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."
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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."
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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.
3 people injured, gunman dead after shooting outside Tarrant County strip club
Security at the club reportedly returned fire at the suspect, striking him. He was then taken to a nearby hospital where he died.
Brian Laundrie's mom wrote letter saying she'd help him "dispose of a body"
The parents of Gabby Petito have obtained a letter written by Brian Laundrie's mother, in which she says she would "show up with a shovel and garbage bags" if he needed to dispose of a body.
Affidavit: Texas teen killed parents & siblings because 'they were cannibals'
Authorities in east Texas have jailed an 18-year-old man on capital murder charges following the shooting deaths of his parents and siblings Tuesday.
17-year-old Trinity High School student arrested after posting social media threat, police say
The student was subsequently arrested by Euless police before school began Thursday, the district's last day of classes.
North Texas mother Shamaiya Hall indicted on charges of fatally stabbing children
The grand jury indicted Shamaiya Hall for the capital murders of Legend Chappell, 6, Alayiah Martin, 5, and Ayden Martin, 5.
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DACA program back in court before Texas judge who previously ruled against it
U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen is reviewing changes made to the program by the Biden administration.
Grand Prairie police launch podcast to rebuild 'damaged image'
Police officers have a lot of work to do to rebuild their public image – but the Grand Prairie Police Department has found an unusual way to do it.
U.S. plans to admit nearly 40,000 asylum-seekers per month through app
U.S. officials are preparing to distribute 1,250 appointments each day to migrants in Mexico so they can present themselves at ports of entry for an opportunity to be allowed to seek asylum.
American Airlines says it will appeal a ruling that would break up a partnership with JetBlue
American Airlines says it will appeal a court ruling that would break up a partnership with JetBlue.
Parishioners lay flowers in public display of support for Arlington nuns
The visible support from parishioners comes as Bishop Michael Olson refused to restore daily Mass for the nuns, or confession, citing their civil lawsuit against him.
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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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DACA program back in court before Texas judge who previously ruled against it
U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen is reviewing changes made to the program by the Biden administration.
Gov. Abbott names interim attorney general after Paxton impeachment
John Scott, who recently served as Texas Secretary of State, will temporarily serve as attorney general pending a trial in the state Senate.
Political stand-off at Texas Capitol over property tax relief bills
Political reporter, Jack Fink, speaks with SMU Political Science Professor, Matthew Wilson, about the standoff at the Texas Capitol over property tax relief bills.
House passes debt ceiling deal and sends it to the Senate
A majority of Democrats and a majority of Republicans voted in favor of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
NASA UFO group stresses need for better data in first public meeting
The 16-member independent study group is set to release a report detailing the findings of its investigation later this summer.
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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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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.
West final feels different with Stars home for G6 after losing 1st 3 to Vegas
The Western Conference Final isn't over yet, and suddenly feels much different.
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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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Dallas ISD to require clear backpacks for students in all grades
Previously only students in grades 6-12 were required to carry clear backpacks. For next school year, that policy will apply to everyone. The district says the policy is meant to enhance safety. Kennedi Walker reports.
Pride Month kicks off in Dallas
The City of Dallas is raising its Pride Month Flag today at City Hall and Love Field. Nick Starling reports.
Your Thursday Morning Headlines, June 1st, 2023
The city of Dallas will celebrate the beginning of Pride Month this morning. SNAP fraud victims could receive refunds to replace stolen benefits.
Stray shower possible Thursday, rain chances increase heading into the weekend
High of 90F, low of 71F. Winds will be calm.
Grand Prairie police launch podcast to rebuild 'damaged image'
Police officers have a lot of work to do to rebuild their public image – but the Grand Prairie Police Department has found an unusual way to do it.
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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.
