell, 'What You Won't Do For Love' singer and songwriter, dead at 71
Bobby Caldwell, the soulful singer and songwriter behind R&B hits like "What You Won't Do For Love" and "Open Your Eyes," has died, according to a statement from his wife.
Michelle Yeoh makes history with Oscar win
"For all the little girls and boys who look like me watching tonight, this is a beacon of hope and possibility," she said during her speech.
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Severe storms could impact your Friday morning commute
The storm activity that will impact most of North Texas will begin after 2 a.m. and continue into early Friday morning as a cold front moves through.
Parents take part in procession through Carrollton in an effort to spread fentanyl awareness
Parents, some of whom lost children to fentanyl, took part in a procession through Carrollton in an effort to get the attention of area schools districts that they say aren't doing enough to stop it.
Mother who has lost loved ones to gun violence uses her experience to help others
Melinda Hamilton launched the non-profit Mothers of Murdered Angels, comforting those who have experienced the loss of children to gun violence, while also advocating to stop it.
Severe storms likely overnight Thursday, Friday morning
Severe storms are more likely to happen in the overnight hours and could impact your Friday morning commute.
Lawmakers debating bill that could use taxpayers money to send students to private schools
Money could be going into education savings accounts if SB 8 is approved.
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Hail, ominous storm clouds seen across North Texas
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International Women's Day: Celebrating the ones who raised, shaped & taught us
Want to share your appreciation for an important woman in your life? Send a photo of them through our website, along with their name and why you're celebrating them today!
Aftermath of severe storms across North Texas
Many North Texans are recovering after severe storms rolled through Thursday evening.
Cupid visits little sweethearts in NICU
Where there is love, there is life and Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth says it's overflowing with bundles of love. Happy Valentine's Day!
Winter weather in North Texas: Beautiful ice photos
Despite the chaos caused when freezing rain falls in North Texas, the silent and stunning beauty of ice is something to admire.
