Abbott extends disaster proclamation for North Texans impacted by spring storms
The proclamation was originally issued on April 30, days after severe storms caused widespread damage throughout North Texas.
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The proclamation was originally issued on April 30, days after severe storms caused widespread damage throughout North Texas.
Severe weather ripped through North Texas April 26 through June 5, including several powerful tornadoes.
Officials say they found a wiring issue Wednesday, where power is drawn from the building. They say the issue has been fixed and the siren is back in service.
Jeff Collinsworth said he can still hear Saturday's tornado in Valley View and his neighbor's piercing cries for help.
"We're all brothers, no matter where we come from, what we do, or what our background is, and we take care of each other."
"Everything's gone, it's devastated. It's our life's work."
Damage from across North Texas that was left behind by two tornadoes on May 25.
Volunteers and North Texas organizations are stepping up to help those impacted by Saturday's tornadoes.
More than 100 people ran to a gas station in Valley View for their safety as a tornado ripped through the North Texas town.
The walls of the gas station may have crumbled in the face of wind speeds up to 135 miles per hour as a tornado raced through Saturday night., tossing tractor-trailers into the building with ease and smashing windows, but this building served as a refuge for more than 125 people.
Three of the horses made it to safety, five weren't so lucky as winds up to nearly 165 mph tore through the countryside.
Saturday night was the deadliest tornado outbreak in North Texas since Dec. 26, 2015.
A tornado destroyed parts of Valley View. At least the damage can produce a recovery path. The lives lost Saturday night won't come back.
As of Monday, NWS Survey teams say four tornadoes hit North Texas Saturday night.
"All of a sudden, we felt the air get sucked right out, so we went running in. When I was running to the cooler, I could see the ceiling heave up."
The powerful tornado that struck North Texas Saturday night destroyed multiple homes at the Ray Roberts Marina.
Debris from the tornado reached an altitude of 5,200 feet, according to CBS News Texas meteorologist Jeff Ray.
Texas' main grid operator has projected that the state's growing demand for power could surpass its available energy supply beginning in summer 2026.
Enjoy a warm Saturday with temperatures near 72 degrees before a cold front drops temperatures into the 20s overnight.
Hamas released dual U.S.-Israeli national Sagui Dekel-Chen along with two other hostages as the Gaza ceasefire remained on track after a tense week.
The lawsuit comes as the school board is considering a proposal to split the district in half.
The investigation, which has already led to the arrest of the former principal and two former employees, may expand to include other accusers and schools.
Texas' main grid operator has projected that the state's growing demand for power could surpass its available energy supply beginning in summer 2026.
Enjoy a warm Saturday with temperatures near 72 degrees before a cold front drops temperatures into the 20s overnight.
Hamas released dual U.S.-Israeli national Sagui Dekel-Chen along with two other hostages as the Gaza ceasefire remained on track after a tense week.
While the Trump administration says they're only targeting criminals for deportation, those words have done little to comfort some immigrants
A First Alert Weather Day is issued when high-impact weather conditions are forecast for a specific day.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
The city helped a state lawmaker develop new ways to crack down on illicit businesses.
For nearly two years, officers used questionable tactics to arrest women for prostitution. Then the cases fell apart.
An Irving Independent School District administrator resigned this week after Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for his firing.
The machines offer a legitimate and easy way to buy cryptocurrency, but with convenience comes risk.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott was at the Capitol this week, asking White House leaders to reimburse the State of Texas for border security spending. "This isn't so much about reimbursing the state of Texas," Abbott told Jack. "This is paying for the purchase and the price for real estate and real estate improvements that Texas provided that would be permanent structures that will exist for the future of the United States."
Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales' district in San Antonio includes 800 miles of the Texas- Mexico border. He tells Jack Fink the reimbursement is "long overdue".
Senator John Cornyn tells Jack Fink his reasons why Texas should be reimbursed by Congress for securing the border. He also discusses concerns over inflation.
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey rejects Governor Abbott's request for Congress to reimburse the state for money spent to secure the border. He tells Jack Fink, "Why in the world would they want to reimburse someone that's spent all of this money and has been virtually ineffective at doing anything."
U.S. Rep. Craig Goldman tells Jack Fink why he believes, Congress should reimburse Texas taxpayers for money spent to prevent illegal immigration. "We have every right to ask for that money back from the federal government," said Goldman, "I feel certain that we're gonna get it."
At Fort Worth ISD's North Side High School, the sounds of an American sport on the field meet mariachi music in the stands.
With new foods, such as the "Drowning Taquitos" and the "Beso de Angel," Tony's Taco Shop owners say they don't take their success for granted.
Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
Anchor Ken Molestina shows us how he makes his Cuban coffee for the CBS News Texas newsroom.
Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
Big solar companies oftentimes outsource on-the-ground sales efforts to third-party companies.
No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
Recalled rolling coolers were sold for a six-year period by retailers nationwide including Amazon, Costco and Target.
Recalled products involved a mix of Bavarian doughnuts, French crullers, éclairs and coffee rolls, according to FDA.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
Knobs on ranges can be unintentionally activated, an issue that has proved a hazard with other brands, safety agency says.
Fabric and crafts retailer Joann has announced it will be closing approximately 500 stores nationwide, almost a year after filing for bankruptcy.
Google is scrapping some of its diversity hiring targets, joining a lengthening list of U.S. companies that have been abandoning or scaling back their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
The Texas Rangers have reached multiyear agreements with several distributors that will broadcast games in the team's five-state television territory.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The company announced it purchased land at the southeast corner of LBJ Freeway and Hillcrest Road.
Alex Bregman will bring a lot to the table for the Boston Red Sox.
The Dallas Mavericks Head Coach Jason Kidd set the tone at the American Airlines Center Wednesday night.
"We are super excited to have one of the best players to ever play in MLS," FC Dallas Chief Soccer Officer Andre Zanotta said.
The fan said he didn't believe he broke any rules and was voicing his opinion before Cuban stood up and yelled at him to sit down.
While Luka Doncic made his debut with the Lakers, Mavericks fans continued calling on the team to fire GM Nico Harrison.
Fans of the movie Dazed and Confused can purchase a piece of the film for just under $1 million.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar headlined the much-anticipated Super Bowl 2025 halftime show.
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Irv Gotti, the famed hip-hop music executive from NYC, has died at the age of 54, Def Jam confirms.
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.
CBS News Texas viewers got out and enjoyed the snow day on Thursday and send us all of their best photos. Take a look.
CBS News Texas captured the excitement and energy of the BMW Dallas Marathon Festival through photos.
Cowtown lit up the streets of Downtown with smiles and lights during the annual Parade of Lights.
