Lawmakers approve school safety bill requiring armed person at every Texas campus
"It's time to act," said Rep. Ken King, R-Canadian, before the vote was taken. "We need to prevent the next Uvalde."
Uvalde School Shooting
Survivors of Uvalde shooting tell their story in new documentary
The documentary called "77 Minutes: Surviving The Uvalde Mass Shooting" was released earlier this week.
Hundreds gather to observe passing of 1 year since Uvalde school shooting
There were also some special visitors who survived another school shooting with a message that resonated with this town.
'Just Noah': Uvalde survivor longs for normalcy, says his father
The morning of May 24, 2022, Noah Orona's mother captured some of the last moments he would spend with his classmates at an end of the year award ceremony.
Texas senator continues to call for common sense gun safety laws
Senator Roland Gutierrez is one of the most vocal critics of the law enforcement response to the school and Governor Greg Abbott's gun policies at the Texas Capitol.
New bills advancing in Texas Legislature require schools comply with security requirements
One year after the deadly massacre in Uvalde, new bills are advancing in the Texas Legislature that will require school districts to comply with the state's safety and security requirements.
Are Texas schools safer a year after the Uvalde shooting?
In the past year since 19 students and two teachers were killed by a gunman at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, frustrations have mounted and pleas to lawmakers have grown.
Courage in the classroom: Uvalde school shooting survivor Khloie Torres shares story
At 10 years old, Uvalde school shooting survivor Khloie Torres showed more bravery than most adults.
Uvalde funeral home owner reflects on community's spirit 1 year after mass shooting
The violence that unfolded in Uvalde last year happened before the eyes of employees at Hillcrest Funeral Home, which sits only feet away from Robb Elementary School.
What Uvalde survivor AJ Martinez wants you to know about the day he was shot
AJ Martinez was watching a movie in class at Robb Elementary School when the gunman entered and said, "Are you all ready to die?"
Texas flags ordered to half-staff in honor of Uvalde school shooting victims
Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered Texas flags across the state lowered to half-staff on May 24 in honor of the 19 children and two teachers murdered at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde last year.
Uvalde victims' families seek to hold gunmaker accountable, accuse it of marketing to youth
One year after the school shooting that killed 21 people, victims' families say little has changed to stop it from happening again.
Uvalde survivor Mayah Zamora making a difference with life she nearly lost
On a recent warm Wednesday afternoon, 11-year-old Mayah Zamora and her family paid a visit to the San Antonio food bank.
Officials reflect on the year since Uvalde school shooting
The continuing probe underlines the lasting fallout over the shooting and how the days after the attack were marred by authorities giving inaccurate and conflicting accounts.
How to handle trauma following a mass killing
As the number of people who die in mass killings in the U.S. continues to rise, thousands more are left to handle the trauma of losing someone they love.
Uvalde community leaders ask for 'peace, privacy' ahead of 1 year since school shooting
Ahead of the day marking one year since 19 children and two teachers were murdered at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, community leaders are asking for "peace and privacy."
Parents of Uvalde school shooting victim celebrate daughter's birthday
Amerie Jo Garza's family marked her daughter's birthday this year with a visit to her memorial in Uvalde's downtown plaza. This is the first year they are forced to celebrate her life without her.
Uvalde mom Evadulia Orta reflects on first Mother's Day without son Rojelio
Evadulia Orta keeps the last Mother's Day card she received from her son Rojelio tucked away in a box.
Texas House committee approves gun bill after Allen outlet mall shooting
House Bill 2744 would raise the legal age to 21 for someone to buy an AR-style firearm, and prohibit the sale of a firearm to someone who's intoxicated or who has an active protective order
'Fighting for our kids,' Uvalde victims' families continue push for House Bill 2744
Family members of some of the 21 victims murdered in the Robb Elementary School shooting were back at the state Capitol.
Uvalde families back at Texas Capitol as gun bills languish
Families of some of the 19 children and two teachers killed in the Uvalde school shooting are making another plea for tighter gun laws.
Uvalde district attorney fights release of public records against wishes of most families
The state's top police agency has refused to release records, including incident reports, internal communications, ballistic reports and body-camera footage.
State Sen. Roland Gutierrez announces legislation to increase school safety, create monument
With the families of some of victims of the Uvalde and Santa Fe massacres behind him, State Sen. Roland Gutierrez announced a package of bills aimed at preventing mass shootings.
Report: Delays and confusion slowed Uvalde medical response
Records shed new light on the medical delays of that day, adding to the scrutiny facing local, state and federal officials over the botched response to the shooting after officers waited 77 minutes to confront the gunman.
'When is enough enough?' asks Uvalde woman urging Congress to pass gun reform
"She will never graduate high school, never fall in love herself, never be present at my wedding. We will never know how scared she was in her last moments in that classroom."
Crime
Storm drain cover thefts increasing across Prosper
Large, dangerous holes are appearing in the ground all over the Town of Prosper.
Tarrant County officials say they're 'gaining traction' in fight to close Temptations Cabaret
After the State of Texas filed a public nuisance lawsuit against a strip club in Tarrant County Tuesday, officials announced they're "finally gaining traction" in their fight to close it down.
Dallas police arrest suspect who fatally shot 2 people at Deep Ellum bar Bitter End
Tommy Spell, 25, was identified as the suspect who fatally shot Rickey Gossett, 37, and Danielle Jones, 30 on March 15.
45 bags with human remains found in Mexico
Authorities had been looking for seven young people who had been reported missing last week when they found the site.
14-year-old boy dies after getting shot by another teen in North Dallas, police say
A 14-year-old boy has died after being shot by another teen in North Dallas last week, police said.
Garland ISD bus driver hailed as a hero for helping young girl
What started off as a typical bus route, quickly took an unexpected detour.
One person dead after a shooting incident in south Fort Worth
Officers found the victim, a juvenile male, dead at the scene.
Tarrant County Sheriffs investigating strip club shootout that left 1 dead and 3 injured
The club is temporarily closed after the most recent fatal shooting and some officials want to make sure it never opens again.
Cleburne woman found dead after man called 911 saying he shot his wife, police say
An elderly woman was found dead by Cleburne police early Saturday morning after receiving a 911 call from a man who reported that he'd shot his wife.
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Arlington 14-year-old graduates from high school
At 14, Oforitsenere Bodunrin already has a second-degree black belt and a high school diploma on her resume. She is heading to UT-Arlington in the fall to study computer science and aviation.
Employers added 339,000 jobs in May as hiring surged
Hiring sped up last month, showing the job market remains resilient despite high inflation and borrowing costs.
Prominent Texas attorneys to present Ken Paxton impeachment case
The state House committee that has accused Paxton of bribery and misuse of office has retained Dick DeGuerin and Rusty Hardin for the trial.
Amateurs and pros alike meet in Rockwall for pickleball tournament
What's considered the largest pickleball tournament in Texas is taking place at the Oasis Pickleball Club in Rockwall.
Storm drain cover thefts increasing across Prosper
Large, dangerous holes are appearing in the ground all over the Town of Prosper.
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Are Texas schools safer a year after the Uvalde shooting?
In the past year since 19 students and two teachers were killed by a gunman at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, frustrations have mounted and pleas to lawmakers have grown.
Sex trafficking in Texas: "I foolishly thought if I did everything right, he wouldn't beat me again"
On any given night in Dallas, 400 girls are trafficked on the streets according to New Friends New Life, a North Texas human trafficking advocacy group.
Hazmat truck routes in DFW haven't been updated in nearly 40 years
With thousands of trucks loaded with hazard material making their way through the Dallas-Fort Worth area every day, a single road accident could be disastrous for nearby neighborhoods.
I-Team: The dangerous rise in overlapping extremism
The overlapping of extreme ideologies is most often seen and fueled online.
Patients still not protected from surprise ground ambulance bills
When you dial 911, chances are you're not thinking about how much the ambulance ride will cost. When it comes to time pay, many insured Americans are blindsided with a surprise medical bill.
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Prominent Texas attorneys to present Ken Paxton impeachment case
The state House committee that has accused Paxton of bribery and misuse of office has retained Dick DeGuerin and Rusty Hardin for the trial.
Here are the 2 philosophies to reduce property taxes behind standoff between Gov. Abbott, Lt. Gov. Patrick
Some Texas residents think the state should be using much of its nearly $33 billion surplus to give Texans a break on their property taxes.
Nurse denied ambulance requests before migrant child died, officials say
Anadith Tanay Reyes Alvarez, who suffered from sickle cell anemia and heart disease, died after she and her family spent over a week in Border Patrol custody.
Texas property tax relief debate: Can school property taxes be eliminated?
Jack Fink speaks with conservative economist Vance Ginn, who argues that the property tax relief plan passed by the Texas House and endorsed by Gov. Abbott can eventually eliminate the need for property taxes to fund public schools.
Senate passes debt ceiling bill, sending measure to Biden
The legislation now goes to President Biden's desk, pulling the nation back from the brink of a financial crisis.
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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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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia, family announces
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
Some doctors say this is the most important virus you've never heard of
Last winter as COVID-19 was winding down, a little-known virus that causes many of the same symptoms was making picking up steam.
Drugs — from cancer meds to children's Tylenol — are in short supply
Nationwide drug shortage is a "tragedy happening in slow motion," a cancer surgeon says. "Patients simply deserve better."
What mosquitoes are most attracted to in human body odor is revealed
Researchers confirmed what many of us already suspect, that mosquitoes are attracted to some people more than others.
CDC study: Cigarette use declining among US adults
The decline in the number of people smoking is countered by a rise in the use of vape products.
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American Airlines, pilots union reach agreement in principle on new contract
The union and the airline have been negotiating on a new contract since 2019, and earlier this month the pilots announced they had voted to authorize a strike.
Southwest Airlines pilots vote to authorize strike
According to a release from the SWAPA, 99% of the votes were in favor of a strike.
American Airlines pilots vote to authorize a strike
The vote isn't likely to lead to an immediate walkout, but airline unions believe strike votes increase their leverage at the bargaining table
Tesla cuts prices on all models, 3rd cut this year
Tesla cut prices on its entire U.S. electric vehicle model lineup for the third time this year in an apparent effort to lure more buyers amid rising interest rates.
Southwest CEO's compensation soars despite December debacle
The CEO of Southwest Airlines is seeing his compensation nearly double after getting promoted to the top job, with the airline's directors looking past a meltdown over the Christmas holiday.
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Amateurs and pros alike meet in Rockwall for pickleball tournament
What's considered the largest pickleball tournament in Texas is taking place at the Oasis Pickleball Club in Rockwall.
Stars set solid foundation in DeBoer debut with core group intact for next season
The Dallas Stars set a promising foundation in their first season with coach Pete DeBoer.
Rogers, Marisnick lead Tigers over Rangers 3-2
Jake Rogers hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the sixth inning and Jake Marisnick followed with a run-scoring single in his Tigers debut, leading Detroit over the Texas Rangers 3-2.
Jung homers, Heim drives in 4 to help Rangers outscore Tigers 10-6
Jonah Heim drove in four runs, Josh Jung homered and the Texas Rangers beat the Detroit Tigers 10-6 on Tuesday night to improve to 35-19, the best record in franchise history at the one-third mark.
Dallas Stars can't find more magic, Golden Knights advance to 2nd Stanley Cup Final
William Karlsson scored two goals and had an assist as the Vegas Golden Knights advanced to their second Stanley Cup Final with a 6-0 rout over Dallas.
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Art Appreciation: Gene Jones' program inspires, celebrates young artists
Gene Jones, wife of Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, says the construction of the stadium led her to a love affair with art that is changing lives.
Tina Turner, "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," dies at 83
The "What's Love Got To Do With It" singer's death was confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday afternoon.
Rapper Fetty Wap sentenced to 6 years in prison for drug trafficking charges
The rapper was one of six defendants involved in a conspiracy that distributed over 100 kilograms of illicit drugs.
Disney World is closing its Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser in September
Disney's Galactic Starcruiser is about to take its final voyage.
Series finale of "NCIS: Los Angeles" airs Sunday, May 21
The NCIS team continues the case with ATF and the stolen military-grade weapons.
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Chance for scattered storms in North Texas throughout the weekend
First Alert Meteorologist Dominic Brown has the latest forecast.
What to expect at Taste Addison this weekend
Taste Addison is this weekend, and CBS Texas is a sponsor! Mary Rosenbleeth from the Town of Addison speaks with Keith Russell and Brooke Katz about the festivities.
Arlington 14-year-old graduates from high school
At 14, Oforitsenere Bodunrin already has a second-degree black belt and a high school diploma on her resume. She is heading to UT-Arlington in the fall to study computer science and aviation.
Isolated storms possible Friday afternoon
Tomorrow's high is 91F. There's a 20% chance for rain.
Pickleball tournament takes place in Rockwall this week
300 pros and 1,500 amateurs are competing on 40+ courts at The Oasis Pickleball Club this week.
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Hail comes down across North Texas
Parts of North Texas saw hail Friday evening.
2023 Highland Park Buddy Bowl
Highland Park High School students teamed up with students who have disabilities for one of the most fun-filled games of the year.
Some-bunny to love: NICU babies have 'egg-stra special' photo shoot
The care team on the neonatal intensive care unit at Texas Health hospitals dressed up these little snuggle bunnies to make the Easter holiday special.
Hail and heavy rain batter parts of North Texas
Users sent in their own photos and video of the severe storms that rolled through on April 2.
CMT Awards: Country music's biggest night
The CMT Awards will be broadcasted live from the Moody Center in Austin on Sunday, April 2, on CBS News Texas starting at 7 p.m. It will also be available for live and on-demand streaming on Paramount Plus.
